About Us
Mother, twin & wife
Mother, twin & wife
Mother, twin & wife
My name is Louise Hayes, and I am the Managing Director of First Friends. I live in Hampshire with my husband and our two children, Indiana and Zac.
My journey in childcare began in 2003 as an apprentice. Since then, I have become a qualified nursery practitioner and have managed a renowned chain of nurseries for several years.
With 20 ye
My name is Louise Hayes, and I am the Managing Director of First Friends. I live in Hampshire with my husband and our two children, Indiana and Zac.
My journey in childcare began in 2003 as an apprentice. Since then, I have become a qualified nursery practitioner and have managed a renowned chain of nurseries for several years.
With 20 years of experience and a degree in Early Years and Education, I am dedicated to doing what I love.
A decade ago
Mother, twin & wife
Mother, twin & wife
Early in my career, I knew I wanted to open my own nursery one day. Working in the early years sector, I gained valuable experience, learning what worked well and what needed improvement.
With this knowledge and a passion for providing quality childcare, I opened my first nursery near Salisbury ten years ago.
Since then, I have expanded and opened three additional nurseries in the local area.
We are family
Mother, twin & wife
We are family
I wouldn't be able to do my job without my fantastic team and my uncle Paul, who has been by my side since the beginning, offering invaluable business knowledge and support throughout my journey.
Childcare is not an easy sector to work in nowadays, but I love what I do.
Every day, I wake up excited to start the day. My goal is to be your
I wouldn't be able to do my job without my fantastic team and my uncle Paul, who has been by my side since the beginning, offering invaluable business knowledge and support throughout my journey.
Childcare is not an easy sector to work in nowadays, but I love what I do.
Every day, I wake up excited to start the day. My goal is to be your childcare provider of choice in Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Our Vision & Values
Our Vision
Working together to inspire and nurture every child. Building foundations of skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare children in our care to be happy and healthy adults.
Extension of our family
We see First Friends as an extension to your family. As a family business, we want the family-feel to be evident throughout every room in every nursery.
Learning for life
We want children to have a love for learning. Our curriculum programs help children of all ages develop social and life skills and assist in character development and positive personal values.
No child left behind
Children do not have the same start in life. Fact!
Under our care, however, our children get the care and attention they need and all progress together.
Friendship & Happiness
Last but no means least, in fact, you could argue this is one of the most important values in society, regardless of age.
It's proven that friends are good for our mental and physical wellbeing and happiness. Friends make us more productive and gives us a more positive outlook.