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- Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Apley







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.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Your Coop Little Pioneers
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Rachel Bray (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 22
Total Places for Children
- 100
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Parking
- Parking Onsite
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£440/ month
Meal charges apply to all sessions and are charged at £1 for breakfast, £2 for lunch, and £2 for tea. For children attending a fully funded place, meal charges are voluntary and can be removed upon request.
Meal charges apply to all sessions and are charged at £1 for breakfast, £2 for lunch, and £2 for tea. For children attending a fully funded place, meal charges are voluntary and can be removed upon request.
Charges will continue to apply on bank holidays and during periods of absence due to sickness or holidays.
The nursery offers a range of session options, including full day, short day, school day, morning and afternoon sessions.
The additional hourly rate is £13.50.
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
0.5 days per week
£11
3 days per week
£440
5 days per week
£1,092
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 21.9 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,183 / month (£91 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £743/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 52 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 52 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 21.9 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
Contact Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Apley to get a personalised quote:
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Apley Reviews (18)
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Apley has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.736) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Apley has 18 reviews.
I highly recommend this nursery to so many friends....
I highly recommend this nursery to so many friends.
Thank you all for your great work
The nursery care for the children a lot and my child enjoys coming to nursery. The...
The nursery care for the children a lot and my child enjoys coming to nursery. The extra activities such as parent stay and play was enjoyable and my child really enjoyed it. Would love to see more of this, if we have any concerns or worries the setting is very quick to help and answer any questions.
Good variety of food, a healthy eating nursery so snacks can be a bit hit and miss with my child. But overall a lovely setting.
Excellent nursery made by a wonderful team who have gone the extra mile and really helped our son settle in to nursery and then pre school. They have provided excellent feedback on his development and really have helped and guided all of us really. Highly recommend.
Excellent nursery made by a wonderful team who have gone the extra mile and really helped our son settle in to nursery and then pre school. They have provided excellent feedback on his development and really have helped and guided all of us really. Highly recommend.
Very lovely staff our son's key workers are amazing with him , he has learned so much and become more confident since he started nursery, always updated on the app so we know everything that is going on good or bad. Few incidents that have happened but I think they staff have managed it well and...
Very lovely staff our son's key workers are amazing with him , he has learned so much and become more confident since he started nursery, always updated on the app so we know everything that is going on good or bad. Few incidents that have happened but I think they staff have managed it well and informed us of everything,
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...
Lots of love, Hasina (Sully's mum)
It is a modern new building with a garden with lots of natural material toys and climbing/slides rather...
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.
The nursery has lots of varying activities for...
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.
However, as...
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.
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...
Would recommend this nursery to anyone.
Thankyou little pioneers
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...
Thank you so much and I can honestly say my little girl finally looks forward to her day at nursery! Xx
The activities are thoughtfully...
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!
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...
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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- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Your Coop Little Pioneers
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Your Coop Little Pioneers
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Your Coop Little Pioneers
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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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