Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle

1 Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DP
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9.9 135 Reviews
  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Refurbished in 2020 and located conveniently right in the heart of Newcastle, Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle is spacious and bright, with large rooms for each age group and a sensory room for storytime.

They are big on happy children and that's why they take care of each other and the world, have regular visits to their local care homes, and have a growing area for food. They have 5 little pioneers who help share their core values with the children, from making their own choices to encouraging them to be independent.

The nursery is silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making real environmental differences. Their staff are also all paediatric first aid trained as they are big on safety.

They also have an app, ParentZone, which keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery, from photos, meals eaten and even toilet training progress!

There are four home rooms with the nursery split into the following age groups: three months to one-year-olds, one to two-year-olds, two to three-year-olds and three to five-year-olds.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dawn Sweeney (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 116

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £69.75 / Short Day £66.25 / School Day £52.25/ Half Day £43.25


    (2-3) Full day £66.25/ Short Day £63.00 / School Day £49.75 / Half Day £41.00


    (3-5) Full day £63.75 / Short Day £60.50 / School Day £48.00/Half Day £39.50

  • Full day 7.30am-6.30pm
    Short Day 8am-6pm
    School Day 9am-3pm
    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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle Reviews (135)

9.9

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle has 135 reviews.

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Review from Charley S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle is a fantastic nursery. I have complete confidence leaving our toddler there each day knowing he is safe and enjoying himself.
The staff are fantastic and really make it. They all seem to know the children really well, they are kind, caring and motivated.
Our
little one learns so much while he is there and is exploding with excitement to tell me bits about his day at pick up.
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Review from Mark R (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers is an absolutely wonderful nursery.
The facilities for the children are varied and of a high standard. From learning to playing and everything in between.
The staff are very caring and helpful. They give very detailed reports when picking up our child at the end of each day.
Our daughter
absolutely loves the nursery and all the staff there. We have seen the effects it has had on her and she is developing nicely from being at the nursery.
I would highly recommend this wonderful place to anyone.
Reply from Dawn Sweeney, Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle
A huge thank you from the Little Pioneers Team for your review, we really value the feedback.
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Review from Greg S (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers is an excellent nursery and I recommend this to everyone without hesitation. The staff are always very caring and friendly and give detailed feedback about our son's day. He loves his time at nursery and enjoys doing activities. The food provided is of a very high standard. I am very
glad that our son goes to such a great nursery and I appreciate the effort the staff put in to make it such a special place.
Reply from Dawn Sweeney, Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle
Thank you for your kind words we pride ourselves on the feedback from parents and carers.
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Review from Alexandra V (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to this nursery. The staff are friendly, she's very well looked after and is increasing in skills and confidence every day! We get daily updates on what she's been doing and the staff obviously really care about each child. There's a lovely atmosphere in each room
and plenty of fun toys and activities to keep the children occupied!
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Review from Sweta S (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff have been really supportive with my child's developmental needs.
My child enjoys the different activities.
The nursery has children from diverse ethnic backgrounds, so my child gets exposed to mixed cultures. He is also encouraged to talk about his own culture and family back home
in another country.
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Review from Gill S (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started with Little Pioneers when he was 2.5 and he’s just turned 4. I scoured all nurseries for the right one and even trialled some but Little Pioneers was the nursery for us. Many staff have been there for years - a sign they’re happy and content and it really shows in how they look
after my boy. It’s a great place of fun, education and care and we couldn’t wish for a better place for our boy to start his learning. It was a rough ride when he first started as he had separation anxiety but the staff were gentle with him and me and now he skips in. I also love the diversity - there are a huge range of kids with different needs, cultures and personalities and the aggregate of that is an inclusive culture that has set up my boy for school. My little boy leaves nursery soon for school but I can honestly say he has built behaviours, friendships and knowledge that have prepared him so well for his next step.
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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved going to nursery and has learnt so much from all of you. She is such a sociable little girl because of you all and I can’t thank you enough for the encouragement you have given her along the way.
She is going to miss you all and I would highly recommend your nursery to my friends
with little ones.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Throughout her time at Little Pioneers my daughter has developed so much! From her use of speech to her understanding of routines, she has learned so much and from such a lovely group or staff! We will very much miss coming here when she starts school in September but all of the staff have gone above
and beyond when trying to help us prepare for such a big change!
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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 27 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery! My son loves coming to his preschool every day and the staff and teachers are all amazing. This nursery truly offers a caring and supportive environment. I feel confident that my son is safe and well looked after. Little Pioneers are also accommodating towards special needs
and they have really gone above and beyond for our toddler, who was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes. The support and assistance the staff have offered to us in dealing with his daily diabetes care has been incredible. It's not been easy for them or us, but I cannot thank the staff enough for all their patience, help and support.
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Review from Rachel S (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery. My child is thriving and it’s all thanks to this fantastic nursery and the lovely staff. You can tell that the staff truly care about the children that they care for and they go above and beyond to make sure that both children (and parents!) are comfortable. As a first
time mum I was very anxious to have my child at nursery however the staff always update me on how he is doing throughout the day and they have done wonders in terms of aiding his development. My son can’t get in the door quick enough each morning! Highly recommend.
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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Experienced staff who are amazing and well qualified to look after the children. They are engaging and they always update and support us with regards to our children’s development. My daughter has become more confident since attending nursery
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Review from Z A (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery and amazing staff! Could not recommend enough! All staff are extremely friendly and go above and beyond for the children. My son has learnt so much and has loved his time at Little Pioneers Newcastle.
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Review from Joseph T (Father of Child) published on 26 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dedicated and committed staff. We feel our little one is in safe hands.
Very happy!
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Review from Santu S (Father of Child) published on 9 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are overall very happy with the kind of services provided by the nursery. However, I was wondering if you find below two points to be considered or not!
1. If a regular fire drill is necessary to make familiar the kids with the fire alarm and evacuation process during emergency escape.
2. If a
regular health check-up by any professional would be required or not!
Please ignore the above points if these are already being done.
Thank you.
Reply from Ceri Jasper, Deputy Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle
Hi
Thank you for your review. We have a monthly fire drill where the children evacuate the building and every Thursday at 10 am the alarm sounds, where the children practice lining up.
We regularly…read more
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Review from B C (Father of Child) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery overall is a very nice place to be, the facilities are up to standard and their biggest asset - their staff, are extremely friendly and helpful. We get frequent updates via the ParentZone app which is very handy for letting us know what our child has been getting up to throughout the day,
especially towards the end of the day before we pick them up so that we can plan the rest of the evening in advance.


