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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.

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.

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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Review Score for Family First Nurseries

4591 reviews


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May 6, 2026

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We couldn't recommend Royston Day Nursery highly enough. Our son has been attending for three years, and as a child with special needs, the nursery has truly gone above and beyond to support him and provide the care he needs and deserves. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive, and kind-they listen, they care, and they are always available whenever we have questions or need to talk things through. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble. Our son genuinely enjoys going to nursery. He settles in well and takes part in a wide variety of activities, including sensory play, outdoor play, crafts, and music time. He spends plenty of time outside and also eats very well. The nursery offers a great selection of hot meals and snacks, and the team are wonderful at encouraging him to sit and try his food without ever putting him under pressure. He has been so happy here, and we will be very sad to see him leave in the summer. We are so grateful for everything the nursery has done for him.

Kate B

April 30, 2026

Review of Woodlands Day Nursery and Pre-School

When we first walked into Woodlands we loved the cosy and creative feel. There are hand-drawn pictures for book week, photos of littles & their families, art projects on every wall and clear communication around their priorities and practices. The first impression was of a team who deeply, deeply cared about children's outcomes & wanted to create a community/ collaborative feel. Having now joined I can say that solid first impression has just gotten better and better. The staff are so kind, warm and caring (to both kids and parents), the policies are sound, the attention to detail around diet, sleep, changing and play is second to none. It is the kind of nursery that you hope for and (after touring several others) aren't sure exists. We absolutely love Woodlands, feel enormously grateful to staff & highly recommend it to other parents.

Laura S

April 29, 2026

Review of Footsteps Nursery Hawthorn (Lichfield)

My daughter has had a wonderful time at Footsteps in Lichfield. She will be very sad to leave. She has learnt so much over the years at the nursery and has come on leaps and bounds with her development. My daughter is fairly shy with others, but has very much come out of her shell at nursery with all their support she has been given. Every day we pick her up, she is full of smiles. The staff are fantastic and go out of their way to support the children. I feel that I can approach any staff member with a query and it will be listened too. Thank you also to the management team who excel in clear communication to parents and putting on lots of opportunities for parent engagement. We just want to say a massive thank you to all the staff who have made our daughter's start to education so wonderful!

Alix B

April 28, 2026

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Very happy overall with the nursery. Love the new play area with the new toys / activities that have been added and the staff are always so happy and helpful. My two children love going to nursery which is a great comfort as a parent.

Charise O

April 27, 2026

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My daughter has been attending the preschool since October and she has formed strong bonds with her carers. There are lots of activities during the week such as cooking and play ball which she loves and the staff are always helpful and friendly.

A B

April 27, 2026

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Couldn't be happier with this nursery, great communication, safe and freindly. My daughter loves it here and they are always meeting her needs. I feel confident leaving my child in their hands. Thank you Play away.

A R

April 26, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

All 3 of my children have been to Handkerchief and I have always been pleased with their care. The children have been safe and happy. The team are lovely and approachable and form lovely relationships with the children. I would highly recommend the nursery.

Laura W

April 26, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

My daughter has been at Handkerchief since March 2024, and she absolutely loves it. The staff are wonderful they always know exactly how to cheer her up, even on those more difficult, rushed mornings. I've also experienced their incredible support personally during a challenging time, and it reassured me that I wouldn't want my daughter anywhere else. She comes home singing the songs they teach and proudly shows me the paintings and drawings she's created. The updates on the app are fantastic and so reassuring while I'm at work-it's lovely to see photos of her happy and playing, or to know she's slept well and enjoyed her meals. I would wholeheartedly recommend this nursery-and my daughter would too!

A P

April 23, 2026

Review of Zipadee Day Nursery

I was very skeptical about sending my little boy to Nursery as our eldest had always been cared for by family. Zipadee's came as a recommendation, and I can't fault my decision in sending Layton. The staff are amazing and extremely accommodating. We have had a challenging few months with illness and dietary needs and they have helped and aided all the way, nothing has been too much of an ask! Each member of staff greets him by his name with a huge smile and he leaves happy, babbling about his day. He is learning so much with them and he's in great hands 10/10 all round :)

Kelly H

April 23, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

Amazing little nursery which Phoebe-Drew loves going to, the staff are super attentive. And super friendly, and I couldn't think of a better place to set her. Outdoor time and forest club, she's absolutely adores. Thanks guys

Andrew O

April 21, 2026

Review of Victoria House Day Nursery & Pre-School

I can say enough how great the nursery have been with my daughter. All of the staff have been superb and as a new dad they have made me feel very relaxed and have taken the best of care with my little one. Anyone looking for a nursery in Marlow I highly recommend this one.

