First Friends Day Nursery - Wootey

I was anxious about Aurora starting nursery and leaving her with people that we don't know. Since starting nursery, she has settled in amazingly and has become even more confident and independent. We can't thank you all enough for all the care love and support to not only Aurora, but us as parents. It is very reassuring to know that Aurora is so settled and is thriving at nursery. We look forward to seeing how she progresses in the future.

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.

Our experience with First Friends has been excellent. The nursery is lovely and my son loves all the things he can explore and play with there. All the staff have been communicative and supportive from the start, explaining all the paperwork and taking the time to message me to reassure me that my son was settling in well. I love the Facebook photos every day, which allow me to see what my son has been up to each day! And I wish I were there for the food provided.

I'm happy with the overall care and interest shown to my son. He has become more independent and is expressing himself more clearly as well. He has made friends and is quite comfortable with all staff members. Overall good experience!

First friends have been amazing from the day my son started nearly 2 years ago. He has a shy nature, and they have always gently encouraged and supported him. He has progressed and blossomed under their care! Their approach is always tailored to the individual child, which is what makes them such an excellent nursery.

We love the range of activities that our little one gets to take part in and the way that his capability and independence are encouraged. He's learning new skills, and things we're working on at home are encouraged at nursery too. As a bonus, after a year of refusing to nap with his childminder, he's now getting decent naps every nursery day and coming home happy and well-rested.

Thank you all for making him feel safe and settled.

I honestly don't think I could put it into words just how happy we are with First Friends Alton. Each person has been incredible in the care of my little one, such a personable experience and I've seen him go from strength to strength since being there. Myself and my other half just love it here and would recommend it to everyone. Thank you to you all for doing such an amazing job

He always comes home happy with stories of his day and in turn I am happy he is in safe loving care.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend!!

We are very happy with First Friends and would not hesitate to recommend them to fellow parents!

Our baby has settled in so well. We were worried about him being so clingy to us but the staff have made him so welcome, sometimes he has a tantrum because he doesn't want to go home. We have seen him grow in confidence and he's always learning new things.

Amazing! After a long jaunt trying to find the right nursery for our daughter in the area with all the aspects we wanted, we are absolutely over the moon with our choice. Right from the outset of our first visit, she settled in, playing with toys and the other children. My husband and I had "the feeling" that this was definitely the right place for her and we haven't looked back since. She was unsettled for the first couple of months and the staff handled it with care and due diligence towards us and our daughter which made the transition period for us all much easier. The food they provide is exactly what we wished for with a wide range and variety and healthy. The activities they do are so vast and always different which is again great! The feedback we get is exactly what we wish for and as for the staff, they are always friendly and welcoming which we love. She always goes in and out super happy with a smile. Thank you all at Alton First Friends Nursery!

Amazing nursery/preschool! My daughter loves everyone there and thoroughly enjoys the variety of activities each day. Every day is different and my daughter comes out with a smile on her face at the end of every day! She loved the spa day they had last week and has since told everyone she had the most relaxing day at nursery.

Keep up the good work.

First Friends is such a family-centred nursery, they always listen and provide detailed feedback about our children. They really know them as little people and create experiences tailored to their interests. We are so lucky to have found them to look after our little boy!

Both children started nursery in September. They have settled in really well thanks to the lovely warm welcoming staff. Such a lovely happy bubbly atmosphere, all the staff are welcoming and chatty always smiling always greeting you with lots of energy. Really happy with the activities they have for the children, always learning and doing something each day a different activity which is always fun and age-appropriate. My two children have learnt things and routines in a small amount of time they use sign language when singing and saying certain words. They have picked up so much in such a short amount of time because of the caring patient staff who go above and beyond. It is a beautiful nursery with a lovely garden, being outdoors and making sure children get plenty of fresh air in all weather, which was important to us. Nothing is too much trouble.

I would highly recommend First Friends - Wootey to any parent considering a setting for their child. They provide lots of activities and learning opportunities. The staff are always very friendly and supportive.

The nursery and staff have exceeded our expectations.

We couldn’t be happier with our choice.