Their meals are varied and encourages our child to try out new things frequently, and the app updates us as to what they've had and whether they enjoyed it or not.


They, weather permitting, go out for walks and teach the children about nature - a nice touch.


I feel that our child is very well looked after to the point that they are raring to go in the morning and reluctant to leave in the afternoon. We can rest assured that our child is in good hands and we can go about our day without worrying too much at all.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been an amazing place for my little one, who usually enjoys being there and loves the staff and his friends.
It has been a great place for learning and development for him.
I cannot fault anything at the nursery.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child always seems happy to go in and seems happy on pick up. He now gets excited when he sees his nursery and he’s only still very young (13 months)
Staff are attentive and caring. I know he’s in the best hands. I couldn’t be happier with this nursery. Thank you
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves coming to Little Pioneers. The staff are so warm and welcoming, and really take care of him if he is upset when he first arrives, or at any other point during the day for that matter!


There's real variety in the activities he takes part in, but they follow his lead in terms of what he

wants to focus on.


I would not hesitate to recommend this setting.

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Review from Prakriti J (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The key person for my son is really good, caring and understanding.
But the financial policies are very rigid and does not account in human and health element. My son got a chest infection 3 times in 1.5 months and he did not go to nursery for a full month but I had to pay in full and nothing was
adjusted for us.
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Review from Aimee J (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot praise this nursery enough, my son joined just before his second birthday and has come on in leaps and bounds. All aspects of his development are flourishing. The staff are absolutely lovely and it's a pleasure to see how much he enjoys it. Really love the app updates whenever he is in, provides
an easy, effective line of communication between nursery and home. The nursery itself is just stunning and I fell in love the second I viewed it. The nursery rooms are full of activities, not to mention the gorgeous atrium and the outside space with a great view of all the trains (much to my son's delight!)
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.890)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.890) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle 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 25 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 4.890 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newcastle is calculated as follows: ( (271 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.89
  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, Newcastle 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 116 number of registered child places is 23.2, 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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Rhiannon

Rhiannon Thackery

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, I am the Nursery Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Newcastle.

Ceri

Ceri

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hi, I am the Deputy Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Newcastle.

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