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First Day Nursery Hillside

Hall Road, Southminster, Essex CM0 7EH
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First Day Nursery Hillside, Southminster
First Day Nursery Hillside, Southminster
First Day Nursery Hillside, Southminster

First Day Nursery Hillside in Southminster became part of the First Day Nursery group in April 2023. In June 2025, the nursery proudly achieved full Curiosity Approach Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to creating an inspiring, child-centred environment where curiosity and creativity flourish.

At Hillside, children are encouraged to explore, discover and learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences. The nursery embraces a child-led approach, recognising every child as capable, curious and full of...  

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Liz Longley(Nursery Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

Yes

Meal Types Provided

Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:00
  • Tuesday07:30-18:00
  • Wednesday07:30-18:00
  • Thursday07:30-18:00
  • Friday07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Parking

  • There is a gravel car park on site for drop off and pick up.

Funding & Fees

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First Day Nursery Hillside Reviews (1)

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First Day Nursery Hillside has a Review Score of 8.1 (8.059) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time First Day Nursery Hillside has 1 review.

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Review from Laura M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2026 Submitted via Website•
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Our son has been at First Day Nursery Hillside since he was a baby and he is now getting ready to leave for Primary school. Throughout his time at the nursery we have been extremely happy with the care that he has received and the communications from the nursery have always been good. All the staff that we have had interaction with have been kind, caring and attentive to his needs. We particularly like the free-flow play environment and the fact that he has a lot of outdoor time. The encouragement to enjoy reading has also been a really positive thing for our son and the library that has recently been introduced has made him excited to bring home new books to share very week. The food offered is varied and balanced and updated regularly to encourage the children to try new things. We could not be more pleased with the care our son has received and I would suggest the setting to any parent looking for high quality child care.

↩Reply from Shiraz Kothia, Director at First Day Nursery Hillside

Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We have loved caring for your son and are so pleased to hear how happy he has been with us. We are grateful to see the recognition for our provision, care, communication, food and environment!

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Liz Longley
Liz LongleyJob Title:Nursery Manager

Liz is the dedicated Nursery Manager at First Day Nursery Hillside and has been a valued member of the team for many years. Her wealth of experience, approachable nature and excellent communication skills help build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and staff. Liz is passionate about ensuring every child and family feels welcomed, supported and valued, always placing their individual needs at the heart of everything she does.

Frequently Asked Questions about First Day Nursery Hillside

What is the Age Range of Children that First Day Nursery Hillside accepts?

First Day Nursery Hillside accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is First Day Nursery Hillside Open?

First Day Nursery Hillside is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does First Day Nursery Hillside have capacity for?

First Day Nursery Hillside has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is First Day Nursery Hillside to the centre of Southminster?

0.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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