Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon

The Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon SN3 6BB
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon, Swindon
Little Pioneers Swindon is a purpose built, modern nursery which is all on one level with large, bright and airy rooms and their supportive practitioners make Swindon feel like one big family.

They have an app, ParentZone, which keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, meals eaten, assessments and even toilet training progress! They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with children such as encouraging them to express their feelings to taking care of the world.

They are big on happy children which is why they 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 silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

They are also big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained.

At Little Pioneers Swindon Hospital Nursery there are four age appropriate spacious rooms, nought to one-year-olds, one to two-year-olds, two to three-year-olds and three to five-year-olds. All rooms have direct access and 'free flow' into the secure garden area. Each room is self-contained with a sleep room, nappy and toilet area and a milk kitchen for younger rooms.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tracy Rundle (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 44

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) £405.00 Weekly / £95.00 Daily


    (2-3) £386.75 Weekly / £90.75 Daily


    (3-5) £365.00 Weekly / £85.50 Daily

  • Full Days only offered


    Government Funding accepted

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:45-18:30
    Tuesday 06:45-18:30
    Wednesday 06:45-18:30
    Thursday 06:45-18:30
    Friday 06:45-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Families that work onsite at the hospital can park in their car park for the day or use any staff parking areas (limited). For other families they have a drop off area directly outside the nursery that you can safely park in whilst you are in the nursery.

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon Reviews (154)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.867) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon has 154 reviews.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery with attentive and kind staff. My child has dietary restrictions and it was taken very seriously. Most people are very friendly and supportive to children's needs. My child learnt a lot from going to this nursery and I believe it’s good for her overall development.
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Review from Samantha W (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for just over a year, starting in the baby room. Always professional and work with you to what your child is learning and developing. Always update you in the day with what they’ve been doing and had to eat. Great learning environment, and can’t recommend them enough!
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Review from Simon C (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended Little Pioneers from the age of 9 months until leaving to go to primary school. My wife and I were nervous about choosing a setting for him, as he has additional needs with Down syndrome, but as soon as we visited, our worries were quashed.
I will always recommend this nursery/preschool.
The care that my son has received has been second to none. He has thrived and developed so much!
But it is the amazing staff that have made it for me. Absolutely everyone has been too brilliant for words to describe.
Thank you all!
Reply from Tracy Rundle, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon
Many thanks for the great review! You guys were a pleasure to have and your little man was more than ready for big school!
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Review from Z H (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and professional and well-loved by both of my children. They complete so many activities in the day and spend time outside in the gardens which have recently had a revamp. Both my kids come home well-fed and tired out from a full day and have been supported to learn about a wide
range of subjects and progress in their development.
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Review from R M (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Every part of this nursery is fantastic for both parents and children. Onboarding, drop-off, pick-up, food, daily activities, it's all top-tier stuff. For the kids, they get incredible care, great teaching, and a wide variety of activities in a fun atmosphere. This is without a doubt the best nursery
for miles, worth every penny. They make sure that both the big and small stuff are taken care of every day and it's because the staff are all exceptional.
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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 15 month old daughter has been at Little Pioneers Swindon for just 2 months but has already come on leaps and bounds. We’ve noticed her confidence develop, she’s become more sociable, and skills like her self feeding have improved. There’s a marked difference, and we put a lot of it down to the
positive, happy and nurturing environment at the nursery. There was a moment today when I watched her walk in and go straight for a cuddle with her key worker, and I just thought ‘she’s so happy here’. It was wonderful to know as her mum, and it prompted me to take the time to write this review. Thank you - to all the staff who care for our little girl with both professionalism, but also genuine warmth. We are so grateful.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are fantastic and always approachable to discuss matters openly, observing a confidential approach and great sensitivity. They are caring and always have time to listen to any concerns in regard to children. My child currently attends and it is amazing care and great determination
shown by the staff to develop young children with a positive attitude.


I would recommend since my child has been attending numbers have improved and language skills. And the confidence in my child has also grown. Learning needs are always observed in a sensitive manner and staff communication and high levels of service are given. Each child I see is treated with respect, care and kindness.


