Opening hours
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School
Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Leeds
About this day nursery
Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School, situated conveniently next to Gledhow Primary School, offers exceptional childcare to families in the Gledhow, Roundhay, Moortown, and surrounding Leeds areas. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and experienced long-term team, who create a welcoming 'home from home' environment, assisting children in settling into nursery life with nurturing care.
The team actively engages with children's interests, incorporating them into a diverse early years curriculum to foster learning and development through engaging activities. The nursery places a strong emphasis on family connections, regularly inviting families for special celebration days such as Grandparent's Stay and Play, Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, and Father's Day Breakfast, reinforcing the bond between home and nursery to help children flourish.
Facilities at Lidgett Lane include stimulating playrooms with natural resources and a lending library. The nursery also provides extra-curricular activities like Spanish and Yoga lessons, aiming to build children's confidence.
Healthy and delicious meals from a seasonal menu are freshly prepared on-site, and a private car park ensures safe and easy drop-offs and pick-ups. Strong parent partnerships are maintained through an online learning journal, allowing families to track their child’s progress from home.
The nursery also offers funded childcare places, working with Leeds Local Authority to support eligible families.
What it's like
Children receive a warm welcome and settle quickly, forming secure emotional attachments. Their self-confidence develops strongly, and they engage enthusiastically in activities. Children are kind, courteous, and behave well due to staff's high expectations.
Experienced long-term teamNurturing environmentStrong family partnershipsExtra-curricular activities (Spanish & Yoga)Online learning journal
Pricing & funding
Fees are split into care, meals and snacks, and consumables to cover staff, food, and daily essentials like nappies. Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including bank holidays. Government funding only covers the care portion of fees, with meals and consumables remaining payable.
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Good to know
- Registration fee or deposit required to reserve a place.
- Charges apply across 51 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
- Government funding only covers care; meals and consumables are fully chargeable.
- Discounts of 5% offered for Blue Light Card holders and the eldest sibling.
Key facts
Food
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School
Last inspected 24 January 2023 · Janet Fairhurst
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children receive a warm welcome and settle quickly, forming secure emotional attachments. Their self-confidence develops strongly, and they engage enthusiastically in activities. Children are kind, courteous, and behave well due to staff's high expectations.
Inspector highlights
- The leadership team and staff have made significant improvements since their last inspection.
- Leaders are clear about their ambitions for children's learning and have created a clear curriculum.
- Staff are very accomplished at following children's interests when planning activities.
- Staff support children's communication and language development well.
- Staff skilfully weave mathematical language into play and promote children's health.
Areas to develop
- 1refine the way that observations and assessments are used, so that planning for children's next steps is even more precise and helps all children make rapid progress from their starting points
- 2enhance the outdoor learning opportunities for younger children.
Inspection #10271623 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
"parents say how they recognise the significant changes and improvements in the setting since the return of the manager."
"parents and carers comment that their children are happy, and feel they are safe and make good progress in their learning."
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
All children have daily access to the outside environment. Older children have a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities, using mark-making tools, describing water levels in buckets, and practising balance and coordination with scooters and bicycles. This enhances their physical development, health, and well-being.
Parent Reviews of Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School
3.7
(7)
Muhammad asim ilyas
3 years ago
My son attend 2 months this nursery. Not settled take him to an other nursery he is very happy and settled. At time of my son registration we pay £100 deposit refundable still 4 weeks and didn’t get refund. There’s not communication between staff.
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Miss Maynard
3 years ago
Just saw their ofsted report and all I can say is thank god they never returned my call when I was considering them for my sons nursery.
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Sammy Brooks
2 months ago
We couldn’t be happier with this nursery. From the very first day, the staff made both us and our baby feel completely welcome and supported. The team are incredibly caring, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do, which gives us so much peace of mind every day. The environment is warm, safe, and full of engaging activities that clearly support the children’s development. We love seeing the updates about what our baby has been doing during the day—whether it’s sensory play, story time, or outdoor activities. It’s clear that the staff take the time to get to know each child individually and support their needs and personalities. Our baby is always happy when we drop him off and pick him up, which says everything about the level of care they receive. We’ve noticed such positive growth in his confidence, social skills, and curiosity since starting here. Thank you to the wonderful team for creating such a nurturing and stimulating environment. We’re so grateful to have found such a fantastic nursery and would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and supportive place for their child. A big thank you to the caring manager who supported me with days and a change in start date, and reassurance when I needed it most.
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Kimberly Coleman
2 years ago
Lauren Smithson
2 years ago
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023
Date: November 2011
- January 2023Good
- November 2022Inadequate
- November 2021Requires improvement
- October 2016Good
- October 2015Good
- November 2011Good
Frequently asked about Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School
About the setting
Mulberry Bush Nursery and Pre School registered in 2011. The setting employs 11 childcare staff, with seven holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 or above. It operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY425119
- Registered person
- Primley Park Children's Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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