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First Friends are a chain of high quality independently run nurseries in Salisbury, Basingstoke and Eastleigh.

A highly experienced team aim to foster a genuine curiosity and love of learning in the children in their care.

Environments are created within the settings that promote child-led education and fun.

There are a selection of age-related rooms across all of the nurseries and there are plenty of secure outside areas for children to learn and explore.

First Friends Ltd Locations (6)

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6 Day Nurseries owned by First Friends Ltd
First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

Grantham Road, Eastleigh SO50 5PU 

9.9 81 reviews
"We'd like to say a big thank you to Claire for all the support she has given our child since becoming his key worker in September. It has…"   Read all 81 reviews
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This award-winning, family-run day nursery provides premium childcare and support for children aged 3 months to pre-school. Open 51 weeks of the year, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, the nursery proudly accepts government-funded childcare places. Conveniently… Read more about First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

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First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

Wooteys Way, Alton GU34 2JA 

9.9 45 reviews
"First friends are amazing! It doesn't matter which member of the team we see each day, everyone is friendly, welcoming and has taken the…"   Read all 45 reviews
Location Type Day Nursery

Welcome to the award-winning day nursery, located in the heart of Alton on the beautiful grounds of Wootey Infant School. First Friends provide high-quality childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years in a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment. First… Read more about First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

Denmead Junior School, Bere Road, Denmead, Waterlooville PO7 6PH 

9.8 13 reviews
"I can't thank the staff at First Friends in Denmead enough. The love and compassion they show for your child is next to none. They truly do…"   Read all 13 reviews
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead is on the same site as Denmead Junior School. The brand new nursery caters for children and 6 months to 5 years in a homely, free-flow, family-inspired environment. The nursery can accommodate up to 35 children,… Read more about First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

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First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

The Scout Hut, Hanmore Road, Chineham, Basingstoke RG24 8PJ 

9.5 67 reviews
"My daughter started at the nursery in September 2024 and she has absolutely flourished. She is the happiest little girl, and she even asks…"   Read all 67 reviews
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This highly-rated and much-loved nursery school in Chineham, Basingstoke, provides premium childcare and early education for children aged 12 months to five years. Open during term time from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery proudly offers… Read more about First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

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First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton

New Milton Junior School, Old Milton Road, New Milton, New Milton BH25 6DS 

8.5 4 reviews
"My daughter started coming here in September and she absolutely loves it here, we have seen her come on leaps and bounds since being…"   Read all 4 reviews
Location Type Day Nursery

First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton is situated in the grounds of New Milton Junior School, but has its own entrance to the main nursery, without entering the school grounds. The purpose built building offers exciting and stimulating opportunities… Read more about First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton

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First Friends Day Nursery - Holybourne

20 London Road, Holybourne, Alton GU34 4EG 

Location Type Day Nursery

First Friends opened in the heart of Holybourne in December 2025. Set within the beautifully refurbished former Queen’s Head pub on the A31, this nursery has been all fully renovated to a very high standard. The nursery provides a nurturing, home-from-home… Read more about First Friends Day Nursery - Holybourne

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First Friends Ltd Reviews (210)

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First Friends Ltd has a Group Review Score of 9.5 (9.520) out of 10.
The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to First Friends Ltd must have a Review Score.

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First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son joined The Nest in August and absolutely adores his time there. He goes in happily and the communication throughout the day is great. As a family we enjoy the extra activities that are put on throughout the year, recently being the gingerbread baking. The staff are fab, and I love how they all
know the children so well. Highly recommend!
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First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

from B Y (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at the nursery in September 2024 and she has absolutely flourished. She is the happiest little girl, and she even asks on the weekends if she's going to nursery!
The care and attention the team give is truly fantastic. She's settled in so well, grown in confidence, and always comes
home smiling. I couldn't be more grateful for the nurturing, supportive environment they provide. Highly recommend.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

from P H (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First friends are amazing! It doesn't matter which member of the team we see each day, everyone is friendly, welcoming and has taken the time to get to know my daughter. She settled in so well and this is completely down to the warm nature of the staff. She asks everyday to go to nursery and can't wait
to tell me all about her day when I pick her up. She's always kept busy with fabulous activities, which are well thought out, engaging and educational. The care that has been put into the menu is amazing, my daughter eats everything and it's so reassuring to know she's had a well balanced and healthy diet through the day. Couldn't be more pleased with our choice of nursery!
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First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

from R K (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves going to nursery and has come on so far in terms of making friendships with the other children as well as having lovely relationships with all the members of staff. He loves to come home and tell us all the exciting things he's been up too. We love hearing about all the wonderful
adventures he's been on, he particularly enjoys going out for walks in the local community.
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First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton

from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started coming here in September and she absolutely loves it here, we have seen her come on leaps and bounds since being here!
The staff are so lovely, my daughter has a big smile on her face as soon as they open the door for her. I would highly recommend first friends as a nursey for your
child.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from Fay G (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the staff at First Friends in Denmead enough. The love and compassion they show for your child is next to none. They truly do care and it shows. They always keep us informed on our son's day and up to date on his progress. We love that they go on frequent adventures into the local community,
such a great experience for them, which the children love. Our son is so happy here and gets excited to go into nursery. You really couldn't ask for much more. Thankyou all.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

