Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn

Newburn Riverside, The Waterfront, Off Kingfisher Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NZ
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
Co-op Childcare Newburn Nursery is a purpose-built nursery that has been designed to a high standard taking the needs of the children into account. There are three main rooms within the nursery split into the following age groups: six weeks to 18 months, 18 months - two-years-old and two to five-year-olds.

They are big on safety which is why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values to children from encouraging them to be independent to expressing their feelings.

They are big on happy children and they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and a focus on taking care of each other and the world. They hold the Green Flag Status Award, an internationally recognised award in a programme that sees children lead the world in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

They have a ParentZone app which keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery from photos of their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress!

Co-op Childcare Newburn have a sensory room which is a beautiful indoor garden that includes forest music and sensory materials that your child can use as tools for imaginative play.

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

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Clare Rice (Senior Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 108
  • 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, Newburn

  • (0-2) Full day £68.00 / Half Day £42.50
    (2-3) Full day £65.00 / Half Day £40.50
    (3-5) Full day £59.50 / Half Day £36.75

  • A range of flexible, ethical finance options available
    Short Days (8am-6pm) & School Days (9am-3pm) Offered

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn Reviews (154)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.660) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn has 154 reviews.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since she was 1 and is really happy there. The staff are all so lovely, caring and supportive. They were really helpful when it took a while for her to settle in at drop offs and when we have little blips with separation anxiety. They treat every child as an individual
and know each of them so well, I can see how happy my little girl is each time I pick her up. She loves all the different activities and the outside space is amazing.

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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going to this nursery since six months old and she is now 3.5! She went there during the Covid time and beyond. I believe had it not been for this nursery, she would have felt the effects of Covid and been unsociable and not as advanced. However, with the help of this nursery,
she is a funny, sociable, imaginative little girl who has excelled in her learning and academics due to this nursery. She loves her nursery staff (to the point imaginary play at home is being the girls and running a nursery). The updates on her well-being and things to work on at home help with what I should be doing at home. She also goes to school nursery two days a week, and she transitioned into that setting with no tears, no clinginess and lots of confidence, and I believe this is only due to the work and safety she feels at Newburn. The staff are friendly and amazing and know every child's personality, their emotional well-being and always move at their pace.

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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m so pleased with this nursery, I went to visit 5 other nurseries with my son before instantly deciding yes for Little Pioneers. Everyone there is so helpful, understanding and patient when my little boy was struggling with leaving me they came up with a plan for how to make it easier for both of
us. They keep me up to date and he now has a great time when he’s there, I get lots of updates on how he is doing, I couldn’t recommend it enough. He doesn’t love leaving me still but by the time I go to pick him up he’s waving bye and blowing kisses to all the staff, it’s really nice to see and shows me how much they work with him to make him feel comfortable and happy there. This nursery is leaps and bounds ahead of the nursery my daughter went to I wouldn’t send my kids anywhere else now.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team are fantastic! My son has been attending the nursery since he was 1, so has been through every class. The development, support and reassurance from the whole team are brilliant - even getting food ideas from the member of staff in the kitchen. We’ll be so sad to leave in September when he goes
to school.

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Review from Bethan H (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I very much love the nursery for my child. The staff are excellent and really care for the children. The activities are well-planned and thought out. The food is varied, and the outdoor space is great. The only flaw we have found is there seems to sometimes be a lack of communication between staff,
be it for business or another reason, and sometimes getting a message across from one person to another is difficult, for example, it took quite a few sessions for the message of not having a nap time to become on board, due to staff communication (however, I do understand they are busy!). I do also wish there were more photos put onto the gallery to view at home. Aside from this and the occasional item of clothing being sent home to the wrong person, we haven't had any big issues. Staff have been more than helpful in his original settling in and are excellent when it comes to making him feel comfortable and happy. I would recommend and have done to anyone.

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Review from Anna C (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. My daughter is quiet but says she enjoys going and is always happy when I pick her up. The children have the freedom to choose their activities, and the staff give good feedback on every collection.

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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child really enjoys nursery and has made lots of friends. He comes home singing a multi of nursery rhymes and sometimes teaches me and my husband a thing or two about them! The nursery staff are lovely and are so warm and friendly with the children. He gets lots of time outdoors and making crafts...the
nursery have also hosted a couple of themed days this year which have been lovely. Couldn't rate the nursery highly enough!

