Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton

Houghton Road, Houghton le Spring DH5 9PG
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9.9 71 Reviews
  • Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton, Houghton le Spring
Refurbished in 2022, Little Pioneers Hetton has a comfortable and encouraging environment that's safe for the development of your child. Their experienced nursery practitioners provide personalised childcare in a play-based learning environment, developing your child's social skills through exciting, interactive activities.

Little Pioneers Hetton have a silver eco schools accredited, a programme which sees children lead the way in making a difference in the environment. They also have 5 Little Pioneers to help share their core values with their children such as encouraging them to be independent to expressing their feelings.

They have an app for parents and carers, ParentZone, which keeps them updated on how their little ones are getting on in nursery with photos of their day, assessments, meals eaten and even toilet training!

They are also big on happy children as they have growing areas for food (and eating it), regular visits to their local care home and focus on taking care of each other and the world.

At Little Pioneers Hetton, they believe play-based learning builds strong social and communication skills. Rest assured, every child at Hetton receives personalised attention from their reliable and experienced practitioners during the learning sessions.

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Care Provided by Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Korinne Armour (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 37
  • Total Places for Children
  • 73
  • 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, Hetton

  • (0-2) Full day £64.50 / Half Day £36.75
    (2-3) Full day £61.50 / Half Day £35.00
    (3-5) Full day £55.25 / Half Day £31.50
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  • Parking Available


Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton Reviews (71)

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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton has 71 reviews.

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Review from Caroline A (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery staff are just so caring about each child as an individual. It’s so lovely. I love hearing about how my two are developing and they seem to be going from strength to strength under their care.

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Review from Jennifer G (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff who all provide a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere for our little one. Our little one loves going and seeing all her friends and staff which is reassuring to us parents, given she spends most of her time there.

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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started this nursery in September 2021. Since he started he has made great progress with numbers, shapes and letters. His confidence is improving and all the learning is done while they play. I am really impressed with how much he has advanced. Staff are friendly and approachable and updates
are given on a regular basis. I would recommend this nursery.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fabulous nursery! Our daughter started last month but from the first day it was like she’d been there months! Everyone is so friendly and the staff can’t do enough to help! The app is also a great addition to keep check on how your little one is doing!

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Review from V H (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery! All the staff are so friendly, wonderful and very easy to approach if I need to ask any questions. Since my daughter has started here her speech, imagination, creativity are just coming on amazing!

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Review from Abbie H (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been going since she was three months old. The care and safeguarding are fantastic. The team look after all children greatly and she is now crawling around exploring everything around her. I had a development meeting regarding all the areas the nursery work in and she is exceeding
in everything with her key worker. They are so supportive with home life and also in nursery to better the children. They go back and beyond with each child. I highly recommend the nursery. As my older daughter is five years old and she went at three months and she still goes through the holidays too, because she loves it so much too!

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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The ladies in my daughter's room did an amazing job settling in my baby, even if she settled quickly it’s down to those girls making her feel so comfortable and loved. She has a great bond with her key person and buddy already just after a month and it makes me really happy when she leans to go to them
in the morning. Makes me confident and happy leaving my eleven month baby there three times a week.

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Review from K Y (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our boys have attended the nursery, our youngest will leave for school in September. They have loved nursery and have thrived. The staff have always been so supportive throughout each stage of the boys’ development and needs. Going above and beyond. The team have been a big part of our boy's
lives, My one son especially has a special bond with his Keyworker and it’s been lovely to see him so happy and confident because of the care and encouragement from her to be his quirky self.

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Review from Andrew M (Father of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to nursery for some time and he absolutely loves going, When I pick him up he is always genuinely happy.
The staff are very caring and take great interest in the children and their happiness.
The food that is provided is always top quality and made fresh every day.
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is ever a problem, well done every one.

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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot explain enough how wonderful the staff are, they make us feel comfortable leaving our child in their care. They do everything to instil good values and behaviours and they’re always there for any questions we have. I have no bad words to say and can’t thank them enough.

