Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield)

Rathvilly School, 119 Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham B31 2NB
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  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield), Birmingham
Ofsted rating for Little Pioneers Rathvilly Nursery is Good (July 2018)

Rathvilly nursery believes that a nursery should be as welcoming for children and parents as possible. That’s why they have an open-door policy, creating a home away from home for your child.

They are big on making children happy and that’s why they regularly visit local care homes, and have areas for growing food and more importantly eating it. The nursery is silver eco schools accredited, meaning the children make little changes that have big environmental differences.

You couldn't ask for a better garden. With an outdoor kitchen and allotment area. Forest school is also offered.

They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with children and they are big on safety which is why all their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They also have an app, ParentZone, which keeps mums and dads updated on how their child is doing at the nursery, with photos, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training!

Rathvilly nursery believes you’re your child’s number 1 teacher. That’s why they have lots of parents’ evenings to help you understand the Early Years Foundation Stages and how staff teach these skills to your child.

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Care Provided by Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Wendi Botterill (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Total Places for Children
  • 115
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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, Rathvilly (Northfield)

  • (0-2) Full day £73.00 / Half Day £42.50
    (2-3) Full day £69.75 / Half Day £40.50
    (3-5) Full day £67.75 / Half Day £39.50

  • A range of flexible, ethical finance options available.
    Term Time only also offered * subject to availability.
    Short days (8am-6pm) & School Days (9am-3pm) Offered
  • Parking

  • On-site Parking


Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield) Reviews (85)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield) has 85 reviews.

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Review from Claire A (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Attentive and caring service from all staff members. Could not be happier with our child’s development since he started at nursery.

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Review from Emma P (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is lovely and staff are great. I just wish the parent app was better so I could receive everything, but it is still a great nursery.

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Review from Chris J (Father of Child) published on 2 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Superb nursery, can't fault the staff in any way. My daughter has thrived at First Steps, loves her teachers, and will no doubt be very well prepared to start school in September.

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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with the pre-school programme. My child is progressing well and I am well informed. My child loves all the staff and has a great time when there. He is fully engaged and likes all the activities and all his food.

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Review from Gem G (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery that strives for the best for the children. They have different activities each day and caring staff that the children love.

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Review from Emma E (Mother of Child) published on 2 April 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little boy has been very hard to settle but the staff in his room have been very kind, caring and loving towards my son. They always have available toys that he loves which makes him feel more comfortable at leaving me. They give me detailed reports with regards to how he has been during the morning
which makes me feel very comfortable leaving him in their care. The staff at the reception are very welcoming and also kind and caring.

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Review from Lydia R (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Excellent room, activities and outside areas. Staff and safeguarding and incident reports are less than very poor.

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Review from N W (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used First Steps for a number of years and both my children have always been very happy here and progressed very well. The facilities are excellent, including lots of outdoor space and equipment. I'm very happy with the range of activities, which often includes 'messy play' type activities as
well as cooking and crafts.
The staff are very friendly and both myself and children have built up great relationships with staff. An important point for me, if ever you have even a very small issue, staff are very quick to help and advise. I feel that the nursery prepared my elder child perfectly for school and feel just as happy with the progress of my younger child who still attends. I would recommend.

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Review from Sammy T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great nursery with lots of different activities on a daily basis which is really satisfying to know as leaving your child at any age for a long period of time can be difficult but at First Steps you know that they are going to have an exciting fun filled day which is all based around learning. My two-year-old
has come on so much since starting 4 months ago with this nursery and all the staff take their time to tell you all about their day and are very approachable.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at First Steps Children's Nursery in August 2017 at 15 months of age, I was initially very apprehensive as we had been let down by a previous nursery with the care that had been provided.


My concerns and worries were alleviated instantly. My daughter has been immensely happy

since starting at First steps and she is flourishing in all her milestones. My husband and I are extremely impressed with the care and attention my daughter has been looked after. She is always excited to go to the nursery and this has made the transition of returning to full time work more bearable. Very effective and efficient at keeping parents informed of changes.


Welcoming reception staff and the other parents are equally lovely.


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Review from Kasha L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing value for money, friendly and helpful staff, my son absolutely loves the team and has had an amazing experience of his first time in nursery

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

This is an excellent nursery, I would recommend to anybody. The staff are great and my child is very happy here

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Review from Cindy (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the quality of care with friendly and caring staff. Various activities and lots of space for children to play and learn. I think the best activity so far is the forest school which we're looking forward to.

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Review from Bryony (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've sent our daughter and now our son to First Steps and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. The staff are fantastic - they're full of energy, creativity, caring and are responsive to the children. We also love the outside space with its huge sand pit and in the older areas fort, grass and bike
area. Our son enjoys messy play, imaginative play and interacting with his friends. We love to hear all the stories about his day. We would highly recommend this nursery especially for an active child like our son!

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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls started nursery at 10 months and have spent about 4 years each there and they are confident happy children. The staff are well informed and friendly encouraging every child to develop and understand their surroundings.the management is experienced and friendly. The forest school is the
best! Great safe and fun place!

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Review from Sophie C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot be happier with this nursery setting and I cannot praise staff enough. Although my son is upset when I drop him, he loves it there. It's the initial separation issue, which the staff have been fantastic with as they knew I was worrying at one point about my son. My elder son also attended the
nursery and was so sad when his time came to leave. He loved the nursery the staff and the entire time he spent there.

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Review from Sim (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, friendly staff. They had different activities every day and really pay attention to your child's individual needs. Staff were consistent in attendance so there were not lots of different faces all the time so my child felt comfortable. My fussy toddler enjoyed her meals there which was
good. I would recommend this nursery to other people.

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Review from Helen (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started at First Steps in September the staff have been nothing short of fantastic with her. They're always so cheerful and willing to accommodate her. I know she's getting the best care and she's having a fabulous day when she's there.

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Review from Ann-Jean N (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They show care in my daughter as she is struggling to eat and settling in but they work well with me to make sure she eats well during her care at First Steps Day Nurseries in Northfield.

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Review from Mary F (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery are always considerate of my daughter as an individual and do a great job of encouraging her to do and learn things that she wouldn't at home. She loves being there and the staff all show so much care that I have no concerns about leaving her with them.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 32 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 4.932 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Rathvilly (Northfield) is calculated as follows: ( (360 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 383 Ratings = 4.932

  • 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, Rathvilly (Northfield) 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 115 number of registered child places is 23, 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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Wendi

Wendi Botterill

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Rathvilly.


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Aimee

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Hello, and welcome to Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Rathvilly.


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