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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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Discover welcoming spaces where children learn, grow and thrive. Our November Open Houses are the perfect opportunity to explore our nurturing environments, meet our friendly teams and experience what makes each of our settings so special. Take a guided tour, ask any questions and see our approach in action.

With places available at selected nurseries, now is the perfect time to discover how Family First can support your child's early years journey.

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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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October 31, 2026

Review of CherryLands Nursery

We are very happy with the nursery! The staff are friendly, caring and welcoming, and they make the children feel safe and comfortable. It is lovely to see how much care and attention they give to the little ones and how they support their development through fun and engaging activities. We are grateful to have found a place where our daughter can learn, grow and enjoy her time. Highly recommended!

A S

October 30, 2026

Review of The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

Our daughter has been attending this nursery for a year now and absolutely loves it. She always comes home having had a good day, and it's been wonderful to see how much she has learnt and how her skills and confidence have developed during her time here. We are so pleased with the nursery and cannot speak highly enough of the staff. They are all so kind, caring and attentive. It's lovely to see how happy the children are, how well they get along with the staff and how much they enjoy being there. The staff also always make time at pick up to give us a summary of her day, which we really appreciate! The rooms / outdoor space are great, with plenty of space and a variety of toys and books. We get regular updates on the app, which shows us the different activities and crafts the kids have been doing. We are really happy with the nursery and would highly recommend it :)

S T

October 29, 2026

Review of Poppies Beaconsfield

The staff here are kind, caring and genuinely take the time to support your child and family. Our son has settled in well here, and it's clear to see the staff have really got to know and care for his development during his time with them.

Becky K

October 28, 2026

Review of The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

Riley Park nursery is nothing short of amazing! I was anxious at first putting my son into a nursery just 10 months old so I could return to work as any parent would be. But the staff at Riley park went above and beyond to make sure my son was as comfortable and happy as possible as well as reassuring me during the process with daily updates, photos etc. My son absolutely thrives in their environment, his key workers are always so nurturing and you can tell they really love what they do and care a lot about the children! I'm so happy with my decision with Riley park nursery I cannot fault it!

Lily A

October 28, 2026

Review of The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

Our daughter has been with Riley Park for over a year now and it's the best decision we made. We have found the team to be nothing short of fantastic. Always helpful, supportive and patient, especially through naughty spells and potty training turbulence. Special shoutout must go to Laila, Kealy, Abbie and Rachel. Don't know what we would do without you and your kindness! Every opportunity we get we recommend the nursery.

Ben H

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

We are delighted with The Beaconsfield Nursery. Our 3yo has come on so much with development, and is incredibly happy. He loves coming to nursery and has made wonderful friends. The staff are amazing; we are kept well informed about the day and overall development. It is a very friendly and welcoming atmosphere - I cannot recommend it enough.

Lizzie O

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

We recently moved to Beaconsfield and my son moved nursery to join The Beaconsfield Day Nursery. They have been amazing at helping him with the transition and ensuring he settles in well. The staff and facilities are excellent with brilliant learning and outside space.

Rebecca W

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

We have had 3 children at this nursery and we honestly could not be more pleased. The nursery is very well organised and the staff are wonderful, very caring with the children and very helpful towards the parents. We have loved seeing out children grow and develop and become ready for school (one has now started at school, the other 2 will be staring over the next two years). The nursery prepares them well and we honestly could not recommend this nursery enough!

T J

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

It has been a delight watching out little one develop her skills in the toddler room. From motor skills and speech to eating habits, there is a constant growth. Very happy that we got a place in this nursery.

Steve L

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

The staff at the nursery are so welcoming and attentive. I recieve a thorough run down when collecting my son as well as updates throughout the day! Truly an incredible nursery and would definitely recommend!

Francesca M

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

Love the nursery and know both my children were/are very happy here. The staff are so friendly, approachable and kind. The activities are fabulous from going to the local cafe and fun crafts. Would highly recommend to any new parent.

S C

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

My little one started here a few months ago and has been so happy. The staff have been so kind and caring towards him. It's a lovely environment and appreciate all the activities they do like cooking on Fridays!

L D

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

We came for a Halloween stay and play which was fun and really showed how much the practitioners care for the children. The nursery is a really great nurturing environment for the children and promotes great interpersonal skills and sharing. The focus on manners and kindness is great to see.

Holly P

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

Excellent nursery. Very good variety of activities. The children have plenty to keep them occupied and stretch their abilities and imagination. I particularly like the chick in/out safety aspect too. My grandchildren are very happy and contented. Great healthy options of food too.