from Fiona S (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't ask for more from this nursery! My son loves every day he attends. There are always new activities to interest him. The staff also communicate really well, my little one was unwell recently and emotional on returning to nursery, they put me at ease letting me know he had settled and was having
a good day.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from Stacey W (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the Denmead setting since they opened and absolutely loves it, as do I. Staff are all friendly and really give off that family vibe, so much so that my daughter calls for some of the staff when she is upset at home. I love getting the weekly updates & pictures, and the outings
they've started doing are so sweet, something for the kids to get extra excited for. They're always doing such creative activities anyway. I'm a big fan of mixed age children in one room, I really feel like that progresses my child's development...learning from her older friends, and learning how to be careful with her younger friends.
My daughter almost runs through the doors without even saying bye to me some days because she can't wait to get in there and get involved in whatever they're doing that day.
Cannot reccomend them enough, I know my daughter is in great hands there, and the amount of fun she has makes me feel less guilty about working.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from D F (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been going to First Friends at Denmead since June. He absolutely loves his 3 days a week. When we ask him are you going to nursery today he says yes and does a little happy dance - what more could you want.
He loves all the teachers and gets excited to see them & see what exciting
activities they have planned. His development has come on leaps and bounds and that's because of the time and care they put into each child. Thank you first friends
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First Friends Day Nursery - New Milton

from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter Nora recently moved to this nursery from another. We were extremely nervous about moving her to a different location but the nursery manager and staff have made the transition such a delight. She is so much happier in this new space where she gets to run around freely and be outside whenever
she wants. It's made us so happy to see her thriving and all she talks about is running around and playing with the dinosaur. She loves it here.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

from E P (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We'd like to say a big thank you to Claire for all the support she has given our child since becoming his key worker in September. It has been lovely to see more of his observations recently - they really give us a window into his day and help us feel connected to his progress.
We've also noticed that
he seems much more confident, both in nursery and at home, and we truly believe Claire's calm, caring approach has played a big part in that. We're so grateful for the time, patience, and encouragement she has given him.
Thank you, Claire, for all that you do.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

from Kayla R (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been here for a year and a bit now, and they are just thriving at First Friends Alton. And I truly put it down to the incredible members of staff here - they've gone above and beyond from the very beginning. Every single person is so attentive and personable, really paying attention
to not just the children but working with the parents too. I can't thank everyone enough, I recommend First Friends Alton to every parent looking for a place to send their little ones. Thankyou!
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from Isabella M (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not thank you enough to the staff of Denmead first friends for being so caring and understanding with my daughter recently my daughter has not been so much herself recently and the staff have made her feel so much more comfortable and spending time with her for example when she is sitting by
herself in book corner a member of staff will sit with her to make her still feel like she is apart of the group. Makes me as a mother feel so at ease that she isn't alone and they always keep me up to date with what's going on so grateful to the staff.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from C H (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at first friends now since September and her development and engagement since starting has been a delight to see and this is all down to the wonderful and caring staff / key workers at the Nursery. She is so excited to go every day and seeing her so comfortable and happy is all
any parent wants to see. The activities are fantastic and I love to see all the photo updates as well. Thank you so much First Friends :)
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from J R (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at First Friends have been a brilliant support for our son as he has settled into nursery life. We are pleased to see regular photos and updates with all the fun and adventures he is having! It's been lovely to see him grow in confidence and build friendships as he has become familiar with
the staff and other children.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from Elissa L (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be more impressed with first friends.
The activities are brilliant, different each day and child centred.
The staff are warm and welcoming.
I would recommend first friends 100%
We have found the managers easy to talk too and always very helpful.
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First Friends Day Nursery - Eastleigh

from Jenni W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The whole team have been amazing with my child from the beginning, helping with his development and caring nature. When he had a couple of health issues the nursery were extremely supportive and have ensured my child is safe and happy in their setting at all times - highly recommend this nursery and
the team to anyone!
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First Friends Day Nursery - Denmead

from Megan P (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to say a big thank for helping my boys settle so well. You offer so much at your nursery. I know both are in good and safe hands. The activities and outdoor play area is amazing and the boys are thriving at this setting. Thank you for all the lovely healthy meals that are provided. Amazing
nursery, we couldn't be happier!
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First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

from Alice R (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
First Friends Alton are an amazing team of early years specialists. They have made my son feel welcome and safe since day 1. He has been there just over a year now and he loves going in every day. The activities are inclusive, fun and educational, he loves telling us all about his day. We love all the
programmes they run especially mindfulness as this has helped our son understand his emotions really well. We are kept up to date with his progress and love the hand overs at the end of the day hearing what they have been up to! We couldn't be happier with our choice to send our son here.
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First Friends Nursery School - Basingstoke

from M U (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is outstanding. The care and attention each member of staff give the children is fantastic. You could not find a more safe, fun and caring nursery to leave your child. The staff form a great relationship with the children, and are very hands on. The children get plenty tof fresh air playing
outside and the security is excellent. Daily feedback is consistant and they are always keen to tell you the highlights of your childs day when you collect them.
Highly recommend.
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