M R

April 21, 2026

Review of Chestnut House Kindergarten

My Son only just started but has settled in very well. Staff especially his key worker Claire have been extremely patient, caring and supportive of both my son and us as parents. We get regular updates about food, naps, nappy changes etc and pictures to reassure us through the day he is happy playing. He has even learnt some sign language in this time. Would recommend. Feel fully supported and everyone is friendly and professional but with a person touch.

Amy K

April 21, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

My son has been at Handkerchief since September 2025 amd he's loving every minute of every day that he attends. The staff always keep me up to date on his well being and he's always happy to run to them at drop off, even after a week off sick, he runs in to warm welcome arms and tell the staff he missed them. My child is well looked after, happy and safe at Handkerchief.

C C

April 21, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

My daughter has been going to jigsaw Pinner since she was 12 months old and she has thrived in the loving and nurturing environment of the baby room. Her development has been phenomenal in this period. Now 2, she can string short sentences together, count till 20 and is independent in most of her self care activities. She has now moved up to the toddler room which has been a bit challenging for her as kids in this room are now a lot older and she is finding her own identity but the practitioners are all very kind and helpful in trying to get her settled into the new setting. The admin and communication wasn't the best to start with but things have improved a lot lately. In all, I feel my child is safe in the setting and she is learning and growing each day.

V C

April 19, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

My daughter has attended Handkerchief since she was 9 months old and settled in straight away. She absolutely adores the staff and this has made dropping her off in the mornings such a breeze as I know that she is in great hands of staff that are loving and caring.

Jessica P

April 17, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

The care for the children is second to none. My little one has settled in perfectly and thats down to the devoted team. Staff dont only care for my child but they're understanding of us as parents. The surroundings and facilities are great. My little one loves the food there is so much variety

L H

April 17, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

I have two children at Handkerchief, both in different rooms and I am so very pleased and happy with their care. They both have food allergies which are catered to incredibly well and treated formally and professionally. I feel they are treated with true care and compassion. As well as a brilliant amount of time outside - my 2 year old taught me how to saw wood this weekend and was very insistent on telling me how not to touch the blades of his plastic saw. The staff are 'the village' we all hear about and I am safe in the knowledge I trust their judgement. Their communication and updates via the app are also very efficient, in real time and thorough which I really appreciate. Would highly recommend

K D

April 17, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

I absolutly love this Nursery. My little boy Arthur has been here since September 2025 and he loves it. From the moment I came to look around, to sorting the preperation out before the start date and up until now every member of staff has been fabulous. They are caring and friendly and go above and beyond to support you on your childs journey but also you on your new parent journey. Ive felt so welcomed by the team, the babies team are amazing and i genuinly believe my little boy is confident, outgoing and smiley because of them. He has now moved up to tweenies and again the transtion was easy. Hes learning lots and is on track with his development, again thanks to the variety of activities they do. The outdoor space here is brilliant, im so glad I chose this nursery and would recommend to anyone

Rachael T

April 17, 2026

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New Barnet nursery has been wonderful for our daughter, who adores her key worker and always comes home full of stories of how much fun they've had. They spend a lot of time outside in the generous garden, and have loads of toys and books at their disposal. I have always found nursery comms to be prompt and comprehensive. Fully recommend this nursery.

Scarlett C

April 17, 2026

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Highly recommend! I couldn't be happier with Little Garden The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School . The staff are warm, caring, and so attentive with the children. My son runs in every morning with a smile and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Great communication with parents and lovely varied activities. What I appreciate most: Communication: Daily updates and photos so i never miss a thing Food: Healthy, varied menus that even a fussy eater enjoys Environment: Clean, safe, and so welcoming . I recommend it wholeheartedl

Cristina P

April 16, 2026

Review of Chestnut House Kindergarten

We have a really positive experience with this nursery. The staff are warm, attentive, and clearly care about the children's development and wellbeing. Our child has grown in confidence and enjoys a great mix of play and learning activities each day. Communication with parents is excellent, and we always feel informed and reassured. Overall, it's a nurturing and supportive environment that we'd happily recommend.