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Review from Gillian R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very positive experience. Staff were interested in my daughter and showed genuine care for her. They tell me about her day and any funny things she may have done. If I have worries or concerns about her development or in general they take time to listen and help if they can. My daughter loves it and
enjoys all the experiences offered to her.

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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going for around 3 years now, I decided to keep her at this nursery and not the nursery of the school she is going to because it is such a brilliant nursery. The staff in the Otter room are brilliant with my daughter! She leaves in July and we will both miss the girls!

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Review from Paige C (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Despite the challenges the pandemic has thrown at us, the nursery has really made me feel that my children are happy and safe when I leave them in their care. My girls love nursery, and I cannot thank the staff for the care and attention they give to each child on a daily basis. They keep me updated
with their progress and general wellbeing regularly and make sure to greet me with the kindest of smiles every morning and evening during pick-ups and drop-offs, no matter what the weather! I have recommended the nursery to my neighbours and will continue to speak highly of HH to anyone that asks.

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Review from Lauren D (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old daughter absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are lovely and are amazing at creating wonderful activities and experiences for the children. My 5-month-old baby will be attending when she is older too.

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Review from Kerrie A (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery now for coming up a year and she absolutely loves it, waves bye at the door and off she goes! My daughter has hearing loss and the staff have been amazing at working with her sensory team, working with her on a 1-1 basis and ensuring she keeps her hearing aids
in. She has come on so much both socially and verbally and it’s lovely to hear what she get’s up to. They keep you informed with an online log where they share photos and videos and you can also share back. I would highly recommend this nursery to all my friends.

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Review from Diana N (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our daughter's started at this nursery, honestly I can say all the problems we previously encountered, i.e resisting to going into nursery, quickly went away and she loves being at nursery now and treats it as her second home. No doubt this has been because of the tremendous hard work from staff.
I found all to be approachable and keen to help. The management is spot on and felt supported during the pandemic. I don't have anything negative to say. Thank you to everyone and keep the great work.

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

We feel so lucky to have found Hetton House Nursery for our daughter.
Moving house during lockdown it was a big transition for her but all of the staff at the nursery have helped her to settle so well.
We receive regular communication (daily notifications re meals/sleep) monthly newsletters, phone
calls when required and suggestions for how to support learning at home.


Each staff member has got to know our child and treats her as an individual and is aware of our circumstances as a family. We have been able to ‘add her on’ to a session during the holidays nothing is too much trouble.
Our daughter has truly thrived over the last 6 months and I know all the girls in the squirrel room have had a huge influence on this. Thank you to the team. I can do my job safe in the knowledge my daughter is being cared for in a setting where she loves to learn and have fun.


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Review from Nikki B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to this nursery. He has come on so much in his learning especially his words. The girls in the hedgehog room are so lovely and really helpful nothing is too much of an ask for them. My son loves all the meals at nursery and most days will have seconds, he eats things at
nursery he won't touch at home. I can't fault this nursery from the office staff to the daycare staff, all are so lovely.

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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to this nursery for about 2 months now and the staff have been amazing at helping him settle in. With regular photos and updates on the app, I have peace of mind that my little boy is loving every minute of being at nursery.
The staff are always so happy and helpful whenever
you speak to them and can’t do enough to help. Thank you so much everyone.

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Review from Elaine P (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery since January and she absolutely loves it. All of the girls are attentive and have taken the time to get to know her and her little traits. She has thrived since going - being a baby born at the start of lockdown, she is extremely wary of new people and socially,
she has come on leaps and bounds. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hetton Day House Nursery to anyone

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.856)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.856) out of 10 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.856 for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-school, Hetton is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.856

  • 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, Hetton is based on 22 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 73 number of registered child places is 14.6, which has been reached with 22 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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Korinne

Korinne Armour

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

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


Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

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


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