Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove

11 Daisy Lane, Wantage OX12 7LP
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9.7 16 Reviews
  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove, Wantage
Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove in Wantage opened in 2025.
Trained staff encourage and inspire children with lots of fun ideas and child-led activities to boost children's natural curiosity and help them learn about the world around them.

Nutritious meals are provided to nurture the development of children's minds and bodies.
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Funding & Fees

(0-2) Full day £85.00 / Half Day £47.00
(2-3) Full Day £85.00 / Half Day £47.00
(3-5) Full Day £80.00 / Half Day £45.00


Full day 7.30am-6.30pm


Half Day 7.30am-1pm/1pm-6.30pm


Government Funding accepted

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Nadine Board (Manager)

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

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

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 and weekends

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove Reviews (16)

9.7

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove has 16 reviews.

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Review from Mike W (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy with how Otis has settled in to nursery and that really is down to all the amazing staff members who look after him.


The inside and outside areas have loads for the children to play and interact with and they seem to take every opportunity to play outside when possible which we are

really happy with.


The management staff have also been great, accommodating requests and keeping us updated with anything that is going on.


Really happy Otis is at Little Pioneers and couldn't think of a single recommendation for improvement.

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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful setting and great staff, after experiencing issues with other nurseries in the area we moved our children here and could not be happier with the decision.
Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
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Review from O A (Father of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and pay close attention to my child and provide feedback when needed. They have also been able to provide feedback online with photos of activities which my child has been engaged in.
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, very organised and well equipped. The staff are lovely and they are excellent with my daughter. They know her well, they understand her needs, they are supportive and she is always so happy and tells me about the lovely activities she took part. She gets up every morning super excited
to go to nursery.
The management is very good at listening to the parents suggestions and always try to improve where they can. I feel really lucky my daughter attends such a great setting and is so well managed.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband and I are very happy with the care and support our little boy is shown during his two days a week at nursery. He has settled in very quickly and talks about the staff who look after him, when he is at home. The nursery is well maintained and the continuous provision is well equipped for children
to freely choose activities and resources to play with. We love that the children go outside in all weathers and lots throughout the day.
The nursery keep us updated throughout his day with how he is doing, what he has eaten, when he slept etc, using the app. We enjoy being able to see this during the day!
Otis has a key worker which he already loves but speaks very highly about all of the staff in the room. This makes us feel that the staff work as a close team and get to know all of the children well.
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Review from Pam J (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is hands down the best nursery our little ones have attended (out of 5 nurseries)! I whole-heartedly recommend Little Pioneers.
All of the staff are so caring, friendly, supportive and nurturing. They are brilliant with the children and really do support them through their nursery journey. My
little one was really unhappy at a previous setting, crying everyday, and I am so thankful Little Pioneers opened. He settled in very quickly, and the settling in process and communications were brilliant. He absolutely loves it and has formed really lovely bonds with the team in his room. He often doesn't want to leave as he's having so much fun with his friends!
The setting is beautiful, and is well maintained. Handovers at the end of the day are great. The app is incredibly helpful as all food/nappies etc is logged and observations/what they've been up to is added. We get a "what happened this week" post and it's brilliant to see what they've been up to. We love Little Pioneers!
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery and the staff are brilliant the nursery are very good about update on the children that go to the nursery which I find very good put our minds at ease the way they take the children on and involved them and look after them is brilliant I highly recommend this nursery
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Review from Sarah K (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Little Pioneers Kingsgrove at the beginning of January.
In the 5 weeks she has been there I have been nothing but impressed.
The staff (in her room, reception, and others you come across) are all so friendly and helpful!
My daughter has bloomed and really become even more
of her own little person. She's not been there that long but she's definitely learnt and improved in certain areas and her walking/confidence has come on hugely.
She was settled within her first few days and gets excited every time we turn up and she sees we are there. She goes straight in and to the staff/other children and is happy and ready to start the day.
The staff keep you updated. I love the app where you can see what they've eaten, nappy changes, naps, weekly updates etc - as a mum just returning to work with their first child this has been so reassuring.
The nursery spaces are always clean and tidy.
Wouldn't hesistate to recommend them and I'm so glad we sent our daughter here!
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Review from J T (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great team that made the settling in process superb. They go above and beyond to make sure our daughter is having the best time. Always friendly and welcoming, and the room is well structured to help the little ones explore and learn.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy to see our little girl excited to go into nursery each day. We were nervous about moving her from another setting, but it has been the best decision. She settled so quickly and is genuinely happy. The staff are fantastic - caring, attentive, and they do everything they can to help children
feel secure while also reassuring parents.
Our daughter previously struggled with sleeping at her old nursery, but here she naps so well, which shows how comfortable she feels. The facilities are lovely, clean and modern, with thoughtful touches like child-sized sinks in the classrooms that encourage independence. We couldn't be more pleased.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Everyone has been very friendly, welcoming and supportive. The facilities are all new and they are lovely, from cots to changing and the toys and activities available. Due to our childs age we receive daily updates on milk, food, nappies, naps and have also had some lovely pictures of activities, in
addition to a handover of key points at pick up. The food menu looks good and my child's allergies are being well catered for. We will know more about learning and activities in time.


