My First Friends Droitwich

28 Old Coach Road, Droitwich WR9 8BB
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9.9 91 Reviews
  • My First Friends Droitwich, Droitwich
My First Friends Droitwich is a nursery that embraces the great outdoors, nestled in the beautiful woodland of Droitwich. The setting takes pride in providing children with a stimulating environment for learning and development while encouraging outdoor play, come rain or shine. The nursery offers exceptional care, enriched by unique learning opportunities for your child. One such experience is child-friendly cooking classes, helping to equip children with valuable skills and deeper knowledge of the cooking process.

The 'Dreamers' room, situated upstairs, caters to the youngest children up to about 16 months, with three adjoining rooms designed to offer ample space and natural light. Connected to this room is the 'Discoverers' room, catering to children aged from about 16 months to 2 years old. Both rooms are equipped with a range of equipment designed to encourage walking and promote steady development.

The 'Explorers' room is for children aged around 2 to 3 years old and is divided into four smaller areas, allowing the team to focus on the individual developmental needs of each child. The Pre-School area for children aged around 3 to 4 years old is split into three smaller rooms, providing plenty of space for children to learn and grow.

The garden area is equipped with an allotment where children can learn about sustainable living through planting and growing their own food. The garden also includes a play park situated within a vast woodland area on the nursery grounds. Here, children can enjoy a range of child-friendly equipment, including a sandpit, construction area, firepit, mud kitchen, and a bug hotel, affectionately known in the nursery as 'Buggingham Palace.' This setting provides an outdoor classroom for children to connect with nature and enjoy learning in a unique environment.

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Care Provided by My First Friends Droitwich

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Leanne Elliott (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for My First Friends Droitwich

  • AM Session £55.70
    PM Session £50.50
    Full Day Session £81.40

  • A £100 non-refundable registration fee is required to secure a place. Exact days of attendance should be confirmed no later than 6 weeks prior to the child’s start date. Any changes are subject to availability.
  • Parking

  • There is ample parking available.


My First Friends Droitwich Reviews (91)

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My First Friends Droitwich has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time My First Friends Droitwich has 91 reviews.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My First Friends is good, it used to be excellent but unfortunately, since being taken over and the manager going on leave, there has clearly been a drop in standards. The new app is not very good, it is a shame that we only now get one update a week on how our child is doing, previously it was daily.
Often some updates e.g. naps/meals/nappy changes are not uploaded and we have to ask about these when we pick our daughter up. The daily updates were something that was sold to us when we chose the nursery so for them to change a few months later was quite disappointing. Having said all the above, our child is thriving, her speech is coming along nicely. She always seems happy when we pick her up. All the staff seem friendly and they seem to genuinely care about our child.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it. We are delighted to hear how well your child is thriving!
As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high-quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our parent app. Following the changes to the EYFS in September 2021, the number of updates that you will receive on the parent app will have reduced to once per week. The new EYFS curriculum aims to reduce the nursery team's paperwork/admin workload so that they can spend more valuable time with the children in their care. We appreciate your feedback on communication and this is an area that we are continuously trying to improve on as we understand how important this is. Please rest assured that your comments have been noted.
Thank you again for your review.


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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My First Friends Droitwich is simply amazing. My little boy (now 12 months old) has been attending since June 2022, and already, he has a fantastic bond with the members of staff that work most closely with him. From the moment I went to look around, I felt welcomed and I got the instant feeling that
my son would be safe and well looked after, as though he was one of their own children. It was also exceptionally clean! I love the app that is used to keep me updated throughout the day, and it's so heartwarming to see all the lovely activities that the nursery do with the children including outdoor play and water play in the hot weather! I literally cannot fault any part of this nursery and sincerely thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for my little man.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall a pleasant setting, the manager seems to truly care and wants to give the children good opportunities to progress. Some of the staff let the team down when interacting with parents, however, there are some staff who are just fantastic. Our key workers have been so good with our child and even
how they interact with us as parents. The garden is so spacious for the children!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, we really appreciate it!


