Friends Private Day Nursery - Ash

About this day nursery

Friends Private Day Nursery - Ash is a provider in Aldershot for children from birth to four years old. It operates from 7:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year and offers 30-hours funded places for eligible three and four-year-olds. In its Ofsted inspection of September 2023, the day nursery was judged to be Outstanding. The inspector reported that children thrive in this exceptional nursery, where staff build strong, trusting relationships with them in an enticing and homely environment.

The curriculum was described by Ofsted as ambitious and implemented with precision, helping to provide children with the skills needed for future learning. The setting has a nature area where experienced outdoor play leaders teach children about the natural world. To support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, staff receive training in sign language and specialist therapists visit the setting. The inspector noted that the curriculum is enriched through community events and that parents are fully involved in nursery life.

Our ethos

The nursery prides itself on a hands-on, nature-inspired approach, incorporating a Forest School programme that encourages outdoor exploration and discovery. They focus on fostering independence and curiosity, tailoring learning experiences to individual interests in a 'home from home' atmosphere where learning occurs naturally and joyfully. The nursery is committed to the holistic development of each child, working in close partnership with parents.

What it's like

Staff build extremely strong, trusting relationships with the children and create an enticing, homely and safe environment. The nursery has a highly ambitious and effective curriculum, which helps provide children with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their future learning. Children thrive in this exceptional nursery.

Pricing & funding