First Day Nursery Hackney

An amazing nursery with a truly great staff. Our boy spent 4 fantastic years here, grew so much, and loved every day. We feel so lucky that we made the choice to send him here, and we are going to miss the staff so much. Thank you to the whole team for making it such a safe and happy place.

My daughter started at 11 months old and struggled initially. The staff were so caring and persistent. Now she is nearly 3 and a half and she loves it. First Day has helped hugely with her confidence and independence. We are so sad our time with the nursery is coming to an end, but our daughter is ready for big girl school large due to the skills and dedication of the First Day team xxx

I want to say a truly special thank you to Marion. You have been absolutely incredible, and your warmth has meant the world to our family. Darya speaks so highly of you at home all the time-your name is a regular, happy fixture in our household conversations! Thank you for making such a lasting, beautiful impression on her.

I cannot speak highly enough about this nursery. I was extremely nervous about sending my daughter to nursery but I need not have worried. She settled in brilliantly and a year on she has progressed so much and loves going to nursery every week. When I pick her up she speaks about her teachers the entire way home. All of the staff are wonderful. You can tell that they genuinely care for the children and enjoy being around them. The food is nutritious and varied and gets prepared fresh on site daily. They go on cute little trips out and go outside to play every day. My daughter has learnt so much from being here. 10/10!

Our child has been attending First Day Nursery for the past six months, and we've been very happy with the care he receives. The food is healthy and well-balanced, and he enjoys mealtimes. We particularly appreciate the little personal touches, like the card the staff made for grandad's birthday. Communication is clear and consistent - we're kept informed about his day, activities, and progress, and the staff are always approachable whenever we have questions. Overall, we're very pleased and feel confident leaving our child in their care.

Our child has been attending First Day Nursery for four months and he has really blossomed since starting at nursery. The staff are all so friendly and I can see his confidence growing every week. We love talking to the staff at the end of each day and hearing about his day. One of the reasons we chose this nursery was the outdoor spaces available, and we have been very happy to see that they go outside every day to play. Our child eats well at nursery, and tries a huge variety of foods. We love the app and the photo updates. It's the highlight of our day!

We are very happy with the nursery. Our daughter is now 18 months old and she has been going to the nursery for 5 months. She's loving it. The care takers are professional and also very kind. Our daughter bonded with them very quickly. The facilities are also great. Overall it's a very nice place!

Great nursery and staff. Our daughter loves it! Staff are attentive and caring and the facilities are great, particularly outdoor areas. very happy with our choice of nursery (had tried a different one in the area previously).

We have both our children at First Day Nursery, and they are both very happy. The nursery has two outdoor spaces, which they go to every day, and the food is now cooked in-house which they seem to enjoy thoroughly! We love the app, which is used for good communication from the managers, and daily updates from their key workers filled with photos and caring updates of what they have been up to. Sometimes they take trips to the local playground, and recently even visits to the children's museum. The nursery has a lot of love and care to give, especially in the last year. Highly recommend!

We couldn't be happier with our son's nursery! The staff is simply amazing! Caring, sweet and supportive (to our son and us as well! Especially during settling in!). When he first started we had just had a very bad experience with another nursery and the first day nursery really helped me and my son. I didn't think back then that I would have been able to trust another place but I was wrong! I'll never thank them enough for helping us in this delicate transition/moment of my and my son's life!

First-day nursery has been the perfect place for our son, from baby room to preschool. During his time there he's built strong relationships with his peers and staff who have gone above and beyond to help us raise and educate our son. You've truly cared for him as an extension of our family. We're very happy to have found such a great nursery at such an important developing stage, we will forever be thankful for all that you've done for him. We will miss you. Thank you so much once again.

This nursery truly embodies a holistic approach to childcare, ensuring that every aspect of my child's development is nurtured. The staff are incredibly caring and professional, always going above and beyond to create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and valued.

It's clear that the team at First Day Nursery is passionate about what they do, taking the time to understand each child's unique needs and fostering their growth in a supportive and encouraging way. I couldn't be happier with the care my 2-year-old daughter receives here and I highly recommend First Day Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and child-centered childcare environment.

The staff are wonderful and extremely caring, they really go above and beyond to make the children feel happy and the parents feel comfortable leaving their children there. It's lovely to get daily diaries with photos of the children each day. No complaints!

The children regularly use the outdoor play areas which are on-site and sometimes even go on trips to local playgrounds.

The staff's commitment to recognizing individual needs and the tailored approach to child growth is what truly made a difference. As circumstances lead us elsewhere, it's challenging to step away from such a positive space. The memories and valuable lessons our son has gained during his time at First Day will always be cherished. Our sincerest appreciation to the entire team for this invaluable chapter in our son's life.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone for their children’s best interest.

Our daughter has been going to First Day Nursery since September 2022 and we've been super pleased with our experience so far! The staff is excellent, friendly, always greeting us and the children with a big smile. They know all the children's names even if they aren't directly involved with them which makes the whole experience even more personable. The facilities are just what the kids need and the outdoor spaces with the fish pond are a wonderful addition for those sunny days.

Our daughter has had a lovely time in this nursery and preschool. She has made some wonderful friends. She was very well looked after and entertained in the nursery with regular outside time and fun inside playing, but the preschool experience has been outstanding. She has done yoga, learned some Spanish and German, gone on park visits and visits to the hospice, learned to write her name and recognise her numbers and letters and been thoroughly prepared for school. The staff are universally kind and thoughtful and have really got to know the children. Our daughter is well prepared for school, and we are really going to miss First Day.