Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin

Newbiggin Hall Children's Centre, Newbiggin Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 1LZ
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin, Newcastle upon Tyne
The recently refurbished Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newbiggin makes you feel like you've gained new family members when you meet their friendly, approachable team at their purpose-built, all-on-one level nursery.

Their ParentZone app keeps parents informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals are eaten and even toilet training progress! They are big on safety which is why all their staff are Paediatric first aid trained.

The nursery are Green Flag eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences. 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 have 5 Little Pioneers to help share their core values with children, such as encouraging them to be independent to expressing their feelings.

The nursery has an outdoor play area that is surrounded by the remainder of the building, making it a safe and secure environment for children to play in. Staff and children take advantage of all of the local amenities which include two play areas, one at the entrance to nursery and one at the rear.

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

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Jones (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 63
  • 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, Newbiggin

  • (0-2) Full day £67.75 / Half Day £42.50
    (2-3) Full day £64.75 / Half Day £40.50
    (3-5) Full day £59.50 / Half Day £36.50

  • Short Days (8am-6pm) & School Days (9am-3pm) Offered

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin Reviews (235)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin has 235 reviews.

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Review from Adam B (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had our daughter at the nursery and she loves it. She joined after Christmas and had soon settled in well. She has a very close relationship with the staff whom we trust implicitly. They are kind, friendly and caring.
The app also helps us track her activities and shows us how she is doing
including her eating and sleeping and is a great tool for parents and puts our minds at ease.
The nursery seems to have a lot of facilities to keep our daughter occupied and the staff are always attentive to her needs. They encourage her to socialise and join in activities which will broaden her experience and learning.
We are very happy with the nursery and would recommend to friends.

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Review from Charlene S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Every member of staff is absolutely fantastic and caters to every individual need of the children in their care. Kitchen staff are fantastic - meals are varied and tasty (my child often has seconds so definitely enjoys!). The children get to do so many different activities and every day is different,
I am kept up to date with my daughter's development using the app, also allows me to see pictures daily of what she gets up to and also gives advice on development (to do at home) and milestones! Very happy and would highly recommend!

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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is fantastic. My daughter settled in so quickly and loves the staff who look after her. Each day there is a range of activities planned and a variety of food and snacks given each day also.

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Review from Drew S (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had two boys at the nursery over the last 5 years. The staff are wonderful. Communication is of the highest standard and everyone we deal with conducts themselves with the highest levels of professionalism. Our two boys have developed brilliantly, especially through the tough times of COVID
and it has been largely down to the amazing work the nursery does. Thank you all so much for the amazing work you do!

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Review from Holly N (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional nursery. Office always happy to help with funding and school applications extra days etc. and nursery staff amazing with my daughter. Know her little quirks nearly as well as I do. Couldn't be happier.

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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended a few different nurseries and I can honestly say that I feel so happy with my decision to send my child here.
When I have needed extra days, they have tried their best to fit him in. Also, they give the best handover: parents are able to enter the learning environment and have
a conversation at pick-up. The staff are so friendly and personable. They know the children well and take the time to speak to parents. The app gives an update on what they have eaten as well as observations and next steps.
Today, my little one has come back from a trip to the farm. What an amazing opportunity and I am so grateful to the staff for all the wonderful experiences they have throughout the year, including hatching chicks.
Thank you!

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone at the nursery is so kind and patient helping my son settle in. They always have great activities planned and a safe outdoor play area. The hours are great too work around my schedule great.
Would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Duaa M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery, my baby has been going there since he was 9 months old and he’s nearly two now. He still enjoys every day of his nursery time. He loves all the girls. Thank you to all the lovely girls.

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Review from Dawn L (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here. The staff are all friendly and helpful, couldn’t fault it. She’s learned loads since being here, she’ll be leaving for full-time school soon, I'd rather her stay here all the time as she loves it and the staff are lovely.

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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Newbiggin have been absolutely fantastic with my daughter! They have been so patient with her settling in and very understanding of our worries as she has an underlying health condition.
The management are very helpful and were able to help in relation to tax-free childcare and free hours.

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Review from Shellaine P (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started here aged 22 months after being at a different nursery since 15 months.
During his 5 months at Little Pioneers he has come on leaps and bounds due to the dedication of the staff and helpers. I cannot recommend this nursery enough and really regret not moving my son earlier.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great staff who are truly focused on children's feelings, play, learning and development. The support and communication with parents is excellent. The facility is well-equipped and allows for the safe growth of the kids.

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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter came here from another nursery and settled in very quickly. Thanks to all the staff.
They are constantly putting information into the app which is great. We know when she eats, sleeps etc.
It’s also great to pick up from inside the nursery. We have a chance to see her in the nursery environment.

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended nursery and pre-school, starting in 2021. Although unable to visit for a tour, we had a virtual visit and the staff were so accommodating considering the COVID restrictions going on at that time. Since then, my daughter progressed through all the rooms, ending with pre-school.
She took to nursery from the beginning and loved every minute. She made some good friends and absolutely loved her key worker. The team work so hard to prepare the children for school and nurture their interests. My daughter loved art and creative jobs, so her key worker would come up with ideas that she knew my daughter would enjoy. There was also many opportunities to visit nursery for Christmas fayre/summer fayre, Halloween parties and a mother's day tea over the years as well as regular parents evenings. I can't recommend this nursery highly enough. My daughter is so sad to leave, but I know she's been given the best possible start.

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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience with this preschool has been absolutely fulfilling and would recommend it to friends and family.

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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has done a fantastic job with my son. His speech has come on leaps and bounds and often tells us about what he has been learning e.g. Volcanos. The staff are fantastic and always give a good handover of the time at the nursery. When I have had queries the management has been excellent at
providing me information or following up on invoice queries.

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Review from Hope B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School. I would like to thank the staff and management for nurturing and preparing her for the next stage in her life. My daughter has been encouraged to experience many of life's challenges and given her pride in herself and her community. I
know she will level with a heavy heart but am comforted knowing she has had the best foundation a child could wish to have at Little Pioneers.
Many thanks to you all.

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Review from Katie E (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves coming to this nursery. All of the staff are so lovely and welcoming and give a detailed handover on every pickup. There is such a positive atmosphere in the nursery from all the staff!
The only negative side is I feel the entrance has been neglected and is such an uninviting
view when doing drop-offs. And this is a very small thing as everything else is amazing. Always recommending to friends and family.

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Review from Andrea M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Beautiful nursery, very spacious, clean and with lots of resources, the large outdoor area is particularly excellent. Good communication with parents, we get lots of updates on what our child has ate, naps, nappy changes, etc via their app. Excellent staff who are welcoming, approachable and show genuine
care, our son has a great relationship with his key worker and other members of staff who he is usually with. My son runs in excited and very happy to be at this nursery

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves coming to this nursery. I love the updates I get and seeing the activities he gets up to. The app is really useful as I can check in and see what he has been up to during the day while I’m working. Can’t fault the nursery at all!

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.952 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin is calculated as follows: ( (455 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 477 Ratings = 4.952

  • 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, Newbiggin is based on 40 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 63 number of registered child places is 12.6, which has been reached with 40 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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Nicola

Nicola

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, Every day is different at Little Pioneers nursery and Pre-School Newbiggin, we can't wait to show you around soon.


Ashleigh

Ashleigh

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, Every day is different at Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Newbiggin, we can't wait to show you around soon.


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

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

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

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

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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin has capacity for a total of 63 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Newbiggin 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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