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First Friends Day Nursery
  • Home
  • Nurseries
    • Denmead
    • Basingstoke
    • Barford St Martin
    • Eastleigh
    • Alton
  • Why Choose Us
    • Our Premium Package
    • Funded Childcare
    • Thoughtful Food Programme
    • Movement & Mindfulness
    • Earth Explorers
    • Makaton
    • Children with SEN
    • Room Aesthetics
    • Safety and Security
    • Communication
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Events
  • Enrol
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Values
    • Leadership Team
    • Careers
    • Flex Force
    • News
  • Contact
  • Family Hub
    • Wootey, Alton Family Page
    • Denmead Family Page
    • BSM Family Page
    • Eastleigh Family Page
    • Basingstoke Family Page
Welcome to our award-winning Day Nursery

Wootey, Alton

Welcome to our award-winning and very popular day nursery, where we are dedicated to offering exceptional childcare. We offer childcare for children aged 6 months to 5 years, open 51 weeks of the year. We proudly accept government-funded childcare places. 

About Our Nursery

Welcome to our award-winning and very 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.


We are open 51 weeks a year, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.   We only close for one week between Christmas and New Year.


At our day nursery, we believe in fostering structure and free play to facilitate the learning and development of our children. Through planned guided activities and independent exploration, we encourage each child to become confident in preparing for school life.  


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

Want to check our availability or book a tour?

Get in touch. We will respond the very same day. 


We are already pretty full for Winter 2026! (Yep, that's 2026). Crazy, we know! 

Enquire today

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View our prospectus
View our Ofsted Report

Our Inspiring Spaces

The Nest - Our new baby day nursery

Explorers - Where little adventures begin!

Explorers - Where little adventures begin!

Our brand-new baby day nursery is specially designed for children aged 6 months - 18 years. 


Due to limited availability in our Explorers room (toddlers), we can only accept children who are 12 months and under at the time they start with us. 

Explorers - Where little adventures begin!

Explorers - Where little adventures begin!

Explorers - Where little adventures begin!

We've crafted exciting spaces for toddlers aged 18 - 3 years, fostering curiosity and exploration through structured play and routine. 


Our toddlers have free-flow play in their outside garden.

Inventors - A growing space for growing minds!

Our Pre-School Room is designed  for children aged 3- 5 years, offering a stimulating environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 


Our carefully curated activities and learning materials are geared towards preparing your little one for a seamless transition into school, ensuring they develop the essential skills needed for their lifetime.  They have free-flow play to their outside garden.


Extensive Outside Space

One of the highlights of our nursery is our enchanting outdoor facilities, featuring two secure play areas. 


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.


Our Nursery in Pictures

We love days out at our local park

Meet our Award Winning Team - all are first aid trained

Jane, finalist Nursery Manager of the year 2024

Winner of our Group Employee Spotlight Award, January 2024.

Beth, our Deputy Nursery Manager

Chloe, Pre-School Room Leader

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

Ashleigh, Assistant Nursery Educator

Moon, Assistant Nursery Educator

Moon, Assistant Nursery Educator

Daisy, Nursery Educator

Nikki, our amazing chef

Josephine,  Assistant Nursery Educator

Aimee, Nursery Educator

Amelia, Assistant Nursery Educator

Evelyn, Nursery Educator

Mel, our housekeeper

Funded Childcare Explained

Our Premium Package

What's included in our Premium Package

Our Premium Package

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in England sets the basic statutory framework for early childhood education and is what government-funded childcare covers.  


Sadly, this alone is not enough to fully prepare children for school or life beyond. That’s why First Friends goes beyond the minimum EYFS requirements.


We provide a Premium Package. 

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Additional Charges

What's included in our Premium Package

Our Premium Package

Government funded children are asked to pay £1.20 per hour for our Premium Package. 


This additional charge helps us continue providing these valuable experiences, and our families choose to contribute because they see the benefits for their child. 


How to apply for funding

What's included in our Premium Package

What's included in our Premium Package

What's included in our Premium Package

Enhanced Curriculum

  • High quality, trained educators.
  • Movement & Mindfulness sessions
  • Earth Explorers sessions
  • We support with Home learning
  • We teach Makaton 
  • Family events & celebrations
  • High quality learning resources


Fuel for Learning

 Fresh home-cooked nutritious snacks tailored to each child's dietary, allergy, & cultural preferences


Everyday E

Enhanced Curriculum

  • High quality, trained educators.
  • Movement & Mindfulness sessions
  • Earth Explorers sessions
  • We support with Home learning
  • We teach Makaton 
  • Family events & celebrations
  • High quality learning resources


Fuel for Learning

 Fresh home-cooked nutritious snacks tailored to each child's dietary, allergy, & cultural preferences


Everyday Essentials 

Summer hats, Sun cream, Toothbrush, Nappies & wipes, and T-Shirts for enhanced curriculum sessions.


Check out the food your child will be eating

Warning: It will make you hungry

Almost the 'Perfect Score' on Day Nurseries Reviews

Going Beyond The Basics

movement & mindfulness programme
earth explorers programme
makaton
Children's Committee -

Where dreams come true

We believe that every child’s voice matters. That’s why we’ve created our very own Children’s Committee—a special initiative that empowers children to share their ideas and make their dreams come true! Each month, a new group of children joins the committee, ensuring that everyone has a chance to be heard.

Chosen activities by our children's committe

Our latest news from First Friends, Alton

Check out our Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our Top 15 Frequently Asked Questions

Location, Opening Hours and Contacts

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Getting to us

First Friends Day Nursery, Wooteys Way, Alton. GU34 2JA

We are on the grounds of Wootey Infant and Junior School. There's ample parking right next door to the school. Tel: 07587 976 225 Facebook: First Friends Day Nursery Family of First Friends Alton ('Closed group for registered families')

Opening Hours

Open today

07:00 – 19:00

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