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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 First Friends Nursery School in

Chineham, Basingstoke

Welcome to our wonderful nursery school, providing premium childcare and education to children aged 18 months to five years. We are open term-time from 8.30am-3pm, Monday to Friday.  We proudly accept government-funded childcare places. 

About our nursery

Welcome to our very popular and highly-rated nursery school in Chineham, Basingstoke.  


Our location holds great convenience for families, as we are in close proximity to local schools. Many parents and children find it convenient to walk to our nursery while dropping off or picking up older siblings. For those who prefer to drive, we offer a spacious car park for hassle-free drop-offs and pick-ups. 


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


Each member of our dedicated team has extensive expertise in early childhood education and has been an integral part of our team for many years. They bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to create a warm and engaging environment for your little ones.


We offer the following booking patterns:  Breakfast club: 8.30am-9am , 9am-12noon (Morning Session), 12 noon -3 pm (Afternoon Session), 9 am – 3pm  (Full Day. One full day or two half-day sessions per week.

Want to check our availability or book a tour?

We are now accepting registrations for September 2025. 

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Quick links

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Our Nursery in Pictures

Our Nursery Rooms

The Explorers (toddlers) - where little adventures begin!

Here, toddlers have a wonderful space to learn, play, and explore with their friends. Our room encourages hands-on discovery, while a cosy corner invites enchanting story time moments.  


We have free-flow into our outside garden.

We can take up to 12 children aged 18 months - 3 years.

The Inventors (Pre-school) - a growing space for growing minds!

Our nursery school boasts a spacious main room, providing ample space for various activities, with break-out spaces for quieter pursuits and focused learning.  


We also have lots of outdoor space to explore.

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 £1.00 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.


Meet out wonderful team, all are first aid trained

Faye, our Nursery Manager

Sally, our Pre-School Educator and SENDco.

Emily, our Toddler Room Leader

Winner of our Group Employee Spotlight Award, September 2024.

Georgialea, Nursery Educator Apprentice

Rachel, Nursery Educator Apprentice

Kasia, Nursery Educator

Rosie, Nursery Educator.

Winner of our Group Employee Spotlight Award,  November 2023.

Bell, Nursery Educator

Winner of our Group Employee Spotlight Award, July 2024.

Beth, Nursery Educator

Lucy, Nursery Educator

Going beyond the basics

movement & mindfulness programme
earth explorers programme
makaton

Pretty much the 'Perfect Score' on Day Nurseries Reviews

The cutest video ever!

This might just be the cutest video we’ve ever posted! 

One of our little Explorers at our Basingstoke nursery is sharing positive affirmations, with Room Leader Emily and it’s guaranteed to brighten your day.


Confidence, kindness, and self-love start young, and we love seeing our children embrace these powerful words!

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

Term-time dates 2024-2025

First Friends Term-Time Dates 2024-2025 (docx)Download

Our latest news from First Friends, Basingstoke

We celebrate and support our multilingual children

Location, Opening Hours and Contacts

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Getting to us

First Friends Nursery School, Hanmore Road, Chineham, RG24 8PJ

We are in the Scout Building. We have amble parking should you be traveling by car. Tel: 07908 181 313 Facebook: First Friends Day Nursery Family of First Friends Basingstoke ('Closed group for registered families')

Opening Hours

Open today

08:30 – 15:00

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