Brilliant nursery, really happy with my child's development. He's become really independent.H B(Mother of Child)
My child enjoys attending the setting and is coming on leaps and bounds with her progress.Lauren B(Mother of Child)
Staff are very approachable and accommodating. My son says his teachers are his friends when asked.David O(Father of Child)
Brilliant nursery, really happy with my child's development. He's become really independent.H B(Mother of Child)
My child enjoys attending the setting and is coming on leaps and bounds with her progress.Lauren B(Mother of Child)
Staff are very approachable and accommodating. My son says his teachers are his friends when asked.David O(Father of Child)
Located within the grounds of Lydgate Junior and Infant School, Lydgate Pre-school offers high-quality early education and care in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
The purpose-built facility provides a safe, stimulating space for children to learn through play, with both indoor and outdoor areas designed to support children’s development at every stage. Through a carefully planned, play-based curriculum, children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and follow their interests - building confidence,...
Located within the grounds of Lydgate Junior and Infant School, Lydgate Pre-school offers high-quality early education and care in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
The purpose-built facility provides a safe, stimulating space for children to learn through play, with both indoor and outdoor areas designed to support children’s development at every stage. Through a carefully planned, play-based curriculum, children are encouraged to explore, investigate, and follow their interests - building confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
The nursery has a dedicated and approachable team of early years educators who take time to understand each child as an individual. By observing children closely and planning meaningful activities, supporting progress across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, helping children to develop strong communication, social skills, and early learning foundations.
Lydgate pre-school places a great importance on building positive relationships with families, recognising parents and carers as children’s first educators. By celebrating milestones and sharing children’s learning and achievements working in partnership to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and ready to thrive.
Accepts government fundingAccepts tax-free childcare
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
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Morning sessions run from 8.45 am to 11.45 am, and afternoon sessions run from 12 pm to 3 pm. An additional 15 minutes can be purchased for £2.50.
Morning sessions run from 8.45 am to 11.45 am, and afternoon sessions run from 12 pm to 3 pm. An additional 15 minutes can be purchased for £2.50.
Families accessing government-funded childcare hours are not charged for extras such as consumables, learning resources, or activities. However, a contribution is asked towards snacks and meals, which is entirely voluntary for families accessing funded hours.
Snack charge: 50p (Voluntary)
Lunch charge: N/A
Late pick-up charges are: £20 for the first 15 minutes, £10 for every additional 5 minutes thereafter
Refundable Deposit
The nursery does not charge a registration fee. However, families who are paying fees are required to pay a deposit to secure their child's place. This deposit is fully refundable and will be deducted from your final invoice, provided the required notice period has been given and all terms of the agreement have been met. Full details of the deposit and notice requirements will be provided during the enrolment process to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind for families.
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2-3 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • term time
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What this price covers
Standard chargeable day 8:45am to 3:00pm (6.3 hours)
18.8 funded hours used per week.
You may need to provide your child's meals and everyday consumables, such as nappies, wipes and sun cream
Price without government funding: £428 / month (£45 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
£428/month more than the funded price.
This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
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How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
Working parents of 2 to 3 year olds can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week, and some families on qualifying benefits can claim 15 hours regardless of working status. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery applies funded hours during term time only. You've selected 30 funded hours.
This nursery applies up to 6.3 funded hours per day, used only during term time. With your selected funding, 18.8 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Lydgate Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lydgate Pre-School has 84 reviews.
Review from Ayesha D (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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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...
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
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Review from Claire K (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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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.
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 Review Card•
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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...
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 Review Card•
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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...
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
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Review from H D (Father of Child) published on 16 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Excellent setting. Need to be flexible with drop off and pickups. My little boy enjoyed his first term.
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•
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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.
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
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Review from Aisha M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Lydgate Pre-School.
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 Review Card•
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My experience at this nursery has been very good as all my children attended. They are very helpful, co-operative and caring.
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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Review from H V (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My daughter started in January 2019 and it took her a while to settle. The staff were very helpful and she settled in.
My daughter started in January 2019 and it took her a while to settle. The staff were very helpful and she settled in.
↩Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Z B (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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So far I am happy with the development and care my child gets from the nursery. The staff are really caring. My child likes it at the nursery. I would surely recommend this nursery to my friends and relatives.
So far I am happy with the development and care my child gets from the nursery. The staff are really caring. My child likes it at the nursery. I would surely recommend this nursery to my friends and relatives.
↩Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Asma H (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My experience with Lydgate Pre-school has been excellent. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming my son who was a very clingy child. He never wanted to be away from me or his Dad but he has settled so well. He is excited and eager to come every day. He has picked up a lot more words and I...
