Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol

British Empire Museum, Clocktower Yard, Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol, Bristol
Ofsted rating for Co-op Childcare's Bristol Nursery is Good (April 2023)

Located next door to Bristol Temple Meads train station, Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Bristol boasts tons of character! They partner up with parents by regularly asking for their feedback through questionnaires and parent meetings as you’re the most important person in your child’s life.

They know that little things can make a big difference, so they make sure to give children lots of hands-on experiences. They have areas for growing food (and eating it), make regular visits to local care homes and focus on doing their bit for the environment.

Your child will learn all about the environment and the community through a global eco-schools programme which will make them become a real environmental champion!

The nursery goes above and beyond for safety which is why ALL staff are paediatric first-aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with the children and encourage them to make their own choices, express their feelings and make a difference in the world.

They have a Parent-Zone app which keeps you informed about what your child has been up to all day including observations, assessments, meals, and even toilet training progress!

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Care Provided by Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sophie Connor (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 92
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol

  • (0-2) Full Day £87.50 / Half Day £55.50
    (2-3) Full day £83.50 / Half Day £53.00
    (3-5) Full day £74.50 / Half Day £46.50

  • 2 Year funding accepted. 15 and 30 hours funding available for all 3 and 4 year olds.
    Short days (8am-6pm) and School days (9am-3pm) offered.
  • Parking

  • Parking Available


Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol Reviews (70)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.547) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol has 70 reviews.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery with amazing and dedicated staff, who treat your child as if they are your own. They have looked after both my children and I would keep choosing them. They are attentive and informative. My Son has a great time when he's there and made some really nice friends. Highly recommended!

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Review from B T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Child has enjoyed their first 2 months at Little Pioneers. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. There's always a detailed handover at the end of the day and a welcoming smile on arrival. All food is cooked fresh on site and all dietary requirements are met. The children are separated by age
groups in separate rooms but mixed at times for activities, breakfast and going out in the garden. My child has thrived so much since attending here. Highly recommend.

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Review from H V (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very pleased with Little Pioneers. Our son has a lovely time and is very well cared for. The staff all know him by name and make him feel welcome. They do a nice range of activities which are fun and help his development. I'm very impressed with the on-site kitchen and our son loves the variety
of food. The outside areas are really nicely done and great for playing outdoors. I definitely recommend this nursery.

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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Little Pioneers is a wonderful nursery. My daughter has been attending for just under a year now. I was very anxious about leaving her in someone else's care on my return to work. I needn't have worried- the staff were very caring, lots of cuddles, affection and encouragement in this time of important
transition. She's a very poor sleeper but somehow manages to sleep there and happily eats the varied menu. She's come on leaps and bounds since first attending and seems to enjoy a nursery day as much as a home day. Lots of activities and toys to play with. The children go outside to play regularly, which my daughter absolutely loves. I would have preferred a nursery was a large garden but given the central location, they have made the best with what they have. The staff update you on pickup every day, which I find useful.

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Review from K K (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with wonderful staff. Our son has a great time there every day, enjoys the garden, activities, and food, and clearly has a great relationship with the staff. He has progressed through several rooms in his tone there and all have been excellent. I would highly recommend this nursery
to anyone.

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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, caring staff and great setup of the rooms. Lots of outdoor time for my son and a very handy location. He has lots of fun at nursery and can see him developing every day! Very happy with it all.

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Review from Ciaran H (Father of Child) published on 15 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My toddlers have enjoyed their first 3 months at Little Pioneers. The staff take the kids outside as much as they reasonably can. There's always a detailed handover at the end of the day and a welcoming smile on arrival. The children are separated by age but seem to have a good amount of mixing groups
inside and outside. The nursery has a varied menu and they have accommodated my toddlers' dietary needs with ease. Tuesday to Thursday are busy days with a lot going on. Friday seems much quieter. Both circumstances are well handled. I'm only dropping a star on the outside space because it's in the centre with central Bristol air - the outside part space is great. Highly recommend.

