Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn

Newburn Riverside, The Waterfront, Off Kingfisher Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NZ
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
Co-op Childcare Newburn Nursery is a purpose-built nursery that has been designed to a high standard taking the needs of the children into account. There are three main rooms within the nursery split into the following age groups: six weeks to 18 months, 18 months - two-years-old and two to five-year-olds.

They are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values to children from encouraging them to be independent to expressing their feelings.

They are big on happy children and they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and a focus on taking care of each other and the world. They hold the Green Flag Status Award, an internationally recognised award in a programme that sees children lead the world in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

They have a ParentZone app which keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery from photos of their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress!

Co-op Childcare Newburn have a sensory room which is a beautiful indoor garden that includes forest music and sensory materials that your child can use as tools for imaginative play.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Clare Rice (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £68.00 / Short Day £64.75/ School Day £51.25/ Half Day £42.50


    (2-3) Full day 65.00 / Short Day £61.75 / School Day £49.00 / Half Day £40.50


    (3-5) Full day £59.50 / Short Day £56.50 / School Day £44.50 /Half Day £36.75

  • 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 & Christmas

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn Reviews (166)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn has 166 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have nothing but great things to say about Newburn Nursery, from the first show around from Leigh to my sons settling in days we knew we had picked the right setting for our child to thrive he hasn't looked back since he has come on leaps and bounds since starting in October 24, All the ladies in
the baby room are fantastic they are very warm and patient with the children.
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Review from Jade G (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm so grateful to all the staff at the nursery, Our little boy started in September and he has had a hard time settling in and being left but thanks to Claire she rearranged his schedule and nursery days to ensure he was well supported and gradually settled him in to his longer days. He now attends
his original days and is managing to stay for the full day and is building good positive relationships with the staff.
Every staff member seems to go out of their way to make us feel welcome and safe. The chef even took time out of what I can only imagine was a very busy day to sit with us in reception on his first day and get to know my little boy, and how she could best support him nutritionally while also putting our anxieties at ease regarding his allergies.
His keyworker has been fantastic, in such a short time knowing him she has took time to know what he loves and what he doesn't and she gets it right everytime, it's great to see their relationship growing.
Thank you to all
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Little Pioneers 2 days a week since March 2024 when she was 10/11 months old. Since the first settling in session she has not looked back! Has absolutely loved each room she has been in and always enjoys being at nursery. The staff have been consistently great across the 3 rooms
she's been in which has really made me worry less for her. They clearly all love their jobs and enjoy being around the children, which has made our decision to choose this nursery one of the best things we have done for our daughter. Thank you for all the care and attention, and all for all the crackers!
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have come to this nursery, one has went on to big school and Newburn nursery really helped him with that big transition.
The nursery did a great job getting him ready for big school and helped him when he was unsure. My daughter still remains here and she is also doing so well. The
staff are lovely and it has allowed me to build a great relationship with them, especially her key workers. This has helped my daughter settle into nursery best she can. I am very happy with this nursery as a whole.
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Review from L P (Aunt of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The ladies at Newburn were very accommodating to my nieces needs and there was always brilliant parent partnership. They are great at helping the children build up their confidence by always having good activities set out.
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Review from Charlotte J (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff always really welcoming!
Really supportive and helpful.
My child loves attending Newburn nursery and she has learnt lots of important life skills attending! Thank you for all your help Newburn.
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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child's keyworker has been great with her, moving up and visits.
A recent allergy has popped up, her keyworker has been fab with this and really supportive.
My daughter is so happy in her new room, she loved being with a particular member of staff in her previous room too.
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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great girls and always accommodate to help. My daughter has come on loads in confidence since coming here.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending this nursery since November 2023 and he asks to go every day. My daughter who is now in school also went to the nursery and also loved it!
We have nothing but good things to say, it's excellent!
The staff really care for the children and always give you full details of their
day verbally. There are also updates provided on the app. We chose the nursery because of the friendly feel, huge outdoor space and great healthy food/meals offered. Staff have been really supportive with toilet training and always seem to give the upmost care to our son, they are amazing and we love that he loves going so much. The manager is really approachable and visible as are the staff generally.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my little boy has started at coop, he has settled lovely and all the staff are so kind and caring towards my boy.
