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Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle # Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 1 Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DP · Newcastle upon Tyne Number of places 186 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, has been providing childcare since 1994, catering to children aged 0-4 years. 30pm, Monday to Friday. The latest Ofsted inspection, on 11 November 2022, rated the nursery as "Good" overall, reflecting the strong relationships children build with staff and the high expectations for their learning. The setting stands out for its excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with a well-qualified staff member guiding colleagues and collaborating with various agencies to help children make good progress. Children enjoy ample outdoor play in the nursery garden, with two-year-olds particularly relishing climbing and balancing activities. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on communication development, using books, singing, and a "word of the week" strategy to expand children's vocabulary. Parents have expressed high satisfaction, noting their children's eagerness to attend and reluctance to leave. Our ethos Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School's ethos is centred around holistic growth, fostering curiosity and resilience through their 'Pioneering Pathway.' They are committed to children's happiness and development, celebrating individuality, encouraging cooperation, and ensuring every child has a voice. Their 'Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies' initiative promotes well-being, and they also focus on social responsibility and safety awareness. What it's like Children thrive in this caring and nurturing nursery, developing strong relationships with staff. They confidently approach staff and talk to them. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, even in the pre-school room where children learn to discriminate sounds and begin to learn about letters. Good Ofsted rating Strong relationships High expectations SEND support Outdoor play Communication focus ## Pricing & funding Fees are charged throughout the year, with standard rates still applying during bank holidays, sickness, and holidays. Meal charges are billed separately per session, although these fees are voluntary for children attending under fully funded places. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Charges still apply for bank holidays, sickness, and personal holidays. - Meal charges apply to all sessions but are voluntary for children in fully funded places. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10229423 Lead inspector Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303145)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/319135) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-pioneers-nursery-pre-school-ne1-5dp-319135) ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am – 6:30pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 1994 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle Last inspected 8 April 2026 · Elizabeth Fish Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children thrive in this caring and nurturing nursery, developing strong relationships with staff. They confidently approach staff and talk to them. Staff have high expectations for children's learning, even in the pre-school room where children learn to discriminate sounds and begin to learn about letters. Inspector highlights - Children's experiences are arranged successfully to ensure they build their knowledge and skills over time. - Staff develop children's communication effectively using books, singing, and strategies like 'word of the week'. - Staff build up strong working relationships with parents, sharing photographs and providing support. - Staff provide excellent support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Staff support children's good health effectively by providing healthy meals and opportunities for outdoor play. Areas to develop - 1 Continue to provide support to staff to ensure that any initiatives are embedded throughout the nursery to raise the quality of education even further. - 2 Ensure that children in the pre-school room maintain high levels of concentration. Inspection #10229423 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303145) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff provide excellent support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. A well-qualified member of staff works with staff to enable them to develop their knowledge and skills. Staff work with a range of agencies, such as speech and language therapists, and have extensive knowledge of strategies they can use to help children to catch up. They provide extra support to help children to make good progress. Outdoor space Children have plenty of opportunities to spend time outside as they play in the nursery garden. Two-year-old children thoroughly enjoy climbing and balancing, which supports their physical health. Inspection history Date: September 2008 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - December 2022 Good - November 2022 Good - December 2016 Outstanding - November 2016 Outstanding - October 2013 Good - September 2013 Good - October 2008 Good - September 2008 Good ## Frequently asked about Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle ### Does Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle take babies? ### What kind of childcare setting is Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle? ### Is Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle Ofsted registered? ### Which funded childcare entitlements are accepted here? ### What stands out about the nursery’s care and learning? ### How is the staff team described at Newcastle? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Your Co-op Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School Newcastle. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### Newcastle College Day Nursery Newcastle · NE4 7SA 3.3(165 reviews) ](/nursery/newcastle-college-day-nursery-ne4-7sa-ey231780) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Castle Nurseries at Rye Hill Newcastle upon Tyne · NE4 6HL 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/castle-nurseries-at-rye-hill-ne4-6hl-ey222442) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Bridges Nursery and Out Of School Club Gateshead · NE8 2EL ](/nursery/bridges-nursery-and-out-of-school-club-ne8-2el-502848) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Northumbria University Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE1 8ST ](/nursery/northumbria-university-nursery-ltd-ne1-8st-ey454915) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Childsplay Claremont Nursery Co-op Newcastle upon Tyne · NE2 4AA ](/nursery/childsplay-claremont-nursery-co-op-ne2-4aa-319148) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Ladybird Children's Nursery Newcastle upon Tyne · NE4 7NQ 4.1(15 reviews) ](/nursery/ladybird-children-s-nursery-ne4-7nq-ey290526) [See all nurseries in Newcastle upon Tyne →](/search?q=Newcastle+upon+Tyne) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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