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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

The Annex, Essendine Road, Maida Vale, London W9 2LR
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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale, London

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale proudly holds a GOOD rating from Ofsted (March 2023), reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality early years education and care.

At the nursery, strong community connections are at the heart of the nursery’s ethos. Children benefit from meaningful intergenerational experiences through regular visits to local care homes, where they engage in activities such as storytelling and social interaction, supporting confidence, empathy, and communication skills.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Tsehay Alemayehu(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 46

Total Places for Children

  • 106

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

  • Monday07:30-18:30
  • Tuesday07:30-18:30
  • Wednesday07:30-18:30
  • Thursday07:30-18:30
  • Friday07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 Training Day

Parking

  • No Parking on Site - Pay & Display Only.

Funding & Fees

(0-2) Full day £116.75 / Half Day £70.25

(2-3) Full day £114.50 / Half Day £68.50

(3-5) Full day £94.75 / Half Day £57.75

Additional Hourly Rate - £19.25

Government Funding accepted

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.113) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale has 115 reviews.

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Review from Nords T (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have been extremely happy and grateful for the care my son has received it’s coming up to 2 years and he has built such great bonds with his peers and teachers. The nursery has great values and it’s reflective in all the children. They are taught great values, kindness, being gentle and I have seen my son and others display this throughout the two years which is very impressive. Teaching levels are very good and advice always given of what can also be done at home to help your child’s development. The nursery has provided a good start for the school environment but have always provided a warm, caring, safe place for my son and the children! Totally amazing.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Nordica for your review; we are so grateful for your kind words. I am so glad your experience with us has been positive and you are content with the values we instil in the children within our setting. We really focus on providing stimulating environments and challenging activities for our little pioneers to learn and develop in. We will miss you and little man when he goes to school.

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Review from Lorenza R (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy about Co-op Childcare Day Nursery! The staff are extremely caring and helpful and they really did a great job during the pandemic to support and reassure families. We would definitely recommend it to friends and our daughter loves to go there!

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale
Thank you so much Lorenza for your kind review. We are glad that you felt supported through the pandemic. We did our best to ensure our children, families and staff felt supported and safe in our setting.

Thanks again!

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Review from Leanna I (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2021 Submitted via Website
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I would gladly recommend this nursery. The staff and management are always helpful and courteous. They are passionate and caring and truly motivate the children to grow and be kind. Children are genuinely happy in this place. My daughter never wants to miss a day of nursery!

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much Leanna for your kind review. We are so glad that you are happy with the setting and care we provide to your little one. We will miss her when she goes to school!

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Review from Kay S (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website
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We have had a very positive experience at the nursery. The staff have always been welcoming and supportive. The most special thing about our experience has been that my son has settled in and has been supported in having bonds and relationships with so many of the staff members there. My son is always happy and smiling and that's so rewarding to witness.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much Kay for your kind review. Our focus is to ensure all our children and parents get that family feel! So glad you're happy with our services.

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Review from Guglielmo B (Father of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Really professional and well organised. Our daughter loves the teachers. Really positive feedback.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much for your review. We are happy that you enjoy our service and the stimulating environment we provide for your daughter.

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Review from Ivaylo Y (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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The Co-op Nursery is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough!
Our daughter is 2 and a half and has been visiting the nursery for the last 14 months. She loves it, so does her mother and I.
The room staff are fantastic - caring and attentive. The activities for the children are fun and varied, and the environment is always welcoming.

The administrative staff are always quick to respond and inform us of anything important in a timely and accurate fashion.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much Ivaylo for your review. We are so happy that you are happy with the care and education we provide. We really try to ensure we communicate effectively with parents in a timely way. Hope you enjoy our monthly newsletters!

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Review from Justin D (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son attends the Co-Op Childcare Maida Vale on a 5-day full-time basis. We're very pleased with the care and attention he gets and his development has come on leaps and bounds since attending here. The practitioners are excellent in their care and the activities for the kids from the play area to the garden to the books and songs etc. is all great. We love the app especially receiving photos and videos.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much Justin for your review. We are happy that you are satisfied with the care and educational activities we provide to the children in our setting. The parent's app has been a great hit with many parents, as they are able to see what their little one's get up at during their time here.

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Review from Ioanna B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our son started there when he was 8.5 months old. Because of the pandemic, one of us has never been inside the building and the other one only for 1 hour as pre-settle. Regardless, we are very happy with the nursery since we see how happy our son is there. He learns new things every day, he absolutely adores his key person and the rest of the group, which makes us confident that they take good care of him. Also, extra credits for the menu, big variety of food and healthy choices. All in all, we are very happy.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Ioanna for your kind review. We really focus on healthy eating at the nursery, as this allows children to understand their healthy choices and where their food comes from.

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Review from Kez V (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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A lovely nursery that truly nourishes my daughter's development. Staff are caring and make efforts to get to know my daughter. After recently transferring to a new room with older children the transfer went extremely smoothly with no issues.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you for your kind review. We really do try and ensure our transitions are as smooth as possible for our children and parents, as this can be quite daunting. Glad you felt we managed it well.

