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.
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 sessions: 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.
We are now accepting registrations for September 2025.
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.
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.
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.
For government funded children we charge £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.
Enhanced Curriculum
Fuel for Learning
Fresh home-cooked nutritious snacks tailored to each child's dietary, allergy, & cultural preferences
Everyday E
Enhanced Curriculum
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.
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
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!
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')
Open today | 08:30 – 15:00 |