Now accepting enrolments for 2026' until April 27'
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 for children 6 months to five years, 51 weeks of the year.
OPENING HOURS & 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
- Term-time in pre-school (9 am–3 pm): Limited availability.
We’re open 51 weeks of the year, closing only for one week at Christmas and New Year, Bank Holidays, and our annual summer staff conference.
To help your child settle in and feel secure, we ask for a minimum of 10 hours per week—this can be two half days or one full day.
Before starting, every child is offered at least three settling-in sessions, beginning around a month ahead of their start date. This is when you’ll meet your child’s key worker—the person who will get to know your child best and support them.
What will my child eat?
At First Friends Nursery Wootey, 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, a two-course lunch and tea every day.
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
- Movement & Mindfulness
- Makaton, and
- Home-learning programmes.
Meet our Team - all are first aid trained! (swipe left)
Beth, Nursery Manager
Kayleigh, 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
Ashleigh, Assistant Nursery Educator
Nikki, our amazing chef
Josephine, Assistant Nursery Educator
Aimee, Nursery Educator
Evelyn, Nursery Educator
Shannon, Nursery Educator
Chloe, Nursery Assistant
Mel, our housekeeper
Tommy, Lunchtime Supervisor
Louisa, Assistant Educator
Here's a little glimpse of nursery life at First Friends, Wootey
Spaces are filling up for September 2026
Book your nursery tour today!