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devoted, well-trained staff.J T(Mother of Child)

flourished under their guidance.Anita C(Mother of Child)

I recommend with all my heartM N(Mother of Child)

devoted, well-trained staff.J T(Mother of Child)

flourished under their guidance.Anita C(Mother of Child)

I recommend with all my heartM N(Mother of Child)

First Day Nursery Ilford was established in August 2016 as the first setting within the First Day Nursery group. The nursery is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is recognised as a unique individual with unlimited potential, curiosity, and a natural desire to learn.
The nursery's practice is guided by the Curiosity Approach, placing children at the centre of their learning journey. Through child-led play and...
First Day Nursery Ilford was established in August 2016 as the first setting within the First Day Nursery group. The nursery is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is recognised as a unique individual with unlimited potential, curiosity, and a natural desire to learn.
The nursery's practice is guided by the Curiosity Approach, placing children at the centre of their learning journey. Through child-led play and exploration, practitioners follow children's interests to support the development of confidence, independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The aim is to cultivate lifelong learners who approach the world with wonder, empathy, and a love of discovery.
Children benefit from rich, multi-sensory experiences both indoors and outdoors. With free-flow access to the garden and regular outings within the local community, children are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and a respect for the environment around them.
The learning environments are carefully curated using authentic resources, natural materials, and real-life objects. Open-ended resources encourage creativity, imagination, and independent thinking, while promoting meaningful play experiences. Sustainability is embedded throughout the nursery's practice, with a strong commitment to reusing and recycling materials wherever possible.
Working in partnership with families, First Day Nursery Ilford provides a warm and welcoming environment where children are empowered to explore, discover, and thrive.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- First Day Nursery Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Zuneera Khan (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 21
Total Places for Children
- 82
Age Range
- from 0 years 2 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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First Day Nursery Ilford Reviews (60)
First Day Nursery Ilford has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.393) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time First Day Nursery Ilford has 60 reviews.
The resources, one to one attention, discipline, etc. cannot be compared to any other local setting. My child absolutely loves the nursery and her teachers. She looks forward to...
The resources, one to one attention, discipline, etc. cannot be compared to any other local setting. My child absolutely loves the nursery and her teachers. She looks forward to visiting the nursery every day.
Absolutely brilliant nursery.
As a parent of a child who attended the nursery from a young age, I would like to say the learning activities and experience my child experiences are good for the development of my child. My child has developed so well from his experience, he loves the activities set to the occasional outings and...
As a parent of a child who attended the nursery from a young age, I would like to say the learning activities and experience my child experiences are good for the development of my child. My child has developed so well from his experience, he loves the activities set to the occasional outings and trips he goes on to build on his life skills. The atmosphere of the nursery is friendly and professional from staff to management and I suppose this is the reason my little one loves his time at First Day Nursery and never wants to leave.
A lovely friendly atmosphere. Staff very loving and helpful. Staff are very professional. Especially the nursery manager, so kind and helpful. My child is very happy there, he looks forward to going every day and has made some lovely friends. Staff are very motivating in teaching children daily...
A lovely friendly atmosphere. Staff very loving and helpful. Staff are very professional. Especially the nursery manager, so kind and helpful. My child is very happy there, he looks forward to going every day and has made some lovely friends. Staff are very motivating in teaching children daily activities.
A lovely friendly atmosphere. Staff very loving towards families. Staff are very professional. Children tend to learn at their own pace. Staff work brilliantly with parents, encouraging toilet training and are very keen to help children that struggle to cope with daily life, speech and difficulties...
A lovely friendly atmosphere. Staff very loving towards families. Staff are very professional. Children tend to learn at their own pace. Staff work brilliantly with parents, encouraging toilet training and are very keen to help children that struggle to cope with daily life, speech and difficulties in communication. My child is very happy there, he looks forward to going every day and has made some lovely friends. Staff are very motivating in teaching children daily activities, cleanliness is excellent, it's cleaned daily and the whole building is clean and children tend to follow the rules. Food is also great.
This is an excellent nursery. My older child went to another nursery, so I can compare the care, learning facilities, management and staff. Before this, I have tried two other nurseries for my child who is attending this nursery and I did not see any dedication from the staff. At First Day Nursey...
This is an excellent nursery. My older child went to another nursery, so I can compare the care, learning facilities, management and staff. Before this, I have tried two other nurseries for my child who is attending this nursery and I did not see any dedication from the staff. At First Day Nursey they treat all the children as individuals and do care and respect their needs.
My child has allergy issues. The staff take extra care in preparing the foods and making it delicious and presentable.
For me, this is the best nursery that I have ever come across. Highly recommend to any parents who wants a peace of mind while working.
I put my baby into First Day when he was 1.5 years old. He settled within 2 days and has been there now for nearly 1 year. He loves going in daily and the practitioners are so friendly and welcoming. You can see the genuine care and attention they give my child. They recognise behaviours and...
They are always investing in different methods of development and organise events for all/many festivities and celebrations. Honestly, such a caring nursery.
We have had an excellent experience with the nursery. Staff very attentive. Our daughter loves going and we have no concerns. We recommended the nursery to family who have also sent a child.
We have had an excellent experience with the nursery. Staff very attentive. Our daughter loves going and we have no concerns. We recommended the nursery to family who have also sent a child.
My daughter went to First Day Nursery and the amazing staff helped her in all possible ways. She was very happy with the workers and managed to make new friends very quickly. The manager is very co-operative and makes a special effort to make children settle in the learning environment and to keep...
