Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park)

St Edwards School, Raddlebarn Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7DB
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At Little Pioneers St Edwards, they work together with parents to make sure that each child has the support they need by having close relationships with their parents and guardians. They have regular workshops, parents' evenings and forums.

They have 5 Little Pioneers who help share their core values with children from encouraging them to express their feelings to making a difference in the world. They have a ParentZone app which keeps parents/carers informed about life at nursery with photos from their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training progress!

They are big on safety and that's why ALL their staff are paediatric first aid trained. They are silver eco schools accredited, a programme that sees children lead the way in making little changes that deliver big environmental differences.

They are also big on happy children so they have areas for growing food (and eating it), regular visits to local care homes and take care of each other and the world.

Located on the outskirts of leafy Selly Park in Birmingham, Little Pioneers St Edwards provides high quality, innovative childcare for children up to the age of five. The nursery is set in a converted Victorian school with its own Forest School nearby.

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Care Provided by Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park)

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Helen Cator (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 124
  • 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, St Edwards (Selly Park)

  • (0-2) Full day £76.75 / Half Day £44.25
    (2-3) Full day £73.00 / Half Day £42.00
    (3-5) Full day £71.75 / Half Day £41.25

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

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) Reviews (80)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) has 80 reviews.

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Review from Heather C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son began here in September at 15 months and settled well within a couple of weeks, despite never being away from me previously. He is always happy to go into nursery and has good relationships with all staff, which helped when he moved to the next room recently, he took the transition really well.
The app is fab for keeping parents updated and it's wonderful to see all the wonderful activities he is immersed in, both inside and outside. He enjoys all his food and took to sleeping there really well and is in a great routine. I couldn't ask for a more positive start for him and I'm really glad that I chose this setting for him.

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Review from Sally H (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, I wish my son could stay longer. They're so caring and friendly and really take notice of each child. I would definitely recommend this nursery to anybody. The food is also looks lovely and nutritious. They have a great outdoor space and do many different activities with the kids indoors
and outdoors.
We're moving home soon and will have to leave, as we'll be too far and I know we won't find another nursery as good. Thanks for everything you've done my son.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended for the last four years, and she has learnt so much and has become a very confident little girl who loves going to nursery each day. She is more than ready to go to school. The staff are brilliant.

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Review from Henry C (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since the day my children arrived they have been taken care of superbly. We have been with Little Pioneers for 6 years and have never had any cause for complaint. during Covid they were kind, professional and caring. The staff who look after our children have been wonderful, each child is cared for
individually and they are taught the value of friendship and each other. The teachers are simply remarkable, they love and care for the children who adore them back. Can't recommend highly enough, a lovely professional, safe and caring place.

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Review from Francis G (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter can be shy sometimes but is very happy at nursery. She feels safe and is able to express herself.

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

Little Pioneers staff welcome my daughter from the open day as if they had known her for years and we felt at home.
They encourage her to unfold herself daily with plenty of activities.
Singing and dancing are her favourites and she has many friends.
They support her will for independence making
a great job.
Well done to all.

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

Our daughter absolutely loves this nursery. As first-time parents we were very anxious about getting childcare that blended with our child’s needs and Little Pioneers knocked it out of the park.
The staff are so attentive and lovely with our daughter, they’ve really taken the time to get to know her
and always give thoughtful, detailed handovers. The activities she gets up to have helped her confidence and creativity skills.
They were so patient when we first started and our daughter struggled a little with settling in (as expected) and were keen to try lots of different ideas to get her settled. My daughter now shows us both out of the room at drop-off, keen to get on with her day. Even when there have been little issues we have found it easy to raise and resolve these. Lastly, the staff are so dedicated and genuinely passionate about getting involved with charity and community events, we honestly couldn’t ask for more. Thank you.

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Review from Adam B (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter had a lovely time at Little Pioneers Nursery. She is very well looked after and cared for. She has made many friends, learned a lot, and become much more confident. She has enjoyed taking part in activities at the nursery for Christmas and Mother's Day. She also likes playing in the garden
and on the equipment there.

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Review from A J (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The recent, very successful Mothers' Day party in Big Learners was a fabulous event. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the staff should all be congratulated for excellent arranging and hosting. The children were also wonderful company. Many thanks for this lovely memory for me and my son.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been helpful with the transition of being a first-time mom and leaving my child. They have been nothing but patient and consistent and are extremely attentive to my child’s needs, and that’s all I could want as a mom, knowing my child is being taken care of. All staff are nurturing, passionate
and patient, thank you.

