Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington

Grove House, Upper Grove Street, Leamington Spa CV32 5AN
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington, Leamington Spa
At Little Pioneers Leamington their children's voices matter and that's why they focus on making sure that each child's key person can provide all of the support and advice that they need.

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

They are big on happy children and 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. They are silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

They have a ParentZone app which keeps mums and dads informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress.

The interior is split into three separate age groups; babies, teenies, and toddlers, with the addition of a soft play area and a sensory room, as well as a range of outdoor toys in the garden and a large wooden play structure that makes for fun physical play. They also have a pet rabbit, Spencer, who roams around whilst they children stroke him and clean out his hutch.

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Care Provided by Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicky Mawby (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 38
  • Total Places for Children
  • 117
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington

  • (0-2) Full day £85.75 / Half Day £48.50
    (2-3) Full day £81.75 / Half Day £46.25
    (3-5) Full day £74.25 / Half Day £44.25
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  • Parking available


Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington Reviews (81)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington has 81 reviews.

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Review from Susheel J (Father of Child) published on 4 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

We were happy when our daughter was in 1-2 and 2-3 years rooms although we had to constantly remind staff to update the app with relevant information. We also found that the handover can be frustrating as staff sometimes don't know if a child had their food, what they had and have they pooed etc. 2-3
years upstairs handover space is too small and unsafe as we nearly got knocked out a few times. Too many parents at once in a small area forces us to rush out without a proper handover. Improvement is necessary and parents need to have a larger space for professional handovers with relevant information handy from the staff.
Pre-school is overcrowded with a huge age gap which isn't accommodating for early pre-schoolers. Junior preschool or segregation to help younger preschoolers is necessary but the management doesn't seem to reflect on this. Safety concerns as anyone can let themselves in behind another parent and the door to preschool is unlocked. Happy to discuss further on a call.

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Review from Stephen O (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really great nursery with lovely staff that always have a smile when we pick them up, even after they’ve been chasing children all day long.
Always feel like the nursery staff know my child on a personal level (despite there being so many of them) and are engaged with my child’s development.
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really like the app; there are lots of frequent updates of activities and meals and plenty of pictures and videos of the kid's day.

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Review from Kiran M (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are well-trained and professional. The best care a child can get. Always helpful and caring.
Recommend this nursery to everyone as I could rate this the best in Leamington.

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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding nursery, my daughter has been attending since she was 6 months and she is now ready to start school in September. The facilities in the nursery are excellent and they have a good amount of outdoor space and a soft play area. The staff know us really well and have been fantastic with helping
my daughter learn and grow in confidence. I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb nursery. The staff are fun and caring and really seem to have our children in their best interest. They are patient and interested in learning about anything from home that might positively or negatively impact our son - always willing to help. Each day my son is entertained and learns through
different activities whether that be arts, crafts, water, sand or soil play, books etc. If the weather stops them from being able to go outside, they can expel energy in their big soft playroom, giving another change in location for my son to explore. He comes home each day tired but happy!

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 9 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have sent both of our children to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school from when they were babies and they have been brilliant all the way through. All the staff are caring and our children love them and are very happy there.

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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pioneers Nursery Leamington Spa is a lovely nursery. All staff are happy to help and are willing to go the extra mile were possible. They have a good menu for the children and cater well for children with dietary needs. My son loves going to nursery and has a great time when he is there. Management
is also lovely and willing to help any time and they are easy to approach about anything.

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Review from Tram V (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think my son and my daughter they got a good time in nursery. They are getting develop their skills and got a lot of better changing when they start go nursery. They are more happy, more practice, more playing, more fun.

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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Little Pioneers in Leamington is a great nursery and we are having a very good experience with it.
My boy loves going to nursery and the staff is helping him in developing well, always organising engaging activities.
The key person really takes care of my child and is always showing great passion
for her work.
The menu is also very good and healthy.

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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery and she loves it, she looks forward to going and she always tells me about her day at nursery and asks when she’s going again, since starting she has thrived so much. The staff are amazing hear.

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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl is twenty months and she has been going to this nursery for three months.
The nursery teachers and management are great. They have so much kindness and compassion and they really try to accommodate everyone's requests. They have really good facilities and lots of activities to keep
children interested. My little girl used to hate going to her previous nursery. Now she is looking forward to going and tells me all about her friends and what she did.

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Review from I V (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the team in baby room are very professional and kind. I love keeping up date about my baby’s day through ParentZone, with pictures, personal comments and more information. I glad my baby arrives with a big smile, she always have a very sweet welcome. Thank you.

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Review from Jennifer H (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the nursery. The staff make every effort to create a fun and caring environment . I have been really reassured by them especially as a first time mum leaving her daughter in their care. The app is also great as they post pics and info during the day so I can see what she’s been up
to- clearly having fun!

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Review from Samantha R (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good, most staff we have come in to contact with have been extremely friendly and genuinely care for my child. They are very interactive about his progress and keep me up to date via the app which is reassuring. Always happy to discuss my child’s day at pick up time, and I can see improvements
in my child through his interactions and speaking.

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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so impressed with this nursery since my children started here. My eldest has been here almost three years and each class he’s been in has been excellent. They’re particularly patient with the transition between classes and really helped him with his anxiety around moving.


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of staff is so caring and dedicated. I really couldn’t have chosen a better place to trust with the care of my children.

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Review from Ali C (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started at this nursery at 10 months and now is in the preschool rooms. It is a big decision on where to leave your precious little one for so many hours away from family, especially with so many different options in Leamington. We have always been very happy with the friendliness and helpfulness
of the staff towards us and our child. The food options are varied and healthy and the learning experiences are excellent. Our child loves her friends and the practitioners. We appreciate the support and creative learning opportunities provided here. With the parent app there are lots of updates and photos too.

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

My 9 month old son started the beginning of May and he has settled in absolutely fantastic and he is always smiling when I go and pick him up. The staff are so friendly. For a 1st time mummy, I was very nervous leaving my son at nursery but glad I did.

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Review from Eirini S (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has started at Little Pioneers earlier this year, went to Little Explorers first and she’s been in Little Adventurers since April. She’s having a great time and is learning a lot. We are confident that she is in good hands every day, which is the most important thing.
I would highly recommend
this nursery!

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Review from Lottie C (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pioneers is an excellent nursery, my child has settled in well, they are always keeping us updated with info and pictures which is especially good during the pandemic. All the staff are very kind and professional. Very happy to have found this nursery .

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Review from Katharine D B (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pioneers is a fantastic nursery. The staff are positive, enthusiastic, professional and go to great lengths to nurture relationships with children and their parents. The activities offered are inventive, educational and fun and we have seen our child grow in confidence and develop an interest
in nature, other children and food. The food is really varied and healthy and has inspired our cooking at home. Our child started at 12 months old and we have always felt that they are loved and well looked after. It is clear that my child feels at home at Little Pioneers and is always happy to go to nursery with a big smile on their face. Grandparents have also been welcomed at pick up times and the regular, personalised communication helps us to know we have chosen the best nursery for our child.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.645)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.645 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Leamington is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (54 Goods x 4) + (20 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.645

  • 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, Leamington is based on 24 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 117 number of registered child places is 23.4, which has been reached with 24 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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Nicky

Nicky Mawby

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

Hi, my name is Nicky, I'm the Nursery Manager.


Charlotte

Charlotte Green

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2011

Hi, my name is Charlotte, I'm the Deputy Manager.


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