Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock

Tavistock House, Borough Road, Sunderland SR1 1PG
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock, Sunderland
Ofsted rating for Tavistock Nursery is Good (November 2023)

At Little Pioneers Tavistock, they like to consider themselves a home from home for their children. They provide a happy and vibrant learning environment and focus equally on all areas of learning.

Little Pioneers Tavistock are big on happy children. They have regular visits to a local care home, focus on taking care of each other and the world and have areas for growing food (and eating it).

The nursery team are big on safety which is why ALL staff are paediatric first aid trained. They use 5 Little Pioneers to help share core values with children from making a difference in the world to expressing their feelings.

They use an app called ParentZone which keeps parents and carers informed about life at nursery days and includes photos from their day, meals eaten and even toilet training progress!

Little Pioneers Tavistock believe in the importance of development in the early years of your child's life. Their qualified Early Years Practitioners have created an environment designed to support their development in every way.

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

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Robertson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • Total Places for Children
  • 136
  • 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, Tavistock

  • (0-3) Full Day £58.50 / Half Day £33.25
    (3-5) Full Day £54.00 / Half Day £30.75

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

  • Drop-Off Bays available


Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock Reviews (109)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock has 109 reviews.

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Review from Rebekah M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been here since he was 15 months old, all of the staff are amazing and so warm and welcoming. They treat each child as their own and make it much easier and relaxing to leave your babies with them. My son loves going to nursery and it will be a huge miss when he goes to school this September.

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Review from Demi S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys went to this school. The staff have always gone above and beyond and I would highly recommend it. My eldest has ASD and Tavistock were the ones to start the whole process and the help was unbelievable. I wish they could stay here beyond 5 years old!

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Review from Mellisa D (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is so happy at nursery, she is developing well and has made some amazing relationships with staff. So good to know she isn’t upset when we leave her and she is having great fun and learning along the way. Our oldest daughter also attended and there was no question where we were sending
our youngest.

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Review from Andreea P (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a good and genuinely caring nursery! Highly recommended, my little girl is so happy and content over there. Best nursery I could ever have asked for! The girls who work there are so sweet and caring with the kids.

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Review from Paul G (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son looks forward to nursery on Tuesdays and Thursdays as he has such a good relationship with the staff. When Oliver first started nursery he was very shy and didn’t really want to stay but in time and with help from all the staff he has come out of his shell and is progressing amazingly. I can
honestly say he would not be so far ahead in his progression without the amazing staff at Tavistock nursery. He also tries so many more foods due to the yummy meals he receives while he is there.

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Review from Julie T (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Tavistock is a nursery where my granddaughter is a very happy girl! The place, the staff, the facilities, the meals, the development in learning and the comfort that my granddaughter is very happy - I would always recommend this nursery.

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Review from Nkemakonam O (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I testify that the school is the best, safest and nicest place to start my daughter's educational journey. All the teachers are so caring and lovely and they are security conscious. My daughter has always told me, mummy, I love my school. So I encourage every beginner to start with Tavistock.

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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Tavistock House are fantastic. They go above and beyond to make our little girl and us happy while she is there. Communication is excellent and they really get to know children well. The activities planned are great and have really helped our little girl's development. We recommend Tavistock
House 100%.

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Review from Emi O (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always happy to go to nursery. Her speech and communication skills have vastly improved too, compared to when she started. The staff of Tavistock House nursery are all amazing. I have no complaints about the care she receives.

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Review from Olakanmi A (Father of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with cheerful teachers who are usually smiling. I really appreciate the use of the parents' app which give feedback and updates; acting as an interface between a parent and teacher.

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Review from Clare M (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy adores it here! Excellent nursery. He loves building towers and playing in the garden. He loves his key worker. The fact they supply nappies and his oat milk makes things a million times easier too.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are just brilliant and the environment is calm and challenging. Our son started at 2 and we are confident we have picked the best nursery for his start to education. A massive thanks to Team Tavistock.

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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff. As a parent, I feel comfortable leaving my child at Tavistock House as I know he is in safe hands. I know they will always call me if there are any issues. They have made excellent progress with my child’s development and I have seen a huge difference in my child and he has hit milestones
since starting at Tavistock House.

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Review from Samantha A (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little one just started over a month ago and has really settled there quickly. She's always happy to go and talks all about her session when she's home. Room staff are very welcoming and the manager was very helpful in setting everything up. My little girl is a fussy eater and they made her an alternative,
which was very much appreciated.

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Review from Chloe R (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started here at two years old and was unsettled at first. The staff were very reassuring never had a problem, all the staff have been very helpful and welcoming. This is a lovely nursery I feel like my child has come on so much since she started.

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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to nursery and is always so excited when we pull up outside. The staff are amazing and treat her like their own and she is developing so much. Can’t wait to be able to go back into the nursery to see the rooms again.

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Review from Sam B (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are second to none, which makes all the difference to us! We have regular updates during the day to say what she has eaten etc. They have a fabulous outside area also! I never have any worries when dropping her off.

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Review from Faith H (Mother of Child) published on 26 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful nursery with highly professional staff who have helped my little boy learn and grow hugely since day one. We have tried a few nurseries in the past, and since moving here, my little boy has never been happier! He looks forward to attending nursery and learning something new every day.

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

Tavistock nursery is amazing! My little boy started at 10-months-old and was so emotional at first, but the staff were amazing! He now goes in smiling and waving, and it makes me feel so much more at ease knowing he actually enjoys going to nursery now. The staff are so nurturing and caring and always
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Review from Peter S (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have found that if you have any issues or problems, they are looked into within a reasonable time. They do listen to parents and take appropriate action when and where necessary, as we are all wanting the same thing, “what is best for the children “

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.837)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.837) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock 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 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.837 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Tavistock is calculated as follows: ( (363 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (8 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 393 Ratings = 4.837

  • 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, Tavistock is based on 32 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 136 number of registered child places is 27.2, which has been reached with 32 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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Lisa

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2020

Hello, I'm Lisa, the manager here at Tavistock nursery in Sunderland.


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