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Review from Shirley Ann L (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending this nursery for almost a year and I am more than happy with the education and care he receives. The nursery has up-to-date resources and a lovely environment. I am always kept up to date with my child’s day via the online journal system and the staff in the room are
always available for verbal handovers and updates too. My favourite thing about Newburn nursery is the outdoor time they provide my son with, he is a very active little boy and he always has access to the outdoor space at this nursery no matter what the weather is like. He has the opportunity to play, explore, learn and develop in the way he loves to and we really appreciate this as a family.

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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have always had a friendly reception, my son loves coming and seeing his 'teacher's' and friends. He loves the activities they do with him. Helpful staff, they have been very supportive to us during difficult times at home.

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Review from Adele B (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started attending Little Pioneers Nursery back in October and has been welcomed with open arms every time he attends. We have both found that the staff in our son's room got him to settle so well they have adapted well to looking after him and are very understanding of his everyday needs. This
is especially noticeable when we collect him, he is often settled and is smiling away.
The girls do an amazing job and deserve a lot of credit.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The school is brilliant for both kids and parents. They are perfectly trained to keep the children up to date with learning steps and are so supportive to help and advise what to do to help your little one. The amount of support I have personally received as a mother to a child is another reason why
my child attends this school. They are always open with happy smiles and faces, and you will always be greeted with a warm welcome. The different play areas are clean and tidy and the kids are always playing and having fun. Since attending this school my child is so advanced and happy in social situations.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended from 9 months old. Through the initial settling in period and transition to the older rooms, he has been supported and looked after. He loves attending nursery now and has a great relationship with staff. They do lots of new activities with the children to keep them entertained
and have a lovely environment for him to thrive. He loves the large outdoor space and spends a lot of time outside. They also take the children out locally for walks.

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Review from Shaun H (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic Nursery! Staff are very caring, polite and gentle. Very lucky to have my child in this Nursery. Everyone in his room looks after him with the upmost care and attention. Would recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy started at the nursery when he was 10 months old. He is now 27 months and is really thriving and I think this is due to all the experiences he gets at nursery. He is always so happy to be there, from the start to the end of the day. The ladies are all really attentive and listen to anything
we want them to know about our child, for example, he went through a phase of bad eczema and they all followed his plan perfectly and it didn’t take long for his skin to improve. I recommend the nursery to everyone I know and I am so happy that my child attends here.

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Review from Bethany O (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Little Pioneers Nursery for 4 days a week for nearly a year now, and we couldn't be happier. The staff, facilities and care have all been excellent, and I have seen my son thrive, developing skills and friendships. The learning goals are tailored to my son's interests and they
stretch his skills in fun ways and the staff are happy to accommodate, eg using cloth nappies. They even managed to get my contact napper to nap! We're completely happy with our choice to send our son here.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, my little boy loves going every week, he enjoys everything about it from the lovely friendly and caring staff to the fantastic fresh, healthy and diverse choice in meals. My daughter also enjoyed attending this nursery before she went into school, can't recommend it enough!

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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been attending three mornings a week for three months, and is thriving! The staff are all excellent and I am super confident in their care of my daughter. They’re easy to chat to, thorough in their debrief and honest when I ask questions. So glad I chose this nursery, she’ll be here
until school starts and when our next baby is born I’ll be signing them up too!

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Review from Megan W (Aunt of Child) published on 6 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My nephew has developed very well and has turned into a lovely, happy little boy. I believe the nursery has encouraged this. The staff are always very caring and understanding. My nephew loves coming to nursery. He loves playing with the toy cars they have - especially. I'm very happy with this nursery
and I'm glad my nephew has a place here.

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Review from Atif S (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Our daughter enjoys and looks forward to the weekdays so that she can go to the nursery. Our daughter has also developed extensively and growing to be a very confident little toddler.

Reply from Gayle Welsh, Acting Third in Charge at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn

Thank you for your fantastic review, it is a pleasure supporting you and seeing your daughter grow and develop.


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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been using Co-op Childcare Newburn Day Nursery for over six years and couldn't ask for a better nursery. Both our children have loved coming here, the team are amazing, open and welcoming. The facilities are great and the children are encouraged to be independent and confident.

Reply from Gayle Welsh, Acting Third in Charge at Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn

Thank you for your lovely comments, it has been a pleasure working with your family over the past six years. We are delighted to deliver an outstanding service to you.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.660)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.660) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 15 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 4.966 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn is calculated as follows: ( (174 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.966

  • 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 4.694 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn is based on 15 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 21.6 = 0.694

  • 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, Newburn

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

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

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

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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn has capacity for a total of 108 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

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