Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington

Grove House, Upper Grove Street, Leamington Spa CV32 5AN
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9.6 87 Reviews
  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington, Leamington Spa
At Little Pioneers Leamington their children's voices matter and that's why they focus on making sure that each child's key person can provide all of the support and advice that they need.

Their nursery team are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help to share their core values with children such as encouraging them to be independent to making a difference in the world.

They are big on happy children and so 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 have a ParentZone app which keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress.

The interior is split into three separate age groups; babies, teenies, and toddlers, with the addition of a soft play area and a sensory room, as well as a range of outdoor toys in the garden and a large wooden play structure that makes for fun physical play. They also have a pet rabbit, Spencer, who roams around whilst they children stroke him and clean out his hutch.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nicky Mawby (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 38

Total Places for Children

  • 117

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £91.00 / Short Day £86.25 / Half Day £51.50


    (2-3) Full day £86.75 / Short Day £82.00 / Half Day £49.25


    (3-5) Full day £78.75 / Short Day £74.50 /Half Day £47.00

  • Full day 7.30am-6.30pm
    Short Day 8am-6pm
    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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking available

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington Reviews (87)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington has 87 reviews.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so impressed with this nursery since my children started here. My eldest has been here almost three years and each class he’s been in has been excellent. They’re particularly patient with the transition between classes and really helped him with his anxiety around moving.


Every member

of staff is so caring and dedicated. I really couldn’t have chosen a better place to trust with the care of my children.
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Review from Ali C (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child started at this nursery at 10 months and now is in the preschool rooms. It is a big decision on where to leave your precious little one for so many hours away from family, especially with so many different options in Leamington. We have always been very happy with the friendliness and helpfulness
of the staff towards us and our child. The food options are varied and healthy and the learning experiences are excellent. Our child loves her friends and the practitioners. We appreciate the support and creative learning opportunities provided here. With the parent app there are lots of updates and photos too.
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Review from Debbie B (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 9 month old son started the beginning of May and he has settled in absolutely fantastic and he is always smiling when I go and pick him up. The staff are so friendly. For a 1st time mummy, I was very nervous leaving my son at nursery but glad I did.
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Review from Eirini S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has started at Little Pioneers earlier this year, went to Little Explorers first and she’s been in Little Adventurers since April. She’s having a great time and is learning a lot. We are confident that she is in good hands every day, which is the most important thing.
I would highly recommend
this nursery!
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Review from Lottie C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers is an excellent nursery, my child has settled in well, they are always keeping us updated with info and pictures which is especially good during the pandemic. All the staff are very kind and professional. Very happy to have found this nursery .
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Review from Katharine D B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers is a fantastic nursery. The staff are positive, enthusiastic, professional and go to great lengths to nurture relationships with children and their parents. The activities offered are inventive, educational and fun and we have seen our child grow in confidence and develop an interest
in nature, other children and food. The food is really varied and healthy and has inspired our cooking at home. Our child started at 12 months old and we have always felt that they are loved and well looked after. It is clear that my child feels at home at Little Pioneers and is always happy to go to nursery with a big smile on their face. Grandparents have also been welcomed at pick up times and the regular, personalised communication helps us to know we have chosen the best nursery for our child.
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Review from Janet C (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Little Pioneers from the age of 8 months to his current age of nearly 3. He is very well developed for his age and a lot of this I put down to the care he receives at nursery. He has a full-time place which allows me to work full time too. All the staff are caring, highly qualified
and great with the children. The nursery is very clean and covid safe and aware. I feel assured he receives the best care there and his education is evolving so much in the nursery.
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Review from Dally P (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of Little Pioneers has been incredible. Nothing is too much for them and they do it with a smile. My daughter loves going to nursery and in such a short period of time, she truly has developed in so many key areas. The ParentZone app is fab as it allows me to keep in touch and I get real-time
information on activities, nappy changes, meals etc. This really gives me the reassurance that she is well looked after and the pics I get just reinforces it. The variety of meals the on-site chef cooks has definitely developed her tastebuds, I just wish I could make them at home!
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Review from Spiros (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very very happy with the nursery. My 20 months boy loves his nursery and his teachers. Every day he learns something new. The staff are amazing, very friendly and the facilities are clean and very cosy. I fully recommend this nursery!!!
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Review from Leanne B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to this nursery since he was ten months old. He is now in the preschool room. He loves coming here and the staff are excellent. It’s nice and clean with lots of stuff for the kids to do plus they do all sorts of art and craft. Food is healthy, although a little out there with
some stuff, however, my son eats most of it here, but won’t touch it at home! My little one is due to start next month and I know he will love it just as much as my eldest. Overall a great place!
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Review from Hugo C (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a lovely nursery. My 9 month old really enjoys it. The rooms are filled with loads of lovely activities, also the menu/choice of food is really something special. Some of the meals my baby eats, I've never heard of - they must have a very good chef.
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Review from Beckie H (Mother of Child) published on 21 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children attend the nursery and we are so happy with the staff, setting, meals and activities. The staff are attentive to children's needs and go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy and safe at nursery.
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Review from Rhiannon M (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers nursery have been great with our daughter, she had a tricky time settling in but they were very reassuring that things would turn around, sure enough, she settled well and has a brilliant time every day. She is clearly stimulated and has formed strong bonds with the staff who are all
very caring and nurturing. We are very pleased we chose to send her there.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery, they have been outstanding with the way they have been with us, I would highly recommend them.
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Review from Amie B (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate the nursery highly enough. It’s amazing. They truly care about the children and really get to understand them and form a bond with them.
The staff enjoy their work and that makes a big difference as it makes the nursery a very welcoming environment.
Nothing is too much trouble for
the staff and they are very flexible.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the nursery to any parent.
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Review from Naomi C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Key person is great. Really enthusiastic and very detailed about my son's day in nursery. Really happy with the updates we receive and how much the nursery focuses on each individual child's interest.


Only thing I would suggest is, maybe handouts to parents of things the child does at nursery i.e.

different activities/songs & actions that are sung etc. so we can continue this at home.
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Review from Ammi B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My ten month old absolutely loves nursery. Not a single tear!
He loves the staff and the children. He has always been confident but we’ve noticed further development within a matter of weeks.
There’s a great range of food for the children and we get to check this on the website (although it should
be updated more regularly in the day).
Clean nursery inside and you can tell it’s looked after and has new equipment.
Thanks for making going back to work easier and my little man is loving his time there!
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Review from Regina M (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Little Pioneers are really good. My son is involved in alot of activities which is great for him. The staff gives a personal touch.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the care and support offered by all of the practitioners at nursery.
We are offered opportunities to get involved with providing feedback on how things are run and invited to parent meetings to discuss with others.
Over the last year, we have felt confident that our child
is happy and cared for on a daily basis, with individual needs catered for. Development activities are provided to help them grow and act independently.
I would recommend to everyone.
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Review from Laura C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always so good with my child even when he struggled to settle in. They were very patient with him and reassuring to myself.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.632)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.632) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.632 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington is calculated as follows: ( (223 Excellents x 5) + (64 Goods x 4) + (20 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.632
  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, Leamington is based on 25 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 117 number of registered child places is 23.4, which has been reached with 25 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)

Nicky

Nicky Mawby

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010

Hi, my name is Nicky, I'm the Nursery Manager.

Charlotte

Charlotte Green

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011

Hi, my name is Charlotte, I'm the Deputy Manager.

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