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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 Programme
    • 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 New Families
Welcome to our brand-new nursery in

Denmead

A nursery where children grow and learn together, just like at home.

About our nursery

Located on the grounds of Denmead Junior School and just steps from the Infant School, our brand-new nursery provides high-quality early years education and care for children aged 6 months to 5 years.


Designed to feel like a home from home, our warm and welcoming environment offers open-flow spaces where children can play, learn and grow together in a family setting, with plenty of outdoor space. 


With capacity for up to 35 children, our thoughtfully designed space features cosy corners, calm areas, and dedicated zones to support a wide range of play and learning experiences. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where little ones can explore, grow, and develop a lifelong love of learning.


We can accept 16 pre-schoolers, 10 toddlers and 9 babies.


Call us on:  07701 246 289 or book a tour online:

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Here's a little glimpse of nursery life at First Friends Denmead (Swipe left)

Open hours and booking pattern

Our nursery offers:

  • Half-day sessions (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm)
  • Full-day sessions (8am-6pm) 
  • We also offer optional early drop-offs for the early birds, from 7.30am


At the moment, all of our term-time and 9am–3pm places are fully booked, as these limited spaces have now been filled. 


Our nursery is open 51 weeks of the year; we just closed for 1 week between Christmas and New Year, and Bank Holidays. 


You can book a minimum of two half days or one full day per week.

What will my child eat?

At First Friends Nursery Denmead, 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.

See our menus

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 and Movement & Mindfulness, Makaton, and home-learning programmes.

Read more about our Premium Package

Enhanced Curriculum

Read more about our Earth Explorers Programme
Read more about our Movement & Mindfulness Programme
Read more about our Thoughtful Food Programme

Meet our wonderful team - new faces joining us soon! (swipe left)

Amy, Nursery Manager

    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 Denmead, 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 £1.20 per funded hour towards our Premium Package.

    Tell me more about funded childcare

    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.

    Safety & Security

    At First Friends Denmead, 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.  Also, has air conditioning!
    • Our designated safeguarding lead, Amy, oversees 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. 


    Find out more

    Location, Opening Hours and Contacts

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    Getting to us

    Bere Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6PH, United Kingdom

    We are on the grounds of Denmead Junior School. There's parking right next door to the school near the main gates. Facebook: First Friends Day Nursery Family of First Friends Denmead ('Closed group for registered families') T: 07701 246 289

    Opening Hours

    Open today

    07:30 – 18:00

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