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Review from Sasha L (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always had a very positive relationship with staff members, they always make my son feel very welcome and on days when he does not really feel like going, they always take their time settling him.
He has a lovely bond with his room adults and loves talking about them and his day when he comes
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Review from Jen P (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery with fantastic, friendly staff. My son has been at the nursery since October 2022 and he absolutely adores it! I cannot fault it. Thank you to all the staff for all their hard work. I would definitely recommend the nursery.

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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent childcare setting. Warm, friendly and really knowledgeable staff, very inviting environment with fantastic resources. Great food and amazing communication with both management and the staff in the room. My daughter is so happy here and is excited every day to come to the nursery. The staff
always take the time to make her feel special and have really taken the time to get to know us as a family. They've really supported her confidence and development.

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Review from Carmen C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been diagnosed with Autism recently and she has been attending this nursery for the past 2 years. Her progress has been carefully monitored and adjusted according to her needs. Staff are very helpful, friendly and always there for the kids! The nursery is well-equipped!

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love this nursery. All the staff are always really kind and enthusiastic. You can tell they truly take the time to get to know the children and their personalities. They always give fun updates at the end of the day about what our son has been up to. They always come up with fun activities
and send photos of the different sensory trays they create each day.

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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughters have been attending the nursery for 2 years and I can't recommend it highly enough. The girls are so well looked after. All the staff have been fantastic. I was anxious about leaving them but the care they get and the fun they have put me at ease immediately. One of my daughters struggled
a bit more with the separation from me and the help the staff gave her was above & beyond. They were great. The office staff are also brilliant and so helpful.

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Review from Beth S (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since March, and really settled in, staff are always lovely, and he really seems to enjoy his days there. He has since moved to the toddler room and all has gone smoothly. The updates on the app are great and really help settle any nerves about how their day is going.

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Review from Georgina M (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We always feel like our little one is well looked after. They have fun and come back with stories of what they have done that day. We're well informed through the parent app and we receive a good handover at the end of each day. We also find they get a good variety of food - sometimes I'm jealous! Each
room has an outside area connected to the rooms which is a big plus. My little one always comes home with new words, facts or songs so we know they are learning and developing well. My only wish is that they would come home with more arts and crafts to pin on the fridge.

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Review from Vicki L (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery and the staff are so warm and welcoming. We were worried about how our one-year-old son would settle into the nursery with new people and the environment - as all parents do. But this worry soon faded when we knew he was in the safe hands of people who really seem to care about the
kids, giving thorough updates on how he gets on each day.
Always get lovely pictures and updates of what they get up to each day, as well, which puts our minds at ease that he is well entertained and learning new things.

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Review from Polly N (Mother of Child) published on 14 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery. The staff are very attentive and my son settled in very quickly and seems happy and cared for.
They provide regular, daily updates so that I know what his diet is like, development, next steps and pictures so that I can keep up to date whilst at work.
Lovely place and
highly recommend!

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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for just over a year now, the staff are so caring and committed and in my opinion, go above and beyond. My daughter is very happy here and has formed strong bonds with the staff and made some lovely friends.

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Review from Andy B (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Co-operative Childcare Bristol Day Nursery for the last two years and I can't recommend it highly enough. The staff are wonderful, attentive and seem to really care, not just about our little boy, which I would hope is always the case, but also about our experience of his development.
They regularly put great pictures on the app, which we can log into at any time, describing his activities, meals, sleeps etc and they take time to explain his development, what he had been doing and whenever they have concerns. In addition, our son always seems happy when we collect him and we are left feeling totally comfortable and delighted with the support they provide. Thank you Co-op!

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Review from Anne W (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We found this nursery through word of mouth and have been recommending it ever since. Our little one has been going for two and a bit years and has loved every minute of it. The care provided is exceptional, as is the communication between the staff and the parents. As with all toddlers, we have had
times where there were behavioural issues that needed correcting, and it has always felt like the staff were happy to work with us to solve the problem. We could not imagine a better place for our child.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.547)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.547) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.895 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.895

  • b) 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 4.652 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 92 number of registered child places is 18.4. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.4 = 0.652

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol

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

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

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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol 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, Bristol have capacity for?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol has capacity for a total of 92 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Bristol to the centre of Bristol?

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

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