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Why choose Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School in Methley?
Located at St Oswald’s Centre on Church Side in the heart of Methley, Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School provides high-quality early years childcare and education for families across Methley and the surrounding Leeds community. Our grade II listed building provides a unique and characterful setting for children to learn and play, and we have a large off-road car park for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups. Partou Ladybirds was named one of the Top 20 nurseries 2025 in Yorkshire and Humber by daynurseries.co.uk, receiving a perfect 10 out of 10 score based entirely on reviews from families.
The consistency and dedication of our team is at the heart of what makes Partou Ladybirds such a wonderful place for children to start their early years education. Our Nursery Manager, Leanne, has been here for just under 20 years, our deputy team have been here for over 10, and most of our staff have been in post for at least five years. That kind of stability makes a real difference to the quality of early years care children receive. Children are looked after by people who know them deeply, and families build relationships with a team they trust completely. Parents regularly tell us that one of the things they value most is seeing the same familiar faces year after year, and that this consistency has helped their children feel secure, understood, and confident.
We are lucky to have plenty of outdoor space for children to play and learn in. We have five gardens across the nursery, two for babies, one for toddlers, a forest-style garden used by our pre-school children, and an additional garden that everyone can enjoy. This means every age group has outdoor space designed for their stage of development, where they can play and learn safely. Our forest-style garden gives pre-school children the chance to climb trees, explore nature, and develop physical confidence in a more adventurous environment that supports school readiness and builds resilience. Outdoor play is an important part of the early years curriculum as it helps children develop important physical and social skills whilst having fun, and our plentiful outdoor spaces provide ample opportunity for this.
Inside, our sensory room is a much-loved space that children across the nursery benefit from. Filled with lights, colours and calming textures, it supports emotional regulation, cognitive development, sensory exploration and wellbeing and is something families are always impressed by when they visit.
Children at Partou Ladybirds enjoy enrichment activities that go well beyond the everyday curriculum. Weekly Striker Tots sessions in pre-school help children develop physical skills, teamwork and confidence, while Kathy’s Music sessions run across all rooms, supporting communication and language development through songs, rhythm and movement. Ofsted recognised that staff use BSL to support children’s communication skills, and this has become a meaningful part of daily life at the nursery, with children even performing their annual Christmas concert in BSL at St Oswald’s Church next door.
Our community connections run deep. Children regularly visit our local care home to sing to the residents, which is a wonderful experience that builds empathy, social confidence and a sense of connection between generations. These outings, along with our church concerts and other community links, help children learn about the world beyond the nursery and develop the personal and social skills that will serve them well as they move on to school. You can learn more about these over on our Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School Facebook page.
If you’re looking for a nursery in Methley with an exceptional long-standing team, fantastic outdoor space and a genuine commitment to community and enrichment, we’d love to welcome you to Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School.
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 and sun cream.
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 do families say about Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School in Methley?
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S H
29 March 2026
To everyone at Ladybird's Methley, You are an absolutely fantastic nursery, I would recommend you to anyone!! You've created such a warm, caring, and supportive environment where our daughter has been able to grow, learn, and thrive. It's been so reassuring knowing she was in such good hands every ...
L D
18 March 2026
We're so pleased with our child's experience at Ladybirds. Our daughter went to another local nursery so we were nervous putting our little boy in an unknown nursery - but we needn't have been. The team overall are so welcoming and reassuring, and his experience in the baby room has been excellent, I...
A H
05 March 2026
I'm extremely happy with the level of care my daughter receives at Ladybirds. The baby room in particular is incredible and all the staff are amazing. We couldn't wish for a better group of people to help our daughter grow and flourish. Special mention to Michelle, Zoe, Amy and Katie for all the fun ...
Claire C
23 November 2025
I honestly couldn't recommend this nursery enough. All three of my children have attended over the years, and the experience has been amazing from start to finish. The whole team are incredible, genuinely caring, patient and so supportive. A special mention to Leanne, the manager, who is always welco...
Chloe G
17 November 2025
Partou Ladybirds has been an incredible place for our family over the last three years. Our two boys have absolutely loved their time there, and we couldn't be more thankful for the support, guidance, and care we've received throughout their journey. From day one, every member of staff has shown g...
C N
08 November 2025
I can't recommend Ladybirds Nursery enough! The staff are absolutely amazing - so caring, patient, and genuinely passionate about what they do. My son has learnt so much since starting there, and when our second baby came along, we got him on the waiting list immediately. It's such a lovely, nurturin...
Ed G
17 October 2025
Our son just finished his time with Ladybirds having started at 11 months old through to a boisterous pre-schooler. In our time we received exceptional support, and advice from the staff. We specifically loved the amount of outdoor play time that the children had, and in no small part the forest ...
Clare C
12 October 2025
Our little girl was at Ladybirds from the age of 22 months to just over 3. We had a great experience here, it was our first time leaving her with anyone other than my parents so was obviously overwhelming for us but the staff put us at ease and went the extra mile to make us all feel comfortable. I w...
F C
30 September 2025
My daughter attended Ladybirds from 1 to school age. She had a wonderful experience here. The staff are warm and caring and the nursery itself is fairly small, with a homely feel. It's full of educational toys, and the outdoor space is lovely with trees, grass, play equipment and mud kitchens. They s...
Kerry L
28 September 2025
Our 10 month old daughter started nursery beginning of September & has settled in so well, it really does show how much the staff care about the children & go above and beyond! Like anyone we was so worried about putting our little girl in nursery but she really does enjoy herself, everyone has been ...
Sarah A
26 September 2025
This nursery has been fantastic for our little boy and he absolutely loves to go. He does so many activities and it really has brought him out of his shell. The staff really do go above and beyond for the children and communication has always been superb. When I had my second baby there was no doubt ...
Sarah T
23 August 2025
All three of my children have attended this nursery, since 2017, and I couldn't be happier with the care and support we've received. The staff are wonderfully nurturing, taking the time to really get to know each child as an individual and helping them thrive in their own unique ways. What has impres...
Katy A
22 August 2025
I couldn't be happier with Ladybirds, the staff are absolutely fantastic. They are so caring, loving, and go above and beyond every single day. It's clear how much they genuinely care for the children, creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where they can grow and thrive. The team also put ...
G M
19 July 2025
Both of our children have been to Ladybirds, can only describe the experience as fantastic. They have been nurtured and their development has been great, they've developed into wonderful little girls. Thank you Team Ladybirds
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...
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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