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Family First Nurseries is home to a collection of group brands and independent nurseries, all part of the same family. Each setting receives Family First’s investment, support and commitment to quality, while being encouraged to express its own character and identity to best serve the children and families in its community. For families, this means the best of both worlds: local heart, backed by group-wide quality.

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A nursery where children feel safe, belong & shine

Every nursery is united by our five core commitments: nurturing critical and creative thinkers, fostering a sense of belonging, exploring our world, developing confident communicators, and supporting happy and healthy childhoods. These commitments guide everything we do, helping ensure consistent values and quality across every diverse setting in the Family First family.

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Our company values

These four values guide everything we do at Family First, shaping our decisions, our culture, and the care we provide to children, families, and colleagues every day

Wellbeing and engagement

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We create environments where children and colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to thrive, with dedicated resources and a clear focus on positive mental and physical health across all of our settings.

Inclusion, diversity and equality

We celebrate differences and unite as one team. Discrimination has no place in our nurseries. We create environments where everyone belongs, everyone is treated equally, and everyone makes a difference.

Safeguarding

The safety of children, parents, and staff is our number one priority. All team members complete enhanced DBS checks, annual safeguarding training, and hold valid Paediatric First Aid certificates.

Investing in future leaders

We invest in our people so our children benefit. Our leadership programmes build confidence, practical skills, and clear progression, helping every team member discover their strengths and reach their potential.

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July 10, 2026

Review of Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Upon looking for a nursery we came across Prima Montessori through a recommendation. Soon as walked in on the visit we knew this was the nursery to send our son too. We came out feeling at ease knowing the cleanliness, care and safeguarding standards are set high and overall at the children looked like they was having fun whilst learning. We have been sending our son here for the past 2 months and he comes out so happy every time and with a full belly of food for the day, as all meals and snacks are provided, also milk and nappies too.. which makes the mornings for 2 working parents that little bit easier to get out the door on time, not having to worry about packing up and extras. The management and staff so lovely and helpful and know all the children by their names, they go above and beyond for them making first days and birthdays specials too. You won't be disappointed to send your little ones here!

K W

July 10, 2026

Review of Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

Our daughter has come on so much since being at Prima. All of the staff have been amazing with her and us we cannot speak highly enough of them. The whole nursery is very welcoming and from our first conversation about a visit to our daughters first day the communication was very professional and made her transition into a nursery setting very easy. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.

T W

July 10, 2026

Review of Prima Montessori & Day Nursery

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. The staff have consistently gone above and beyond to provide exceptional care and support for my baby. From day one, they have created a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment where my child feels happy, secure, and valued.The team genuinely care about each child and take the time to build strong relationships with both children and parents. Their dedication, kindness, and professionalism shine through in everything they do. The updates and communication are excellent, giving me complete confidence that my baby is receiving the very best care.It is clear that the staff are passionate about what they do, and their efforts have made a huge difference to our family.

Sophie U

July 8, 2026

Review of Ramsey Day Nursery

Since day 1 of starting, there has been nothing but friendly smiles and helpful staff. They've helped ease any concerns that we may have had and nothing is ever too much trouble. We can see how attending the nursery is having a positive impact on our babies development, who seems to enjoy going and always has a beaming smile.

K S

July 6, 2026

Review of The Carshalton Day Nursery & Pre-School

My daughter has been attending Carshalton Day Nursery for over a year, starting in the baby room and now in the toddlers. She has bonded so well with the staff and other children and always looks forward to going there. She's even tried to get in at the weekend banging on the window saying 'more nursery'! I love that there are lots of opportunities for messy play (mud, sand, water, play dough, painting, baking), regular long stretches of outside time, and plenty of songs and stories. She comes home singing songs I've never heard and has even started counting up to 20 (we've only taught her up to 10). The food is varied and she clearly enjoys it.

