Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin

Newbiggin Hall Children's Centre, Newbiggin Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1LZ
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin, Newcastle upon Tyne
The recently refurbished Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newbiggin makes you feel like you've gained new family members when you meet their friendly, approachable team at their purpose-built, all-on-one level nursery.

Their ParentZone app keeps parents informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals are eaten and even toilet training progress! They are big on safety which is why all their staff are Paediatric first aid trained.

The nursery are Green Flag eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences. 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 have 5 Little Pioneers to help share their core values with children, such as encouraging them to be independent to expressing their feelings.

The nursery has an outdoor play area that is surrounded by the remainder of the building, making it a safe and secure environment for children to play in. Staff and children take advantage of all of the local amenities which include two play areas, one at the entrance to nursery and one at the rear.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nicola Jones (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 28

Total Places for Children

  • 63

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £67.75 / Short Day £64.50 / School Day £51.00/ Half Day £42.50


    (2-3) Full day £64.75 / Short Day £61.50 / School Day £48.75 / Half Day £40.50


    (3-5) Full day £59.50 / Short Day £56.50 / School Day £44.75 /Half Day £36.50

  • 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, Newbiggin Reviews (252)

9.8

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin has 252 reviews.

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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A great nursery. A great help on many occassions. Lovely staff who welcome you in and always have/make time to speak Brilliant handovers and made leavingmy 8 month old less daunting. Also love receiving photos on the app so I can see what my child has been up to. Thank you.
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and daughter both attend this nursery. The development they have shown since starting is amazing. They love going and have been supported through each transition by staff. My son has a care plan in place to help with his medical needs and this is regularly checked and updated. The nursery has
great communication. They update regularly throughout the day. Would recommend this nursery.
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Review from Abigail C (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a welcoming setting! We knew from visiting before baby arrived that this was the nursery for us - all staff are approachable and you can see how much they care for the children. Staff are super helpful with admin and go the extra mile to support emotional parents as well as the children! Staff
use the app well and we feel updated throughout the day. A range of activities seem to be on offer as well as extra-curricular activities too!
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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery have been amazing since my son started in baby room this year. They have been very supportive while we have been looking into potential allergies. He is always really happy while there an enjoys the activities planned. I can't fault nursery and would recommend in future. It would be nice if
babies could go outside more but I understand this isn't always possible.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the service the nursery provides. All staff are friendly, polite and show great kindness and enthusiasm to all of the children in their care.
Communication between staff and parents is always thorough and you can tell that good relationships with parents is one of the nursery's
key values.
My daughter absolutely loves nursery and has nurturing relationships with many of the staff. Particularly April, Paige and Katrina. I couldn't recommend this nursery more.
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Review from Lisa W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just graduated in August. She was an absolute wreck every morning going through the doors and it was soul destroying and so difficult leaving her. The teachers updated me constantly and comforted her at every chance, we have now actually been in floods that she has graduated. She has
had the best two years and the bonds she has built with her teachers has been unbreakable. I'm confident enough to recommend this nursery and the staff to anyone I know. Thankyou to all they have done for her.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has absolutely enjoyed his journey here for 3 years! I have to say it has been an outstanding experience of love and care provided to him. He absolutely thrived and made great bonds with the staff and friends here. All the staff made to feel like they absolutely love their job caring for the
kids! We are gutted that he has to leave this place for school!
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Review from Chris B (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has beet at Little Pioneers since he was 8 months old and they have been nothing short of exceptional. Not only has he had heaps of fun, but he's full of confidence and talks CONSTANTLY of all the great activities he gets to take part in. We have a daughter on the way, and wouldn't put her anywhere
else. Fantastic staff and great facilities!
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Review from Georgie B (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been here since 8 months old, amazing support, care and knowledgeable from everyone at Little Pioneers.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose well brining our girl to Newbiggin Little Pioneers, she loves it! All the staff are amazing but a few specific members of staff have been the biggest and most positive influence in our childs life. She adores them. All we can say is thank you.
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Review from Kayleigh F (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
There is genuine care for all children by all staff. Our daughter has thrived in this environment.
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Review from S T (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent overall experience over last 3 years.
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Review from Faith E (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been absolutely brilliant, my child absolutely loves it, they helped her in all her developmental areas and it has been great, I have had no concerns at all and I have just requested my youngest daughter into being by September 2026. The team are doing absolutely amazing and I would
recommend the nursery always.
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Review from Jack E (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery with great facilities and even better staff. Our child started in the baby room at 15 months old and with the care and help from everyone involved has flourished at just about everything due to the attentive staff at the nursery promoting his development in such a great,
caring environment.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant. The nursery has looked after both of my boys over the last 6 years and they have done everything to ensure that the boys have been cared for, welcomed and loved.
- invest in aircon.
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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son was in the nursery in the baby room since 9 months old up to preschool now. He settled very well in the school from the baby room all the way to pre-school. The teachers are understanding, caring, and my little one developed and learned a lot while going to Little Pioneers. He enjoys going to
school, playing with friends. He developed great bonds with children and teachers. There is also a good handover during pick-up times and parents are always informed.
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has done so much in supporting our daughter to grow in independence and confidence. She can be a bit unsure at times, but she feels so supported at nursery, so much so it has become one of her favourite places to go.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very good nursery - all staff are amazing, they always accommodated all my requests.
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Review from Z A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery with big safe garden. We chose this nursery because of rooms are big and staff always happy and helpful.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at little pioneers. He has been here since he was 9 months old and we have had no issues. He has made some lovely friendships and bonds with children and staff. And has set him up emotionally for reception. Thanks so much!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.830)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.830) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.830 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin is calculated as follows: ( (310 Excellents x 5) + (57 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 370 Ratings = 4.83
  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, Newbiggin is based on 31 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 31 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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Nicola

Nicola

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, Every day is different at Little Pioneers nursery and Pre-School Newbiggin, we can't wait to show you around soon.

Ashleigh

Ashleigh

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, Every day is different at Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Newbiggin, we can't wait to show you around soon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin

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

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

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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin 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, Newbiggin have capacity for?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin 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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