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Review from D B (Stepmother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started preschool in September and thoroughly enjoys going each day. The care the staff provide for the children is exceptional. Our daughter has additional needs and all staff have been very supportive and understanding of her differences. Nothing has ever been too much for them. We couldn’t
be happier with the setting.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to write this review!


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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending My First Friends Droitwich since she was 11 months old, she has built strong relationships with staff members and children alike. She always enjoys going and I have always felt that she was being well looked after and engaged in the daily activities - the outdoor space
is amazing. The only aspect I feel could be improved is the communication of how my daughter has been progressing in terms of the EYFS stages. This used to be relayed well through the app and on reports up until 12 months ago when it was advised that the Government no longer required nurseries to provide such reports to parents, however I found them valuable in terms of seeing how my daughter was progressing and now only get a basic summary of her progress at parents evenings. My daughter will be leaving for school this September, her self confidence and social skills have really improved by attending My First Friends and I know she will really miss coming.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for your review! As a group, we are always trying to improve our communication with our families. We aim to provide high quality and regular updates through our social media channels, monthly nursery newsletter, bi-monthly group newsletter and via our app. Following the recent changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage in September 2021, the number of updates that you will receive on the app will have reduced. The new curriculum aims to reduce the nursery team’s paperwork/admin workload so that they can spend more valuable time with the children in their care. Thank you again for your feedback!


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Review from Erica F (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for 2-years now, and I can not fault it. They are amazing with him and now with his little brother. They always do lovely activities all day when they are there and the food provided is better than anything I could do at home! They have been introduced to new flavours
every week and they both eat really well when they are there. The girls who have looked after both of them have been amazing throughout the whole time they’ve both been there and if it wasn’t for the nursery I wouldn’t have been able to go back to university when I had my son and back to work when I had my other son. There is no other place I would trust with both my children and I’m so happy I found this nursery when I did!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write this review! We are delighted to hear that your children have settled well into nursery and that you were able to continue your own journey!


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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here for a month now. She's settled in very quickly with the friendly staff. Loves the garden time and crafts. Great room with plenty of space for creative play. Love the app being able to see a picture of my daughter having fun and being able to check if she's had a nap/eaten while
I'm working makes it a lot easier.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write this review! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Nicky R (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful staff my son loves it here, his speech has come on amazingly since he started a short while ago. He loves his room and his new little friends, he has a great attachment to one of his room leaders.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how well your son is progressing!


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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son, who is now in preschool, has been with them since dreamers and absolutely loves going in every day. I only have to look at his humongous smile at pickups to know what an excellent day he's had.

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Review from R O (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves nursery so much, he settled in immediately and cannot wait to go to nursery every morning. They have been excellent in terms of communication regarding my child's development and are always happy to have a chat at the end of the day when I'm collecting him.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your wonderful comments - we really appreciate it! We are delighted to hear how much your little boy enjoys his time at our nursery!


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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in the baby room in December, the whole team have been amazing with helping to settle him in and get him into a new routine!
My son had never left me before starting at the nursery so it was a massive change for him, but all the team have done an amazing job with him now he smiles every
time I leave him.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind comments! We really appreciate it!


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Review from Jamie-Lee B (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended nursery here full time since he was 9 months old and he absolutely loves it! It's a fantastic nursery and i couldn't wish for a better place to send him too. I love that we receive daily updates on what he's been up to and what he's eaten throughout the day. The staff are lovely.
Extremely friendly and caring. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind comments! Our nursery teams work above and beyond to provide high quality care, and we are delighted to hear how well your son has been progressing!


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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was born during the first lockdown and therefore hadn’t socialised with other adults or children until she started at My First Friends. Thanks to their patience she’s now a confident, sociable toddler. They also have great facilities.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind comments! We really appreciate it! We are thrilled to hear how well your daughter has progressed!


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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I started back at work in Droitwich so managed to get my son back into My First Friends, as I love it there. The staff are brilliant, and the activities the kids get up to on a daily basis are brilliant. Also the variety of foods they try, it’s not every day you get chance to create new things. Well
worth the money!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind comments! We really appreciate it!


