Welcome to Lydgate pre-school
The nursery is set in the grounds of the Lydgate junior and infant school
We offer 24 Ofsted-registered places and are assessed as good by Ofsted.
Our committed, friendly and well-qualified nursery team provides high quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 2 to 5 years.
We follows the with a focus on learning through play,providing a range of excellent resources,well planned activities and a scope for adventures and imaginative play.
Knowing that parents are the main contributers to their childs development and learning ,we actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of the nursery.
We welcome parents to come into the setting and have a look around if interested during our opening hours.
Opening times
We are open from 9.00am to 15.00 Monday to Friday, term time only, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.
We offer
- Funded childcare for qualifying two year olds and all three and four year olds aswell as the 30 hours if you are eligable
- We offer flexible hours to suit your needs.
- Safe, friendly and fun place for you and your child
- Learning through indoor and outdoor play activities
- A well-qualified, kind and caring team
- A dedicated person to give focused support to your child
- Ofsted registered
- Activities planned in accordance with the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Healthy snacks
- Purpose built setting with easy access
- Encouragement to staff to continue their professional development & attend regular training
- Termly parents evenings
Please watch a video of our nursery - hope you enjoy watching it!
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Mariam, nursery manager on 01924 476464 or email Lydgate@eyalliance.org.uk
To register your interest in our nursery please fill out .
About us
Lydgate Pre-school offers a stimulating approach to early years development and learning for young children.
Lydgate Pre-school is within the junior & infant school which we have a good relationship with and work closely with the transition into school.
We are in the Soothill area, and we offer beautiful surroundings with an ample outdoor space with lots of wildlife within the grounds. We are within a one mile of Batley town centre and just off the main Leeds road leading to the M62.
Within a safe, friendly and fun environment, children are supported by qualified, caring staff in developing a range of skills and interests.
The children enjoy learning through play experiences in bright indoor and outdoor play areas with exciting outings planned regularly.
We are managed by the ÎÞÂëÌìÌà which has over 50 years experience delivering childcare and practical, professional support to early years practitioners.
Our pre-school plans its activities in accordance with the EYFS with a strong focus on exploratory, imaginative play and healthy eating.
We recognise and understand the huge benefits that free flow play has on the positive development of very young children. Every child in our care is supported by a key person who understands their individual needs and offers special care and support to them.
Rigorous health & safety and safeguarding policies and procedures are in place to ensure that every child is protected and feels safe and happy with us.
We have had a exciting term this month,children have really enjoyed looking at the changes in the environemtn around them,when they are walking to nursery children have expressed an interest in the leaves blowing around them and how they are changing colours
Some of the exciting things we have been done in the nursery.....
"Dinasaur roar" "firework rockets "
Our nursery.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Mariam, nursery manager on 01924 476464 or email Lydgate@eyalliance.org.uk
Our Team
Our well qualified, committed and experienced team works hard to create a caring and learning environment in the pre-school. We know every child develops differently and at different times. Every child has a key person who understands their needs and interests. This helps us ensure every child feels happy in our care.
We follow rigorous staff recruitment and supervision procedures to ensure anyone joining our team undertakes relevant security checks including Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, references and qualification checks. Parents are reassured knowing child protection and safeguarding underpins every aspect of our practice.
Your child's 'key person'
Every child who joins the pre-school receives support from an experienced member of the team. They are responsible for your child’s needs and known as the ‘key person’. The key person is your main point of contact however all pre-school staff are happy to feedback on your child’s developmental progress or discuss any concerns with you. They will also keep records of your child’s progress, which are always available for you to see and contribute towards.
Your child’s key person will make time to find out from you about your child’s interests and special requirements. Please share any useful information when you register your child and throughout their time with us. This helps us to give your child the most appropriate care and learning to suit them.
Our staff team
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Mariam Emma
Nursery Manager Deputy Manager
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Karen - Pre-school Assistant Yasmin - Pre-school Assistant
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Mariam, nursery manager on 01924 476464 or email Lydgate@eyalliance.org.uk
65432229567
FAQs
Do you offer funded entitlement for 3 year olds?
Yes! Children are eligible for the funding in the term following their third birthday. We also offer the extended 30 hours funding
Do you offer funded entitlement for 2 year olds?
If your child is two years old, your child may be eligible to attend the 2 year old funded childcare programme. The funding is available for 15 hours per week. Please talk to a team member for more details.
Do you offer flexible hours to work around parents/carers needs ?
Yes we do! we try to accommodate parents as much as we can ,so if you are eligable for 15 hours ,you could take them 2 full days and 1 half a day to make up the 15 hours,its up to you.
What sessions do you offer?
Sessions are Monday to Friday
Morning sessions are 9.00-12.00
Afternoon sessions are 12.00-15.00
Full day is 9.00-15.00
Do you provide hot meals?
No. Children are offered a healthy snack such as fruit and vegetables during the session.
Are you able to accommodate children with different dietary requirements?
Yes - during the registration session our staff will identify the individual needs of all children.
What qualifications do your staff have?
All staff are fully qualified and attend regular training.
How many staff will be looking after my child?
There are 4 staff within the team and work in accordance with ratios that are legally required.
How do I apply for a place?
Come and have a look around our nursery, ring us on 01924 476464
How quickly can my child start?
We will arrange for your child to attend some settling-in visits and arrange a start date to accomodate your needs.
What should I do if my child cannot attend a session, e.g. if they are ill?
Please call us on 01924 476464 to let us know.
Some illnesses have an exclusion period and we can let you know if this is applicable.
Please allow 48 hours after a bout of sickness or diarrhoea before your child returns.
Find out more
To arrange a visit please contact Mariam, nursery manager on 01924 476464 or email Lydgate@eyalliance.org.uk
Contact Us
Lydgate Pre-school
19 Lydgate Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 6EY
T: 01924 476464
To register your interest please fill out .
Parent testimonials
"Excellent care provided by staff. There is a perfect balance between learning skills and having lot of fun. All the activities are excellent, and the staff are amazing" (Z.M).
"They say teachers plant seed,which grow forever.Thanks for beiing such wonderful garderners to our child" (F.R)
"The staff have been excellent,particularly in recognising and helping myself and my child to settle in" S.L
"The nursery staff are great with my daughter and regularly communicate her progress via Famly.'
"Personally, the best nursery my daughter has attended by far. She has improved a lot in behaviour and learning wise. Staff are amazing, cannot fault them at all" (A.A)
'My child has had a confidence boost and is coming out of her shell when it comes to sharing and playing with other kids.'
'The staff are doing a great job, fantastic!'
'All the staff are very happy throughout the year. On parents' afternoon we were given the detailed report for our child which was very helpful to know. It is very nice to know how our child is progressing. The efforts nursery staff have put in has really made my child become more indepedent and helping her in daily life. We can't thank the staff enough for their support.'
'Very happy with where my child is now and how much he has developed his skills and speech. Well done nursery team.'
'My son has progresses very well since he has started this Pre-School. I can see his learning a lot of things and becoming very independent. I think Lydgate Pre-school is a brilliant school!' N.R
'We would like to thank all of your lovely staff, for being so helpful and supportive to us and our daughter. We can see and feel the effort you put in, big thank you too all.' M.S
'The staff are doing a fantastic job, my son has leant a lot since he started nursery, and he’s made a really good progress. Brilliant nursery.'