Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school

Church Side, Methley, Leeds LS26 9BJ
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  • Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school, Leeds
Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School is set within a characterful grade II listed building at St Oswald's Centre in the heart of Methley, providing high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Methley and the wider Leeds community. A large off-road car park makes drop-offs and pick-ups straightforward, and the nursery was named one of the Top 20 nurseries in Yorkshire and Humber 2025, achieving a perfect score based entirely on family reviews.

The long-standing team is at the heart of what makes Partou Ladybirds so special. The Nursery Manager has been here for over 20 years, the deputy team for over 10, and most staff for at least five years. That stability means children are cared for by people who know them deeply, and families build relationships with a team they trust completely.

Five outdoor spaces across the nursery ensure every age group has a garden designed for their stage of development, including a forest-style garden for pre-school children to climb trees, explore nature and build physical confidence and resilience. A much-loved sensory room supports emotional regulation, sensory exploration and wellbeing across all age groups.

Enrichment activities include weekly Striker Tots sessions, music sessions across all rooms and the use of BSL in daily life, with children performing their Christmas concert in BSL at the neighbouring St Oswald's Church. Regular visits to a local care home build empathy, social confidence and intergenerational connection.

If you are looking for a nursery in Methley with an exceptional team, fantastic outdoor space and strong community ties, Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School is well worth a visit.
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Funding & Fees

Payable monthly

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school Reviews (129)

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Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school has 129 reviews.

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Review from Charlotte S (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic team who is willing to learn sign language and be sure that all kids feel inclusive. They always tell me what my child has done and my child loves going to this nursery. My child has milk and soya intolerance and they made sure all food is given correctly and give a variety of food suitable
for her.
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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We made the best decision to send our two girls to Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley. The staff who work there take such good care of our children as though they were their own. So much thought goes into different activities for the kids to do and they have made so much progress
in their learning too. We get regular updates and pictures through the mylearningbook app which is so lovely to see! I recommend Ladybirds to absolutely anyone who will listen. An amazing nursery and our girls love going.
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Review from Nick W (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley is fantastic in every respect. Both of our children have thrived in the environment. All of the staff genuinely care about the children and offer maximal chances for development. There is an excellent range of activities, both indoors and out. The
space is clean and tidy and well looked after. Food is of a high standard. Local management of the team is exemplary. The nursery is highly recommended!
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Review from K O (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley for a couple of years now. All the staff are caring and friendly and ensure my son is well looked after. He has been in each of the rooms and they have all encouraged his development throughout his time at nursery.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We’ve been so pleased with our little ones progress at Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley. The nursery handle her wonderfully and she has built a lovely relationship with her key worker. We find Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley so easy to deal with from the finances
to general logistics. I call most days and I always get to talk to a friendly, accommodating person who happily finds out updates for me. We find the staff are open and honest about how a particular day has been and we love the app with the regular updates so we can see what she’s been up to during her days. Our little one seems really happy at Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this nursery to my friends.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley for a year now and we absolutely love it! The staff are friendly, kind and very accommodating. My child looks forward to nursery and seeing the activities they get up to on the app is brilliant! There is a wide range of
cooked meals for the children which always sound delicious. There is plenty of outside space and the rooms are very well designed. The set-ups the staff organise for the children always look well thought-out and engaging.
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Review from Leanne W (Mother of Child) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley and the care is just fantastic. My daughters key worker is amazing, my daughter says her key worker is her best friend. My daughter sometimes gets a bit upset not being with me but all the staff are amazing and settle my daughter
very quickly. All three of my children have been to Ladybirds Private day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley and I wouldn’t use anywhere else.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly team who know our son well and try to personalise activities to his tastes and experiences. He is very happy in the baby group and benefits from the variety of activities. We've noticed that he learns new words and skills there.
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Review from Georgia E (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ladybirds Private day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley are just wonderful! The staff are so kind, caring and nothing is too much trouble. They truly have our sons best interest at heart at all times and we cannot recommend them highly enough!
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Review from Kathryn P-C (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As every mother knows, the peace of mind you feel when your children are happy, settled and safe is worth everything and all you wish for. As a granny, as is the Queen so I though “granny” be nice, that’s what I wanted for my daughter and for my granddaughter. Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school,
Methley is a beautiful village with stunning St Oswolds and the cherry blossoms at this time of year and the countryside, hidden away but easily found. When I came across Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley it made my heart light. It reminded me of my own daughters nursery where the children are first, children are cared for and children are loved. The play was good to see, fun and good learning with songs and routine both outdoor and indoor. Cuddles and sleep, routine and new experiences go side by side. As a family we have experienced significant loss during the pandemic and Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley have been an extended family to us. I would highly recommend Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley to you as parents and grandparents. The staff are warm, experienced, always positive, hardworking and happy.
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Review from Kelly C (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son had attended Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley for four years and from the very first day we felt so comfortable leaving our child. He loves going to nursery and always has, they are always doing fun and educational things. The app, which is regularly updated, gives us a
great insight into the development he is getting. The team at Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley are great and it’s very clear they love their job. I would recommend highly and we’re so happy we made the decision to put our son in Ladybirds Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, Methley.
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Review from Jessica E (Mother of Child) published on 20 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been at the setting since early 2019 and we have found it to be a brilliant setting. The staff are all friendly and form good bonds with the children which is clear to see. I will be sad when our little one leaves this summer to go to reception class.
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Review from Claire (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child’s experience with the Ladybirds’s team so far has been fantastic. The team are friendly and approachable and have genuine care for the children. Our key worker is always very informative with details of what our child has done each day and he is engaging with the team and activities more and
more each day. The app is also a great way of being able to see what he has learnt and activities he’s been trying.
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Review from Vicki (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I visited two other nurseries and was so unhappy about the thought of leaving my child there. They felt like children were just another number. I went to see Ladybirds and was fantastic, she spent time with my son and I felt instantly reassured that Nursery was a great place for development. It’s clean,
tidy, not over busy and had a great welcoming feel to it!
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Review from Maria (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are fantastic and amazing with my child he thoroughly enjoys attending. They were really helpful with his potty training and he learns so much here. It's tucked away and private which I like and there's plenty to do for the children on-site and the outdoor areas.
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Review from Abigail T (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending for nearly a year (the first lockdown being the exception) and I was worried when she came back in summer that it would wipe out the progress we had seen but so far she seems to have settled back in nicely. A genuinely lovely nursery with really caring staff and I have
no concerns about her at all whilst she is there. My only comment to improve upon is the small details you get at the end of the day about your child. Pre Covid you used to get a sheet including what they had eaten/slept etc. but now we don't (which is completely understandable) and most of the time I have to ask for this information and they have to go away and check. Otherwise, the way they have handled looking after children in the middle of all this is really commendable.
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're so happy with the care our son receives from Ladybirds, the team are all kind and helpful and he comes home after each session happy, full of homemade dinner, and shattered from all his little adventures. He loves it and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ladybirds has been a great choice for our son's nursery. His key workers know him well and are always able to keep us up to date. They are friendly and he seems comfortable with them. He really enjoys the variety of activities at Ladybirds, and he's come on well as a result. Overall we're very happy.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery in a lovely location. Great staff that have been brilliant throughout this pandemic. Both my youngest children love it here, it has a lovely family feel. My little boy took a while to settle here being a lockdown baby but he's now thriving and learning to integrate.
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Review from Lucy L (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough, the staff are excellent and our little girl has settled in and developed so well in their care. They have a great relationship with her and she is always excited for the activities they do.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.958 for Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (463 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 480 Ratings = 4.958
  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 Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-school is based on 40 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 40 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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