L C

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

We have had a brilliant experience at the nursery with both of our girls. They have been well-looked after and thriving in so many areas. Each of the staff know our youngest incredibly well: we are kept up to date on her development and next steps. We feel very lucky with the experience we have had over the last 5 years.

E G

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

Both my children have thrived at Little Garden The Beaconfield Nursery. My eldest just went to school and she was very ready after her time nursery. Both my children were cared for and nurtured. Their own skills were recognised and celebrated. Would 100% recommend.

K K

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

Very pleased with the staff and nursery. We are always greeted with a warm welcome. Easy to approach for any concerns etc. Overall happy with the nursery and would definitely recommend.

R B

October 27, 2026

Review of The Beaconsfield Day Nursery & Pre-School

My son joined at nine months old and I was really impressed with how the team helped to support his transition. Since then he has thrived in teh babies room and totally loves being at nursery. The team organise a great variety of activities each day.

E O

October 27, 2026

Review of The Hammersmith Day Nursery & Pre-School

Our twins started nursery in August this year. The settling in process was very smooth and our girls absolutely love attending this nursery. We have really noticed a huge development in their social skills, problem solving skills and gross motor skills. The staff are all very friendly, approachable and have a lovely way of interacting with the children. The nursery communicates well with parents and is very willing to cater to individual needs of children. We highly recommend this nursery!

Lisa C

October 27, 2026

Review of CherryWood Nursery

A lovely nursery with caring staff who do their utmost for each child. Excellent age based activities and focus on learning as per stage of development. Large garden for outdoor play. Ensure our dietary restrictions followed and excellent communication regarding this. Our child feels loved and is so happy going to nursery- we couldn't ask for more.

M P

October 27, 2026

Review of Little Explorers

Little explorers in Rochester has been wonderful for our son. The whole team there are fantastic, they go above and beyond for the children, the atmosphere is happy and welcoming. My child loves attending this nursery, and I feel confident when dropping him off and leaving him in the hands of the staff. The staff are calm, professional and approachable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience from sending our child to this nursery and we are very grateful to everyone who works there so making our sons start to education such a positive one

L M

October 26, 2026

Review of Footsteps Nursery Canwell

Great staff, they take real good care of our children and teach them so much, my 3 yo and 16M old girls absolutely thrive there! I highly recommend. The staff is like a family they're passionate, very patient, the different rooms and sections are perfectly adapted to the children age and requirements

Sara D

October 26, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

We are extremely happy with the nursery and the care our 17-month-old daughter receives. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, caring, patient, and incredibly attentive to her needs. They have made the transition into nursery so much easier for both our daughter and us as parents. She is always greeted with a smile and lots of kindness. We can see how much she is learning and developing through the activities, play, and interaction with the other children. The staff take the time to understand her personality, routines, and individual needs, which gives us great peace of mind.Communication with parents is also excellent, and we always feel kept informed about how she is doing throughout the day. Most importantly, our daughter is happy, comfortable, and excited to go to nursery, which means so much to us. A huge thank you to the whole team in particularly to Karen and Silvia for creating such a safe and lovely environment.We would highly recommend this nursery to all parent

Annalisa T

October 23, 2026

Review of Kids Play - The Childcare Hub

This nursery is a life saver for me. The sheer peace of mind I have from knowing my daughter is in the safest place outside of her parents is unmatched. The staff love my daughter genuinely and she loves them just as much. She's been there since she was 6months old and is now a confident, intelligent, curious, well-rounded 4 year old. My older child also attended this setting for almost 2 years before big school and he loved it as well. The staff are extremely engaging, accommodating with regards to changes and requests whilst providing daily updates and invaluable advice for my child's development needs. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent.

G O

October 23, 2026

Review of Footsteps Binley Nursery & Pre-School

We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. All of the staff are warm and welcoming, and it's clear how much they care about the children. Our child has really thrived there, they have provided fantastic support from when he had an allergy to other important milestones such as toilet training. There seems lots of activities and outdoor time available to the children as well. It's lovely to see the bonds he has formed with the staff.

Mel E

October 23, 2026

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

My twins attend Sholing Woodberry. They are very happy there. They do different activities that involve messy play, play doh, painting but they always come out relatively clean and always happy. They have bonded well with the staff. They spend lots of time outside playing which they love. They were previously at another nursery which we had to move them from due to a few issues but since they have been at Woodberry we have been so happy with the care they receive

Lara D

October 22, 2026

Review of Poppies Beaconsfield

Poppies are fantastic. My daughter joined at the age of 2 and is now at primary school. The school are incredibly impressed at how independent and confident she is due to all the hard work the poppies staff have done to help support her in emotional and practical ways. I could not speak more highly of poppies and would recommend all children to attend.