My daughter went to First Day Nursery and the amazing staff helped her in all possible ways. She was very happy with the workers and managed to make new friends very quickly. The manager is very co-operative and makes a special effort to make children settle in the learning environment and to keep them safe. Very co-operative owners would highly recommend.
I would definitely recommend this nursery for anyone with preschool children as the environment in which they are in is the highest standard that I have ever seen from a nursery. They work alongside the local borough education standards and Ofsted to meet very high standards which are maintained...
I would definitely recommend this nursery for anyone with preschool children as the environment in which they are in is the highest standard that I have ever seen from a nursery. They work alongside the local borough education standards and Ofsted to meet very high standards which are maintained within their vicinity. The staff are committed to being the best they can be at all times. The nursery is a very safe and clean environment for children and I would highly rate this nursery on all its outstanding features.
I am pretty much satisfied with my child's performance, he has gained a lot of confidence and overcome his shyness. The teachers, especially the manager, are very cooperative and caring. They listen to all your concerns of your child and work on it with you.
I am pretty much satisfied with my child's performance, he has gained a lot of confidence and overcome his shyness. The teachers, especially the manager, are very cooperative and caring. They listen to all your concerns of your child and work on it with you.
I would highly recommend First Day Nursery. It's a very good nursery. The staff are caring, highly qualified and supportive. They provide a daily update on what your child has been doing throughout the day which is really good, as it allows you to see if the child is settling well in the nursery....
I would highly recommend First Day Nursery. It's a very good nursery. The staff are caring, highly qualified and supportive. They provide a daily update on what your child has been doing throughout the day which is really good, as it allows you to see if the child is settling well in the nursery. My daughter is very happy. She improves and has learnt so much from this nursery. The Key Worker is very nice. Cheering the kids all the time and commenting nicely on how well they look. On a daily basis, they are teaching new things, so the children can develop more. The Nursery provides a variety of healthy food. I was very concerned about my daughters eating habits but she eats and enjoys everything. Very helpful and supportive if you are running late and cannot pick up on time. I will surely put my son in this nursery when he grows up. Very safe and secure nursery. If you are looking for a good nursery, then this is the best.
It is a very good nursery which meets all the demands which a parent would want. The staff are really nice and take really good care of the kids. They also provide a daily update on what your child has done and eaten which is really good as it allows you to see if the kid is happy in the nursery.
It is a very good nursery which meets all the demands which a parent would want. The staff are really nice and take really good care of the kids. They also provide a daily update on what your child has done and eaten which is really good as it allows you to see if the kid is happy in the nursery.
I love this nursery. Before putting my son in this nursery I was worried about his speech delay but now his speech has progressed a lot since he joined First Day Nursery. I have also seen a positive development in him in other development areas. Staff here is very caring and supportive. I...
I would definitely recommend First Day Nursery to parents who are looking for a safe and loving environment for their children.
My daughter loves the nursery, she has a physical disability and the staff are excellent with her, they always do there best to make sure she takes part in all activities they have excellent childcare skills. She is always extremely happy to attend which makes me so happy. Highly recommend the...
My daughter loves the nursery, she has a physical disability and the staff are excellent with her, they always do there best to make sure she takes part in all activities they have excellent childcare skills. She is always extremely happy to attend which makes me so happy. Highly recommend the nursery to everyone.
The Nursery provides a variety of healthy food, which is very Important for my son growth.
Lots of activities take place during the day such as cooking, walks to local...
The Nursery provides a variety of healthy food, which is very Important for my son growth.
Lots of activities take place during the day such as cooking, walks to local shops and train station, art and craft etc. His key worker is very caring and helpful especially when, we as parents, need to discuss his problems. My son has developed lots of good habits because of the Nursery such as sharing, tidy up, and going to the toilet by himself.
The...
The nursery is extremely clean and very well maintained. It has enough resources for kids' development. I am so happy that I found this nursery for my daughter.
The nursery has a whole host of friendly and caring staff members. The management are equally friendly and flexible. The nursery setting is vibrant and colourful with a range of stimulating activities on offer.
The nursery has a whole host of friendly and caring staff members. The management are equally friendly and flexible. The nursery setting is vibrant and colourful with a range of stimulating activities on offer.
He is so excited each morning to go to his nursery and play with his friends including his caretakers.
It feels really good to be greeted and treated so warmly by all the staff there.
I would definitely...
He is so excited each morning to go to his nursery and play with his friends including his caretakers.
It feels really good to be greeted and treated so warmly by all the staff there.
I would definitely recommend this nursery to all those parents who are looking for a safe, clean and fun place for their children.
They have given special care to my child and make him very comfortable.
We are happy...
They have given special care to my child and make him very comfortable.
We are happy that we choose FirstDay Nursery for our child and definitely recommend to others.
My child started to go to this nursery from the opening. My child is very happy to be there. Since she started to go on this nursery her speech has progressed a lot, she loves the food given. In the nursery, everything is organised on the way I do for my child at home! I am very happy and would...
My child started to go to this nursery from the opening. My child is very happy to be there. Since she started to go on this nursery her speech has progressed a lot, she loves the food given. In the nursery, everything is organised on the way I do for my child at home! I am very happy and would strongly recommend!
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Zuneera is our passionate and knowledgeable Nursery Manager, dedicated to ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care. She works...
Zuneera is our passionate and knowledgeable Nursery Manager, dedicated to ensuring every child receives the highest standard of care. She works closely with families, building strong relationships through clear, supportive communication and a genuine commitment to each child's wellbeing, development, and happiness.
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