Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood

7a Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall WS9 9NP
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood, Walsall
Ofsted rating for Walsall Wood Nursery is Outstanding (March 2022)

At Little Pioneers Walsall Wood there are four main areas within the nursery, a secure baby room for babies 3 months to 1 year, a large bright toddler room for 12 months – 2 years, another large bright room for children aged 2-4 years.

They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with children such as encouraging them to be independent to making a difference in the world. They are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained.

They hold the green flag status (the highest award) in the prestigious Green Flag Eco-schools programme which is an internationally recognised award for excellence in environmental action and learning. They have an app, ParentZone, which keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress.

They are big on happy children so they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world.

Furthermore there is a specific room to support the learning of the 3-5 year olds, complete with laptop and computer that pre-schoolers can use at any time as they are encouraged to explore and access activities independently. The nursery has two secure outside play areas which the children are able to access at least twice a day.

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Care Provided by Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Toni Dyett (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • 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, Walsall Wood

  • (0-2) Full day £74.50 / Half Day £44.75
    (2-3) Full day £70.75/ Half day £42.50
    (3-5) Full day £65.00 / Half Day £41.50

  • A range of flexible, ethical finance options available.
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  • Parking available


Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood Reviews (106)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood has 106 reviews.

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Review from Duaine T (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Little Pioneers since she was twelve months old. She has had the most wonderful nursery experience that has helped to fully prepare her for school life. The staff provide a caring and nurturing environment, making sure the children develop a love of learning and independence.
Our daughter loves going to nursery and enjoys sharing her wonderful experiences when she comes home. She is given the opportunity to develop her own interests and share her home experiences at nursery too. The nursery has excellent communication with her parents, keeping us fully informed about her progress and areas for development. There are numerous events that parents can be involved in and themed activity days for the children. We would highly recommend Little Pioneers for any child to give them the best start.

Reply from Charlotte Luczak, Manager at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am certain all colleagues will be very grateful of the wonderful praise you have given them. It has been a pleasure caring for your daughter and building our relationship with you as her parents.


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Review from Gina P (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school since he was 8 months old. We were really nervous putting him into nursery so young, and even though this nursery was a little far away for us it has been absolutely worth it for the peace of mind, security, cleanliness, space, staff, activities,
everything. He has absolutely flourished there. It is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for a reason. I'm kept up to date throughout the day with pictures and info on activities, food, naps and nappie changes. He has a key worker for personal care who he loves, the range of food they have and the activities they do is great. The different sensory zones, the indoor and outdoor spaces, the room sizes and child led play has been excellent in my little one's development. The care and attention he receives is brilliant, and the security is excellent too. He really enjoys it and I couldn't recommend this nursery more highly.

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Review from Helen J (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school has been excellent. My son started at the setting in 2018 and has progressed through all rooms and my daughter is now settling into her nursery journey here. The care given by the practitioners is wonderful and gives me confidence that my children
will be happy and safe. I receive regular updates of their progress via the app. All staff contribute to making Little Pioneers such a lovely place!

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Review from Maria T (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attend little pioneers from when she was two till preschool
The whole time I found her different key workers open/friendly and really helpful
I was constantly reassured and updated on my daughter's day
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough

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Review from Dan H (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Over the last three years, my son has received excellent care, nurturing and education whilst at Little Pioneers. Our experience has been nothing but positive and my son is excited to go to Nursery every morning. He tells us of all the lovely things he has been exploring when he comes home and he clearly
feels a part of the Little Pioneers family. I would highly recommend this nursery it will feel a tremendous shame when my son has to eventually leave.

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Review from Rosemond I (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My main aim was to ensure that my son's first experience of school would be a positive one and Little Pioneers did this for me.
My son started attending Little Pioneers when he was two years and five months.
My son fell in love with Little Pioneers from the first day and has always been eager to go
to school. The entire staff were really welcoming, friendly and polite.
The staff go over and beyond to ensure my son is comfortable.
My son was very previously quiet and shy prior to attending Little Pioneers. Now he is outspoken, confident and easily makes friends.
His progress, academically and socially, has been nothing short of amazing.
Would definitely recommend Little Pioneers, Walsall Wood as the best Nursery and Pre-school Daycare Centre in Walsall Wood.

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Review from Kate H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Little Pioneers are very friendly and welcoming. My son can’t wait to get to nursery each week and always has a big smile on his face when the door opens. We have also watched him develop greatly since starting at Little Pioneers and it’s wonderful to see this continuing. The nursery itself
is clean, tidy and safe with plenty of fun and educational things to keep the children engaged. We are also very pleased with how the nursery keeps us updated regularly throughout the day via the app.

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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started when she was 9 months and has attended for 2 fulls days a week ever since. Returning to work was hard - but I didn’t have to worry as I knew she would be in safe hands. She’s now in pre-school and will be going to school in September. The nursery have been fantastic throughout -
supporting her development and encouraging her every step of the way. They genuinely care about the children which means that I have two girls who love their time at nursery. I get updates throughout their day so I know how they are and what they’ve been getting up to. The staff go to great lengths to organise interesting and fun activities to stimulate the girls and help them to develop. I am extremely pleased and thankful to the staff for everything they have done. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for child care.