C C

April 16, 2026

Review of Chestnut House Kindergarten

The nursery and nursery staff are so lovely, they work with me to help support my child with additional needs as well as making accommodations for them so they can continue attending an enjoying nursery. They really are fantastic and we're so happy with them

Becky B

April 16, 2026

Review of Chestnut House Kindergarten

We are very happy with this nursery and we find the staff members very welcoming, kind, professional and helpful. Our child is extremely happy to attend this nursery and we have had nothing but an extremely positive experience so far. Thank you to all of the staff for creating such a lovely environment for the children.

N W

April 16, 2026

Review of Chestnut House Kindergarten

I've been hugely impressed with the team at Chestnut House - we always receive helpful and constructive feedback about how our daughter is developing, and we know that the staff care deeply about the children in their care. Our daughter loves her time there and it's great to see just how much she's learning in the pre-school setting. I'm so pleased we chose Chestnut House!

E D

April 15, 2026

Review of The Fordingbridge Day Nursery & Pre-School

My children have developed in confidence, social skills and many areas of ability. The team at Fordingbridge Day Nursery are competent, engaging and always supportive.

N C

April 15, 2026

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Nothing is ever too much trouble for any of the staff at Ramsey Day Nursery. It's a big deal leaving your small child but they really put your mind at ease here, and seeing how happy she is there really is lovely. The staff are all polite, friendly and very welcoming. The outside space is great, they spend a lot of time in the garden which our daughter loves. We get lots of updates as to what she's been updates aswell as photos, which is lovely to see. Our daughter comes out every day absolute buzzing and has the best time while she's here! I recommend them to anyone and everyone!

C H

April 14, 2026

Review of CherryHarbour Nursery

Cherryharbour is a wonderful nursery and my son loves it there. His key worker Megan is amazing and goes above and beyond to create a compassionate and nurturing environment where he feels understood and loved. All the staff are brilliant and extremely positive and friendly. Cherryharbour management provide excellent communication, empathy and understanding. I would 100% recommend Cherryharbour nursery.

Dala J

April 13, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

I think activities could be improved.

P K

April 13, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

Overall, a very good experience for my child. Especially my child's key worker, who is superb!

S B

April 13, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

Our son has been attending Jigsaw Nursery in Pinner since September 2025. So far, everything has gone really well. He is happy, safe and looks forward to each day he comes in. The staff have been brilliant with him and managed to form initial relationships quickly. He says their names at home and the names of his friends too! The outdoor space is great and well used. Whenever we are here, the atmosphere in 'baby room' us clam. Everyone seems happy and comfortable around each other. Thank you!

R O

April 11, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

Very welcoming environment from early beginnings in baby room. All staff build great bonds with the children.

T W

April 11, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

Fantastic team at Jigsaw Nursery. Attentive and good communication with children and parents.

Balbir S

April 11, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

Nursery is been a wonderful experience. The staff is always welcoming and takes really good care of the children. And the absolutely happy of our choice.

M G

April 11, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

Jigsaw Nursery have been very supportive for our 3 year old. All the staffs have been super cooperative and assisted our baby from smaller toddler room to pre-school premises. We've seen a lot of progress since he's been here.

R R

April 11, 2026

Review of Jigsaw Nursery School Pinner

We are very pleased with the development of Evangeline. She is making friends, learning new skills and it has been satisfying watching her personal development evolve.

Andrew B

April 9, 2026

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I find the setting welcoming, attentive to the needs of my son and supportive of his development. I couldn't be happier with his development and the effort put in to making us parents feel part of this journey.

George L

April 2, 2026

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A mature, easy-going, friendly, caring approach to nursery child care, yet with first class efficiency and professionalism. In addition, the variety of fun and learning experiences for the children is outstanding.

D W

April 2, 2026

Review of

The staff are lovely and care so much for the children. Having used the nursery for several years it is so much better now than it ever was. The team have worked hard to improve it. My daughter loves going here and has learned so much in her time.

N M

April 2, 2026

Review of Grosvenor House Day Nursery & Pre-School

Overall, I'm really happy with the nursery and the care my child receives. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and my childseems settled and comfortable, which means a lot to us as parents. The only thing I would mention is that in the past, I have collected my child and they have had some accidents that hadn't been picked up on. I completely understand how busy things can be. It could also be lovely to have a little "shoes-off time" during the day, just to give the children a chance to be a bit more comfortable and relaxed. Overall, we're really pleased and appreciate all the care and support provided

Shurel M

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

Our daughter adores attending this nursery. The staff are so warm and welcoming to her and she's made real bonds with both staff and other children. She's moved up from the baby room, to the Tweenies room and is currently in Toddlers 1. All rooms have been great with her. They have lovely facilities, amazing outdoor spaces and lots of creative play. She also loves the Jo Jingles class that comes every other Tuesday. Would recommend!

