Launchpad Pre-school

Baguley Street, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7BB
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  • Launchpad Pre-school, Manchester
Launchpad Pre-school is a purpose-built pre-school in Droylsden, built with the care and development of children as highest priority. Housed in a restored former Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall which has been converted to a modern bright and inspiring pre-school with ample parking, the pre-school is sure to be the right choice for you and your child.

Launchpad Pre-school offers excellent facilities. Each room creates an environment that has been designed with a focus on the unique needs of children.

There are a number of additional features that enhance Launchpad's pre-school facilities including a Sensory Theatre and a large outdoor adventure play area, designed especially for their children.

To compliment Launchpad's facilities, they also have an area for parents to relax and have refreshments while visiting, and ample parking and drop-off zones.

Care Provided by Launchpad Pre-school

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lynne Lee (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 12
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • Age Range
    • from 3 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Launchpad Pre-school

  • Basic day (09:00-16:00): £250.00 per week, £53.50 per day
    Extended day (08:00-17:30): £275.50 per week, £58.00 per day
    Early bird (07:30-08:00): £3.00 per day
    Night Owl (17:30-18:00): £3.00 per day
    £38.00 per session (Minimum of 2 sessions) 08:00-12:30 (lunch included) 13:00-17:30 (tea included)


  • 2, 3 & 4 year old Funded places available.
    Working parents of 2, 3 & 4 year old 15 & 30 hours funded places available.


  • Parking
  • Car park available


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Launchpad Pre-school has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Launchpad Pre-school has 23 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic preschool! The staff are so caring, patient, and dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing environment for the children. My child has blossomed since attending, gaining confidence, making friends, and learning so much every day. The activities are engaging, and it's clear that
a lot of effort goes into making learning fun. Communication with parents is excellent, and I always feel reassured that my child is in great hands. Highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a safe, supportive, and enriching place for their little one!

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We pride ourselves on creating a happy, warm environment where children can learn and develop new skills. We've certainly seen your daughter grow and develop learning new skills in all areas of our curriculum. She is a pleasure to have at Launchpad Pre-School. It's also lovely to read how happy you are with our parent partnership. Our staff are always available to update you on your child's day and their achievements. Thank you again for choosing Launchpad Pre-School.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding setting with outstanding staff members working there. My daughter has been attending this nursery setting for two years now and it's been amazing watching her grow and develop with the help of the staff here and watching her make close relationships with staff and peers. Daily/weekly
updates of what your children are doing through the app the nursery uses. There's great communication from staff about the day and events/holidays coming up. It is also very clear the staff love their jobs and are appreciated from management as the setting feels like a family unit and it shows every time you enter the setting. Warm and welcoming with always great activities set up on every table and my daughter loves telling me all about everything they get up to in the day.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for the lovely review. It is so lovely to read how much you appreciate the hard work staff put into their job. We will certainly miss your daughter when she moves onto school in September. She is a pleasure to have here at nursery and we have enjoyed watching her develop in all areas of her learning. She is always willing to learn and enjoys joining in with new activities. Thank you for choosing Launchpad pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love my daughter attending Launchpad. The time and effort all the staff at this nursery put into my daughter blows me away. The staff are doing an amazing job with my daughter and allow her to do things at her own pace. All staff members are welcoming and make me feel at ease if I have
any questions. Excellent nursery.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review C, and thank you for choosing Launchpad pre-school, Your daughter is a pleasure to have, she has done amazing since starting, she is developing new skills every week, it's lovely to watch and be a part of her educational journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy with the nursery, my son has only been going since September but I think all the staff are nice, very helpful and approachable, I feel my son is in safe hands, I love the apps as you know what your child is eating and stuff.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing Launchpad Preschool, It's a pleasure to have your son with us, watching his confidence grow each week, and seeing how well he has settled into the preschool room, he has made positive relationships with both the staff and his peers within the room, we can't wait to see him develop in all areas of his learning.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter came to Launchpad. I was so nervous for her to start, but I really did have nothing to worry about!
The staff and management team are so caring and attentive and I really couldn't think of a better pre-school for my child to attend.
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds and amazes
me so much with what she has learnt from the fabulous staff!
They really do put the fun into learning and some of the ideas of ways for the children to learn are amazing! They go above and beyond (excuse the pun) and I would not hesitate to send my child here again or recommend them!
Keep up the fantastic work! And thank you for everything.!

