Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School

51 Lidgett Lane, Gledhow, Leeds LS8 1PL
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9.6 54 Reviews
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Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School in Gledhow provides high-quality care and education for babies and children up to the age of five. The nursery is a single-storey setting, with cosy but stimulating playrooms for different age groups and a range of exciting outdoor areas.

There is a strong focus on ‘loose part play’ throughout the setting, using natural resources and real-life objects in place of plastic toys. This approach is used to encourage children to be curious about the world around them, inspiring them to have fun learning in beautiful surroundings.

The nursery’s experienced childcare practitioners hold childcare qualifications, paediatric first aid certificates and safeguarding training. Every team member has enhanced DBS checks and the nursery has CCTV and secure door entry systems for added security.

They offer a wide range of learning activities covering all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Children also go on regular trips into Gledhow and Roundhay, including the nearby Roundhay Park and Tropical World.

15 and 30 Hours Funded Childcare places are available for eligible families.

The team are so proud of their nursery. Call to make an appointment and take a closer look at everything they have to offer.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The nursery has a safe off-road car park at the front of the building.

Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School Reviews (54)

9.6

Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School has 54 reviews.

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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the progress my daughter has been making so far. There is usually something new with regards to learning and she appears to be enjoying her time.
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Review from R W (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff set up and facilities are all fantastic. Great communication when we need flexibility with bookings. Our daughter absolutely loves coming to Mulberry Bush.
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Review from Libby S (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson loves coming to nursery morning. I feel his development and needs are all being met. The staff are all very welcoming and keep me informed of all that's happening on a daily basis. This last term has been particularly inclusive, parents and carers have been invited to take part in many of
the activities.
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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children enjoy attending nursery. The staff are kind and helpful. Since the manager returned from maternity leave there has been a huge improvement in communication and experiences planned. We receive feedback daily from the staff in the rooms. We receive monthly newsletters and are invited
in for certain events eg Valentine's Day and Easter egg hunt.
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Review from T D (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have no complaints, he always enjoys his days and his confidence and interactions have improved drastically.
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It's been a difficult few months since the Ofsted report was released and the nursery has bounced back with great momentum. Unfortunately, I am unable to recognise it as excellent just yet as there are still issues with frequent communication, updates to learning journals and individual feedback about
the progress of the child. The last parents' evening was in 2021.
Fingers crossed the nursery continues to improve and build on success.
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Review from Morley D (Father of Child) published on 26 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We’ve been really happy with my daughter's development since her arrival. They have been flexible with their availability for her (we’re both self-employed so things chop and change regularly with our schedules) on a week-by-week basis. She has bonded fantastically with her care team.
Points to improve
on for a 5* rating - Safeguarding: The care and attention from the staff is great, but we felt to warrant 5* the safeguarding for potential hazardous situations needs a little more attention (all easily fixable issues)
*Larger cot with higher sides.
*More rugs would avoid any bad bumps.
Cleanliness - The cleanliness is very good, but one thing that we noted was the use of bleach/detol being used for the end-of-day cleaning, whilst the children are still in attendance. Cleaning chemicals are notoriously bad for general health, especially bad for babies, so switching out those for safer eco products would be much better or completing the end-of-day clean after all children leave.
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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to Mulberry Bush and has done for over twelve months. We absolutely love this nursery and all staff. Our son loves attending nursery and has a great relationship with the staff and loves going. Would highly recommend it to any parents.
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Review from Gladys C (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is nearly two and has been going to the nursery since she was just over a year old, she is now in the toddler room and hasn’t been there very long but the difference in her development that I’ve seen in such a short time is amazing. Well cared and I wouldn’t want any other nursery to be
looking after my daughter she is happy where she is.
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Review from Annie T (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to this nursery since 2018 and she loves it. She has always had a great time and is comfortable with all the workers there - they are all lovely and enthusiastic. She never hesitates to go in and has taken part in a wide variety of activities. She is in pre-school now and
we're really enjoying seeing the progress she makes each week and what she has been learning. Thank you to all the staff at Mulberry!
