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.

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


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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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Good experience so far, my daughter is progressing as expected and the staff are very supportive.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

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.

Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son started nursery in September and he liked it and is happy with it.

Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. Glad your son is happy at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really good nursery. My daughter really enjoys it. No complaints, only one little thing: too many processes - signatures in and out on a morning.

Reply from Lisa Hemingway, Manager at Lydgate Pre-School

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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