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for the lovely review, it's been a pleasure watching your daughter grow and develop into the confident little girl she is today, she is more than ready for her next challenge in reception class, we wish her the best of luck and know she will be amazing. Thank you for choosing Launchpad pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my granddaughter has been attending for over a year including space station. My granddaughter can sometimes get clingy and upset when I drop her off, her key worker always puts her at ease and comforts her and she's fine once I have left.
She has made lots of friends and is making
great progress. There is dancing on a Wednesday which my granddaughter enjoys and is proud to show me her stamp on her hand. Launchpad is a lovely environment and the staff are wonderful.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review. Your granddaughter is a pleasure to have at nursery, she has grown with confidence over the year. We look forward to watching her grow and develop in all areas of her learning before she starts school next year. Thank you for choosing Launchpad pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic preschool. My son attended the adjoining day nursery from being 1 year old and that was brilliant too. He has come on leaps and bounds since moving over to Launchpad, he comes home happy and tells me all about his day. His confidence has grown massively in Launchpad, he has learned
so much which I have no doubt will help with his transition to school nursery in September. Can't thank the manager and the girls enough, they've been so great and I'm so sad to have to move him to big school.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for the lovely review, it's been a pleasure watching your son grow into the confident little boy that he is today. He will be missed by all staff as he is a proper little character who put a smile on all our faces, we wish him all the best in his new nursery school and know he will be amazing, they are lucky to have him. Thank you for choosing Launchpad pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I don't think I have anything to complain. You guys are nice to my son, he is growing day by day. As working parents it's sometimes busy or some other dynamics, but you guys always accommodated our requests. So thank you.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review, Pleased to hear you are happy with our services, we always try to accommodate any changes, it's been a pleasure having your son, we will be sorry to see him leave, he is more than ready for his next adventure into reception. Thank you for choosing Launchpad Pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been coming to this nursery for around 2 years now and I've never been unhappy with the service they provide in looking after my baby girl, she started very shy and timid being a COVID baby she hadn't had much interaction outside our family or being away from us, she also struggled
with her speech, which me and the girls at nursery have noted has massively improved! I will be so sad when she leaves for school in September as she loves going to nursery and loves all the girls who look after her all day and always comes home happy and smiling.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for the lovely review, it's been a pleasure watching your daughter grow, she always has a smile on her face and has grown into a confident little girl, we will be sad to see her leave, We wish her all the best in her new journey into reception class. Thank you for choosing Launchpad Pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursey... My daughter has been attending here for two and a half years and never had any problems. The staff have always treated my daughter like their own and she has always loved to attend every morning. Never had any problems settling in at all. The staff communication with me has always
been good. My daughter's development is amazing, and I owe it to here. Thank you girls.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for the lovely review, it's lovely to read how happy you are with the care we provide, it's a pleasure having your daughter with us, she is a very clever, caring and happy little girl. Thank you for choosing Launchpad Pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am indeed pleased with how my child has explored a lot so far. The school's environment is so conducive for learning, safe for kids with a lot of facilities for kids to learn and play with. My child is so smart and I am so proud of her, but the credit actually goes to her wonderful teachers and the
school manager who have made this possible. I will highly recommend Launchpad Pre-school to anyone.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means so much to us. It's been our pleasure having your daughter, we have enjoyed watching her grow and flourish into such a lovely, caring, friendly, clever little girl. She is more than ready to take the next step into reception class in September. Thank you for choosing Launchpad Pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! I saw a massive change in my little girl within weeks of starting here, her speech and behaviour improved drastically. I feel at ease when she’s in nursery and get updates daily on the app. Very happy choosing this nursery and would definitely recommend!

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for the lovely review. It means a lot to us; it's a pleasure having your daughter in our care watching her grow and change from the quiet shy little girl, to a happy confident and caring little girl, she's a pleasure to have in nursery. Thank you for choosing Launchpad pre-school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is coming on great since moving to Launchpad, the girls are always happy to listen to any concerns or comments I have and keep me informed on the progress of them for example toilet training. Whatever I ask it's never too much. I look forward to my son going full-time in April.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's a pleasure having your son in nursery, and watching him grow and develop in all areas of his learning, he is gaining so many new skills, it's lovely to read how happy you are with the care we provide and it's a pleasure to have your son at Launchpad pre-school, we look forward to him attending full time in April.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has developed a lot over his time at Launchpad from starting at nursery to now being in pre-school 2. He really enjoys going and always has lots of positive things to say about his day.
He has a great bond with the teachers and has in all rooms which he has been in.
He also really likes all
the food and eats plenty.