Standards of practice within and are very high and the standards are maintained at a high level. My child is always happy to be at the nursery and there are lots of activities that are available and is always differing each time visiting. It is clean tidy and presentable - 5 stars - very happy.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery here, all the staff are so informed and encouraging in her continued development. They are always so friendly and helpful with any queries I may have. The variety of play and learning is a perfect balance for my 2-year-old, I feel that she has massively
developed socially and intellectually since starting there.
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Review from Angharad M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter has attended the nursery since the baby room and I have been extremely happy with the care she receives. The staff are always helpful and willing to discuss and suggest solutions to any concern I have about her development. She has thrived in the nursery and always comes home so happy. I’ll
be very sad when we finally have to say goodbye in September as she moves to school.
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Review from Ashleigh W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m very happy with the nursery. My child has allergies so I was particularly nervous about sending her. They have been nothing but helpful. The staff update the app so I get regular updates while she’s there. Overall I’m very pleased.
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Review from Eman A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great staff, my son is very happy there. Once he knows that he will go to the nursery, you can see how much he likes it. It is now 2 years he is with them, and I am so grateful for the nursery staff that they do all their best.
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Review from Liz V (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Awesome nursery, which our son has loved very much. Friendly, supportive staff, great facilities, activities and menu (including full support with dietary requirements). Additional support provided when needed for communication delay and readiness for school. We were very sad when our little one left
for primary school this August, but he was more than ready, thanks to the amazing support of the Little Pioneers team. Highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from F Z (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been to both the nursery and preschool.
Very caring towards the children. The staff is warm and very approachable.
Had a good experience even during COVID times.
Highly recommended!
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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started when he was 2 years old and left just a couple of weeks ago. Our experience there was amazing! The staff were always welcoming and friendly and my son was well looked after. He could never wait to get there and never wanted to leave, we will both truly miss the setting and all the staff
and are truly thankful for everything.
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Review from Abby R (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our whole experience was amazing, we cannot thank them enough for everything they done for our little girl. They kept us informed on the app with what she had be doing through the day and what she had eaten etc. The staff are friendly, the rooms are clean and we felt really comfortable leaving her there
for the day knowing she was happy, having fun and learning.
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery. The preschool room helped prepare our oldest to recently start school. The staff are wonderful. We have never had any concerns and felt comfortable from the first day that our children were going to be safe and happy. Would really recommend the nursery and preschool
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Review from Martin J (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been going here for over a year now. She started in the baby room and has since moved to the next one up. She really enjoys going and it made a really positive impact on her, we can see how she has developed and gained confidence throughout her journey here. The staff have been really
helpful and show a really positive attitude to children and parents. They always seem to have time to tell you what the kids have been up to. Our daughter has some allergies and these were taken into account and we haven't had any issues or worries, the food menu always seems varied. We were worried that she might not sleep in a new location but if anything she goes to sleep better there than at home. She's recently started potty training and the staff have really gone above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and relaxed. Communication is via the Parent Zone app which isn't perfect but seems to do the job. Would recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a great nursery and setting. The oldest child went here and absolutely loved it. Six years later and it is just the same, the staff are brilliant, caring and supportive of us all. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for childcare that provides a safe and secure environment, while nurturing
their development to the highest possible standards.
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Review from Eleni X (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is 32 months old and started going to the little pioneers in 6 months ago. She absolutely loves going there and always comes back home happy and full of new experiences and things she learned. Her class has its own garden and a perfect reading corner. Her teachers are the kindest and most
caring people, giving her a cuddle whenever she needs one!
Thank you for your excellent work!
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Review from Tessa H (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased with Little Pioneers Swindon. The staff are extremely helpful, knowledgable and caring. Our son loves his days there, and enjoys the food and the toys. The outside space is safe and enjoyable and the staff are always on hand.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.867)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.867) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.867 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon is calculated as follows: ( (237 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.867
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon is based on 22 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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)

Tracy

Tracy Rundle

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003

I have worked at the nursery since the day it opened in 2003 and have loved developing it into the amazing place it is today! I have over 30 years of experience in childcare and use my knowledge and experience to build the team and the nursery to be the best.


As a mum of 2, I know what things are important to families and cascade these thoughts and feelings to the team so they get a true understanding and empathy towards our families.

Leanna

Leanna Banovic

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012

I was first introduced to the Little Pioneers nursery when I completed a placement here as part of my college training back in 2012. I thoroughly enjoyed my time, so much so that I applied for a position and became a colleague as soon as I completed my training! I have worked my way up from Nursery Nurse to Room Manager, Third in charge and most recently I have taken on the role of the Deputy Manger. I worked in the 2-3s and under 2 ages mainly. I am the nursery SENCO and enjoy supporting families that need a little bit more support for their child. I work full time so you will get to see me every day, I'm always happy to stop for a chat and if you need to pick my brains about something then I'm here for you!

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