L S

July 4, 2026

Review of Little Munchkins Montessori Nursery

A wonderful nursery! As a Montessori nursery, it has helped my daughter learn so much. Her social skills and confidence have developed brilliantly. The staff are polite, understanding, hardworking, and always approachable. The management team is amazing and regularly organises workshops for parents, offering helpful advice and discussions on topics such as transitions. The nursery works closely with parents, making us feel part of the team. My daughter has made excellent intellectual progress and has become a bright, confident, and intelligent little girl. I truly appreciate the respect, care, and support shown to every family. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Nancy M

July 3, 2026

Review of Small People

Our son started Small People in May 2026, the team saw our tight turn around and were amazing in accommodating this. Since starting our son has had nothing short of a blast every day he is in. As parents we get lots of updates about his day which is lovely. In our first month we also had weekly phone calls to let us know how he was settling in. I could sing the praises of Small People all day!

Toni-Louise A

July 2, 2026

Review of Pinecones Day Nursery

Pinecones is an incredible nursery and I have complete peace of mind when my son and daughter are there. I know they are is happy and safe. The staff go out of their way to provide personalised care for the children and clearly know them well. Communication to parents is second to none and parent voice is at the forefront. The huge range of activities the children take part in are clearly thought out, aiding the children's development and key skills such as independence, fine and gross motor skills and communication . Gemma's leadership is inspirational. She clearly knows EVERY child, supports her staff and is always happy to spend time answering any questions we may have.

Hannah B

July 2, 2026

Review of Lakehouse Nursery

Every person there has a love for children, they are personable, happy and extremely supportive. They offer advice and help develop each child. The activities they create are amazing, so thought out and different every day, developing key skills. I cannot recommend them enough!

H S

July 2, 2026

Review of Pinecones Day Nursery

Our son joined pinecones at 11 months old back in Sept 22. Being first time parents we were unsure what it would feel like sending our son to an 'unfamiliar' place, however the team at pinecones made us feel as if they had known and they cared for our son as a member of our family would. Jayne and the team in the baby room nurtured our son on the days we were in and let him explore (and get messy!) which he absolutely loves! Not only has the care been excellent, and the communication from Gemma and the team, his social and language skills developed so quickly with the help of the team and the other children. We get the impression he is able to express himself and be 'questioned' therefore using his speech. Our son loves the outdoors, so knowing he is able to be outside in almost all weather is also a wonderful perk of pinecones. We know he is kept warm and dry as he has so many changes of clothes! Pinecones has helped our son grow into a social, confident and charismatic little boy.

Elinor H

July 2, 2026

Review of Pinecones Day Nursery

My son has been in this nursery since 11 months old. He started in the baby room and is now in the early years room. His care from the nursery has been absolutely phenomenal and all the staff are genuinely so happy to be doing their job and go above and beyond constantly. My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at nursery and has learnt so much. It is amazing watching him grow in different play styles and vocabulary. They provide such a vast array of different meals which means my son is always getting a great variety of foods when he is there. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for exceptional childcare.

Jo D

July 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

We chose Handkerchief at the start of the year for our children after moving house. A three year old had been going to a different nursery since ten months old, and our little girl was just going to join the baby room at six months. The transition of our 3 year old was amazing. They really helped him settle and we had no issues. Our 6 month old also loved it and settled straight in. We were very weary, as we had a very good experience to our previous nursery, but there was no need to. Both kids get the support they need at the right level. The outside space is brilliant and it's used a lot, rain or shine. And forest school, our little boy loves. Both are super excited to go and don't always want to come home.

N A

July 1, 2026

Review of Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield)

My daughter started at footsteps when she was 3 years old. Her experience has been amazing from start to finish. The staff are lovely and caring! The setting is great! Communication from day 1 has been excellent. Thank you to the team! Lovely nursery and excellent staff!

C B

July 1, 2026

Review of Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton

Since attending the nursery my daughter has had an amazing amount of fun with all the stuff she has made some really good friends and is completely comfortable with that staff here they are amazing with the kids.

M T

July 1, 2026

Review of Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton

The girls in Paddingtons are lovely! They tell me what my little boys done and what he has learnt that day. I love that they are honest and always keep me in the loop with what's going on in the Paddington room.

