Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station

Osney Lane, Oxford OX1 1LF
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9.6 62 Reviews
  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station, Oxford
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station is ideally located next to the railway station and it has four spacious rooms each with direct access to the outside, allowing children the choice to move freely between inside and out whenever they choose.

They are big on happy children and they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to care homes and a focus on taking care of each other and the world. The nursery are silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

The nursery team are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They use their 5 Little Pioneers to help share their core values with children, encouraging them to be independent, make their own choices, express their feelings and make a difference in the world.

Their ParentZone app keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery and includes photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress.

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station love learning to cook as their onsite chef assists their nursery practitioners with interactive, fun-filled (and safe!) cooking activities whilst teaching children the importance of eating healthy too.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jordanne Collins (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full day £91.50/ Half Day £56.75


    (2-3) Full day £87.25 / Half Day £54.25


    (3-5) Full day £81.25 / Half Day £49.00

  • 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 Oxford Station Reviews (62)

9.6

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.598) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station has 62 reviews.

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Review from Paul C (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves Co-op Childcare Oxford Station and we are extremely happy he is there. My son is very strong willed but the nursery staff have worked with him and us and we know he is safe and cared for while there. He regularly comes home excited about something he has done and the staff have made a real
effort to connect with him and be interested in what he loves, in his case, dinosaurs. The time he gets outdoors is excellent and he often comes home covered in sand and very happy about it. I would highly recommend this place.
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Review from Maria T (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Oxford Station nursery has a very friendly and well-trained staff. My twins enjoy every day there. The gardens are big and nice and the location really good, with the river next to the nursery full of ducks that the kids love.
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Review from Karolina L (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery with very enthusiastic staff who've been doing a great job during the pandemic. Our son started at 6 months and he really loves going to nursery every day. The kids spend a lot of time outside in the fresh air. The staff know my son very well, I haven't come across anyone who doesn't
know who he is, even if they are not in his care bubble. Very happy and we'd highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from Stephen G (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a brilliant bunch of people. I have two kids at Co-op Childcare Oxford Station nursery and my eldest has been attending pretty much full time for over three years. We couldn't be happier with both the staff and the way the nursery is run. Both our kids have grown hugely fond of their key workers
as they have progressed through the age grouped rooms. They eat really well there, play a lot, learn a lot, and the other kids seem nothing but fantastic. They have also all handled Covid very well, with no difference in terms of the care and warmth from the staff to our kids. All credit to the team.
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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter have been attending the nursery and we have always been really happy with the care they receive.
Our daughter has learnt so much and is so excited about starting school as nursery has prepared her with brilliant activities to enhance her learning.
The bond both children share
with all the staff, especially their key workers is fantastic and whilst unable to attend at points during the pandemic they have constantly asked when they can see them again!
I would not hesitate to recommend the Co-op Childcare Oxford Station nursery.
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Review from Katy F (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since summer 2020 and has loved it. I have always been so impressed by the professionalism, kindness and energy of the staff. The facilities are excellent and the food is very healthy. They have homemade meals cooked by a chef on site. My daughter has learnt a lot
from attending and is always involved in very creative activities. The staff upload photos and comments onto the nursery app regularly, so you can see what your child is doing. They have dealt with the pandemic admirably and I have never doubted the safety of the nursery.
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Review from Angus M (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional, good communications, processes and approach to childcare. Most importantly the children seem genuinely happy and there is a good atmosphere. I received a lovely Christmas card from my daughter made at the nursery and it made my day. I've seen a lot of different nurseries and this
one is excellent especially in comparison to some of the more expensive ones.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have submitted several reviews. I am very happy with the nursery, my daughter is happy and has learnt a lot. Staff are very friendly. All-round a great experience.
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Review from Krishna N (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am overall happy. There are some areas of improvement and I can see management has started already to look into those. Thanks.
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Review from J (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I knew as soon as I walked in the door for a visit that I’d found the right place for our son. And so it has proven to be. He is happy, so comfortable with the staff who have his needs at heart and I see development every single week. He mainly comes home mucky so the sign of lots of good activity!
Really a lovely nursery. I wish it was closer to home!
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Review from Fatou (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
It’s early days to say. My son has only been in for two weeks but the experience hasn’t been great at the moment. Will see how things unfold in the coming the weeks.
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Review from M B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff seem to enjoy their jobs and really connect with the children who love them back.


Food seems good (all meals are published and cooked from scratch


Always seems to be a good range of activities. Lately, the staff turnover has been high which worries me a little although my child still has

his main key worker so we're less affected.


I have a few moans;
1) I wish they used bibs on the kids as all the clothes get really trashed
2) Don't like the white bread they sometimes use
3) The invoices are horrible and confusing. When I was making a lot of changes it was hard to make sense of them
4) You can email or notify staff of holidays or make additional bookings but it always seems to get lost in translation! The app has improved this.
None of these moans are that important though

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Review from Margarita R (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good location, friendly and effective staff. The nursery is designed to be a nursery. Good access. One floor.
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Review from Debbie (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff and facilities. Really care for the children and let you know what they have been up to. Long opening hours.
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Review from Katrin B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child loves to go to nursery and this is because the carers are extremely good in taking care of the children. That means the carers are really caring, do fun and varied activities with the kids and pay special attention to what the children need.
I would definitely recommend this nursery if, you
can live with the limited outside space the nursery can offer (only downside, but not much they can do).
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Review from Lorna B (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has attended The Co-operative Nursery near the station since he was 18 months old. He has enjoyed every day and been cared for by some wonderful people. They greet him warmly every morning and send him off cheerfully when I collect him.
I am always very happy with the care they give him and
will always recommend it to other parents when they ask.
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Review from Iva (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at the nursery are extremely welcoming and proactive. Although our son did not always want to join in on group activities, they thought about the best ways in which he could develop and progress. The nursery can be quite busy, but the staff adopt a personal approach to each child. The food
is great and when our son comes home in the evening he is always happy and satisfied!
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Review from Kam (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We love all the staff here at the nursery. They have been extremely kind and helpful towards the care of my child. We've been sending our child since he was two to mingle and play with the local children. He's really enjoying his time at the nursery.
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Review from Julia (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has thrived in the nursery and absolutely loves it there! He is very attached to the teachers, who are kind and warm, and the mix of outside play space with indoor toys and activities keeps him happy and busy.
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Review from M D (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Decent nursery, not too much to comment on except the food. I have to say the quality of the food provided is fantastic. Some carers are above standard while others are not. I only recommend this nursery to whom live nearby, otherwise you should have a better choice.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.598)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.598) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 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 4.741 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station is calculated as follows: ( (109 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.741
  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 4.857 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Oxford Station is based on 12 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.857
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Jordanne

Jordanne Collins

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020

Hello, I’m Jordanne the nursery manager, I have been with the nursery since November 2020 and I have loved my time here so far, I can’t express how welcoming and lovely the team at Oxford Station is! My most current qualification is a BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies, of which I received a 2:1. Childcare has always been an interest of mine and I love to see children grow in development and thrive throughout their early years, whilst working with parents to give them the best start to life as possible!

Zoe

Zoe Sandalls

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011

Hello, my name is Zoe, and I am the Deputy Manager at Oxford Station Nursery. I have devoted the last 14 years to this nursery, after spending an additional 2 years here as a student while working towards my NVQ Level 2 in Childcare and Education. My most recent qualification is a Level 3 in Childcare and Education. I am truly passionate about my role and welcome the new challenges that each day presents. I can sincerely say that Oxford Station Nursery feels like my second home, and the staff members are like a second family to me.

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