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Houghton Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 9PG
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26 January 2026
All staff go above and beyond to make the environment feel warm, secure, loving and a wonderful place to be for all of the children to flourish in their development. My daughter has attended this nursery for a while now and makes the most of her time when there, she is always provided with
outstanding activities pushing her development to her full potential to always learn something new. She has also made some lovely friendships with her peers which, is always lovely to see as well as hear her talk about them and her day what she has done too with them. She has also made lovely strong relationships with the girls within her set room and feels comfortable and secure to approach them for help when she acquires this. Korrine the manager is lovely too she always goes above and beyond for the children, her staff and the parents too and always wants the nursery to be the best living up to its outstanding rating which it certainly does. Thank you so much everyone!
26 January 2026
Outstanding nursery - I cannot speak highly enough of it. I am so incredibly grateful for the care and support my little girl has received. She has come on amazingly since starting here, both in confidence and development.
The staff are fantastic and always so approachable, which makes such a
difference as a parent. My little girl absolutely loves coming here, which says it all. She is currently in the Little Creators 1 room and the staff there are a real credit to the nursery. I recommend this nursery to everyone!
02 November 2025
We've had such a wonderful experience at Little Pioneers. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and my daughter has thrived under their care. A special thank you to all in Little Creators, especially Bev and Grace, who have looked after her so closely - their kindness and attention
have made all the difference.
19 October 2025
All 3 of my children have been through this nursery (with 1 still there). I have zero bad words to say about them, the girls are incredible and so amazing at what they do. My youngest settled so quickly when she started, huge thanks to Amy for being so amazing with her! And my older 2 who have just
moved over to school, still absolutely love this place! It brings them so much joy to do the drop offs with me on the morning, to see all the amazing staff who still treat them like family. Shout out to Emily for being so awesome when they're shouting through the window to her, to get her attention! And to Korinne who still supplies them with sneaky sweet treats when they invade her office haha! And Steph too, who has had such a significant and massive impact on our family, something we could never thank her enough for! All of the girls who work here (not just those I've mentioned), are nothing short of amazing, and we'd recommend this nursery to everyone!
07 May 2025
Fantastic nursery. My son loves his days in and that's mostly down to the amazing staff who have brought him on so much since he started attending. We look forward to getting the updates whenever he's there because he's always having such a good time.
07 May 2025
Fabulous nursery, my son loves it! Staff are very friendly and always provide updates on your child's day both verbally and on the App. Good variety of meals on the menu. I would recommend this nursery.
07 May 2025
Staff are friendly and approachable and do their best for the children within the nursery offering a range of experiences and learning opportunities. Kept up to date with development and learning adapted for children's interest.
07 May 2025
My twins attend this nursery & they've came on so much since they started. The staff are so patient and caring with them and ensure they always feel comfortable. They always have such fantastic activities for them to do & also have a great outdoor space. The nursery is clean & the management are so
helpful.
07 May 2025
All the colleagues go above and beyond and offer an amazing provision. My little girl loves attending here and has made lots of lovely friendships. She has made wonderful bonds with the colleagues in her room.
07 May 2025
My grandchildren started this nursery in June and October of 2024. They've come on tremendously since joining. The staff are amazing and I can see how much my grandchildren love coming here. They've both made friends with both children and staff. It's definitely one of the best decisions my daughter
and son in law have made - sending the children here. Highly recommend!
07 May 2025
Our grandson has complex needs and they go the extra mile for him can honestly say in the past year they've realy brought him on you can see the changes in him they're so friendly and keep you informed in everything they do with him well done great place
02 May 2025
We've had my daughter in this nursery from the age of 1 and she will be here until she is 4. From day one we were reassured that our daughter was well looked after and having fun with constant updates on the app. She has absolutely thrived and developed so much in the 3 years she has been here. We
could not recommend the this nursery enough.
