MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM EVERYONE AT FIRST FRIENDS
Welcome to our brand-new nursery in
HOLYBOURNE
We’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new nursery in the heart of Holybourne, opening on 15th December 2025.
Set within the beautifully refurbished former Queen’s Head pub on the A31, this exciting new setting marks our sixth nursery in Hampshire.
Our very latest photos of our brand-new nursery
What will my child learn?
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England sets the basic statutory framework for early childhood education (from birth to 5 years old). This alone is not enough to fully prepare children for school or life beyond.
That’s why First Friends goes beyond the basic EYFS requirements. We provide a Premium Package, which is why we are becoming the nursery of choice for many families in the local area.
We have our own enhanced curriculum, which includes: Earth Explorers, Thoughtful Food and Movement & Mindfulness, Makaton, and home-learning programmes.
What will my child eat?
At First Friends Nursery Holybourne, food is so much more than what’s on the plate — it’s an opportunity to nurture lifelong healthy habits.
We involve children in every stage of the food journey — from planting and growing vegetables in our garden, to helping prepare meals in our nursery kitchen.
We provide hot, home-cooked food freshly prepared by our in-house chef. We serve breakfast, snacks, dinner, and tea every day.
Open hours and booking pattern
Our nursery offers flexible booking options to suit family life:
- Half-day sessions: 8 am–1 pm or 1 pm–6 pm
- Full-day sessions: 8 am–6 pm
We are open for 51 weeks each year, closing only for one week over Christmas and New Year, all Bank Holidays and our annual staff conference in the summer.
To ensure continuity and consistency for your child, our minimum attendance requirement is 10 hours per week, which is equivalent to two half-days or one full day.