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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 Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon, Swindon
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...  

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

Contact Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (183)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon has a Review Score of 10 (9.965) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Swindon has 183 reviews.

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Review from Eman A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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We started during the first lockdown, so did not get the usual settling in days (completely understandable). Despite not having the usual slow introduction, our little girl fitted right in, and from the beginning, she barely gave us a backwards glance going in, thanks to the welcoming attitude of the staff. She has come on leaps and bounds, sometimes surprising us with new things she has learnt. They keep us regularly updated on the app. They are always happy to answer questions and give us tips. They have varied activities each day but will centre activities around the interests of the children. We love how they are encouraging the children from a young age to consider the environment such as teaching them about rubbish and recycling.

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Review from Matthew L (Father of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been going to Little Pioneers for nearly a year, and my wife and I are incredibly impressed with the progress she has made. The staff are very attentive, and from conversations with them at drop off and pick up, they care very deeply about her. We receive numerous updates during the day, and we can tell that the team try and encourage our daughter's interest and try and introduce her to new ones.

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Review from Tania (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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The nursery staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. The team helped to settle our son, despite him starting during lockdown, and he now talks about nothing else! He has enjoyed the daily structure, as well as many opportunities to learn (which are all combined with fun activities and play, so that he often doesn't even realise he is learning!) Staff have always been flexible and supportive, as well as having a safe, sensible and fun approach (much needed during the last 12 months!) Overall, our son (and us as parents) were made to feel part of the nursery family from day one - thank you so much.

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Review from Ahana M (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Awesome. Highly recommended. My little one is so happy going, she rarely says goodbye at the door and just walks in.

The support has been incredible. She loves going to nursery every day and sometimes on the weekends also she says 'I want to go'.

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Review from Carla R (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My little one has been in this nursery since she was one year old. I made the choice to place my little one in this nursery due to being close to my workplace and I have been impressed by the level of care staff members have given to my little one. The staff are friendly, hard-working professionals and truly amazing people. The nursery updates me via email, apps and when I collect my little one at the nursery. They are excellent, they have a newsletter to show parents the updates of activities that the nursery will develop in the following months as well as the menus they are going to offer to the children attending the nursery (my little one is very picky on food and the nursery staff have been able to encourage my little one to try new food with my child's approval). My little one loves being in the nursery - she loves all activities developed in this nursery (I have a hard time taking her home). Thanks to the nursery my little one is diaper/nappy free. Once again thank you for everything.

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Review from Kelly G (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Little Pioneers for almost two years now and I could not fault the nursery. During this time we've had a pandemic which meant they were unable to take her for a duration but the way it was handled with communication and fees was above what would be expected. We were kept informed every step of the way. When she returned after five months off I was sceptical of how my daughter would react but she loves going in every day and talks about her key workers and friends all the time. We are updated throughout the day of meals and activities on the parent's app which is great and a few of my Mum friends wish their nursery had a similar technology. What I liked when I chose the nursery was the fact every was extremely clean and in great repair. My daughter has learnt so much from attending and does activities that I wouldn't have known to do at home or would steer clear of due to the mess. All the staff are friendly and recognise you which is lovely.

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Review from Melissa P (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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My son has been with the nursery for the last two-plus years (from one year old) and we have had a fantastic experience throughout. The staff are always warm, kind and considerate to his needs and our concerns. As a child with dietary allergies, I was incredibly apprehensive at his attendance and the attention that staff would pay to this - I shouldn't have worried, staff have always been incredibly attentive.
His days are filled with a variety of activities including lots of time outside, (something which was a must for us) and this is always based around fun learning and development.
The team have navigated COVID brilliantly and without the children feeling any of the impact - well done.

Any concerns and queries we have are always addressed in a professional manner and with open discussion, and with a positive outcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and look forward to our second child enjoying and benefitting from this wonderful nursery.

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Review from Freddie R (Father of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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We’ve had nothing but a great experience with the nursery. Our son appears to love the experience and recently talking to his key worker at parents evening helped expand on his day to day experience. Would definitely recommend it!

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Review from Amy K (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Really pleased with the nursery. Good communication. Our child really enjoys it as comes back babbling away and often clutching a piece of artwork.

Our child is vegetarian with an egg allergy and despite this, we are really pleased with how her diet is managed. We are pleased with how her educational needs are being met.

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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021 Submitted via Website
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Great nursery!! Little Pioneers made me and my child feel very welcome and safe in such a strange time when joining during Covid-19. My little girl always comes out smiling and you can see she’s always had such a lovely day. Her communication skills have come on leaps and bounds. It’s always daunting for me to have my child cared for from 10 months old but Little Pioneers made me feel secure in the knowledge their care was the best and the skills my little girl has learnt now at 18 months old are fantastic. Thank you all at Little Pioneers x

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Tracy Rundle Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2003
Tracy Rundle

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 Banovic Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2012
Leanna Banovic

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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