Lydgate Pre-School

C/O Lydgate J&I School, Lydgate Road, Batley WF17 6EY
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9.9 76 Reviews
  • Lydgate Pre-School, Batley
Lydgate Pre-School offers children a fun and caring learning environment.

A team of skilled and experienced staff give children the very best start to their early years education.

This is done through stimulating activities to help children understand the world around them.

Children receive nutritious, balanced meals each day.

Parents are kept informed about their child's progress each day.
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Type of Service

  • Nursery School
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mariam Kathrada (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 24

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • The nursery charges:
    £17 per session which can be 8.45am-11.45am or 12pm-3pm
    Full day session would be £34 9am-3pm

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:45-15:00
    Tuesday 08:45-15:00
    Wednesday 08:45-15:00
    Thursday 08:45-15:00
    Friday 08:45-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Lydgate Pre-School Reviews (76)

9.9

Lydgate Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Lydgate Pre-School has 76 reviews.

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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything is perfect about this pre-school. The staff and the kids. I like the services and how they treat my daughter. Thanks for everything and to everyone.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Bilal M (Father of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care provided by staff. There is a perfect balance between learning skills and having lot of fun. All the activities are excellent, and the staff are amazing.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for the lovely kind and caring review you have given us.
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Review from Fatima H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in very well. He has additional needs but the staff have tried their best to accomodate him. They have provided him with extra support and are very patient and caring towards him. Thank you!
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for the lovely review you have given us, we enjoy having your little one at nursery.
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Review from Faiza Y (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Personally, the best nursery my daughter has attended by far. She has improved a lot in behaviour and learning wise. Staff are amazing, cannot fault them at all.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for the lovely kind words that you have given us.
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Review from H A (Father of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with Lydgate Pre-School. My child is very happy going to school and she enjoys all the activities she does in school.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely kind words we really appreciate it.
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Review from Mehnaz A (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Amazed at how my child has settled in. He was a little unsettled at first, but so grateful at how the staff all handled him. He loves to come to school now, it took a couple of weeks but he has settled now. A lot of positive feedback as well towards the school and we came out of a recommendation. He
gets lots of attention, and I'm really glad to have my son here. He's improved in his understanding, communication and organising. Thank you a lot to all.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for the lovely kind words you have given the nursery.
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Review from Zeba J (Mother of Child) published on 17 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lydgate Pre-School is one of the best schools ever.
Not only helping the children but parents too.
Keeping everyone happy and safe.
All staff are very friendly and helpful.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely, kind words; we really appreciate it.
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Review from Ahmed M (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really nice staff at the nursery that looks after your children well. COVID-19 restrictions, they are taking the rules and restrictions very seriously, which is very good.
Nice playground and nice inside too. Only parking is a problem, they're very short of spaces - there aren't many. This could do
with improving more parking spaces for parents.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback and comment you have given the nursery, we really appreciate it.
I fully understand the parking issue, but as we are attached to the school, its something we cant…read more
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Review from Najya K (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son really loves coming to the nursery.
Very friendly staff.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Yasmin M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good experience.
Very happy with everything.
Excellent nursery.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback and comments; we really appreciate it.
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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very hands-on and has played a vital role in the development of my toddler. In a short time, I have noticed him being much more responsive and eager to learn. Definitely recommend.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Elizabeth B (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. Lovely setting, lovely staff.
My son loves nursery.
The staff genuinely like the kids and their jobs. They are lovely, approachable and nothing is too much trouble for them.
I love the sign in and out system, very safe.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for the kind words and lovely feedback you have given us.
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Review from Ayesha D (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lydgate Pre-School is a lovely nursery with welcoming and approachable staff. The environment is warm and bright ensuring my child feels happy and welcome.
The learning is fun and the staff are very good with the children. My child loves nursery and misses going when it's holidays.
I would recommend
the nursery to any parent who is looking for their child.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you, mum, for your lovely comment and feedback.
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Review from Claire K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children have settled very well and really enjoy coming. The staff are great with the children and were very welcoming when we first started.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Asmah A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience with the nursery is very good. The staff are very good and build a good rapport with the parents and children. My daughter has adjusted very well in the nursery and I feel this is due to the excellent staff to make the children feel safe and happy in the nursery environment. The nursery
is very clean and tidy, which is very good. My daughter has learnt a lot while at nursery and has built a good routine at the nursery.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Hawa O (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son and I are having a great experience at the nursery, he has come out if himself and has started talking a lot more than he did. His old nursery has closed down, that's why I decided to put him in this nursery.
The staff are good and very organised. My son has learnt a lot which will help him
at reception too. The staff are sometimes firm with how they talk to the children but my son sometimes does not like it, but they tell him for the best which I understand.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your feedback and your comments, really appreciate it.
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Review from H D (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent setting. Need to be flexible with drop off and pickups. My little boy enjoyed his first term.
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Review from Aisha P (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with this nursery. I don’t feel worried about leaving my child. I feel like she’s progressing a lot. The staff are helpful.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely feedback,we really appreciate it.
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Review from Aisha M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Lydgate Pre-School.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada at Lydgate Pre-School
We at Lydgate are really happy that your child has developed with her learning, thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience at this nursery has been very good as all my children attended. They are very helpful, co-operative and caring.
Reply from Mariam Kathrada at Lydgate Pre-School
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Lydgate Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.949 for Lydgate Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.949
  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 Lydgate Pre-School is based on 18 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 24 number of registered child places is 4.8, which has been reached with 18 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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Awards / Recognitions (5)

Meet the Team (4)

Mariam

Mariam

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

Level 3 in childcare and education,
Level 3 Pediatrics first aid,
Designated Safeguarding lead,
Level 2 food hygiene

Yasmin

Yasmin

Job Title: Pre-school Assistant Joined: 2007

Level 3 in Child Care
Food Hygiene
GDPR
Working together to Safeguarding
Risk Assessment
First Aid
Portage

Karen

Karen

Job Title: Assistant Joined: 2004

Level 3 in diploma in pre-school practice
First aid
Food Hygiene
GDPR
safeguarding
Diversity

Emma

Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

Level 3 in childcare qualification
Level 2 food hygiene
First aid qualified
Designated safeguarding lead

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