First Friends Day Nursery

About our nursery

Welcome to our award-winning and incredibly popular day nursery, conveniently nestled within the picturesque grounds of Wootey Infant School. We have close links with the infant and junior school, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition for our children when it's time for them to start school.

We offer childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years.

At our day nursery, we believe in striking a balance between structure and free play to facilitate the learning and development of our children.

Our approach ensures that each child feels valued and supported, allowing them to thrive and grow at their own pace.

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Extensive Outside Space

One of the highlights of our nursery is our enchanting outdoor facilities, featuring three secure play areas and our very own vegetable patch.

We encourage seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, enabling our little ones to freely explore and engage in play.

As a fortunate member of the Wootey family, we have the privilege of accessing the school grounds, allowing our children to observe and be inspired by the "bigger" children at play.

Gardens aside, we’re also proud to care for our very own giant African land snails, a shared responsibility enjoyed by all the children.

What will my child eat?

At First Friends Nursery Alton, 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.

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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 Alton, 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.

Funded Childcare Explained

We’re pleased to welcome families using the government’s ‘stretch’ funded childcare scheme, allowing you to spread your funding across 51 weeks of the year. This equates to 11 hours per week (based on 15 hours term-time) or 22 hours per week (based on 30 hours term-time).

At First Friends Alton, we offer more than the basic Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements covered by government funding.

Our Premium Package includes enhanced learning experiences, high-quality resources and educators, and added extras that set us apart and make us the nursery of choice in the area.

To support the delivery of this enhanced experience, we ask funded families to contribute £1.40 per funded hour towards our Premium Package.

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We provide everyday essentials

There’s no need to pack too much for nursery each day — we’ve got you covered. We provide all the essentials, including: summer hats, sun cream, toothbrushes, nappies and wipes, and T-shirts for enhanced curriculum sessions.

All you need to bring is: a set of spare clothes, a labelled water bottle, and baby bottles and formula or expressed breast milk (if applicable).

We aim to make mornings easier for families while ensuring every child is well cared for throughout the day.

Meet our Award Winning Team - all are first aid trained! (swipe left)

Jane, finalist Nursery Manager of the year 2024
Winner of our Group Employee Spotlight Award, January 2024.

Leanne, Toddler Room Leader & SENDco Lead.
**Leanne is NDNA's National Nursery Practitioner of the Year!**

Gaynor, The Nest, Baby Room Leader
Winner of the group's Employee Spotlight Award, September 2024

Safety & Security

At First Friends Alton, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do

All staff undergo enhanced DBS checks and receive regular training in child protection, first aid, and health and safety.
Our nursery features secure entry systems, strict hygiene routines, and regular safety audits to ensure a safe, clean environment.
Our designated safeguarding leads, Jane and Beth, oversee child protection, and robust reporting procedures are in place.
Internet access is strictly monitored, and families can opt in or out of our photography policy.
We maintain Ofsted-recommended child ratios, with management always available to support as needed.

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Welcome to our award-winning Day Nursery

Wootey, Alton

About our nursery

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Here's a little glimpse of nursery life at First Friends, Alton

Dedicated rooms tailored to each age group

Our Inspiring Spaces

Extensive Outside Space