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Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School, Methley
Located in Church Side with close links to Methley Primary School, Partou Ladybirds is an Oftsed ‘Good’ rated day nursery and pre-school which welcomes children up to the age of five from across the local Leeds community.
Our grade II listed building provides a unique learning environment that awakens children’s creativity and allows access to an exciting outdoor exploration area that features its own mini-woodland, obstacle course, and allotment.
Facilities
Classes and activities planned around the individual needs and interests of each child
A sensory room, designed with lights and colours which stimulate babies
Healthy and delicious meals from our seasonal menu, freshly prepared at the nursery
Enclosed woodland with its own adventure playground for exciting outdoor activities
Highly qualified and experienced staff with enhanced DBS checks
Funded Childcare Places Available
Nursery fees
| Full-day (2 sessions) |
Weekly rate | Early drop off session | Morning session | Afternoon session | |
| Session time | 8.00am-6.00pm | 8.00am-6.00pm daily | 7.30am-8.00am | 8.00am-1.00pm | 1.00pm-6.00pm |
| Care | £58.75 | £264.38 | £4.45 | £35.25 | £35.25 |
| Meals & snacks | £9.05 | £45.25 | £4.85 | £4.20 | |
| Consumables | £2.95 | £14.75 | £1.60 | £1.35 | |
| Total | £70.75 | £324.38 | £41.70 | £40.80 |
Upon registration, you will be asked to pay a £75 registration fee (non-refundable) or a £75 registration deposit to reserve your child’s nursery place (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees are clearly broken down into care, meals & snacks and consumables fees for full transparency.
Care fees include: trained, qualified team members taking care of your child, regular updates about your child and their progress at nursery, a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to the needs of your child, and use of the nursery building facilities.
Meals & snacks fees cover the cost of all food and drinks whilst your child is in our care. Meal and snack times are a very important part of Partou nursery life, learn more about how we make food and nutrition enjoyable and educational for children in our care.
Consumables include; important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Discounts
Only one discount can be applied at any time:
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card holders.
Other key information
- We’re closed on Bank Holidays.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
- Charges apply across 52 weeks of the year, including Bank Holidays.
Funded childcare
Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School is proud to offer funded childcare places
Funded childcare is a government incentive fulfilled by Local Authorities which aims to provide financial support for eligible families accessing childcare at an OFSTED registered setting. Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School work with Leeds Local Authority to apply childcare funding for eligible families.
Funding typically covers 15 or 30 hours per week for the 38 term weeks of the year across a maximum of 10 hours a day which will be applied in different ways depending how many weeks of the year your child is in childcare:
- Children who are in year-round childcare will receive “stretched” funding. This means that their 15/30 hours over 38 weeks will be stretched over 52 weeks of the year so children accessing year round childcare at Partou Ladybirdswill receive 10.96/21.92 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Children who have term-time only childcare places will receive 15/30 hours funding per week over 38 weeks of the year. Term-time only places are limited and are subject to availability.
Government funding for childcare only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals & snacks and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Many families are eligible for government funded childcare, see our childcare funding guide for more information.
Term duration and dates
The 2025/2026 terms dates set by Leeds Local Authority for Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School are below so you can see which term dates funding is applicable for:
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Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
| Term Duration | 14 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 12 Weeks |
| 1st Half Term Dates | 1st Sept – 17th Oct | 5th Jan – 13th Feb | 20th April – 22nd May |
| 2nd Half Term Dates | 3rd Nov – 19th Dec | 23rd Feb – 3rd April | 1st June – 17th July |
Please note that when you access funding in the term can impact the hours you are eligible for within that term period.
Our team will be able to assist you with any funding and term questions you may have.
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Ladybirds
Day Nursery
& Pre-school
01977 554443
Mon - Fri, 7.30am to 6.00pm (excl. bank holidays)
Church Side, Methley, Leeds LS26 9BJ
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What families say?
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M W
13 January 2025
All staff very helpful nothings to much trouble. Due to their hard work it's great to see how well my granddaughter is developing. She is always happy when going to the nursery. When ever I pick my granddaughter up the staff take time to detail what has been happening during the day and are most h...
Julija P
14 July 2025
I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough! My son joined when he was 2.5 years old. I was incredibly anxious about how he would settle in, as he had severe separation anxiety, his first language is not English, and he was not yet verbal at the time. But the staff were, and continue to be, absolu...
