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 Leon J (Father of Child) published on 25 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child really enjoys coming to Ladybirds, the staff are friendly, warm and help the children feel comfortable and supported throughout their time at the nursery. It is well-run and I would recommend to any parents thinking of moving their child into Ladybirds.
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Review from Ailin U (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little boy looks forward to going to nursery, there's no better review than that!
The staff are wonderful, really accommodating and the activities planned every day are very engaging according to the age/development
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Review from Zoe R (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I work as a senior leader in secondary schools and was very picky about where I sent my son. The minute I walked into Ladybirds, I knew this was the one. The big selling point for me as a safeguarding leader is that Ladybirds is like Fort Knox! I feel at ease knowing the staff are fully trained and
capable of handling anything in my absence. They have a development program. They are not glorified babysitters. They are professionals who take the milestones and development of my child as seriously and proactively as I do. They are friendly genuine, down to earth people. They have listened to me have a whinge at the end of the day and go out of their way to make my little boy feel happy in his day. And he is happy. He is my biggest selling point. Every day since starting, my little one has come home smiling, happy and comfortable in himself. Thank you team Ladybirds Methley! You have no idea how much we appreciate you even more so in these tough times.
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Review from Leoni S (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant such a heartwarming, caring nursery. My little boy started here in October and I was a little worried, as he has only ever been left with my partner or Mum. My eldest son was with Ladybirds right until going to school and he loved it. My little boy of 11 months old loves it. Thank you to each
and every member of staff.
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Review from Vicki R (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a fantastic nursery. My daughter only needed to attend short term and they were amazing at helping her settle in. All the staff are so friendly and are happy to tell you all about your child’s day which is always nice to hear about. Couldn’t recommend more.
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Review from Michelle D (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Ladybirds have made our daughter feel very welcome and she enjoys going to nursery. She comes home happy and engaged, often singing the songs she has learned there. The outside play area is great, as are the inside areas and these were some of the reasons we chose this nursery. The attention
to detail the team take is wonderful and my daughters interests have been encouraged and supported. The daily activities are imaginative and fun, often themed around holidays/events, or children’s interests and evidence the level of dedication and care provided.
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Review from Aggie H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both kids attended this nursery from the age of 9 months till the age of 4 when they could start Foundation. During all these years I always had full confidence that they are safe and are looked after like at home. Both kids really enjoyed going to Nursery as they had favourite key workers, friends
over there moreover each day was full filed with various games, leanings and a lot of fun. Warm and well-trained staff fill this place in 101%. I always highly recommend this Nursery to everyone!
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Ladybirds at the beginning of the year. All the staff have been fantastic and caring towards her. She has settled in well. There is a wide variety of activities, although the staff also know her well enough to know what she really wants to do. She also enjoys the food.
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Review from Jill (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good Nursery.
Very friendly.
Good care.
Good communication.
Bit expensive.
Could do with a freshen up/paint job.
Smells in corridors with the changing area close to the entrance.
Baby room, parents shouldn’t walk in with muddy/ dirty feet as children are crawling on the floor.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. Both children have attended from 6 months old. Been really happy with the care. Would recommend.
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Review from Michelle E (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son moved to Ladybirds from another nursery in July 2018 and because of the staff and environment, he settled in amazingly. He is now in Pre-school and is thriving. He loves going every day, there is a variety of activities and enjoys the food.
I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Ladybirds to anyone.
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Review from Sam P (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has settled well and seems really comfortable and happy. Staff are really kind and look after his needs perfectly whilst keeping him engaged with activities.
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Review from Chris B (Father of Child) published on 29 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly nursery with really caring staff who really care for the children and it shows how well they know each child. Our daughter has thrived here and always looks forward to going. Food really good and varied, great outdoor space and good links to the local community.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Ladybirds for two years now and is extremely happy there. The staff are friendly and really care about the children in their care. I would highly recommend Ladybirds to other parents.
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Review from Amber V (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise the team at Ladybirds enough!! We visited many nurseries but as soon as we walked into Ladybirds we knew it was the one. All the staff are so warm and welcoming and always make the children feel special.
My daughter's face lights up when we walk in on a morning, she really loves it.
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day is different at Ladybirds, and there is a huge range of activities for the children to enjoy.
The meals they provide are always freshly made and really nutritious. The team have been amazing at teaching my daughter to self-feed, and even ask the cook to make alternative meals if she is having a bad day with teething - she has come such a long way in just a few months!
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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves this nursery. The staff are so caring and wonderful, she’s even learnt sign language from the staff. The menu is varied and the staff are very accommodating with regards to dietary requirements. There is a great outdoor area and I feel much better knowing she’s out and about
during the day and not stuck inside.


The facilities are great and the children get to participate in seasonal events and celebrations which they seem to love. My daughter has made lots of friends here and seems to know and love all of the staff. I have no hesitancy in putting my youngest daughter in this nursery when my maternity leave ends.

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Review from Rebecca A (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been so happy taking my little girl to Ladybirds since February 2019. Staff have been so wonderful and made sure she (and I!) have both settled into nursery life wonderfully. The staff are so welcoming and caring towards the children and it makes returning to work after maternity leave that little
bit easier to know she is in such capable hands. They take a very individual approach, noting and implementing all the little things that help my little one during the day. I love the feedback at the end of the day and the chance to see what things they've been up to via a parent portal. I trust the staff wholeheartedly and know that they are doing an amazing job of helping my baby to thrive. Thank you!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Daughter has settled well and loves going to nursery - we've had no tears. She comes home messy showing that she's had fun in the different activities. The workers seem to really care for her and provide lots of information about her day. My only reservation is that the equipment outside looks a
little dated.
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Review from Laura (Mother of Child) published on 1 June 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl was very unsettled when she first started Ladybirds but the care and facilities that the nursery provide are second to none and I can't believe how well she has progressed. I'm a very happy mummy :-)
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Review from Caroline (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have always been happy with Ladybirds. My son is always happy and well looked after.
They do a number of different activities and they are always happy to help and accomadate :)
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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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