# First Day Nursery (Hackney) First Day Nursery (Hackney) is a full-day nursery at St. Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA, in South Hackney, Hackney. It is registered for 88 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, 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. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by First Day Holdings Ltd. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-day-nursery-hackney-2884756 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: St. Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, 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 - Phone: 020 8016 9082 - Website: https://firstdaynursery.com/hackney-home/ - Run by: [First Day Holdings Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/first-day-holdings-ltd) - Ofsted URN: 2884756 ## 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 2884756). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884756) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884756) - 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/16/2884756) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. Nurseries in Hackney that publish fees charge £52–£100 a day for under-2s (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: St. Joseph's Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.536934,-0.056685 - Station: Cambridge Heath (London), 0.3 miles - Station: London Fields, 0.4 miles - Station: Bethnal Green, 0.6 miles - 14 bus stops within 400 m - Park: London Fields, 0.1 miles - Park: Broadway Market Green, 0.1 miles - Park: Victoria Park, 0.2 miles - Park: St Thomas's Long Burial Ground, 0.3 miles - Park: St Thomas's Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles - Playground: 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 Hackney there are about 2.8 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning The nursery's website names the Curiosity Approach, a play-based EYFS curriculum and a nature-based approach. Its website also lists language classes as an activity. - Curiosity Approach (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/) - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) ### Food According to its website, the nursery cooks meals on site and provides halal meals and breakfast. Its website describes an allergy-aware kitchen and a nut-free setting. - 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 says the nursery has its own garden and a growing area or allotment. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/info/fees/hackney) ### Building and safety - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) ### Extras and activities - Language classes (source: nursery website, https://firstdaynursery.com/nursery/hackney) ### Getting a place 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 for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | London Fields Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles | | Mowlem Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles | | St John of Jerusalem Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St Elizabeth Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles | | St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Orchard Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Sebright School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles | | Gayhurst Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [N Family Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-2526068) | Good | | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles | | [Ann Tayler Children and Family Hub Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ann-tayler-children-and-family-hub-nursery-ey450428) | Outstanding | | 07:45–17:45 | 0.1 miles | | [Scallywags Parent Partnership Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scallywags-parent-partnership-nursery-2569379) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Angels On The Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angels-on-the-park-2524071) | Good | £80 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Mini Bees Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-bees-childcare-2681614) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [St. Peters Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-montessori-school-ey469729) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does First Day Nursery (Hackney) offer 30 funded hours? Yes. First Day Nursery (Hackney) offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does First Day Nursery (Hackney) take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. First Day Nursery (Hackney) offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does First Day Nursery (Hackney) offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. First Day Nursery (Hackney) offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are First Day Nursery (Hackney)'s opening hours? First Day Nursery (Hackney) opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is First Day Nursery (Hackney) open all year? Yes, First Day Nursery (Hackney) is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does First Day Nursery (Hackney) take? First Day Nursery (Hackney) takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### How many children can First Day Nursery (Hackney) take? First Day Nursery (Hackney) is registered with Ofsted for up to 88 children at any one time. ### Who runs First Day Nursery (Hackney)? First Day Nursery (Hackney) is run by First Day Holdings Ltd, which runs 5 nurseries. ### What approach does First Day Nursery (Hackney) follow? First Day Nursery (Hackney)'s website describes its approach as: Curiosity Approach, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach. ### Does First Day Nursery (Hackney) have outdoor space? First Day Nursery (Hackney) lists: Own garden and Growing / allotment area. ### What is the nearest station to First Day Nursery (Hackney)? London Fields is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact First Day Nursery (Hackney)? You can call 020 8016 9082 and visit firstdaynursery.com. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2884756) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (firstdaynursery.com), as of 11 November 2026 (https://firstdaynursery.com/hackney-home/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=First+Day+Nursery+%28Hackney%29&query_place_id=ChIJQcMOFFYddkgREW1QUtMt4bc) - 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.