My experience with Lydgate Pre-school has been excellent. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming my son who was a very clingy child. He never wanted to be away from me or his Dad but he has settled so well. He is excited and eager to come every day. He has picked up a lot more words and I have noticed his personality developing and changing.
↩Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Nasim M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Good experience so far, my daughter is progressing as expected and the staff are very supportive.
Good experience so far, my daughter is progressing as expected and the staff are very supportive.
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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Website•
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The nursery is good, they do a variety of activities with the children, the outdoor area is used all year round which is great as children should have a chance to play outside if they want, even in cold weather. Staff are friendly and will do all they can to help your child settle in. The only...
The nursery is good, they do a variety of activities with the children, the outdoor area is used all year round which is great as children should have a chance to play outside if they want, even in cold weather. Staff are friendly and will do all they can to help your child settle in. The only thing I think they could improve on is feedback to parents at the end of the session. My child is able to talk and tell me about snack and activities done but parents of children that don't have a lot of speech wouldn't know.
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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Lovely and welcoming staff. Very supportive of my child's issues ie lunchtimes and upset leaving mum.
Lovely and welcoming staff. Very supportive of my child's issues ie lunchtimes and upset leaving mum.
↩Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your kind words and lovely feedback.
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Review from F R (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My son has picked up a lot whilst being here. His speech has improved and he is starting to put more words in sentences. He enjoys playing with other children and enjoys being around the staff.
My son has picked up a lot whilst being here. His speech has improved and he is starting to put more words in sentences. He enjoys playing with other children and enjoys being around the staff.
↩Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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The staff and nursery, in general, have done wonders for my daughter. She is more confident and loves going to nursery on her days. She doesn't have any problems and the staff are a credit to the school.
The staff and nursery, in general, have done wonders for my daughter. She is more confident and loves going to nursery on her days. She doesn't have any problems and the staff are a credit to the school.
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Staff always helpful and polite. Would recommend to other parents. Facilities are really good.
Staff always helpful and polite. Would recommend to other parents. Facilities are really good.
↩Reply from Becky Roach, at Lydgate Pre-School
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Review from Arefa K (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Lydgate Nursery was fantastic. Three of my six children went to the nursery and never had a problem. The staff were amazing with children. I would recommend this nursery to all.
Lydgate Nursery was fantastic. Three of my six children went to the nursery and never had a problem. The staff were amazing with children. I would recommend this nursery to all.
↩Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your lovely comment Arefa, and your recommendation for the pre-school.
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Review from Rubina P (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My daughter has really opened up a lot and also mixes with other kids. She has learnt a lot about colours, numbers and letters.
My daughter has really opened up a lot and also mixes with other kids. She has learnt a lot about colours, numbers and letters.
↩Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your comment and I'm happy your daughter has learnt and made progress while been in the setting.
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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 17 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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My son has exceeded in so many ways during his learning journey.
The staff are all very friendly, professional and caring.
My son has exceeded in so many ways during his learning journey.
The staff are all very friendly, professional and caring.
↩Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School
Thank you for your review. I am very happy about your lovely comment about the staff.
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22 Jul 2026
In April and May 2026, we invited families at our early years settings to share their honest feedback through our Parent/Carer Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which received 325 responses,...
22 Jul 2026
Lydgate Pre-school is celebrating after its application for a free physical activity session with children’s football academy Kixx Academy was accepted. Coach Alex from the academy visited the pre-school for...
22 Jul 2026
The children at?Lydgate?Pre-school have been busy learning all about healthy eating and caring for the environment by planting and watering their own vegetables. They experienced the fruits of their own...
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Meet the Team (6)
Mariam KathradaJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2019
Mariam is the Manager at Lydgate Pre-School. She has been part of the Early Years Alliance for 14 years and has been working in childcare for over 30 years, and holds a level 3 qualification in Early Years and is also the designated safeguarding lead.
Emma Job Title Early Years Assistant ManagerJoined 2020
Emma is the Deputy Manager at Lydgate Pre-School. She has been part of the Early Years Alliance for 6 years and holds a level 5 qualification in Early Years and is also the designated safeguarding lead.
Yasmin Job Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2007
- Level 3 in Child Care
- Food Hygiene
- GDPR
- Working together to Safeguard
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid
- Portage
Karen Job Title Early Years EducatorJoined 2004
- Level 3 in a diploma in pre-school practice
- First aid
- Food Hygiene
- GDPR
- Safeguarding
- Diversity
Khadija Job Title Early years educatorJoined 2021
- Level 2 childcare qualification
- First aid
- Food hygiene
Delia Job Title Early years educatorJoined 2022
- Level 3 Childcare qualification
- First aid
- food hygiene
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