The communication prior to starting could be improved as we didn't receive settling in information, what they needed and what to expect; we had only received a bill. This made us a little anxious about what to expect and didn't feel personal or welcoming prior to starting. However, now we have started we are very pleased!

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Review from Alex P (Father of Child) published on 28 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves Little Pioneers nursery. The staff are wonderful and in particular Emily, Julie and Gemma who my daughter mentions a lot when talking about her day. She always seems to have a lot of fun, but seems to be developing a lot with things like drawing and writing which is amazing.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As parents that older children both attended a childminder, we were nervous of sending the youngest to a nursery however, within a few days of starting we knew we had made the correct decision. The staff are incredible, you can see that they haven't recruited just to fill roles but have found the most
caring, passionate staff that care for children as soon as they walk through the door. Everyone is kind and friendly. They all know our son by first name and he genuinely squeals as we enter the car part waving goodbye to his siblings before we have even parked. The food is nutritious and varied and there are multiple activities daily. I really like the app due to being able to contact the nursery quickly and easily, as well as the real time updates and pictures of their day.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot speak highly of everyone involved in this nursery - the Office Managers , staff and the Nursery Practitioners that look after my daughter. The environment is wonderful, both inside and outside, but what makes it so special is everyone involved in the nursery. They are always in good spirits,
friendly, caring, willing to help and listen. I feel so lucky that my daughter gets to spend time with them all and am never worried about her in their care. Could not recommend enough!
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Review from Revathy P (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dear Little pioneers team,
Thank you for a wonderful first month of our nursery journey. I truly appreciate the immense hard work you put into creating such a promising and nurturing environment for the children.
As a first-time parent, it was very difficult for me to send my child to nursery. But
you took the time to understand my fears and supported me at every step - through settling sessions, timely check-ins, and regular reassurance. This helped me build a trusting relationship with the nursery administration and staff. Kudos to your patience and thoughtfulness in building that trust with parents.
I can see the positive energy within the team, and it makes me very happy to send my child each day. My child is beginning to build trust, settle in, and enjoy being at nursery - and that gives me great peace of mind
Thank you
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Review from Lauren A (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started nursery at the beginning of September and, although she can still be a little unsure at drop-off, she always has a wonderful day once she's settled. All of the staff in Little Adventures have been amazing - so calm, patient, and supportive with her, and also helping to settle our
nerves as she begins her nursery journey.
We're really grateful that we can drop her off knowing she is well cared for, and it means so much to receive updates throughout the day, along with photos of her enjoying time in the garden, engaging with books, and taking part in activities. Thank you for making the start of her nursery experience such a positive one.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.674)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.674) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove 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 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 16 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 4.974 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove is calculated as follows: ( (185 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 190 Ratings = 4.974
  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 Kingsgrove is based on 16 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    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. 16 Positive Reviews ÷ 20 = 0.8
  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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Meet the Team (2)

Nadine

Nadine Board

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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

Hayley

Hayley McGowan

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Kingsgrove to the centre of Wantage?

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

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