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Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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4.6(17 parent reviews) ·St Oswalds Centre, Church Side, Leeds, LS26 9BJ · Leeds
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Methley, Leeds, offers exceptional early years childcare and education within a charming Grade II listed building. The nursery boasts a dedicated and stable team, with many staff members having served for over a decade, ensuring consistent and nurturing care.

The manager, Leanne, has been with the nursery for nearly 20 years, contributing to a secure and familiar environment for children. The facility provides extensive outdoor learning opportunities with five distinct gardens tailored to different age groups, including a forest-style garden for pre-schoolers to enhance physical confidence and resilience.

Inside, a popular sensory room promotes emotional regulation and cognitive development. The curriculum is enriched with activities such as weekly Striker Tots sessions, Kathy’s Music, and the integration of British Sign Language.

Community engagement is a key aspect, with regular visits to a local care home and church performances, fostering empathy and social skills. uk with a perfect 10/10 score, Partou Ladybirds is committed to providing a stimulating and supportive start to early education.

What it's like

Children and their families receive a warm welcome from staff as they arrive at this friendly and caring nursery. Staff show genuine care and interest in how children are feeling, which helps children to quickly settle into their day and look forward to beginning their play and learning. Children are valued as individuals and develop skills for the next stage in their education, supported by well-thought-out opportunities.

Long-standing staff teamExtensive outdoor spaces, including a forest gardenSensory roomEnrichment activities (Striker Tots, Kathy’s Music, BSL)Strong community involvement

Pricing & funding

Fees are broken down into care, meals and snacks, and consumables. Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including bank holidays and the Christmas closure. Funding only covers care fees, with additional charges applying for meals and consumables.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Non-refundable £75 registration fee or £75 registration deposit required to reserve a place.
  • Fees are charged across 52 weeks of the year.
  • Bank holidays and the closure period between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are charged.
  • Government funding covers care fees only; meals, snacks, and consumables are fully chargeable.

Key facts

Opening hours

Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2017

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 2 February 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children and their families receive a warm welcome from staff as they arrive at this friendly and caring nursery. Staff show genuine care and interest in how children are feeling, which helps children to quickly settle into their day and look forward to beginning their play and learning. Children are valued as individuals and develop skills for the next stage in their education, supported by well-thought-out opportunities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children and their families receive a warm welcome from staff.
  • Children are valued as individuals and develop skills for their next stage in education.
  • Staff have high expectations for children's behaviour, and even the youngest children know what is expected of them.
  • Leaders and staff work closely with external teachers and health professionals to provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • The nursery staff use an app to share photos and information about children's learning with parents and encourage borrowing books from the nursery to promote a love of reading.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to precisely focus planned learning opportunities on the skills and knowledge that they want children to learn
  • 2develop and establish more robust evaluation methods, to identify areas for development and drive continuous improvement.
Inspection #10331978 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff work closely with external teachers and health professionals to provide excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work in partnership to put in place carefully planned targets to help children to work towards their development goals. Staff learn British Sign Language to support children with their communication skills. Consequently, children with SEND become happy and confident learners in this inclusive nursery.

Outdoor space

Older children squeal in delight as they play chasing games with each other and the adults who work with them in the nursery garden. They laugh and giggle as they run and climb trees under the supervision of staff. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

Parent Reviews of Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School

4.6
(17)
S J Payne
7 years ago

My son has been attending Ladybirds since June this year and he seems to have settled in really well and seems so happy when I watch him play without him knowing I’m there. His key worker is just amazing with him which makes him feel comfortable when I drop him off as are other members of staff. I’ve always found Ladybirds very accommodating in terms of extra days when required usually at short notice. Yes the nursery requires updating in places which I believe has already commenced in the garden area. The main thing is the children are safe and happy.

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Claire
7 years ago

My daughter has been going here for just over a year and she loves it! The staff are wonderful and made the process of starting nursery so much easier for both myself and my little girl. I have complete confidence in the staff and it is clear how much my daughter enjoys her days at nursery. She has also come on in leaps and bounds since attending; the staff really take care of each child's needs. I 100% recommend Ladybirds

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Amy H
7 years ago

Great nursery. Both of our children have been here, the staff are so welcoming and lovely, they feel like part of the family. Couldn't be happier with Ladybirds, both children have thoroughly enjoyed their time there. We love it!

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Diane Spence
2 years ago

My son used to go to a different nursery and his old nursery wanted to refer him as he wasn’t speaking. He’s been going to Ladybirds for 5 months and he’s like a different child. He’s talking more, singing and has turned into a confident little boy who loves going to nursery.

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Lynsey Thurlwell
7 years ago

Our son has been going to ladybirds since he was 10 months and is now 3 1/2 and still loving it. The staff arw fantastic with Leanne and Sarah at the healm. Weve seen our boy develop so much and the interaction with the other kids is paying dividends. Cant recommend enough!!!

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Inspection history

Date: January 2020

  • February 2024Good
  • January 2020Good

Frequently asked about Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School

About the setting

Ladybirds Private Day Nursery And Pre-School registered in 2017. The setting employs 18 members of childcare staff, with 10 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above, including two with level 6. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY551192
Registered person
Just Childcare Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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