# 1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd

1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd is a full-day nursery at C/O Roko Health Club, Off Will Adams Way, Gillingham, ME8 6BY, in Gillingham, Medway. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 9 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-friends-day-nursery-and-creche-ltd-ey423311  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: C/O Roko Health Club, Off Will Adams Way, Gillingham, ME8 6BY
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07765 557031
- Website: http://www.1stfriends.net/
- Ofsted URN: EY423311

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423311

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2011 (Reference EY423311). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423311)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 March 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423311)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423311)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/656577)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: C/O Roko Health Club, Off Will Adams Way, Gillingham, ME8 6BY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.369107,0.570030

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Medway there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danecourt School |  | 4–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Featherby Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (June 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Featherby Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Twydall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Academy of Woodlands | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Byron Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Barnsole Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Gillingham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-gillingham-nursery-ey421060) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddiwinks Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinks-pre-school-103817) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Play A Way Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-a-way-day-nursery-2687131) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Gillingham](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-gillingham-ey221307) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Sprites Woodland Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sprites-woodland-nursery-ltd-ey477439) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bluebells Day Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bluebells-day-nursery-and-preschool-2885083) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is 1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated 1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd Good at its inspection on 3 March 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can 1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd take?

1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to 1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd?

Gillingham (Kent) is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact 1st Friends day nursery and creche Ltd?

You can call 07765 557031 and visit www.1stfriends.net.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY423311)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1st+Friends+Day+Nursery+%26+Creche&query_place_id=ChIJHc8rSJnS2EcRbMgZNCCm8eQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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