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Review from Safa A (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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I have had two of my children go through Co-op Childcare Maida Vale and will almost certainly do the same with my third. The care, attention and nurturing the staff shower on the children is extremely reassuring and I see how my child develops and learns more on a weekly basis. The Nursery is well-led, staff are cheerful and happy and really invest in child-led learning and welfare. Their golden values are reinforced regularly and I feel my son is well managed, even when he doesn't always have his 'listening ears' on!

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Safa for your lovely review and kind words. We are so happy you have had a positive experience at the nursery.

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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son started at the nursery last year and I can't recommend the nursery highly enough. They are very accommodating and have helped so much with settling my son in. He now runs in and is always excited to see the staff!

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Monica for your lovely review. We are so happy that you have had a positive experience so far.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Both my children attended this nursery. Thriving environment, lovely staff, healthy food options. It ticks all the boxes that you would expect as a parent and when something is not perfect the staff is very open to discussions for improvement. I really recommend it.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much for your lovely review - we are always here to to listen to our families and any suggestions to improve the nursery and care.

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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery encouraging lots of learning through interactive play. They foster a supportive environment for children and parents! Lots of communication and updates to keep you informed and a strong focus on healthy eating. A very positive experience for us.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much for your kind words Laura. We are glad you've had a positive experience with us.

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Review from Ida C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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I would absolutely and highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a loving, careful, special, nurturing, and wonderful place to send their little person. I cannot fault the experience that I have had since signing my son up to start in January 2021. The caregiving is attentive and exceptional. The administration side of how it is run far surpasses my expectations and everything is handled with speed and ease. The staff are really warm and truly kind people and I feel so much gratitude to them all for creating such a warm and nurturing space for my son to grow and develop and learn. Honestly, this nursery has to be one of the best around. The care is so thoughtful, the menu is fantastic, the app is great and the communications are exemplary. 10/10 from me.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Ida for your kind review. We endeavour to give the best service and care to our children and families. Supportive and honest parents as yourself make this achievable for us.

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Review from Diana L (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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We have been very impressed with the level of care and attention that has been given to our little boy since he started nursery.

He is happy to go in the morning and with the updates given via the app during the day, we are getting a nice window into his activities.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Diana for your kind words. We are thrilled you are happy with our services.

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Review from Erol H (Father of Child) published on 28 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is missing her nursery life from you all and her friends she had. It is clearly visible how advanced she is, compared to the children at her preschool that she is currently attending. My daughters skills in connecting, engaging, showing her confidence in trying to make friends and her whole positiveness is strong. Her learning of education is great for her age of four years old. I believe that all the efforts, etiquette and kindness that my daughter has learnt is from the great staff at the nursery. Missing you all!

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Erol for your lovely review - we miss you all!

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Review from Mahfuza K (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Co-op Childcare Maida Vale are a very warm and welcoming nursery who provide a safe, fun and stimulating environment for the children. My child has really enjoyed her time here, she is going to miss it so much! The staff are just so amazing, be it the managers or the key persons, they really go above and beyond to ensure the best care is given to the children and that the parents are always happy.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Mahfuza for your lovely review and kind words.

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Review from Debbie C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves coming to nursery. He has been attending since he was ten months old. He often talks about the staff who look after him and the friends that he has made. I love that he has now become less shy and communicates confidently with those around him.

The staff are amazing and really supportive.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much Debbie for your kind words and review!

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Review from Chaimae E (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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Extremely happy with Co-op Childcare Maida Vale. My daughter spent two years in the nursery and then she moved to a primary school. My daughter was really happy to go to nursery every morning, she became more social and formed a good relationship with her key person in nursery.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you Chaimae for your lovely review about the nursery.

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Review from Arlette C (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has loved this nursery. He has been here since he was one and has matured so much in his time there. The staff have been so kind and nurturing. We frequently run into many of them in the neighbourhood and they are always just as nice outside of the nursery, as inside. And during COVID, they made every effort to keep the kids and families safe. I couldn't rate this nursery enough.

Reply from Mina Patel, Senior Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale

Thank you so much for your kind words about the nursery Arlette.

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Meet the Team (8)

Tsehay Alemayehu
Tsehay AlemayehuJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2025

International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Early Childhood Course (2011)

Jemma
Jemma Job Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2026

Level 3 in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator)

Brikena
Brikena Job Title:AdministratorJoined: 2022

Administrator - Admissions, Parent Queries Office Based

Shirkaela
Shirkaela Job Title:Third in Charge & Room Manager of Little AdventurersJoined: 2019

Level 3 in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (2017).

Emilija
Emilija Job Title:Room Manager of Little ExplorersJoined: 2005

Pedagogy in Childcare & Early Years (1998)

Nessa
Nessa Job Title:Nursery Special Educational Needs & Disabilities Co-ordinator || Room Manager of Little Creators 2Joined: 2014

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice (2009)

Sujata
Sujata Job Title:Room Manager of Little Creators 1Joined: 2015

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate For The Early Years Advanced Practitioner (2018).

Amrat
Amrat Job Title:Room ManagerJoined: 2018

Advanced Certificate in Children's Learning & Development (Level 3).

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