Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newburn

Newburn Riverside, The Waterfront, Off Kingfisher Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NZ
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9.7 154 Reviews
  • 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 Kristen (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am generally very happy with the nursery and think my child is very happy with his friends, learning experiences and the team in general. There is consistency I'd like to see:


- Toilet facilities - ensure 'always' soap and towels. I need to stress 'always'.
- Ensure a consistent variety of food.

My child says they have pasta quite a lot.
- Didn't feel my child was given the same level of attention/stimulation during the Xmas/NY week. Was definitely not happy that all the kids were in the baby room. They need space and stimulation and the service needs to be consistent at this time also.


All in all, I am very happy with the nursery and the staff.


Thanks


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Review from Joanne M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

In my opinion, its the best nursery in the area. Family and friends recommended this nursery to me. I visited a few and this was the best by miles. The staff are lovely, great building and facilities and fab internal system allowing parents access to their child direct daily records.

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Review from Kate B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. Staff very helpful and friendly. Child settled extremely quickly and is flourishing.

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Review from Danielle (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery has lovely staff and space for kids to learn and play with a large choice of toys, equipment and arty goods. Menus offer lots of choice and staff take into consideration what stage your baby is at with textures whilst weaning, giving each child a healthy meals matching their individual needs.

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Review from Elizabeth (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

From the staff personality, learning needs of the children and atmosphere. The nursery is a good place for a child to grow and develop. I have seen the difference in my son since he started.

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Review from Kymberlie D (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastic, very friendly and there to support you in any way. My daughter has come a very long way with the help of all the staff.
My daughter is always telling us different stories about what she has been learning and what activities she has been doing and their always different things.


Would highly recommend the nursery.


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Review from Lisa T (Grandmother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend Newburn Nursery enough! The staff are fab and go above and beyond to make the kiddies settle in and to put parents/grandparents at ease. My grandson went here from being 9 months old and it brought him on massively confidence-wise and academically.

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Review from Tammy R (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Co-operative Newburn Nursery is absolutely incredible. I am still to this day impressed with the level of knowledge my son comes out with. All because these are integrated into his day at nursery. His ability to socialise, recognise letters and numbers and his vocabulary has really improved because
the staff here take the time and make these task fun.


I do truly believe his brightness and social skills have improved because of the staff that I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone. Words can't express how impressed I am with this nursery. The feedback (though the app and verbal), the support, the facilities and my sons well being it truly met with above expectations.
Keep it up guys. Love all the staff here.


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Review from Jane M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery! I hope my little ones settles in quickly! I was nervous about leaving him for the first time but they reassured me he would be okay!

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Review from Kerry (Aunt of Child) published on 8 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fantastic and my nephew is thriving there. My nephew receives excellent care and I look forward to hearing what he has been doing each day. The staff are very approachable and friendly. My nephew enjoys the variety of activities at the nursery as well as the delicious food they serve
the children. The management are fantastic and overall, I would definitely recommend the nursery to others.

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Review from K T (Aunt of Child) published on 6 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides good care, they are all aware of child's needs and can adapt to suit him.
He always comes home talking about his friends, he loves the ladies.
His language/talking has come on fabulously, he is using longer sentences and is more clear.

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Review from Ashleigh T (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, lovely staff and little one loves it! Have never had any issues with the quality of care and all of the children always seem happy.

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Review from Victoria H (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending nursery since 9 months old and still loves to come each day.

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Review from Hannah C (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Co-operative Nursery Newburn are fantastic. The dedication they put in with all the children is amazing. The staff have an excellent relationship with the children and parents/families and always go the extra mile. Amazing as always.

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Review from R F (Grandmother of Child) published on 23 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter attended this nursery from aged 2 to 4.5. She was always happy to go to nursery and had a fabulous time while she was there. She had lovely relationships with the staff, especially her keyworkers. My granddaughter felt she belonged there as did I whenever I was taking or collecting
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It was a very emotional day when she left to start her next journey in reception class. I know she has learnt a lot of skills and a good foundation for this next stage. I couldn't thank the staff enough.

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Review from Mark A (Father of Child) published on 29 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a truly magnificent nursery. The number one priority of the staff and management is the welfare, well being and development of the children. My son attended the nursery full time from 10 months old to 4 1/2 years old when he left to attend his local school. I can safely say it was one of the
best decisions I have ever made. When my son joined the nursery it was like becoming a part of a family and I was welcomed in as well. My son has just started school and has taken it in his stride. He is a confident, imaginative, sensitive and caring child who makes me proud every day to be his Daddy. I have no doubt in my mind that the nursery and staff played a huge part in this and for that, I will always be grateful. They have helped give him the best possible start in life and I can't ask for much more than that. I would have no hesitation in recommending any parent to send their son or daughter to this nursery.

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Review from Stuart (Father of Child) published on 27 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child was at The Co-operative Childcare Newburn for two years. He loved being there. We could tell that he felt safe and comfortable during his time. He was included as much or as little as he wanted with activities or games. He was given the opportunity to develop his ideas and supported with them
also. We were given guidance to support his learning as not to confuse learning techniques (singing from the same hymn sheet). It was an ideal choice for his early learning!

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Review from Samantha R (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loved this nursery for the full 2 years she was here. I never had any doubts about leaving her. Most days were a struggle to get her to leave. The staff have amazing bonds with the children and I highly recommend this nursery to any one looking into child care.

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Review from Georgina T (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fab! So glad I chose The Co-operative Childcare Newburn as my daughter's nursery. Her progression from start to finish was amazing, all of the girls were brilliant, thank you all so much we're going to miss you all.

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Review from Vanessa T (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, lovely polite and helpful staff, couldn't be happier with my daughter's care.

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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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