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Lydgate Pre-School

C/O Lydgate J&I School, Lydgate Road, Batley, West Yorkshire WF17 6EY
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Lydgate Pre-School, Batley
Lydgate Pre-School, Batley
Lydgate Pre-School, Batley

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,...  

Type of Service

  • Nursery School

Opening Schedule

Open term time

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Mariam Kathrada(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 6

Registered Charity Number

  • 1096526

Total Places for Children

  • 24

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday08:45-15:00
  • Tuesday08:45-15:00
  • Wednesday08:45-15:00
  • Thursday08:45-15:00
  • Friday08:45-15:00

When Closed

  • School Holidays

Funding & Fees

The nursery charges:
£20 per session which can be 8.45am-11.45am or 12pm-3pm

Full day session would be £40 9am-3pm

Contact Lydgate Pre-School to get a personalised quote:

Lydgate Pre-School Reviews (82)

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9.9

Lydgate Pre-School has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lydgate Pre-School has 82 reviews.

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Review from Asmah A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal 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 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

Thank you for the lovely comments and feedback you have given the nursery.

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Review from Hawa O (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2020 Submitted via Postal 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 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
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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.

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
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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
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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.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely comments and feedback, we appreciate it.

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Review from H V (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal 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.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely comments and feedback, we really appreciate it.

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Review from Z B (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal 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.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it.

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Review from Asma H (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal 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 have noticed his personality developing and changing.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we really appreciate it.

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Review from Nasim M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 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 Card
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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 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.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback we really appreciate it.

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Review from M C (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2019 Submitted via Postal 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.

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff always helpful and polite. Would recommend to other parents. Facilities are really good.

Reply from Becky Roach, at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely feedback.

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Review from Arefa K (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018 Submitted via Postal 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son loves going to nursery and enjoys coming. The staff are always friendly and understanding of his needs.

Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your review and we are very pleased your son is happy.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Lydgate Pre-School is a good quality childcare setting, with understanding and attentive staff.

I feel my child's development is well supported through different activities. Good communication by the staff.

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Thank you for your lovely comment.

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News (3) & Events (0)

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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 Kathrada
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
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
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
Karen Job Title:Early Years EducatorJoined: 2004
- Level 3 in a diploma in pre-school practice
- First aid
- Food Hygiene
- GDPR
- Safeguarding

- Diversity

Khadija
Khadija Job Title:Early years educatorJoined: 2021
- Level 2 childcare qualification
- First aid

- Food hygiene

Delia
Delia Job Title:Early years educatorJoined: 2022
- Level 3 Childcare qualification
- First aid

- food hygiene

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