Kelly B

October 22, 2026

Review of Flitwick Day Nursery

Such a beautiful nursery and wonderful staff! My son has been going here for over 2 years now and my daughter has recently started. They both absolutely love coming to nursery It's clear how much they genuinely care about the children. It's such a lovely feeling knowing that my children are happy, safe and well looked after while they're here!

C F

October 22, 2026

Review of Flitwick Day Nursery

My daughter has been at the nursery since Feb 26, and absolutely loves it!! Always feel comfortable dropping her off as I know she's in a happy and safe environment. Staff are very kind too and really informative

Myah T

October 22, 2026

Review of Flitwick Day Nursery

My little one is so settled at the nursery and it didn't take long at all! She gets so excited to go there which to us speaks volumes! The staff are lovely and you can see they generally care. Management are great and will sort any issues straight away.

C D

October 22, 2026

Review of Poppies Beaconsfield

My daughter attended Poppies for 4 happy years. Poppies welcomed us and looked after my daughter and our family through hard times. The app is great for daily updates on their food and activities. The playground and outside area is lovely. Special shout out to Devina and Jen I would highly recommend. Julia

Julia M

October 22, 2026

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

As a Romanian family, English is not our first language, so starting nursery was a big step for both our son and us. We were naturally a little worried about how he would settle in, communicate, and adapt to a new environment. The staff at this nursery have been absolutely wonderful throughout the whole process. From day one, they showed patience, kindness, and understanding, helping our son feel safe, welcomed, and included. They made a real effort to support him as he adapted to a different language and routine, and we could see how much they genuinely cared about his wellbeing and development. We would highly recommend this nursery to any parent, especially families who may be navigating the additional challenge of settling a child into an English-speaking environment. Thank you for making such a positive difference in our son's life.

Catalina S

October 22, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

Our daughter is so happy at this nursery! The staff are so friendly and made us feel welcome from day 1! They are amazing with all the children and there is a lovely atmosphere when you walk in the building.

Thomas H

October 22, 2026

Review of The New Barnet Day Nursery & Pre-School

Considering that my child does full five days in the nursery, I am so happy to see that the nursery genuinely feels like home! The staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and well equipped - it is evident that their many years of experience makes them absolute experts to handle every need of the child. The facilities are very well maintained, and are clean and hygienic. Overall, a very nice and positive atmosphere is maintained everyday and I am very happy to see my child learn and grow in the nursery

Kaushiki C

October 22, 2026

Review of Kids Play - The Childcare Hub

My son started nursery in July, and we couldn't be happier with our experience! The staff have been incredibly supportive and understanding, especially when it comes to timings and helping him settle in. He was quite upset and cried a lot in the beginning, but they were so patient and caring in helping him feel comfortable. Now, he happily goes to nursery, which makes us so relieved and happy as parents. They genuinely listen to your concerns and do their best to support you in every way possible. We're so happy that our little one is part of this nursery. A big thank you to the whole team for making him feel so welcome, safe, and happy!

Prerna G

October 21, 2026

Review of Kids Play - The Childcare Hub

Our daughter absolutely loves it here. Her confidence has come on so much since starting and she genuinely gets excited to go in. She's made lovely friendships and has such great relationships with all the staff, you can really tell they care about the children. She especially loves Forest School and helping with the animals, she talks about it all the way home! We would definitely recommend.

C H

October 21, 2026

Review of Kids Play - The Childcare Hub

I moved my daughter here from another nursery which I was unhappy with. Childcare hub has exceeded all expectations, the staff remain the same, the meals and variety are great and the activities differ dependent on age. My daughter started at just over a year old she is now almost 3. She can talk, is potty trained, she does cooking, animal care, forest school as well as other activities. She absolutely loves the nursery and has development wise come on leaps and bounds, she has become more confident. My ask of a nursery was that my child was cared for and had fun, and they cover both bases above and beyond.

T S

October 20, 2026

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

We have been really pleased with the nursery. Our son absolutely loves going and comes home excited to tell us what he has been up to that day. We receive some updates via app on what he has been working on including pictures which is great. He absolutely loves the practitioners who work there too which puts our mind at ease.

