Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead

Larchfield Road, Maidenhead SL6 2SJ
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At Little Pioneers Maidenhead Nursery there are four rooms within the nursery split into the following age groups: two rooms for the 0- 2 year olds, one room for the 2 to 3 year olds and one room for the 3 to 5 year olds.

They are silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making small changes that deliver big environmental differences. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with children such as encouraging them to make their own decisions to making a difference in the world.

They are big on happy children and that's why the have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world. They are also big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained.

Their app, ParentZone, keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress.

The nursery has two large, secure, private garden areas. There is a play house and a variety of outdoor equipment including bats, balls, bikes and a climbing frame with a slide and a tunnel. The children also have an allotment area where they learn how to take care of plants, herbs, vegetables and flowers and enjoy watching them grow.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Helen Cartwright (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 82

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £106.75 / Short Day £101.25 / School Day £93.50/ Half Day £63.50


    (2-3) Full day £102.00/ Short Day £96.75 / School Day £89.25 / Half Day £60.50


    (3-5) Full day £90.75 / Short Day £86.50 / School Day £78.50 /Half Day £55.50

  • Full day 7.30am-6.30pm
    Short Day 8am-6pm
    School Day 9am-3pm
    Half Day 7.30am-1pm/1pm-6.30pm


    Government Funding accepted

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

Parking

  • Parking available

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead Reviews (88)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead has 88 reviews.