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at My First Friends for 18 months and he absolutely loves it. The staff are so caring, accommodating and the communication is always excellent. The outside facilities are amazing and the children do such a range of activities. I can't thank the staff enough for their support for not
only my child but also us as parents, especially with the pressure of a pandemic! Every member of staff is first aid trained which gives me huge peace of mind when you're leaving your child for the day knowing they will be safe. So glad we chose this nursery!

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind comments! We really appreciate it! Our teams have worked incredibly hard throughout the pandemic, as well as each and every day, and we are delighted to hear how much your son enjoys attending nursery!


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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My First Friends is a welcoming and friendly nursery. Our daughter has been attending this nursery since August 2020 and she absolutely loves it. The staff are very kind and attentive, I cannot recommend this nursery enough. We relocated to a new area and therefore our daughter had to leave a nursery
she loved, naturally we were anxious. However, the staff were so understanding and caring, we really didn’t have any concerns after her first week, she settled in so quickly. My First Friends have a great outdoor space, there are lots of outdoor toys, a vegetable patch and woodland type area. Our daughter regularly participates in arts and crafts and they have daily activities for the children to take part in.

Reply from Beth Lewendon, Marketing Coordinator at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for taking the time to write this review, and for your kind comments! We really appreciate it! We take great pride in our outdoor space, and outdoor play, and providing a range of activities for the children!


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Review from Rachel M (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

First friends have prepared my child so well for school. The staff are wonderful, and always willing to assist with any problems. Without you all, my child wouldn’t be the confident individual he is. Big thanks to the team who has known them since they were 9 months old and has nurtured them from babies.

Reply from Leanne Savage, Manager at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you for your lovely review Rachel, they have both been a pleasure to have!


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Review from Caroline W (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending My First Friends for the past 3.5 years, and we are extremely sad we will have to say goodbye to staff this week as he is leaving to start school. We have known some of the staff since before then when our eldest son attended and they have become like our family. We are extremely
happy with the care he has received at nursery, which has been exemplary, and we would not hesitate in recommending My First Friends. All of the staff are very warm, kind and caring, and every day the staff offer a large range of different activities. The meals are very generous and nutritious. The app provides lots of information. We are just sad that due to Covid we have missed out on building relationships more with staff and getting to know other children who attend and their parents. The staff did a wonderful graduation ceremony via Zoom, which all of our family watched proudly. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you; we will all miss you all.

Reply from Leanne Savage, Manager at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you, Caroline; we will miss him so much, we wish him all the luck in school!


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Review from Ciara S (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An absolutely lovely nursery and preschool. My little one has had years of enjoyment there and is now off to primary school. The staff and key workers have worked with him for each step and transition. He has always been happy and supported, and all of us will be sad for him to leave.


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recommend My First Friends Droitwich to anyone!

Reply from Leanne Savage, Manager at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you, Ciara, we will all miss him very much!


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Review from Jemma B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to My First Friends. He has so much fun and has really progressed, and even though he has got another year left until he starts school, he is ready to start now. The staff treat every child as an individual and work with their own personal needs.

Reply from Leanne Savage, Manager at My First Friends Droitwich

Thank you, Jemma, for your review; we are glad we have your son for another year with us- he is a pleasure to have!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for My First Friends Droitwich is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.875 for My First Friends Droitwich is calculated as follows: ( (405 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 455 Ratings = 4.875

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for My First Friends Droitwich is based on 37 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 37 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (4)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Nursery Management Today Awards 2023

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: The Old Station Nursery Ltd

Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

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Leanne Elliott

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Leanne and I'm the Nursery Manager here at My First Friends Droitwich.


As a nursery, we are always focusing on making sure the children in our care have plenty of access to meaningful and age-appropriate resources, as well as regular outdoor play, to make sure that they are constantly developing vital skills, as well as having fun at nursery!


We look forward to welcoming you to our nursery!


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