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Review from Ereka D (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery and staff welcomed my daughter very dearly. She has settled well now and is loved by all the staff. During her admission to the nursery, staff in the admission team helped her on boarding faster and smoother. Very informative during the first day and very professionally handled.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves Little Pioneers. She has been attending since she was in the baby room and now is now in pre-school - she is bonded with all staff. There is a broad range of activities inside and outside, as well as great opportunities for parents to get involved.

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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been here for 3 and a half years, from 10 months old right up until starting school. There has never been a day she hasn't wanted to go in or a day she has come home unhappy. She's made great friends and has always been cared for, stimulated and fed well. Even when there have been niggly
issues, we've always been able to raise them easily with the staff, and things have been resolved. It's a lovely setting that I would recommend.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As first-time parents, we were incredibly nervous when choosing a nursery for our son. The staff at Little Pioneers were fantastic at answering all our questions and providing as much information as we needed. We are so happy that we chose them.
The staff in the Little Explorers room continue to be
amazing. They are open, kind, informative, and incredibly supportive. Since joining our son has developed loads and is eating so much better.
He loves all the staff and his new friends and we no longer feel anxious about being away from him as we know he is well looked after.
Would highly recommend Little Pioneers to anyone looking for a wonderful, caring nursery environment.

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Review from Christian K (Father of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are really caring and make every day for our child a really great experience. They've been very accompanying for our child's allergy requirements too, which we were a bit worried about initially. Can't fault them at all.

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Review from Louise m (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, five-star, lovely clean nursery, my child loves learning and his speech has become so much better due to attending. He is in a routine going to nursery, a nice lovely place for my child and any other child to attend.

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Review from Dan S (Father of Child) published on 21 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were initially recommended St Edwards by three different friends who all said how great the staff were with their babies. From our first visit to look around at every drop-off and collection we know we made the right decision. Our daughter has been attending since 9 months and you can imagine how
hard it is to leave your only child with strangers. Well, the team in the baby room made it that much easier. The whole team and all those that have come and gone, we can't thank you enough. You're all amazing people who have helped our baby grow into this amazing young woman and we know she wouldn't be as confident and cheeky and understand love if it wasn't for you all.


If anyone reading this is looking for a recommendation we can't stress how much, if you are in distance, you won't regret sending your child to St Edward's.


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Review from Rebecca J (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards is a fantastic Nursery I would recommend to anyone and everyone. The settling in process was made easier for my daughter (and me!) as it was well thought out by such caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble. I moved my daughter to a nursery closer to
home but moved her back instantly as the alternate nursery wasn't a patch on Little Pioneers. All staff are approachable, professional and clearly love what they do. I leave my daughter there knowing she is cared for, happy and loved. The Nursery hosts several events on Saturdays so parents can attend and see their children in the setting. It is just wonderful and I will forever be grateful for the care given to my daughter.

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Review from David W (Father of Child) published on 7 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery with professional and supportive staff who really care. Our daughter has been attending for three months and we've felt incredibly reassured by the whole process. The team are always happy to listen and help. They always take on board any feedback in a positive manner and deal
with queries proactively. Our daughter has a wonderful time each day and we could see straight away how the environment and the approach to learning have aided her development. The nursery and the staff have been really good in how they've dealt with our daughter's dietary requirements, which gives a lot of reassurance as a parent. We would highly recommend this nursery!

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Review from Benedict D (Father of Child) published on 8 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It is just fantastic. The staff care so much and work so hard to look after the children. Our little one is making excellent progress in all areas, from social to educational. Most importantly of all, she has fun! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend, and look forward to sending our new arrival there in
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.628)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 18 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 4.902 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) is calculated as follows: ( (194 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.902

  • 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 4.726 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) is based on 18 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 124 number of registered child places is 24.8. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 24.8 = 0.726

  • 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, St Edwards (Selly Park)

What is the Age Range of Children that Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) accepts?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) Open?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) 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, St Edwards (Selly Park) have capacity for?

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) has capacity for a total of 124 Children.

How far is Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, St Edwards (Selly Park) to the centre of Birmingham?

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

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