Wendy B

July 1, 2026

Review of Woodberry Day Nursery & Pre-School (Peartree)

My child has been attending Woodberry since September 2025, and I couldn't be happier with the care and support he has received. The teams in both rooms he has been in have been absolutely fantastic. Every member of staff is kind, caring, and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing and development. They take the time to get to know each child as an individual, creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel happy, safe, and supported. It's so reassuring as a parent to know he's in such capable and compassionate hands. I would highly recommend Woodberry to any family looking for a caring and dedicated nursery.

Ellen R

July 1, 2026

Review of Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton

Amazing nursery! My little one loves going there. The staff are very friendly and always have a wide range of fun and engaging activities planned for the children. She has settled in really well since starting, and the staff in her room gave her so much support during the settling-in period, which made a big difference. The management team are also friendly, approachable, and always helpful. I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents.

A Z

July 1, 2026

Review of Woodberry Day Nursery & Pre-School (Peartree)

Moved daughter from another nursery here. Absolutely loves it. Varied activities, great food and a lovely group of staff who genuinely care about the children. Actively encourages outside activities that my daughter loves.

L G

July 1, 2026

Review of CherryHarbour Nursery

My son absolutely loves going to Cherry Harbour. He's been in the baby room since he was 11 months old and has always had the best time. The staff are lovely with the children and build loving, caring connections with them. We've had so much support from management and our child's key worker with anything healthcare-related, even if it sits outside of their scope. The children and their enjoyment and happiness is at the heart of everything the nursery does and it's just such a happy place for them to be. They made my transition back to work so much easier, knowing that my son was in such good hands. He's learning so much, fed balanced, nutritious meals and is building meaningful relationships with people outside of his family. We love Cherry Harbour!

Eleanor M

June 30, 2026

Review of CherryHarbour Nursery

The nursary staff are all excellent, they have looked after two of our children over the years and helped us deal with difficulties in a professional way. They always make allowances to deal with their individual ever changing needs. I won't go into finances as everyone wants things to be cheaper, yet if it was too much we wouldn't be there. The facility's always seem great so you can see where it's being used. It's nice being kept up to date with the app although it can be a little clunky at times. Both our children have enjoyed the food provided too. All in all I cannot fault the experience we have had. That is ultimately down to the staff, from management to apprentices and cooks, I would assume cleaners too as it's always well kept.

O P

June 30, 2026

Review of Woodberry Day Nursery & Pre-School (Peartree)

My daughter loves going to Woodberry, the staff are so accommodating, lovely and friendly. She is always learning new skills and we are always kept up to date via the app on how she has been doing. I would recommend to anyone!

Lillie T

June 29, 2026

Review of Lakehouse Nursery

All the rooms rainbow, sunshine and moonbeams have been brilliant for both of my children throughout their time at Lakehouse. My eldest has really progressed in rainbow room and my littlest is really enjoying his time in sunshine room with his keyworker. Management are very accommodating when I need emergency childcare.

M F

June 29, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

Top Nursery with great management. Child really enjoys going every day, and has a great relationship with staff. Good facilities and the children always doing something different. Which makes it that much easier to know they are in great hands.

J S

June 25, 2026

Review of Poppies Maidenhead

I am very happy with the progress my daughter is showing. Staff at nursery is amazing.

Sunny K

June 25, 2026

Review of Poppies Maidenhead

Nursery has been an eccelerator of our daughter's development. She loves coming here and the teachers feel like extended family. We will be sending our next daughter here too.

J B

June 25, 2026

Review of Poppies Maidenhead

Very nice staff and comunicative. Food colaboration with management and all staff. Looking after our kids with interest and good care. Very good experience overall!

C S

June 25, 2026

Review of Poppies Maidenhead

Brilliant nursery! The staff are great and are so attentive. Absolutely recommend!

Jay G

June 25, 2026

Review of Poppies Maidenhead

We appreciate the effort the staff put towards looking after the children. The new management team have put in a better safeguarding system which provides peace of mind as a parent. We particularly like that there is a great outdoor area for the children to play which is great during the summer months.

