Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley

Coopers Mill, Apley, Telford TF1 6BU
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley, Telford
Opened in September 2024, Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Apley is a new setting, offering care for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

The nursery, located in Apley, Telford, is part of the award-winning Little Pioneers group. It provides airy indoor spaces, an adventure garden, teachers who are chosen for their skill, experience and warmth. The team place each child’s happiness and their parents’ priorities at the forefront of their care.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Andrea Burton (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • (0-2) Full Day £81.75 / Short Day £77.75 / School Day £61.25/ Half Day £47.25


    (2-3) Full Day £78.00 / Short Day £74.25 / School Day £58.75 / Half Day £45.25


    (3-5) Full Day £71.00/ Short Day £66.25 / School Day £52.25 / Half Day £40.50

  • Full day 7.30am-6.30pm
    Short Day 8am-6pm
    School Day 9am-3pm
    Half Day 7.30am-1pm or 1pm-6.30pm


    All 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 Onsite

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley Reviews (14)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.603) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley has 14 reviews.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to say a big thanks to Vicky for helping my son settle in this month. It is very transparent that he feels very comfortable with her. The staff have so much resilience, I have not received a call to collect my child if they do struggle to settle him. We have seen a massive change in
his attitude and willingness to go to pre-school. I'm am so impressed with all the activities and facilities available there. Also, thanks to Courtney who has helped too. I am so excited for my child's future journey at little pioneers.
Lots of love, Hasina (Sully's mum)
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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers Apley have supported our child following a poor experience in another setting. The staff have shown compassion and care to ensure she felt welcomed and supported from day one.
It is a modern new building with a garden with lots of natural material toys and climbing/slides rather than
being reliant on plastic. There are raised beds to support wildlife and learning about nature.
Parents are kept updated through the app with lots of photos of learning and experiences including mini spa session, yoga and sushi making.
The nursery rooms are big which was been great during this transition year and the different places available I.e. quiet corner for a nap.
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Review from L P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with welcoming and friendly staff. The app is usually kept up to date with our child's daily routine throughout the day. Staff are friendly and if you phone or message over the app with any questions or query they are quick to respond.
The nursery has lots of varying activities for our
child to partake in on the days he is in to keep him engaged and curious. They also have an open door policy allowing access to outdoor area throughout the day.
We are kept up to date with our sons learning through monthly updates from his key worker with pictures included to see how he is getting on and skills he has improved. It also identifies on areas they will focus on in the next month and things we can do at home to aid this learning.
The food is varied and nutritious and is a nice variation to food we offer at home. Snacks are regularly offered throughout the day.
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The nursery is beautiful, with fantastic facilities and a wide variety of toys and activities for the children each day. We especially love the wooden furniture and toys, which create a warm and inviting environment. Our daughter loves being there and feels safe and comfortable.
However, as parents,
we have found that the staff's approach to care and responsiveness to parental feedback hasn't always met our expectations. We feel, with continued staff training and experience, the staff could enhance their approach and provide the high standards of care needed to make this a true 5-star nursery.
This nursery currently doesn't accommodate flexible requests even when it's agreed days to allow for staff planing. This is a big disadvantage for working parents.
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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started when apley little pioneers first opened their doors. He had a difficult start due to his separation anxiety, the staff were brilliant with him and always reassured him throughout his day there. He now goes everyday and he loves it. Best decision I made was sending him to little pioneers
Apley! Always welcomed with a smile and always helpful when needed.
Would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Thankyou little pioneers
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery from the show round to settling in sessions, to our son starting was just what we hoped for!
The staff & the management office are always smiling, happy to help and really inviting.
Our son started at the nursery when it first opened and is really enjoying his time, he's always happy
to go, loves playing with all the toys and garden!
Little explorers the room he is in now, the staff take such good care of him, sometimes he doesn't even want to go home!
We can't wait to see him explore and develop through the years at the nursery.
Thank you for making our son feel safe and happy.
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Review from Brianne H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really settled into baby room and has built a great relationship with his key worker. He is happy to see me walk out now and enjoys having outdoor access all day and all the fun learning activities they do. I am updated well throughout the day with photos and I'm able to message the staff
through the app and call when I like for updates.
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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All practitioners are absolutely amazing, they are all so friendly and so welcoming.
I always know my two girls are always looked after, always receive cuddles and care whenever it is needed and they always come out with big hug smiles.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are always approachable friendly and caring of my child.
My child certainly seems very strong willed, to which this is dampened or frowned upon, but instead is guided and encouraged in a positive way.
My daughter is happy here. And this reassured me that the environment is welcoming and
right for her.
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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From day one at this nursery we have felt like part of the family. My daughter loves being there and has made fantastic progress here.
I was concerned as my daughter has complex and changing health needs and these have always been put first and at everyone knows how best to support her with these.
Any questions I've ever had have always been answered very quickly and without judgement.
We are always greeted with a smile at the office and by anyone we bump into around the nursery and then when we get to baby room she is greeted with the biggest smiles and welcome.


I honestly could not have picked a better nursery for my daughter I can't wait to watch her progress even more throughout the nursery.

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Review from Siusaidh H (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Pioneers at Apley is an incredible nursery!
The reception team are always welcoming, friendly, and ready to assist with any queries. The team in Little Explorers are truly amazing; attentive, caring, and so lovely with the children. Our son took a little while to settle in, but the staff were
so patient and reassuring, making us feel confident that he was in the best hands.
There's a variety of amazing activities to keep the children engaged. One of the things we really appreciate is the effort put into catering to our son's specific dietary needs-the cook ensures he has a variety of delicious meals every day.
The app is also a great touch, keeping us regularly updated on our son's day, which helps us feel connected even when we're apart. We feel so reassured leaving him here and honestly can't thank the team enough for the care and dedication they show every day.
We're so glad we chose Little Pioneers at Apley and would highly recommend it to other parents!
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery! I cannot thank you enough for all the help and support with my little one. After a bad experience elsewhere I was very worried about my little one settling in and I can honestly say I had no need to worry! The staff are so friendly and caring, my little girl has already come
on in leaps and bounds! Nothing is a Hastle and any queries I've had with starting up etc has been no trouble to the staff.
Thank you so much and I can honestly say my little girl finally looks forward to her day at nursery! Xx
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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the care and support my child receives here. The staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They've created a nurturing, fun, and safe environment where my child feels confident and excited to learn every day.
The activities are thoughtfully planned,
encouraging creativity, curiosity, and independence. I've seen so much growth in my child's social skills, language development, and confidence since starting here. The team also does a fantastic job with communication, keeping me updated regularly on my child's progress.
It's clear that the staff truly care about each child's well-being and development. I feel completely at ease knowing my child is in such capable and caring hands. Thank you for all that you do you've made a huge positive impact on our family!
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Review from Abae M (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is lovely, warm and welcoming. From walking into the reception and the classrooms your met with a hello and smile. Our child's needs are always put first, the support she has had over the few months since she has started has been amazing. The communication is great from drop off and pick
up. As a first time mom I feel like my child is safe, well looked after and really cared for by everyone in her room. The activities are great fun and great ideas for other parents. I couldn't fault anything and couldn't imagine sending her anywhere else. Also regarding the food there is always a big variety for all and the kids love it. My little one loves everything the cook makes.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.603)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.603) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 14 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 4.903 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 165 Ratings = 4.903
  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 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley is based on 14 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 100 number of registered child places is 20. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.7
  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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Job Title: Nursery Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley

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

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

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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley 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 Apley have capacity for?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley has capacity for a total of 100 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Apley to the centre of Telford?

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

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