# First Day Nursery First Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Royal British Legion Building, Durban Road, Ilford, IG2 7AQ, in Seven Kings, Redbridge. It is registered for 88 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 25 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Day Holdings Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-2884691 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Royal British Legion Building, Durban Road, Ilford, IG2 7AQ - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 88 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 8598 8300 - Website: http://www.firstdaynursery.com/ - Run by: [First Day Holdings Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-day-holdings-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2884691 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2026 (Reference 2884691). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884691) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884691) - Registered places: 88 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884691) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 February 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/913746) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Redbridge that publish fees charge £55–£75 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: Royal British Legion Building, Durban Road, Ilford, IG2 7AQ Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.566506,0.092961 - Station: Seven Kings, 0.3 miles - Station: Newbury Park, 0.6 miles - Station: Goodmayes, 0.8 miles - 3 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Vicarage Lane Play Park, 0.2 miles - Park: Seven Kings Park, 0.5 miles - Playground: Kolbe Playground, 0.1 miles - Playground: Palmer Playground, 0.2 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Redbridge there are about 3.4 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery follows the Curiosity Approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum, and in-the-moment planning. Activities named on its website include children's yoga and cooking activities. - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/) - In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site, with halal meals available and an allergy-aware kitchen. The setting is nut-free, and breakfast is provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Halal meals (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Nut-free setting (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/rhythm) ### Outdoors Its website lists an own garden, a growing or allotment area, and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/lifestyle) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery operates a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees/ilford) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees/ilford) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees/ilford) ### Safety Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/ilford) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/rhythm) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/rhythm) ### Getting a place Its website says parents can apply by emailing the nursery. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | | 0.3 miles | | Downshall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | Improved significantly (April 2025) | | 0.3 miles | | Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | | 0.4 miles | | South Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Lietutis Day Nursery Ltd.](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lietutis-day-nursery-ltd-ey460188) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Cambridge Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cambridge-day-nursery-ltd-ey346992) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Happy Kidz Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-kidz-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2677769) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles | | [Tots and Tweenies Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tots-and-tweenies-limited-2751652) | Report card Mar 2026 | | 09:00–17:30 | 0.4 miles | | [Liberty Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/liberty-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey376052) | Report card Dec 2025 | | 07:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles | | [Pure Tree Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pure-tree-nursery-2805398) | | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does First Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. First Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does First Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. First Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does First Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. First Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are First Day Nursery's opening hours? First Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is First Day Nursery open all year? Yes, First Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does First Day Nursery take? First Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### How many children can First Day Nursery take? First Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time. ### Does First Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. First Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### Who runs First Day Nursery? First Day Nursery is run by First Day Holdings Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does First Day Nursery follow? First Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning. ### Does First Day Nursery have outdoor space? First Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### What is the nearest station to First Day Nursery? Seven Kings is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact First Day Nursery? You can call 020 8598 8300 and visit www.firstdaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884691) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.firstdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.firstdaynursery.com/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=FIRST+DAY+NURSERY+LTD&query_place_id=ChIJAzSvloKm2EcRt65JcVOZcC0) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.