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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a 3 and 2 year old, both of whom have attended this nursery from 8 months. They have both thrived here, and are happy. The key workers are caring, invested and I've only ever had positive experience. I'm kept informed, the observations and assessments are comprehensive and helpful. I would recommend.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child enjoys nursery and is excited to come in in the morning. The feedback at the end of the day is detailed and it appears there are a lot of stimulation activities for the children throughout the day. My child talks about what she has done and enjoyed about nursery at the end of the day.
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Review from Billy A (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little pioneers is a welcoming and nurturing environment. they've helped my little boy come on leaps and bounds. he is very fond off all the key workers in his room. the girls are so lovely and always keep me informed off his day and help me feel at ease leaving my bundle off joy with them girls.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a really great experience with Little Pioneers Nursery. The staff is so caring and really focused on helping the children learn. Our daughter has really blossomed since she started going there. We definitely recommend it!
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending since she was 1 and is really happy there. The staff are all so lovely, caring and supportive. They were really helpful when it took a while for her to settle in at drop offs and when we have little blips with separation anxiety. They treat every child as an individual
and know each of them so well, I can see how happy my little girl is each time I pick her up. She loves all the different activities and the outside space is amazing.
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to this nursery since six months old and she is now 3.5! She went there during the Covid time and beyond. I believe had it not been for this nursery, she would have felt the effects of Covid and been unsociable and not as advanced. However, with the help of this nursery,
she is a funny, sociable, imaginative little girl who has excelled in her learning and academics due to this nursery. She loves her nursery staff (to the point imaginary play at home is being the girls and running a nursery). The updates on her well-being and things to work on at home help with what I should be doing at home. She also goes to school nursery two days a week, and she transitioned into that setting with no tears, no clinginess and lots of confidence, and I believe this is only due to the work and safety she feels at Newburn. The staff are friendly and amazing and know every child's personality, their emotional well-being and always move at their pace.
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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m so pleased with this nursery, I went to visit 5 other nurseries with my son before instantly deciding yes for Little Pioneers. Everyone there is so helpful, understanding and patient when my little boy was struggling with leaving me they came up with a plan for how to make it easier for both of
us. They keep me up to date and he now has a great time when he’s there, I get lots of updates on how he is doing, I couldn’t recommend it enough. He doesn’t love leaving me still but by the time I go to pick him up he’s waving bye and blowing kisses to all the staff, it’s really nice to see and shows me how much they work with him to make him feel comfortable and happy there. This nursery is leaps and bounds ahead of the nursery my daughter went to I wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else now.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team are fantastic! My son has been attending the nursery since he was 1, so has been through every class. The development, support and reassurance from the whole team are brilliant - even getting food ideas from the member of staff in the kitchen. We’ll be so sad to leave in September when he goes
to school.
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Review from Bethan H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I very much love the nursery for my child. The staff are excellent and really care for the children. The activities are well-planned and thought out. The food is varied, and the outdoor space is great. The only flaw we have found is there seems to sometimes be a lack of communication between staff,
be it for business or another reason, and sometimes getting a message across from one person to another is difficult, for example, it took quite a few sessions for the message of not having a nap time to become on board, due to staff communication (however, I do understand they are busy!). I do also wish there were more photos put onto the gallery to view at home. Aside from this and the occasional item of clothing being sent home to the wrong person, we haven't had any big issues. Staff have been more than helpful in his original settling in and are excellent when it comes to making him feel comfortable and happy. I would recommend and have done to anyone.
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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. My daughter is quiet but says she enjoys going and is always happy when I pick her up. The children have the freedom to choose their activities, and the staff give good feedback on every collection.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.733)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.733) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 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 4.946 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn is calculated as follows: ( (193 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.946
  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 4.787 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn is based on 17 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.787
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn accepts?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn Open?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn is open: 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.

How many Children does Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn have capacity for?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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