02 May 2025
Both of our children have attended the Little Pioneers in Hetton, our little boy since June and then our little girl since September/October and it's the best decision we've ever made for our children. They've come on so much since they started, our little boy comes out with words he can only have
learnt at nursery and our little girl is a bubbly, talkative little girl. They've helped to encourage our children to try new things (including food, our son is fussy with food yet he's trying everything here!) and supported them giving them all the tools they could need to help them progress. I can't recommend this nursery enough. We looked at a childminder and opted for here instead and wow; we are so glad we did!! The staff are amazing and you couldn't ask for better staff, the whole nursery team are fantastic! Thank you Hetton Little Pioneers.
02 May 2025
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old and I wouldn't have her anywhere else! It's a fantastic nursery and my daughter has developed amazingly in this environment. The staff are amazing at recognising a child's strengths and where they aren't so comfortable/confident. The
staff work with them to develop those areas where they are less confident and work at their pace and comfort level. What a brilliant nursery!
02 May 2025
Friendly staff and very stimulating environment. The app is great for daily updates. My little boy settled here straight away and made bonds with the staff very quickly after starting this nursery.
02 May 2025
Wonderful nursery, compared to other nurseries we viewed this one seemed the most welcoming and engaging for little ones and were so glad we sent our son here as he absolutely loves it! Staff are so friendly and accommodating too!
29 April 2025
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since attending here. Staff are so attentive and supportive with the additional needs she requires. My child absolutely loves attending and has a special bond with the majority of staff.
25 April 2025
We are so grateful to the warm & helpful staff who gave our daughter a wonderful start to her nursery journey. She is always doing something new & exciting when she is there.
The menu is great and has really broadened her palette!
25 April 2025
My child has been attending the nursery for 15 months now. The staff are amazing and supportive towards my child and myself. My child has come on leaps and bounds whilst at the nursery and I can't wait to see how much more she learns throughout her time there. Additionally, the staff have been
incredibly accommodating when it has come to needing to change days and times of sessions. They have also been great with allergies.
25 April 2025
Both of my children currently attend this nursery. The staff are amazing they are all brilliant at their jobs so attentive and caring towards the children, the nursery has really helped with the development of the children through their monthly observations and next steps. They give frequent updates
and help me feel at ease when leaving the children for the days they attend. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough!
Latest Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton
26 January 2026
All staff go above and beyond to make the environment feel warm, secure, loving and a wonderful place to be for all of the children to flourish in their development. My daughter has attended this nursery for a while now and makes the most of her time when there, she is always provided with
outstanding activities pushing her development to her full potential to always learn something new. She has also made some lovely friendships with her peers which, is always lovely to see as well as hear her talk about them and her day what she has done too with them. She has also made lovely strong relationships with the girls within her set room and feels comfortable and secure to approach them for help when she acquires this. Korrine the manager is lovely too she always goes above and beyond for the children, her staff and the parents too and always wants the nursery to be the best living up to its outstanding rating which it certainly does. Thank you so much everyone!
26 January 2026
Outstanding nursery - I cannot speak highly enough of it. I am so incredibly grateful for the care and support my little girl has received. She has come on amazingly since starting here, both in confidence and development.
The staff are fantastic and always so approachable, which makes such a
difference as a parent. My little girl absolutely loves coming here, which says it all. She is currently in the Little Creators 1 room and the staff there are a real credit to the nursery. I recommend this nursery to everyone!
02 November 2025
We've had such a wonderful experience at Little Pioneers. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and my daughter has thrived under their care. A special thank you to all in Little Creators, especially Bev and Grace, who have looked after her so closely - their kindness and attention
have made all the difference.
19 October 2025
All 3 of my children have been through this nursery (with 1 still there). I have zero bad words to say about them, the girls are incredible and so amazing at what they do. My youngest settled so quickly when she started, huge thanks to Amy for being so amazing with her! And my older 2 who have just
moved over to school, still absolutely love this place! It brings them so much joy to do the drop offs with me on the morning, to see all the amazing staff who still treat them like family. Shout out to Emily for being so awesome when they're shouting through the window to her, to get her attention! And to Korinne who still supplies them with sneaky sweet treats when they invade her office haha! And Steph too, who has had such a significant and massive impact on our family, something we could never thank her enough for! All of the girls who work here (not just those I've mentioned), are nothing short of amazing, and we'd recommend this nursery to everyone!