D T
09 July 2025
Our little boy has been attending since he was one year old and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very start, he settled in quickly-thanks to the nurturing environment and the incredible relationships he's formed with the staff. Each day, we receive updates through the nursery app...
Rebecca H
08 July 2025
Our son has been coming to Ladybirds's since he was one, so for the past 2 years now. Throughout his journey from the baby room to now in the pre-school room, both my son and we as parents have been supported. All the staff and the manager of Ladybirds have been absolutely lovely and clearly have a p...
Emma K
04 July 2025
My child joined this Nursery aged 2 and I couldn't recommend it more! The practitioners are brilliant with the children, they're always doing amazing activities and bringing lovely things home. The menu is brilliant they try lots of food. The communication is great and I have felt very supported as a...
Claire R
03 July 2025
My first child came to Ladybirds (who is now at school but enjoys going to the stay and plays like she's still there!) and my second child currently attends. They both love it! All staff are friendly, welcoming and approachable. Nothing is too much trouble. They take the time to understand your child...
Chloe S
02 July 2025
My daughter attended this nursery and now my son goes for 3 days per week. The nursery staff are all kind, caring, supportive and friendly. You can tell they really care about the children they look after. The menu is very healthy and has variety. The nursery is inclusive and caters for all needs a...
Rebecca H
02 July 2025
Brilliant nursery my little one loves going and now runs up to the door to get in every morning. Every day is different with a range of inside and outside activities from singing, themed days, messy play which they love the most. The staff are brilliant and keep us informed with how they are gett...
R W
02 July 2025
My children have been attending since 2022 altogether and could not be happier with the service. Fantastic communication, great resources available to aid learning and development and the food provided is excellent. I go to work reassured they are in good hands!
Elishia G
02 July 2025
My daughter has been going to Ladybirds since she was 11 months and has thrived from being there. She's now 2 and loves running in on her own. The staff are kind, caring and compassionate. They keep me updated with what she's doing via the app and I feel confident they'll ring when they need to but t...
Emma Q
01 July 2025
Our son has been with Ladybirds from the age of 4 months (now two and a half) and is now in five days a week. The staff are absolutely fantastic and are always so incredibly engaged with the children. The activities and learning opportunities are brilliant, our son always comes home full of energy, c...
F R
01 July 2025
Highly recommend this day nursery. My son has been going there for over a year now. His development has been great to watch, he learns something new everyday. He has such strong bonds with his key workers and peers, which is a reflection on the environment. It's a great environment for him to continu...
F H
01 July 2025
Absolutely fantastic nursery. All the staff are lovely and really care about my child and her development and wellbeing. I never have any worries that she's having a great day. My child has come on so much since starting at Ladybirds. I would encourage anyone to try them.
J B
01 July 2025
Really recommend this nursery, my daughter has attended for just over a year now and my second daughter will soon be joining. Staff are friendly and always have a wide range of activities going on for the children. There is always lots of outdoor play which was a key factor for us choosing a nursery....
Elena M
23 April 2025
Our child has been at Ladybirds since he was 11 months old right up until 4 years old. He has been very happy and settled here throughout his time. The staff who have worked with him have been caring and understanding and there is always new and exciting activities and learning taking place. There is...
Why Partou?
For us at Partou, childcare isn’t just a job, it’s a journey – one where every child leads us in a unique new direction.
As part of the Netherlands’ largest childcare group, we’ve access to world-leading expertise in learning and development, so you can be confident your child will benefit from an experience as unique as they are.
Of course, care is as much about empathy as education, and ours is a child-led approach that emphasises building confidence and curiosity – so that every child in our care has the freedom to flourish.
Reassurance for you and your little one
Care
We’re more than just a team; we’re a close community driven by our passion for childcare, and our commitment to each individual child’s development. We know that by working together, we’re stronger.
Compassion
In our community, compassion isn’t just a word; it’s our way of life. By embracing our differences, we make our community more diverse and vibrant. We build strong, supportive relationships with the children and each other, based on trust and understanding.
Continuous learning
We believe strongly in development, for the children in our care and for ourselves. Through continuous learning, we help our team and our children reach their full potential. Together, we make a positive impact, in our communities and across wider society.
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