Laura C

April 2, 2026

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As a first time mum I was super anxious about putting my daughter in nursery, however they have exceeded my expectations ! My daughter ( just turned one) loves the ladies in the baby room, you can tell the ladies have a love for their job and the babies they care for. Since starting at Flitwick Day Nursery she has been hitting all her milestones and really confident to explore. I love receiving updates and getting to see images of what my daughters been up too during the day. And last but not least the amazing, friendly chef! Really cares about what the babies are eating and there is never a meal my daughter hasn't demolished! Thank you all.

Daisy H

April 2, 2026

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My daughter currently attends the nursery and always love going in. Her confidence has greatly improved and she often talks about the staff when she's at home. We love the variety of foods she gets to try and the daily updates of what she's had and what she's been up to. It's great to see all the pictures and learning observations and what they are achieving regularly. My older son also attended up until he left for starting school and we couldn't fault his time there. Would recommend the nursery to anyone, the staff are so helpful and friendly. We feel as though it's a safe, fun and educational place for our children to attend.

Laura H

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

Following the move of our daughter to Handkerchief we can only say positive things about the staff and the facilities We were nervous as all parents can be with the move but the staff really couldn't have been better, they put our mind at ease and our daughter is thriving in the amazing environment they provide We really can't recommend the nursery highly enough to do them justice and we're forever grateful to the team there.

M H

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

My child really enjoys going to Handkerchief nursery. They love the outdoor playing spaces and forest school activities in particular. The staff are all friendly and there are some really lovely, caring people working there. The food menu is varied, healthy and interesting. The children learn about a range of topics and get to do lots of drawing. We can really see progression in being able to draw shapes and hold a pen correctly. Most days she loves it so much she doesn't want to come home.

R L

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

After changing local nurseries, we couldn't have hoped for a smoother transition. The move has been fantastic for my son. The staff are wonderful, and the communication and feedback have been excellent throughout. He settled in quickly, feels completely comfortable in the environment, and now genuinely looks forward to going.

Chris M

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

My son has spent time in each room from Babies, Tweenies and now Toddlers and our experience has been so positive. The staff show genuine care and interest in his welfare and interests. When he's struggled settling in they have even borrowed a toy from another room because they know that he likes it. It's so reassuring as a parent to know that your child is thriving and settled away from home. Nursery is amazing for little ones and I'd have no hesitation in recommending Handkerchief.

Lauren W

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

My son started here when he turned one and I cannot fault the care attention all the staff have given him to settle in. He was very unsettled with the transition to nursery and every single staff member has ensured he has happy and content. The facilities and opportunities he has had since he started have been amazing and he absolutely loves coming here.

B N

April 2, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

I love this place, my daughter is happy and all the staff are lovely and I feel confident my daughter is having the best care and she loves it! Would highly recommend if anyone is thinking of sending their child here.

Sian M

April 1, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

Our daughter joined Handkerchief in September 2025, she is currently in the Baby room and settled so quickly. The staff in the whole nursery are so welcoming and caring. The developments our daughter has achieved already is amazing and it's thanks to the wonderful team caring for her. Knowing our daughter will be spending the first 4 years of her life here getting the best possible start in her education makes us very happy. We recommend Handkerchief to anyone looking for a nursery where their child can shine!

P G

April 1, 2026

Review of Handkerchief Day Nursery

I have my two girls in the nursery, both have been through from babies and the eldest about to move to preschool. Staff are so lovely and really care about my girls. I love hearing at the dinner table what they have done. As well as how excited they are to tell me and show me things they have made/drawn.

C H

Your guide to enrolment

A snapshot of everything you need to know about enrolling your child, from initial enquiry and nursery visit through to securing your place!

Book online through our super simple “book a tour” feature or call 0330 333 1080 to speak to our friendly Customer Experience Team.

Your tour is tailored to you and your child. You will explore our indoor and outdoor spaces, meet the team, learn about our curriculum and nutrition, and more, and have all your questions answered.

Our Customer Experience Team will be in touch to answer any questions and talk through next steps when you are ready.

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.

A few weeks before your child is due to start we will be back in touch with you to book your child's settling in sessions.

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