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Review from Naomi B (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one started in September and she has been thriving ever since she absolutely loves it, literally runs out the door in the morning to go! Its a lovely nursery all the staff are fantastic and always informative with whats going on/happening, whether it be via a phonecall or the app which is
extremely helpful and useful and very straight forward for a tech-phob like myself. I obviously have to give an extra special mention to Saphina and Laiba as they are the two that my little one adores and keep her happy and smiley daily.
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for your review it really means a lot to see all the hard work the girls put into supporting your child is making a huge difference, we love having her in nursery and enjoy watching her grow…read more
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely nursery, the staff are friendly and approachable. My little boy has been at the nursery since he turned one and he's been nurtured and cared for by all the staff. The staff are great and provide regular updates on how he is doing and send photos to keep me in the loop. I love that they
spend a lot of time in the garden and encourage the children to explore. My little boy is always happy to go in and I know if he's having an "off" day the staff will take time to message me to let me know he's ok. I'd recommend Little Pioneers - the staff are great!
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for your kind words, we love having your little boy with us he is such a character and always full of energy, giving the best cuddles. We look forward to more years with him and watching him…read more
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Review from H G (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a beautiful nursery with really lovely outdoor space. Great information system and I can find everything out directly to my phone so never miss a thing. The staff are so friendly and helpful really lovely place.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. Both my children are very happy here and have fantastic bonds with the staff. I love how much time they spend outside in the garden and having two gardens means that the under 2s and over 2s have their own spaces with age appropriate toys and activities.
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for your review, having our garden space is a true asset and being able to access this at all times. We love having both children at nursery and always have big smiles on their faces
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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so grateful to the staff at this nursery, My daughter has had the most amazing experiences, and her well-being and joy have always been at the forefront of their minds. This is reflected in the excellent progress she's made and the beautiful little human she is becoming. I absolutely credit some
of the best parts of her personality to the amount of care and love these ladies have shown her. It feels like the staff became apart of our family, and no words will be able to tell them how grateful I am for their continued kindness, understanding and patience with both myself and my daughter. She and I will never forget how supportive they were during some of the toughest times of our lives, and they were a guaranteed constant for her and I will never be able to put my gratitude into words for that. Thank you for everything you did for my little girl!
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend little pioneers maidenhead highly enough. My son had been attending there for a while now and i have seen incredible growth and happiness in him.
The staff are genuinely caring and warming. They create a warm and nurturing environment that makes it easy for children to thrive.
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the engaging activities that spark his creativity to the structured routines that provide a sense of security, I love the daily updates and communication from the teachers, which keeps me in the loop about my son's progress and milestones.
Thank you, little Pioneers for making this experience so wonderful for my son! I highly recommend this nursery to any parent seeking a loving and supportive place for their child to grow and learn.
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Review from C K (Father of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going to Little Pioneers Maidenhead for about two years now and it has been wonderful to see her make friends with the other children and develop strong bonds with the teachers. It is so heartwarming when she gives them a big hug to say goodbye, and I know that she enjoys her days
there. There are plenty of activities and we love that the kids spend lots of time outside. The food also seems great, tasty and nutritious! Our second is on the way and we will definitely send them to Little Pioneers Maidenhead too.
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for your review it really means a lot to see all the hard work the girls put into supporting your child is making a huge difference, we love having her in nursery and enjoy watching her grow…read more
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Review from M D (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves going to nursery. She initially has 2-3 weeks of settling but her carers are so hands on she now loves going to nursery, feels comfortable with her carers and enjoys playing a lot.
They have so much activities that when she gets home she only have time to eat before we put her to
bed. They have massive room and big garden for the babies to roam around. No stairs too which is less of a hazard.
During drop off and pick up her key person updates us on her day at the nursery which is good.
We also get daily update on what she's done on the app and weekly pictures to look forward to every Friday.
Food wise. They have varieties of food which changes every couple of weeks which helps the babies eat different options and becomes less picky when growing up.
I am not looking forward to moving up as staff have been very good to our baby. They are loving and what you want to have when looking after your child.
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for such a lovely review, we love making sure all the children have the best experiences, and we also promise the next room also have just as much fun and care to offer your little one
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Review from Liliia K (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
With great pleasure I want to share our positive experience of visiting this nursery and pre-school Little pioneers. This is a place where they really care about children, creating a warm, friendly and safe atmosphere for them. My child goes to nursery every morning with pleasure, and this is the best
indicator. Managers and educators are always friendly and open to communication, ready to help parents if any difficulties arise. We are proud of our Little Pioneers!!!
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for your kind words we are glad that our environment creates such a wonderful experience for your child. The staff love having your daughter and enjoy being welcomed by her smile every…read more
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my girls have attended since they were 14 months old and, whilst naturally hesitant with my first, I couldn't ask for a better place for them to be whilst I work. All staff are so attentive, supportive and make you feel as if they are there to look after just your child alone. The pick ups and
drop offs are comprehensive, the kids love the food, they love to play in the outside spaces and we get wonderful updates through the app. The management team are very open to questions and discussions and have been really supportive of our personal exceptional circumstances, nappy and pottying journeys. They make you feel like nothing is too much trouble and do their best to replicate things we do at home in order to provide them with stability and consistency. Their 7:30am - 6:30pm, 52 weeks of the year opening gives us the most flexibility possible.
We knew we loved it on the open day and haven't regretted it once since!
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
Thank you for your lovely review. We're so pleased to hear that you are so happy with the care and support your children have received. We love having the girls they bring so much joy and excitement.…read more
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Review from Julie R (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves nursery and has been there from 8 months old. The staff are amazing, especially in the baby room, when leaving my baby there for the day they made me at ease all staff are bubbly and can talk about what is best for your child. Now she is 2 years old, she has come a long way and
has a little character. Well done team Maidenhead.
Reply from Helen Cartwright, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead
We love how the team have support with your transition with going back to work and being able to trust us with your daughter, she is such a joy to have and is building in confidence every day, she has…read more
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is delayed with her development, but hopefully, catching up now. She’s needed support and love, and the staff have been there for her all the way. The managers are outstanding.
I love that we can have a conversation about what’s working and not working for us, and they’re always so responsive.
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eldest went here too, and she still loves going back for a cuddle.
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Review from Giulia M (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one loves the nursery! She is extremely happy every morning to go and spend the day, everyone is so lovely and caring! My second baby will join the nursery end of the year, definitely recommend
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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School, Maidenhead, for just over a year and we have been really impressed. The room is always clean and airy with a wide range of changing activities and they have a lovely garden attached that they spend a lot of time in. Menu is always varied and
healthy, but my favourite thing is the staff. They’re all so lovely and truly care about all the children. My son will miss them when he leaves for school, thank you to the team at Maidenhead for welcoming and nurturing him, I look forward to starting my younger son in a year's time.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 4 May 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
The nursery is running really well currently but if there are staffing issues then you just get left without childcare even though you're a regular nursery user and pay a month in advance. The staff are very happy and comforting for my child, she absolutely loves attending nursery, but can sometimes
overlook care that needs to be given, i.e help to go to the toilet.
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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We have always had a great experience with the nursery even during a challenging times like Covid restrictions and staff shortages - clear communication is always the way. The carers are well prepared and trained, always receiving the children with a welcoming smile. Great balance of fun activities
and proper learning (reading and counting).
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Review from S C (Aunt of Child) published on 18 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My niece attended the nursery up until she attended school. She really enjoyed her time at the nursery, had lots of fun, ate well and had a great relationship with the staff. The outside area is incredible, especially the mud kitchen area and pet Guinea pigs! Would highly recommend it.
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Review from Mrs C (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On arrival at the nursery, you always get a warm welcome from the staff they provide a caring fun-filled supporting, stimulating, and educational environment for my granddaughter. Love the layout of the nursery all 4 rooms are bright and airy they have round windows in each room so you can view each
room. Plenty of inside resources to engage my granddaughter. Their outside space provides an enormous amount of fun for the children to enjoy. My granddaughter loved her time at the nursery and always looked forward to going. I recommend this nursery 100%
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Review from N J (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always happy at nursery, it’s a lovely homely environment with caring staff. They have a lovely outdoor environment each room having access to the garden. The nursery also provides lots of opportunities for the parents to come in and take part in events
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Review from Kristen M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery.
My daughter has never been happier!
The staff are so friendly and kind and it has a lovely atmosphere.
The food always smells gorgeous and she always has the best time.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.761)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.761) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.968 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead is calculated as follows: ( (150 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.968
  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 4.793 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead is based on 13 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 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
    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 82 number of registered child places is 16.4. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.4 = 0.793
  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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Helen Orton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead accepts?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead Open?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead have capacity for?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Maidenhead to the centre of Maidenhead?

0.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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