M P

October 20, 2026

Review of Brimpton House Nursery

Brimpton house is such a lovely nursery. My daughter is in her second year and gets so excited to go into nursery and see her nursery teachers and friends which always makes you feel (as a mum) confident she's being well looked after. Brimpton provide regular updates throughout the day and are very supportive where possible for working parents when your child is sick which I feel we are very lucky for in comparison to nurseries in surrounding areas. They always have really fun activities on and my daughter's learning and motor skills has increased rapidly since being there. Couldn't recommend enough!

R A

October 19, 2026

Review of Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori

I honestly can't recommend this nursery enough! Both my children have attended, my daughter who is now at school and my son who currently goes here. We've had such a lovely experience over the years. All the staff are absolutely amazing, so kind, caring and welcoming. The manager Prachi is fantastic, always approachable, easy to talk to and genuinely listens to any questions or concerns. I really appreciate the regular feedback and updates about how my son is getting on. I'm so glad we chose this nursery for both our children. A massive thank you to the whole team for everything you do!

Poonam P

October 19, 2026

Review of Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori

We've had a really positive experience with the nursery. The staff are warm, caring and welcoming, and it's lovely to see how happy and comfortable our daughter is there. The team genuinely care about the children and put so much effort into creating a fun, nurturing environment where they can learn, develop and grow in confidence.

H V

October 19, 2026

Review of Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori

Staff is attentive to special needs to my boy, with diverse activities and themes. Outdoor area is outstanding with clean areas maintained throughout, best money spent. Drop off area is efficient so never has problem parked nearby momentarily.

Kenneth L

October 19, 2026

Review of The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

The nursery is a safe and engaging place for your child. They really enjoy it there. Our key workers Laila and Kealy are great and our boy absolutely loves them. We always get a warm welcome in the morning from Abby and a helpful summary at drop off. The garden play space and nursery pet are also fab to have.

Ben P

October 19, 2026

Review of Harrow Day Nursery & Montessori

We originally chose this nursery because of a recommendation from a close friend and now we couldn't be happier with our daughter's nursery experience. The staff are caring, friendly and welcoming, and it's lovely knowing she is being looked after in such a safe and nurturing environment. They make her feel comfortable, happy and supported. They're professional and have been good at maintaining very good communication with us when needed. It's reassuring to know she is learning, developing and having fun every day and this gives us peace of mind. Our daughter is happy everyday and has a big smile at drop-Off. Thank you to the whole team and I really appreciate all the care and attention you give her. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents!

A N

October 18, 2026

Review of Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton

Have had a really good experience from the baby room (owl babies) and now hungry caterpillars, my son loves nursery and his key worker Alice. Alice has always been very good with Luca and helps with his learning.

Jennifer R

October 17, 2026

Review of Play Away Day Nurseries - Totton

Care and attention is taken with my child. We get regular updates on our child's development and daily activities, thanks to the staff and the amazing app. Staff are very friendly and approachable. We are very happy overall very pleased to have our child at this daycare.

Edidiong N

October 17, 2026

Review of Pelican Place Nursery

The team at Pelican Place Nursery are all amazing. They really do go above & beyond to help your child individual needs. They help put plans in place if there is something specific you would like to work on, and they take every emotion into thought. Every single day the staff welcome the children in the morning with such happy faces! If you ever have any questions or concerns there is always someone available to speak too and to reassure you about anything. My sons speech has come on leaps and bounds since joining Pelican, something that has always worried me as a first time mum. However, the team are patient and great with activities through play which has really helped my little boy progress. I would highly recommend Pelican Place Nursery. The team are amazing & I will forever be grateful for there support & love they have given my little boy!

L F

October 16, 2026

Review of The Marlow Riley Park Day Nursery & Pre-School

A lovely nursery. I frequently pick up or drop off my grandchild. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and very caring to my grandson who is still sometimes clingy when he arrives. Some of the core staff have been at the nursery for the whole time my grandson has been attending and a really good bond has grown between them and my grandson and us as a family. We get frequent updates/ pictures throughout the day.. that always make us smile showing the daily activities or just little funny moments.

H R

October 15, 2026

Review of Hucknall Day Nursery

Fantastic day. Nice to see inside. Staff brilliant and very informative in the walker room . Very impressed with the care and attitudes of all staff. Cannot put really into words as the whole experience was bang on.

Anthony O

October 15, 2026

Review of The Fordingbridge Day Nursery & Pre-School

My foster child uses this service and I have thoroughly enjoyed working together with this team. My child gets excited to go to nursery and see his "friends and teachers", he often tells me "they are the best, my school is the best". They are very approachable and have given me many support strategies, and do care for him. They are all so lovely. I will choose this setting when/if I have other children of nursery age. I will be sad when my child moves into infant care.

D C

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.

Book A Tour

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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