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.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on happiness and wellbeing. Children enjoy hands-on experiences such as growing and tasting their own food, while learning about kindness, sustainability, and caring for the world around them. As a proud GREEN FLAG Eco-Schools accredited setting, Little Pioneers empowers children to actively contribute to environmental responsibility.

Safety and transparency are key priorities. All staff are fully trained in paediatric first aid, ensuring a safe and secure environment at all times. Parents are kept closely connected to their child’s day through the FAMLY app, which provides real-time updates including photos, meals, and developmental milestones such as toilet training.

The setting features seven thoughtfully designed rooms to support each stage of early development: one for babies aged 3 months to 1 year, three rooms for children aged 1 - 2 years, two rooms for ages 2 - 5, and one dedicated space for 3 - 5 year olds. Additional facilities include a fully equipped kitchen, staff room, laundry room, milk kitchen, baby changing areas, and a dedicated training room to support the continuous professional development of the team.

Guided by the 5 Little Pioneers' values, the nursery nurtures independence, encourages children to make their own choices, express their emotions, and develop a strong sense of purpose, empowering them to make a positive difference in the world.
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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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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

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

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 Training Day

Parking

  • No Parking on Site - Pay & Display Only.

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale Reviews (115)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.172) out of 10, based on 11 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 Meridyth (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at the nursery at 7 months old. I was extremely nervous, cautious, and overprotective. The staff and management are warm, extremely patient, and flexible, not only to my son's needs but to mine as well... to help me feel comfortable in leaving him all day. They work with you and your
individual child's schedule, which is so amazing.


They really take care of your children and encourage their growth and development. My son is trilingual (or hoping to be) and at 11 months, he's already saying quite a few words!


Value for money is incredible. Everything is included in the fees, which are one of the lowest I've seen in the neighbourhood.

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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were extremely nervous about sending our son to nursery, so we visited several different nurseries to ensure we found the right one and by choosing the Co-operative Childcare Maida Vale nursery we have not been disappointed. Our son’s progress since attending this nursery has been incredible, particularly
with his speech, vocabulary and socialising (he has a very cute group of friends). Our son loves the staff and often greets his key workers with a huge hug each morning. All staff members throughout the nursery know our son, even if we do not know or have direct contact with them. The main carers of our son’s class genuinely care for him and often show real signs of affection towards him. Communicating with the staff is a real pleasure as they listen to our requests and feedback daily on our son's activities. Overall this nursery is a friendly environment that we would happily recommend without hesitation.
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Review from H K (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 12 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy baby when I drop off and pick her up. She is happy to go to nursery. Staff are nice too and polite.
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Review from Agata (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely place with lovely people. My son was happy there and had a lovely care. The staff will be missed.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been at this nursery for a while now. At first we were unsure about it due to the history but we have no regrets. It has really exceeded our expectations. The staff are ever so caring and friendly. Their personalities really make it easy to speak to them about anything, good and bad. Every
time I go to the nursery, the staff greet me and management greet me personally. It is very rare to know so many parents names and get it right. The children are always happy and my daughter never wants to go home!! It is a lovely nursery.
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Review from Nisha V (Aunt of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a niece who attends this nursery for the past 3/4 months. I have got to say how impressed I am to see how much she has progressed in her younger years in such a small amount of time. She used to be a quiet girl but now she is bursting with personality at a tender age. The staff here are amazing
and very attentive to each and every child. I would most definitely recommend this place to others.
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Review from Vanesa (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves being at this nursery and is really happy there, all the staff are brilliant and doing a fantastic job.
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great amenities, big rooms & there is a lot of outdoor space, which is, to me, important to note as I feel it is important kids spend time outside during the day!


Staff are very well trained and caring about our baby's development.


Convenient opening hours 07:30 - 18:30, which gives a bit more

flexibility at work.


Food prepared on site!

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 15 June 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I rarely write reviews but I really wanted to write one for The Co-operative Childcare London (Maida Vale) Nursery because we've had such a fantastic experience there. My daughter joined at the end of Feb 2017 at the age of 5 months and while I was nervous about sending her to a nursery so young, all
of the staff showed such genuine care and affection for my daughter that it has far exceeded all my expectations. My daughter is always smiley when I drop her off and smiley when I pick her up and the staff make such an effort to talk me through her day and any developments that have occurred, I couldn't wish for more, I would highly recommend this nursery to everyone!
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Review from N L (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The very friendly and competent staff always takes care of our child. They are flexible and attentive to our family needs. Any issues that have come up, they have been prompt with responses or solutions.
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Review from Maria (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall it's a good nursery. My issue is limited outside space for 2 years and onwards. I also would prefer it if they would have a policy of changing shoes from those they wear outside to inside ones, as it will help with all viruses that she has been catching. However everything else is great, staff
are so kind and caring, I feel that my daughter is loved and looked after very well. She loves going to nursery.
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Review from Diana (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has attended this nursery since he was 9 months old. He's been in the babies room, toddler room and is now in the 2+ room. We have been very happy ask this time, particularly with the new management.
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Review from Aurelie M (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very good nursery where my daughter is very happy. The staff is really great, care a lot about children and adjusts the program, food to their needs. They do lots of activities in line with seasons. Facilities are really nice with a good outside space. Great daily feedback on meals, activities, sleep
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Very happy!!
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Review from Ellen (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter is very happy attending this nursery. She has made lots of friends and is very fond of the staff. The staff and management are good and I've seen a massive improvement over the past two years. The key area to improve for me is provide more healthy and freshly prepared food; I think they
follow the EY guidelines however to my opinion too often they get beans on toast or ice cream and although menu has improved I think they can work a bit more on providing healthy nutritious meals with more veggies and avoiding sugary puddings.
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Review from Aurelie (Mother of Child) published on 28 December 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to the Maida Vale Coop nursery for almost 2 years starting part time when she was 4 months old and going full time at age 1. She has developed beautifully throughout and has been loved and cherished by staff from day 1. It is such a relief finding a reliable caring environment
for her. The hours are great, the staff are really lovely and we feel very lucky & grateful for the care provided. We love the outdoor/indoor facilities, the fact that the rooms are large and bright and that there is opportunity to learn from and socialise with the other kids.
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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.172)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.172) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 11 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.878 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 131 Ratings = 4.878
  2. 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 4.294 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Maida Vale is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 = 3.775
    2. 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 106 number of registered child places is 21.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.2 = 0.519
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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 (12)

Meet the Team (8)

Tsehay

Tsehay Alemayehu

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

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

Jemma

Jemma

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2026

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

Brikena

Brikena

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2022

Administrator - Admissions, Parent Queries Office Based

Shirkaela

Shirkaela

Job Title: Third in Charge & Room Manager of Little Adventurers Joined: 2019

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

Emilija

Emilija

Job Title: Room Manager of Little Explorers Joined: 2005

Pedagogy in Childcare & Early Years (1998)

Nessa

Nessa

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

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

Sujata

Sujata

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

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

Amrat

Amrat

Job Title: Room Manager Joined: 2018

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

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