Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton

Houghton Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9PG
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton, Houghton le Spring
Refurbished in 2022, Little Pioneers Hetton has a comfortable and encouraging environment that's safe for the development of your child. Their experienced nursery practitioners provide personalised childcare in a play-based learning environment, developing your child's social skills through exciting, interactive activities.

Little Pioneers Hetton have a silver eco schools accredited, a programme which sees children lead the way in making a difference in the environment. They also have 5 Little Pioneers to help share their core values with their children such as encouraging them to be independent to expressing their feelings.

They have an app for parents and carers, ParentZone, which keeps them updated on how their little ones are getting on in nursery with photos of their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training!

They are also big on happy children as they have growing areas for food (and eating it), regular visits to their local care home and focus on taking care of each other and the world.

At Little Pioneers Hetton, they believe play-based learning builds strong social and communication skills. Rest assured, every child at Hetton receives personalised attention from their reliable and experienced practitioners during the learning sessions.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Korinne Armour (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 73

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full day £68.50 / Half Day £39.00


    (2-3) Full day £65.25/ Half Day £37.25


    (3-5) Full day £58.75 / Half Day £33.50

  • Full day 7.30am-6.30pm
    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

Parking

  • Parking Available

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton Reviews (92)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton has 92 reviews.

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Review from Lyndsey P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been with this nursery for two years. The nursery staff have supported my son with achieving so much from developing his speech and also with his eating. Staff let me know each day how he is doing. I would highly recommend this nursery. Staff also developed themed areas to help settle my
son into each room as he has grown from baby room up to the pre school room
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Review from R A (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child attends here, I am very grateful for the support when they go to a different room due to their age, the regular updates that are received is appreciated. The staff at the nursery are very kind and caring toward all the little ones that attend.
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since starting nursery my little boy has come on amazingly. He loves coming home and telling me what he has been doing with his friends and the activities they have been doing. His key worker has also helped us when it comes to extra help and support with his speech. I absolutely admire and appreciate
all of the staff.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, my child really enjoys going here. We always feel welcome and valued by the staff here and they always put our child first. My child feels very safe coming to this nursery. My child loves how the staff change the rooms around to suit the children's interests at the time.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended this nursery from being babies and have been well looked after and cared for. The staff at this nursery are amazing and very supportive and I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at the nursery for three years. She loves it, especially the staff in her room and her key worker who has been with her throughout.
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the care my daughter receives at this nursery. Her development has come on massively and has learnt so much since starting here. She has made some great friendships with the other children in her class and all of the staff here are fantastic.
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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love the nursery and all the staff. Our daughter always has a good time and has made lots of new friends and has also learnt a lot while being at the nursery.
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Review from Sarah-Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since before he was 1, moved into the preschool last year, and is now due to graduate and go to primary school. We have absolutely loved our time at Hetton House / Little Pioneers!


As a parent bringing our first and only child to the nursery was a scary prospect,

leaving him in the care of strangers, but the staff at the nursery quickly eased our fears, and we felt comfortable with them right away.


The nursery and preschool are structured really well with the age brackets, and the staff come up with some fantastic learning play activities. As a parent, I have always felt heard and my feelings respected. It is clear that every member of staff cares deeply for the children, be it the manager, girls in the rooms, the cleaners, or the cook. They all take the time to make them feel special and cared for, and that's all any parent can ask.


We will be sad to say goodbye to everyone at Little Pioneers this September, and we're so grateful we chose them.

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Review from Rachael W (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely little nursery that really adds a personal touch. All displays inside are eye-catching and engaging. All of the staff are brilliant and are always eager to tell you about your child's session upon pick-up. Also, a variety of play activities that are stimulating which is fantastic. The app is
an added bonus to keep you involved when you're not there.
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Review from Stephen H (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter visits the holiday club in nursery when she is off school in the holidays. She’s thoroughly enjoyed her time over the Easter holidays and has looked forward to coming in each day we’ve had booked. The girls always welcome her and greet her like she hasn’t been away for a few months. She
loves the chicks and Easter-themed activities this time.
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Review from Rachael L (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves spending time at the nursery. They have looked after her and always consider her individual needs. Her key worker and in fact all of the staff have made sure that they know her well and ensure that she is well taken care of.
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Review from Abby F (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at my son's nursery has been amazing. He loves to come in.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing team that support children individually on their needs. Have brought my daughters on amazing in all aspects within nursery which may I add has been amazing as I was worried that my child may not have been understood. Wish I had of started them sooner. I will certainly recommend the nursery.
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Review from O K (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been coming to this nursery from only a few months old and he’s now 4. I can’t even imagine how sad we all gonna be when he leaves in August. He absolutely loves every minute spend in this place. Staff are amazing, friendly, feels like our family. I cannot recommend highly enough.
The best nursery ever !
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Review from Susanna W (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers in Hetton has been so caring towards my little one, they have really nurtured her and helped her to develop. It is so lovely to see how all the staff in the setting know her and how well they know her. Her key worker talks so warmly about her character and personality and points out
little things to us, like a book she’s really enjoying. The nursery is well organised with great communication showing us what our little has been doing and what her next step is. The environment itself is also very well organised and beautifully set up. No wonder my little one loves it so much!
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Review from Perpetua T (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I sincerely appreciate how helpful and fantastic the members of staff of Little Pioneers Nursery and Preschool are. They're absolutely supportive. Not only do they give daily feedback about my daughter's activities, they also support her to overcome her challenges. My girl has really improved ever since
she joined the nursery and I'm awed by how fast that has happened. My second daughter would be enrolling soon. I've got no concerns whatsoever about the nursery. A wonderful place to register your little ones. I'll definitely recommend Little Pioneers Nursery and Preschool.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has started this nursery she come on brilliant in the things she knows and does for only been two. I would like to thank the staff for the help of bringing my daughter on the way she is and always having a comforting approach towards my daughter as she enters with open arms to make
her feel comfortable in the surroundings.
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Review from Chloe M (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves coming to nursery! He has a great bond with all the staff in the room and I can see how much they care for him. Since starting, me and my family have seen a huge difference in his development, his communication and language has came on amazing and he is great with social interactions.
They have really supported his independence and he surprises us week by week with his new skills. This has made such a difference for us, knowing how settled and happy he is and how much he’s learning.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy attends this nursery, after being in lockdown he was very reluctant to be left with the staff, but they have all been really amazing with him making him feel comfortable and safe while there. Would deffo recommend to friends and family.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.950 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton is calculated as follows: ( (344 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 359 Ratings = 4.95
  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, Hetton is based on 30 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6, which has been reached with 30 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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Korinne

Korinne Armour

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Hetton.

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Hetton.

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