Adeyemi A

June 23, 2026

Review of CherryTown Nursery

I had a show round for my son. The lady who showed me round was very informative and extremely helpful. Any questions I had were answered very quickly and did not confuse me. Every member of staff I came across were friendly and helpful which is very encouraging

Jess C

June 23, 2026

Review of CherryGrove Nursery

CherryGrove is a fantastic nursery, with caring and attentive staff and great indoor and outdoor facilities. We felt that our child was very safe, with sign-in and sign-out codes and secure door access codes. They catered to our child's food allergy really well by using the red plate policy, which not all nurseries offer. Everyone is very friendly, including both staff and other parents. The building is very colourful, with a book area where children can borrow books to take home (like a library). They also have a soft play room, which our child loved. Special thanks to Heidi, Salina, and Liz, who are all excellent, along with the rest of the staff who are very friendly and approachable . Katie is a fantastic Nursery Manager who is very hands-on and really helped our child settle into the nursery. We would highly recommend this nursery to others.

K L

June 22, 2026

Review of The Finchley Day Nursery & Pre-School

We love this nursery. Our eldest son attended a few years ago and now our baby (almost 2) attends 3 days a week. He loves it. The staff are amazing. We never worry about his happiness and safety when at nursery as we are so confident in the environment he is in.

Adam L

June 22, 2026

Review of Footsteps Nursery Walmley

My daughter started at Footsteps in April 2026. She has settled in extremely well, is well looked after by staff and has created lovely bonds with the staff too. I appreciate the updates on the app and if my daughter's unwell, I am always informed.

F H

June 22, 2026

Review of Rosewood Montessori Day Nursery & Forest School

We are overjoyed with Rosewood. They are an extension of our village and we feel our son is loved, cared for and supported based on his individual needs. We get lots of information, both verbally and through the app, and feel there is total transparency. Our son loves going to nursery, has many strong and important friendships, loves his teachers and our family have built a great community with other parents.

K B

June 20, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

The nursery is amazing Elliott absolutely loves it here. The staff are lovely the facility are really good he really loves the outdoor garden really big so they can do different things and really good value for money.

Kallum W

June 20, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

Started my son on this nursery a week ago, but already impressed by how much my son (age 3) has been enjoying and settling in into his new nursery. He has already made friends and looking forward for this day at the nursery. Amazing start so far :) thank you

Dimos K

June 20, 2026

Review of Poppies Maidenhead

Our daughter loves coming to nursery, she is clearly very happy here. The staff are amazing, very friendly and always happy to chat to us about her progress. When she started as a 12month old the staff were very caring and reassuring.

A G

June 19, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

I loved the New Barnet Nursery from my very first day of viewing and even more when my little boy started. I see the attention and care given them as I would wish for my child to be given when I'm not around him. The communication with parents and updates are brilliant too.

Edna A

June 19, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

I am really happy with the Little Garden New Barnet Day Nursery. I can see my one-year old has settled well and really looks forward to her time in the nursery. Immediate learning's are visible such as she is now humming nursery songs and trying her hand at painting! Her food and nutrition are well taken care of, and overall we are very happy with how passionate all the staff are.

Kaushiki C

June 19, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

My two children are very happy at the nursery, they have a lovely time playing and particularly love the garden and engaging outdoor play. The staff are lovely and both children love going to nursery. They both have caring key workers, and it is easy to drop them at nursery every morning as I know they are safe and having a great time. It is a great nursery and highly recommended.

Grace M

June 18, 2026

Review of Poppies Beaconsfield

My daughters experience as poppies has been second to none. The staff clearly car about the children and are well educated in how to look after them. My daughter not only counts but does so in French, she has become a wonderfully articulate little lady who is very nuch ready for school. Having met other children from other nurseries it is quite clear that the education and socialising here is far beyond many others and I am confident each day when I drop my daughter off she will have both a fun and educational day.