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Review from Josh N (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our daughter started at Little Pioneers in January 2021, her development has come on leaps and bounds and she is very content there. Being at Little Pioneers has given her the interaction with other children which she missed out on during the lockdowns of 2020.
The staff arrange a wide range
of activities and always give us brilliant feedback on how our daughter is getting on, how she has interacted as well as observations and plans for encouraging her development. The staff have always been very friendly and reassuring with us and I am very confident that they know how to make sure all of the children in their care get the best out of their time at nursery.
I am looking forward to my daughter being able to benefit from even more of the nursery’s facilities and partnerships as she progresses through their age groups, for example, their intergenerational project with a nearby care home.
This is a fantastic nursery and I would definitely recommend it!

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Review from Andrew B (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The management and staff at little Pioneers Walsall Wood are really professional and are quick to answer any queries we have.
They allow my boy to have a lot of fun with his friends whilst learning key skills.
We originally chose to apply for a place here as the Ofsted rating was really good compared
to others in the area whilst offering a fair price for the service they provide.
I would recommend.

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Review from Lou S (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one loves it and is thriving here. Wish I could rate it higher. The food is amazing too, he gets such a variety. He’s always happy to run to whoever’s there to greet him. He’s been able to explore and learn about all sorts of things here, from land snails to different religions.

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Review from Vicki P (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little one learns so much here and is always so happy to go. He runs out every day with lots of fun stories to tell me about his day. The staff really do care about every child and plan activities based on the childrens hobbies and interests.

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Review from Hollie M (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Little Pioneers since she was 11 months old and she loves going. She is a super confident little lady and everyone is so helpful and thoughtful with her, they really do bring the best out in your children.

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Review from Georgina H (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our baby’s only been for two full day sessions so far but we’re totally happy! The parent app is brilliant and we have complete confidence in the staff to cater to our baby’s needs throughout the day.

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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been settled in last week and the nursery have been great. She is a lockdown baby and so super attached to me but the nursery have done everything they can to support us as a family. She is so well looked after and the app is updated so often it’s amazing! Highly recommend to everyone.

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Review from Rebecca F (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We loved this nursery from the initial look around. Our son has attended from twelve months old and is now two and a half, attending Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school - Walsall Wood has really helped his development. He enjoys attending and the app is wonderful for knowing how he is getting on for
each day he attends, from meals he has eaten to activities he is doing. The staff are friendly and provide lots of assistance if needed and the facilities are clean, modern and welcoming, meaning our son has a wonderful time when he attends. I have recommended this nursery to my friends for their children and am really happy our son has a place here.

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Review from Suky P (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery. Both my children attended from babies, the staff are very experienced and friendly, and attended to the different needs of my children. My son has been here for just a month and he is already thriving, he's picked up new skills and loves using them at home. Highly recommend!

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two children both attend Walsall Wood Nursery. Both children love coming to nursery and I have seen them both grow and develop so well. The staff are extremely friendly and genuinely care about the children's happiness and safety. The children are thoroughly stimulated and take part in a wide range
of activities. I would recommend the nursery wholeheartedly.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been using Walsall Wood Nursery for a few months now. The staff and facilities are brilliant. Our daughter enjoys every session and we would not use another nursery. I know my daughters care is of paramount importance and I trust the staff in the baby room implicitly.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent experience. Our child settled very well into the nursery and has learnt and progressed so much since her admission. Her social and communication skills have improved so much. The staff are really friendly and we are kept well informed about everything. Very pleased and would recommend to everyone.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.762)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.762) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.762 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (30 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.762

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Walsall Wood is based on 17 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Awards / Recognitions (10)

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Your Coop Little Pioneers

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Your Coop Little Pioneers

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2022

Recipient: Your Coop Little Pioneers

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Meet the Team (4)

Toni

Toni Dyett

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Toni has been with Little Pioneers in Walsall Wood for five years, progressing from a practitioner to manager. She brings over 17 years of experience in various childcare settings, showcasing her dedication and expertise in early years education.


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Gage Hartshorn

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

Gage has been with Little Pioneer Walsall Wood for four years, beginning as an apprentice and now serving as our Deputy Manager. His enthusiasm and genuine love for working with the children truly enhance our nursery environment and foster their development.


Lily

Lily Doocey

Job Title: Room Manager

Joined: 2015

Lily began her career as an unqualified bank staff member before moving on to complete her Level 3 through an apprenticeship. She has experience in all areas of our nursery and has now happily settled in the Little Explorers room as the room manager. Lily is passionate about working with babies and is dedicated to providing high-quality activities that support their growth and development. Her enthusiasm truly shines in her role!


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Fiona Elcocks

Job Title: Room Manager

Joined: 2013

Fiona has been a valued member of Little Pioneers for over 10 years, working in every room of our nursery. She currently serves as the Room Manager for Little Adventures. As a Level 3 qualified practitioner, Fiona is deeply passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and she continually shows great enthusiasm in supporting their progress.


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