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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
The Partou experience
At Partou, the children lead the way. They explore their surroundings and learn about the world they live in, by choosing for themselves which activity they want to join in with next.
Our team are there to care for them and keep them safe. To nurture their emerging abilities and encourage them to seize each fun-packed day. But not to tell them what to do next.
Why? Because when children are allowed to choose their own activities, rather than being told what to do, they naturally choose the activities they’re most interested in. And scientific research has shown that being interested in what they’re doing is the easiest and best way for children to learn.
Food & nutrition
Creating healthy eating habits for young children stretches far beyond their time with us. It encourages a lifelong positive relationship with food whilst building healthy bodies and healthy minds. Here’s how we encourage healthy eating habits:
- Rotating menus: Evidence shows regular exposure to foods helps children to develop their taste for them, yet we still want to offer variety. So, we rotate our menus on a three-to-four-week basis, offering the perfect balance between exposing children to new foods yet allowing them to become familiar with flavours.
- A lunchtime focus: We prioritise lunch as a time where children can enjoy their food. There is a social aspect to all lunches and, where possible, children are encouraged to take an active interest in the food they eat.
- Fresh food everyday: We serve children fresh food every day and accommodate many different dietary requirements. We have procedures in place to protect children with food allergies and offer different meal options too. If your child has a dietary requirement, simply let us know as part of our registration process and we’ll make sure we meet the needs of your child.
Nursery fees
| Weekly rate (5 full days) |
Full day 7.30am – 6pm |
Morning session 7.30am – 1pm |
Afternoon session 1pm – 6pm |
| £341.25 | £70.75 | £48.00 | £42.00 |
Other fees & discounts
- Registration fee: £75 (non-refundable) or registration deposit £75 (see terms and conditions for eligibility).
- 5% discount for eldest child for siblings.
- Late pick up fees and administration fees for late payments also apply.
- 5% discount for Blue Light Card Holders.
Only one discount can be applied at any time Terms & conditions apply
What’s included in our fees?
Our full fees (as shown above) combine care fee and meals and consumables fees.
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 & consumables fees cover the cost of all food and drinks we provide your child whilst in our care, plus all of those other important daily care items needed such as nappies, wet wipes, sun cream, soap, plus other health and hygiene essentials.
Government funded childcare
If you’re eligible for government funded childcare, this funding only applies to the care fee (as described above). Meals and consumables fees are fully chargeable for all sessions including funded.
Our meals and consumables fee for funded sessions are:
| Full day | Morning session | Afternoon session |
| £12.00 | £6.45 | £5.55 |
Learn more about government funded childcare.
Other key information
- We follow the term time dates as set by our local authority.
- Bank holidays are fully chargeable.
- We close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
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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...
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...
Z W
23 December 2024
My little one loves nursery life from when she first started earlier this year. All staff made her feel welcome and everyone takes the time to say hi to her. She loves Ladybirds and is always running up the path to see her keyworker and all the children. She is getting ready to move up and the staff ...
L B
05 October 2024
My son recently started nursery at Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery, in the baby unit. Like every mummy, I was hesitant to send him to a nursery because the thought of having to trust someone else to do my job was very daunting and new to me as I never put my firstborn into a nursery setting at at such a...
S M
30 August 2024
I can't recommend Ladybirds highly enough! Our daughter has been going since she was 10 months old and she loved every minute. The staff have been amazing with her development and really engaging with daily updates.
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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