Christopher O

June 18, 2026

Review of CherryLands Nursery

My son has been at Cherrylands for 17 months. He started in the babies room and is now with the little learners. He is happy to go in the morning and doesn't want to leave in the evening when I pick him up; he's having so much fun playing there. They always set up fun activities tailored to his development. The outdoor space at Cherrylands is amazing and surrounded by nature. They often go bird watching from the garden and my son loves it. It is such a caring and reassuring environment as it such a small setting. I'm always confident the staff will care for him as they would for their own. It's like a second family for him. It's also so good that they have an on-site caterer providing vegan meals for him and making fresh meals every day. I know my son will have balanced meals every single day. I highly recommend Cherrylands to everyone.

Lucile T

June 16, 2026

Review of Buckden Day Nursery

My 2 children attended/attend the nursery my youngest is currently in the baby room. All staff are friendly, professional and caring, my son goes in happily and comes home happy having had a fun, busy and engaging day. The management are helpful and nothing is too much

W F

June 16, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

Amazing team- the Management team and all staff do an outstanding job. They are always striving to do the best for the children and I cannot commend them highly enough. My daughter has enjoyed the past three years there and the nursery has only got better over that time. Staff are quick to respond to comments or queries and always make sensible decisions. The children spend so much time outside- it's lovely to see. They spend a good amount of time on school readiness (including literacy and writing their own name and friends' names) and she is now ready to move on. I will miss the setting greatly and could not recommend it highly enough to other families.

Katharine R

June 16, 2026

Review of Footsteps Nursery Cannock

We recently visited Footsteps Nursery and overall had a very positive first impression. The manager was lovely, welcoming, and took the time to show us around. The nursery itself was clean, well-organised, and had a warm, friendly atmosphere. Most importantly, our child absolutely loved the place and seemed very comfortable and happy during the visit. The only downside has been the registration process. We have been waiting for several weeks for updates, and even simple steps such as receiving the registration form by email have taken much longer than expected and we never recived it till date or no updates. Better communication and a more efficient follow-up process would greatly improve the experience for prospective parents. Overall, the nursery made a great impression on us, but the administration side could benefit from some improvement.

Alin T

June 16, 2026

Review of Freshfields Nursery School

Freshfields have been a great nursery for our son (aged 18 months). He joined at 12 months and settled very quickly. They have a beautiful facility, with a farm garden and lots of outdoor space, which he enjoys. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and he is always happy to go to them in the morning. They offer breakfast club drop off, which helps to balance work and school drop offs. We have only been with them a few months, but we have had a great experience at Freshfields and would recommend.

S A

June 15, 2026

Review of Holly Corner Kindergarten

We honestly couldn't ask for a better nursery. The staff are all so friendly, caring and approachable. Our daughter settled in so well and absolutely loves going in each day, which says everything. The activities they do are always fun and engaging, and we really appreciate the updates and communication from the team.Thank you to everyone at the nursery for taking such amazing care of our little one. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend you!

Brad M

June 15, 2026

Review of Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield)

We couldn't be happier with the care and support our children received at Footsteps nursery. Both of our children thrived during their time there, were always well looked after, and genuinely enjoyed attending. The staff created a warm, nurturing environment where they learned so much and developed in confidence. We're incredibly grateful for the positive impact the nursery has had on their early years.

A H

June 15, 2026

Review of

Fabulous nursery, highly recommend, supported not only my child but me as a single parent. The leaps and bounds my child has come since starting this nursery is amazing! Best decision I've made was sending him here.

R H

June 15, 2026

Review of CherryPark Nursery

Cherrypark have the most amazing staff who always put 100% into anything. I know my child is being fully cared for and looked after. I never have any worries when my Child is at nursery and couldn't be happier with all the work they have done with my Son. He has formed really close bonds with a lot of staff members and I know this is down to there kindness and caring nature.

Laura E

June 13, 2026

Review of Manor Farm Day Nursery

I am delighted that I chose to send my daughter to Manor Farm Day nursery, and I couldn't rate them highly enough! She has absolutely thrived since starting and thoroughly enjoys attending. The staff are all so friendly and caring, and they do so many great activities. My daughter loves the outside space as well. The management team are always really visible, approachable, and the communication that comes out from the nursery is great.

Lisa Y

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When you are ready, we will send your enrolment form and payment links and guide you through this process. Once completed, your child's place is confirmed.

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