Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Ashton Court

However, we will be sending my daughter in a few week's time, so we’re happy enough with the care provided. Another thing that has disappointed me recently is there are fewer photos on the app. I understand this is due to staffing issues, but what they capture is great! The most important thing for us is that our children are happy and developing and they are! This is why we will continue to send all our children here.

We couldn't be happier with the care provided by Ashton Court. The staff care for our children as they would their own with an abundance of love and kindness. Both my children love their time at nursery and it is clear to see how beneficial it is being for their development. The staff constantly update the activities on offer across the rooms, as parents we are kept involved and there is a real focus on child lead learning.

I am so glad we decided to send our children to Ashton Court as it feels like leaving our children with family.

Feel like even though she's settled with key staff she can still struggle with others. Feel that other staff could interact more.

Great experience my son loves coming to nursery. The staff I cannot fault all of them are really friendly all the time.

Amazing with my daughter, she loves going to nursery.

I have been with Ashton Court for over 5 years now through my 1st and 2nd child. The staff throughout have been wonderful and really got to know my children. My girls have really felt at home here and have created really lovely relationships with staff over the years. The social development I saw in both of them has been incredible. I completely trust everybody here and think everybody does a fantastic job.

They all deserve a massive thanks for their efforts. My daughter still misses her nursery and teachers because it was like a second home to her.

We have two daughters at the nursery and both of them are always happy to come in. The staff are fantastic! Always goes that step further to create an amazing atmosphere in each room. We really love the fact that kids take part in many Montessori - based activities. They learn something new every day. We feel super confident as parents to leave both our daughters with the staff. Each day we pick them up they don't want to go home. I think that means something! I highly recommended it! It make us feel like we were at home.

My daughter started Ashton Court Nursery after two failed attempts at another nursery. My daughter would cry all the time. Changed 2 nurseries in 2 months. But when I got my daughter here she just loved this place. She got used to this place within a month. She did take some time to know everyone. Everyone here is so amazing. Both my nephews were in the same nursery.

I can't thank you enough for the efforts that these girls put into looking after our children. To her key workers and cookie-(that's what my daughter calls her) are amazing girls. My daughter absolutely loves them. And yes can't thank their Manager enough for making everything happen. She is definitely the heart of Ashton Court. Thank you for looking after my daughter and thank you for everything.

Just the app needs some upgrades.

A really good nursery caters to all children’s needs. The staff are really brilliant and the communication is good. My child has grown so much and has learnt a lot from his speech to interacting and learning with other kids. The manager is really good and very understanding and also approachable.

Ashton Court Llittle Pioneers always goes above and beyond. I feel at ease dropping off my little one but the best part is they do so many activities my little one absolutely loves it. Painting arts and crafts, outdoor play, water play, tole play, shopping trips to the park and library it's just amazing. I'm due my second child and getting the application ready now for a year's time as I will not miss out on a slot. Thanks for being amazing Ashton Court.

I changed my daughter’s nursery to this nursery in February and she has been here for a little under 2 months but I can see a massive difference from this change. She is extremely happy at Little Pioneers Ashton Court, she loves going out to nursery and even hesitates to leave at pick up time. I can see she loves all the activities she does at nursery and she always returns home a very happy child and I wonder why I did not start my journey with Ashton Court much earlier. I’d definitely be recommending this nursery to all my friends and colleagues. Keep the excellent work up team

Fantastic, friendly nursery that has been very supportive and helped the development of my son. He loves being at nursery as the staff are extremely loving and welcoming. Food and dinners cooked are also fresh, and healthy and my son loves them!

My son receives speech therapy, the staff work extra hard with him at nursery and he has developed so much and his communication is improving. My son loves attending nursery. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

My daughter started here in September 2020. Since birth she was in lockdown. She really enjoys this nursery and has developed independence, confidence and her speech is improving. For a toddler going in 1 day a week for the first 6 months, she's done really well. The staff are fantastic, energetic, positive and have time and patience to discuss my daughter's development. Even when staff were off sick, they managed to consistently manage the care smoothly. The manager is highly professional and has gone out of her way to accommodate my daughter's needs. I feel confident and assured my little one is safe and happy as they regularly update the app and tell me what she is doing. I can tell my daughter is really well cared for when I pick her up and it's a joy to see her hair plaited so nicely when it gets messy in the day. My son however didn't enjoy it as much but that was 8 years ago which is why I was hesitant at first. I'm so glad I gave it a go. Every child is different.

It’s the first half term for our little boy who started at reception in September and he has already developed so much with the change of environment and people around him. He entered this new world, as one would expect, with a little trepidation but also with self-confidence, inquisitiveness, and a sense of fun. His years at First Steps, even though disrupted by covid, have prepared him so well for this, providing a caring and nurturing environment and his early years of learning, from building blocks to phonics and numbers. We miss the staff and his friends and families, some we still see of course. We'd like to say a big thank you to First Steps management and staff for being part of our lives and wish them all the best in continuing to provide this wonderful service.

Staff are excellent at the service they provide. Great communication skills. Always greeted with a smile. Offer targets for home as well as nursery settings. Always have themes from around the world to ensure every culture is represented thus provides great education for my children.

My son has been attending the nursery since he was 18 months old, he’s now 2. In that time he has come on so much he’s almost like a different child, his speech is incredible and he’s always having the best time there. The girls always let me know that he’s ok and it puts my mind at ease every time he’s there, I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough because everyone is so welcoming and it’s such a beautiful nursery also, they take so much pride in showing off the children’s work always.

My daughter started nursery in February and I can not praise her key person, key buddy, the manager, and all the friendly nursery staff enough. She never fully settled with the childminder before starting First Steps Ashton Court, so I was anxious about how she would settle in, but her key person and buddy helped her to feel comfortable and she settled in so quickly. She loves going to nursery and her confidence has grown week on week. It is such a happy environment for the children. I regularly receive updates on her day through the app and get information on observations from the key person on her development with home links where we are encouraged to support and secure skills she is developing in the nursery.

Can’t recommend this nursery and their staff enough! All of the team are so warm, lovely, and welcoming and seem to genuinely love their careers. Even the staff who don’t work in my son's room with him have taken their time out to get to know him and speak to him on arrival, when leaving, etc. They all have an enthusiastic, genuine, and kind manner which makes it a lot easier leaving my child there if he is unsettled. My son struggled to settle for a good while but is getting there now thanks to the support and commitment of the staff that work with him. The food given to the children is always healthy and sounds delicious! The photo updates, nappy updates, etc. via the app are always regular and consistent too. Lots of different activities and arts and crafts take place, and staff get to know what each individual child likes and dislikes, aiming games, toys, and activities, etc. towards their likes. Children here are always safe and cared for to a very high standard.