Lydgate Pre-School

C/O Lydgate J&I School, Lydgate Road, Batley WF17 6EY
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  • 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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Care Provided by Lydgate Pre-School

  • Type of Service
  • Nursery School – Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
  • Open term time
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Lydgate Pre-School

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

Lydgate Pre-School Reviews (76)

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Lydgate Pre-School has a Review Score of 10 (9.954) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Lydgate Pre-School has 76 reviews.

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Review from R K (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find Lydgate Pre-School fantastic. The staff go above and beyond and I am really pleased with the level of care my child is receiving. My daughter enjoys pre-school and has a wide range of activities that she loves participating in. I would happily recommend Lydgate Pre-School to all parents!

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

At first it took my child time to settle in, he eventually settled in and now enjoys coming to nursery.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from Lauren B (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are always friendly and approachable. My child enjoys attending the setting and is coming on leaps and bounds with her progress.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from Ihtishaam f (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been getting plenty of support from his nursery teachers. Really look forward as a parent coming to the nursery and meeting the members of staff here. Lovely atmosphere to be around, staff go out of their way to help the child develop and feedback is given always via the app.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from F L (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very friendly and so caring. Kids enjoy so much, I'm so happy with my daughter.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from David O (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child's reading skills have improved, he definitely has added more songs to his song database as he sings new songs we are not familiar with at home. This is important because singing makes him happy. Staff are very approachable and accommodating. My son says his teachers are his friends when asked.
The rating below is strictly based on the short period of time my son has been at Lydgate Pre-School. I believe the rating will get better.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all lovely friendly easy to talk to my son is getting on really well, singing and counting numbers. He really enjoys his time there.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from Q L (Father of Child) published on 8 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lydgate Pre-School are really professional and attentive when it comes to communication regarding children. It is a fun and exciting place to be and our son has a wonderful time here. We are sure he will have an exciting journey here before he starts school. The staff are all helpful and polite. We
know we can approach them and speak to them when need be. Thank you to Lydgate Pre-School.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lydgate Nursery is very good. Very tidy and clean. The staff of the nursery are excellent, they are very helpful. I am new here in the UK and they helped me a lot. Also, my daughter learned new things and good things every day. The management of the nursery is awesome. I am very impressed. My daughter
likes nursery very much. Thank you very much to all the staff.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has improved in her communication since starting Lydgate Nursery. She enjoys coming in the morning and loves her teachers, she recognises them.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child thoroughly enjoys attending the setting and has settled well. She is happy with all the staff and how she is treated. The staff are always happy and welcoming every morning.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for the lovely kind words you have given us at the nursery.


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Review from A I (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A mother of a 4-year-old. This nursery did a great job in my son's childhood. All staff support my child's emotional well-being brilliantly.
All management is very alert to focus on the child's behaviour and health. I am very happy with Lydgate Preschool Nursery.
I would definitely recommend to my
friends and family this great place. Thanks.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for the lovely kind words you have given us.


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Review from Hanna K (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has only been at this preschool for a short period of time, however he settled in very quickly. The staff have always been very welcoming and friendly. My child looks forward to coming every day and is super excited. His speech and language have improved and is doing really well! The staff are
very approachable and my child seems to get along with all staff. All staff are nurturing and caring and he is always getting plenty of cuddles! I feel extremely comfortable leaving my child at this preschool and could not recommend it enough to my family and friends.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for the lovely feedback you have given the nursery, it is lovely to hear that you have seen an improvement in your child's language. We love having our cuddles from him as well.


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Review from Fawziyah M (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in April 2022. She used to be unsettled, but now she is really happy and enjoys nursery. They have made her feel safe and happy. She has learnt a lot over the past 2 years and we highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for the lovely kind words, we love having your little one at nursery.


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Review from Z P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son always looks happy when I pick him up. The staff are very welcoming when I drop him off and my son occasionally talks about his teachers at home and how his key worker helped him with a certain activity.
They have a different variety of healthy snacks each day which sometimes my son hasn't tried
at home before.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your positive review. It's lovely to hear how your child will share their experiences at home and enjoys eating a range of healthy snacks with us.


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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery, really happy with my child's development. He's become really independent.
Lovely staff, they communicate really well and put me and my partner at ease.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are happy to hear how positive you find our pre-school.


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Review from Saiqa M (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started in Lydgate Preschool in September 2023, he's done very well, learned a lot of things, and the staff are really nice and friendly, everything in nursery is good.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for sharing your positive experiences of the pre-school.


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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like the nursery. My son is very happy. Everyone very good.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you so much, we are happy your child is happy with us


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled really well into nursery with no tears at all! This is his first time in a childcare setting and it's all down to the staff, they are welcoming and approachable and my son is very comfortable being there.
The setting has a wide range of fabulous resources available for the children
to explore (they are getting chicks in soon!) and the outdoor area is fantastic. From the mud kitchen to the playhouse, large sand area and plenty of toys for physical and social development.
The manager and the deputy are both very friendly and easy to talk to, any queries I have are addressed immediately either face to face or through the Famly app which is simple and easy to use.
Thank you for being such a huge part of my child's learning and development!

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for the lovely kind words ,we love having your little one at nursery .


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Review from Niela S (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used this nursery twice, once with my eldest child and one who currently attends. He has adjusted there and I have no worries leaving him as he is only two. All of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide him with so much care, attention and positivity. Staff are very communicative.

Reply from Mariam Kathrada, Nursery Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for the kind words you have given the nursery, we really appreciate it.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.954)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.954) out of 10 for Lydgate Pre-School is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.954 for Lydgate Pre-School is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.954

  • b) 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 20 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 20 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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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


Frequently Asked Questions about Lydgate Pre-School

What is the Age Range of Children that Lydgate Pre-School accepts?

Lydgate Pre-School accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Lydgate Pre-School Open?

Lydgate Pre-School is open: 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.

How many Children does Lydgate Pre-School have capacity for?

Lydgate Pre-School has capacity for a total of 24 Children.

How far is Lydgate Pre-School to the centre of Batley?

2.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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