Reply from Lynne Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's a pleasure having your son in nursery, watching him grow and develop in all areas of his learning, he is gaining so many new skills that will help him with his transition into school.
Our cook has a good relationship with the children, she will be so pleased with your kind words and feedback, that he really likes all the food and eats plenty.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff and environment, they are all so happy to offer help and support whenever we asked it. Overall an amazing experience.
My son is so happy to go to the preschool and he learns a lot, counting, colors, shapes, numbers and currently learning his name and letters.
Well done, keep up the good
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Reply from Joanne Swindells, Area Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. We have enjoyed teaching and watching you son develop, he is gaining so many skills that will help him with his transition into school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely no more words than amazing. My son started here at the space station doing 15 hours when he was 2 - now he’s just turned 4 and is doing the full 30 hours and I honestly couldn’t have chosen a better setting for him. All staff members are professional and polite. A year ago I was worried about
his speech that’s perfect now through the help of the nursery. Down to the food is excellent healthy options. During the day you can request how they are through an app, with all updates on what he’s been up to and what he’s eaten, also observations are made by the child-specific key worker, also feedback when you collect your child at hand over. Managers are excellent when you need help with anything. My son also has conditions, since he’s been there it’s all been looked after in the correct way with no issues. I could go on and on about this nursery. I couldn’t fault them and I’m so glad I chose him to go here. They are all real living angels thank you all so so much!

Reply from Danielle Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your amazing review! It means the world to us. I am so happy to hear all the lovely feedback and that your time with us has been a very positive experience. We aim to do the the very best by all of our children and families and I couldn't be more proud of the hard work the team has done in supporting your little boy.


Thank you for your very kind words


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can not fault this nursery. Staff go above and beyond for the children here. My son has built some great relationships with both the staff and the children he looks forward to going in every day. At first, I was worried about how he was going to cope at preschool as he struggled so much socially but
since starting here he developed not only his social skills but his confidence skyrocketed. One of the main things I like about this nursery is that the children have activities planned for them every week. Every week, they have a music man who comes in to teach them music, and they also have dance, which my son really enjoys.

Reply from Danielle Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Your kind words means the world to me and my team. We aim to do the very best by all of our children and our families so again thank you so much. We enjoy having your little one with us and it has been a pleasure to watch him grow into the sociable and confident little boy he has become.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter has started Launchpad Preschool in November the care and attention given to her is very attentive and nurturing. Her key worker and other staff within preschool continue to stretch her to her best ability and ensure she is progressing in all aspects. Communication home is excellent
when addressing issues, observations and events, they are all relayed home quickly via the app and also reiterated on hand over at the end of the day. The facilities and resources are excellent and I feel as a parent that the staff could not provide better care for my child and they thrive in their work which reflects in the children.

Reply from Carole Melia, Director at Launchpad Pre-school

Thank you for your lovely review, it's a pleasure looking after your little girl and supporting her through her early years.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my child has started here he has come on so much. He is fully toilet trained and is thriving. He loves all the staff and has made friends. He has settled in perfectly and enjoys coming. I couldn’t be happier.

Reply from Danielle Lee, Nursery Manager at Launchpad Pre-school

It's great to hear that your little one loves coming to nursery and we are so pleased with the progress he has made! Thank you very much for your great review, it's much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest son went to Space Station and had such a wonderful time there that as soon as my youngest got his 15 hours I went straight to Launchpad Pre-school. The staff are wonderful; warm, helpful, polite and they seem to really enjoy their job. The nursery has a wonderful atmosphere with lots of toys
and books etc. My son is autistic with limited communication and a developmental delay and they're supporting him brilliantly, he loves his time with them and they're really helping his confidence grow.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for Launchpad 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 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.971 for Launchpad Pre-school is calculated as follows: ( (198 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.971

  • 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 Launchpad Pre-school is based on 17 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 17 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 (1)

Lynne

Lynne Lee

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Lynne, I have over 25 years of experience working within the childcare sector. My passion is to give children an exciting start to their education by teaching them life skills and giving them experience and different opportunities.


I believe that every child’s learning should be designed around each individual child to give them the opportunity to achieve their full potential.


I thrive on supporting all children with their learning and development and have gained a wealth of experience working in a range of early years settings I have intensive knowledge and understanding of working with children who need specialist support.


I am able to pass my experience on to my team and support them to give all the children a valuable start to their education.


Frequently Asked Questions about Launchpad Pre-school

What is the Age Range of Children that Launchpad Pre-school accepts?

Launchpad Pre-school accepts Children aged from 3 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Launchpad Pre-school Open?

Launchpad Pre-school is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Launchpad Pre-school have capacity for?

Launchpad Pre-school has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Launchpad Pre-school to the centre of Manchester?

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