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4.5★ average from 2,604 parent reviews on Google

There are 197 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Leeds on our register. At their latest inspection: 43 rated Outstanding, 123 rated Good, 3 currently Requires Improvement — 98% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 12 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 1,953 Google reviews across 138 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 135 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 119 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Leeds at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for every day nursery in Leeds.

197
Ofsted-registered nurseries
98%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
1,953 parent reviews
135
Accept funded hours
119
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding43
  • Good123
  • Requires improvement3

27 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 12 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Leeds?
We list 197 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Leeds, 196 of which have a Leeds address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Leeds are rated Outstanding?
43 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Leeds. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Leeds?
Across 138 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Leeds have left 1,953 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Leeds?
135 of the 197 nurseries in Leeds (69%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Leeds take babies?
119 settings in Leeds are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.