07 May 2025
Fantastic nursery. My son loves his days in and that's mostly down to the amazing staff who have brought him on so much since he started attending. We look forward to getting the updates whenever he's there because he's always having such a good time.
07 May 2025
Fabulous nursery, my son loves it! Staff are very friendly and always provide updates on your child's day both verbally and on the App. Good variety of meals on the menu. I would recommend this nursery.
07 May 2025
Staff are friendly and approachable and do their best for the children within the nursery offering a range of experiences and learning opportunities. Kept up to date with development and learning adapted for children's interest.
07 May 2025
My twins attend this nursery & they've came on so much since they started. The staff are so patient and caring with them and ensure they always feel comfortable. They always have such fantastic activities for them to do & also have a great outdoor space. The nursery is clean & the management are so
helpful.
07 May 2025
All the colleagues go above and beyond and offer an amazing provision. My little girl loves attending here and has made lots of lovely friendships. She has made wonderful bonds with the colleagues in her room.
07 May 2025
My grandchildren started this nursery in June and October of 2024. They've come on tremendously since joining. The staff are amazing and I can see how much my grandchildren love coming here. They've both made friends with both children and staff. It's definitely one of the best decisions my daughter
and son in law have made - sending the children here. Highly recommend!
07 May 2025
Our grandson has complex needs and they go the extra mile for him can honestly say in the past year they've realy brought him on you can see the changes in him they're so friendly and keep you informed in everything they do with him well done great place
02 May 2025
We've had my daughter in this nursery from the age of 1 and she will be here until she is 4. From day one we were reassured that our daughter was well looked after and having fun with constant updates on the app. She has absolutely thrived and developed so much in the 3 years she has been here. We
could not recommend the this nursery enough.
02 May 2025
Both of our children have attended the Little Pioneers in Hetton, our little boy since June and then our little girl since September/October and it's the best decision we've ever made for our children. They've come on so much since they started, our little boy comes out with words he can only have
learnt at nursery and our little girl is a bubbly, talkative little girl. They've helped to encourage our children to try new things (including food, our son is fussy with food yet he's trying everything here!) and supported them giving them all the tools they could need to help them progress. I can't recommend this nursery enough. We looked at a childminder and opted for here instead and wow; we are so glad we did!! The staff are amazing and you couldn't ask for better staff, the whole nursery team are fantastic! Thank you Hetton Little Pioneers.
02 May 2025
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 9 months old and I wouldn't have her anywhere else! It's a fantastic nursery and my daughter has developed amazingly in this environment. The staff are amazing at recognising a child's strengths and where they aren't so comfortable/confident. The
staff work with them to develop those areas where they are less confident and work at their pace and comfort level. What a brilliant nursery!
02 May 2025
Friendly staff and very stimulating environment. The app is great for daily updates. My little boy settled here straight away and made bonds with the staff very quickly after starting this nursery.
02 May 2025
Wonderful nursery, compared to other nurseries we viewed this one seemed the most welcoming and engaging for little ones and were so glad we sent our son here as he absolutely loves it! Staff are so friendly and accommodating too!
29 April 2025
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since attending here. Staff are so attentive and supportive with the additional needs she requires. My child absolutely loves attending and has a special bond with the majority of staff.
25 April 2025
We are so grateful to the warm & helpful staff who gave our daughter a wonderful start to her nursery journey. She is always doing something new & exciting when she is there.
The menu is great and has really broadened her palette!
25 April 2025
My child has been attending the nursery for 15 months now. The staff are amazing and supportive towards my child and myself. My child has come on leaps and bounds whilst at the nursery and I can't wait to see how much more she learns throughout her time there. Additionally, the staff have been
incredibly accommodating when it has come to needing to change days and times of sessions. They have also been great with allergies.
25 April 2025
Both of my children currently attend this nursery. The staff are amazing they are all brilliant at their jobs so attentive and caring towards the children, the nursery has really helped with the development of the children through their monthly observations and next steps. They give frequent updates
and help me feel at ease when leaving the children for the days they attend. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough!