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Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Sutton

Ofsted: Good
(Aug 2021)
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4.6(10 parent reviews) ·21b Cheam Road, SUTTON, SM1 1SN · Sutton
Number of places
66 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2021
Local authority
Sutton

About this day nursery

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School in Sutton is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children, focusing on their holistic development. The nursery prioritises parents' needs and children's happiness, offering bright indoor spaces, an engaging adventure garden, and a team of carefully selected educators.

They emphasise nutritious meals and convenient operating hours to support busy families. The "Pioneering Pathway" curriculum is designed to guide each child's unique journey, fostering independence, resilience, and curiosity through play and meaningful relationships.

The "Head Start" programme ensures a smooth and joyful transition into nursery life with personalised care and a dedicated Key Person. The "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies" approach integrates fun with learning, promoting well-being through activities like music and exploring where vegetables grow.

The nursery also instills social responsibility and safety consciousness through programmes like Mini Medics first aid, encouraging compassion and awareness for themselves, others, and the planet. They celebrate individuality and foster kindness and cooperation, ensuring every child feels heard and confident.

Our ethos

Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School's philosophy, the "Pioneering Pathway," guides each child's unique journey by fostering independence, resilience, and curiosity through play and meaningful relationships. Their "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies" approach integrates fun with learning and promotes well-being. They are committed to celebrating individuality, fostering kindness and cooperation, and instilling social responsibility and safety consciousness.

What it's like

Staff greet children warmly, who settle quickly and are eager to play. The manager and staff have high expectations, planning carefully for children's learning. They have focused on children's behaviour and emotional well-being due to the pandemic, and children play harmoniously.

Holistic development focusAdventure gardenNutritious mealsPioneering Pathway curriculumMillie's Mark accredited staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.15am – 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Sutton

Last inspected 10 August 2021

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff greet children warmly, who settle quickly and are eager to play. The manager and staff have high expectations, planning carefully for children's learning. They have focused on children's behaviour and emotional well-being due to the pandemic, and children play harmoniously.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is passionate and dedicated, leading to a valued and supported staff team.
  • Staff are sensitive to all children's needs and backgrounds, ensuring good progress for all, including those with SEND and EAL.
  • Staff are skilled and vigilant, enabling children to behave well and access all activities.
  • Children enjoy being active and using their imagination outside, developing physical skills.
  • Children access a varied and rich curriculum, building on their interests and knowledge.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation of large group activities for older children to ensure children remain engaged and learning opportunities are maximised
  • 2support staff to improve the planning of routines and learning experiences in the baby room, with specific regard to lunchtime.
Inspection #10202948 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak positively about the nursery and staff.

They comment that they like the communication systems used at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are sensitive to all children's needs and backgrounds and work closely with parents. This supports all children to make good progress from their starting points. This includes children in receipt of funded early education, children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being active and using their imagination outside in the fresh air. For example, they balance on the tyres, they play football, and they enjoy making 'dinner' in the mud kitchen. Older children have the opportunity to practise their skills on balance bikes. Staff have improved the outdoor area by providing a cosy and inviting reading area.

Parent Reviews of Little Pioneers Nursery & Pre-School, Sutton

4.6
(10)
Maria Cristina
a year ago

Dear Little Pioneers Team, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all of you at the Sutton branch on this special day. I truly appreciate the amazing care you provide for my daughter. She absolutely loves going to nursery, and I can see how much she has grown and developed thanks to your nurturing environment. Knowing that she is so well cared for allows me to go to work with peace of mind, and I am incredibly grateful for everything you do. You are all incredible, and your dedication truly shines through in the wonderful work you do every day. Congratulations to the entire Sutton team for the fantastic job you’re doing! Thanks!

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Carmen Rodriguez Gonzalvez
7 years ago

A wonderful place for children. The staff have endless enthusiasm and patience. I think the best review is my daughter - she would run to the nursery every day and bang on the door to be let in!! I also found the management very helpful and caring. The nursery itself has a nice indoor and outdoor space. It stood out to me for being very welcoming e.g., with boards saying hello in a range of languages, which showcases how multi ethnic the environment is. Thank you Little Pioneers, keep up the great work!

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CY微微細雨
a year ago

I really don't understand or agree why the school fee can not be refunded if there is holiday and water supply cut off which leads to school shut down. It doesn't make sense because our baby didn't go to school and use the nursery services but still have to pay around £580 per a half day. It should have refund or reschedule policy for parents if the nursery doesn't commence the service.

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Jacqueline Stanley
3 years ago

Our son (now 3 but has been since there since just before turning 1) loves being at this Nursery. The staff are all excellent, friendly and always great with him. I would recommend the Nursery for sure :)

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Emma Beider
a year ago

Thank you to all the special practitioners who look after my granddaughter and ensure she is kept safe and encourage learning. Thank you.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2009

  • September 2021Good
  • August 2021Good
  • April 2018Good
  • March 2018Good
  • August 2014Good
  • June 2014Good
  • January 2014Inadequate
  • December 2013Inadequate
  • March 2013Inadequate
  • February 2013Inadequate
  • January 2010Good
  • November 2009Good

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