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy absolutely loves nursery and all of the staff. There is a great amount of thought put into the activities and it helps him so much with his development. He loves going and has some great relationships there.
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Review from Jonathan L (Father of Child) published on 8 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t be happier with Mulberry Bush. The staff are so kind and caring, they all know our son, even those in different rooms. At first, we were worried, as our son joined the nursery as a 3-year-old and without knowing a single word in English, but the staff are incredibly lovely, kind and patient
with him. We have absolute full confidence in them when we leave our little one in the mornings. Great learning place. We couldn’t have chosen a better nursery.
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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The management team and staff are amazing! They are so approachable, friendly and helpful. I am so happy with how my child has settled into the nursery. The staff are extremely welcoming and really hard working. Couldn’t be happier with the experience and learning provided for my child.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care that our son receives at Mulberry Bush. He took a little time to adjust when he first started and we were very grateful for the kindness and patience the staff showed him. He always eats all of his meals and is all smiles when we collect him at the end of the day.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We’re very happy with our choice of nursery. Our child’s development and behaviour has really been honed here, and the staff are always very friendly and engaging.
Our child often talks about her teachers at home, which shows a positive impression has been left on her. She’s always very much looking
forward to going to nursery!
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Review from Nadia S (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mulberry Bush have cared for my children since 2012 and have received an excellent level of care. My youngest, who is currently in the Pre-School room, loves coming to nursery. Drop-offs are so much easier when your child is happy to walk in without a backward glance! The staff are caring and always
approachable. I have recommended Mulberry Bush to friends in the past and would do so again without hesitation.
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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Mulberry Bush for nearly four years and my son has also moved up from the baby room and is now in pre-school. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, particularly the staff are fantastic and caring and so enthusiastic. I've really enjoyed seeing the transition to the loose parts
play and imagination station concepts, the kids love it. I never feel I have to do messy play at home as they do so many fun things in the rooms! The varied menu cooked on the premises always seems to have gone down well, and the outside areas are full of imaginative and active play possibilities. They have close learning links particularly with the local school and nursery at preschool stage. I do miss not being able to go inside at the moment and share in all the fun parent/carer events and involvement as that was always enjoyable to share the kids' environment for an hour or two.
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Review from Amina P (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My experience at the Mulberry Bush is very good so far. My baby daughter just started in November last year and settled in really well. The manager is very cooperative and always willing to accommodate according to your childcare needs.
Thank you Mulberry Bush!
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Review from Ruth S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves this nursery. We moved to this nursery after a bad experience with a different nursery due to dietary requirements and this nursery have been absolutely fantastic. The days are really well structured and the staff and management are brilliant. The food is always enjoyed
too with lots of variety.
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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Mulberry Bush since she started at 12 months old. The staff helped her to settle in quickly and she loved all the singing and playing in the baby room. Now in the toddler room, she has once again settled quickly with the range of activities on offer and welcoming staff. She
has some food allergies which have always been managed well. She looks forward to nursery every day and we couldn't be happier with Mulberry Bush!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.596)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.596) out of 10 for Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.596 for Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.596
  2. 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 Partou Lidgett Lane Day Nursery & Pre-School is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Serena

Serena Cottle-Benson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

ABOUT ME:
I joined the team at Mulberry Bush with over 23 years of nursery experience, having worked within the childcare sector since the age of 17.


Across the last seven years, I have worked in a management role, guiding my nurseries to consistent ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ Ofsted ratings.


Growing up in Gloucestershire, I moved north to Leeds in 2017 where I married two years later.


WHY CHILDCARE?
You could say it runs in the family! My aunt was a nursery manager and a great source of inspiration for myself, often taking me to her settings from an early age.


During my teens, I would often spend school holidays helping in her nurseries. It was those times that gave me the drive to provide the very best care and opportunities for children in the early years sector.


INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
I'm a big fan of horror and true crime novels. Baking is one of my passions, and I enjoy whipping up all kinds of cakes and sweet treats.


On a winter night, you'll often find me cosied up with a warm blanket, my two dogs, and a fantastic Christmas movie – it's the perfect way to unwind!

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