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Laugh and Learn Day Nursery in Leeds

Ofsted: Requires improvement
(May 2025)
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4.6(10 parent reviews) ·Ground Floor, Great Eastern House, Leeds, LS10 3DQ · Leeds
Number of places
100 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Laugh and Learn Day Nursery in Leeds offers a stimulating and comfortable setting, aiming to be a home away from home for children aged 3 months to 4 years. The nursery focuses on providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment where children can thrive and develop at their own pace.

Emphasising the importance of continuity in care and development, the nursery requires children to attend a minimum of two sessions or one full day per week. They are committed to delivering high standards of care, with a friendly and supportive staff team dedicated to helping children progress and settle in well.

The nursery also offers various promotions, including discounts for siblings and NHS staff, and a refer-a-friend scheme. With a comprehensive fee structure that includes meals in most sessions, Laugh and Learn strives to make quality childcare accessible and beneficial for both children and their families.

What it's like

The management team is committed to raising the quality of practice and education, working with the local authority and implementing professional development, though outcomes are still in their infancy. The manager is developing a sequenced curriculum, and staff are gaining confidence in implementing it, but inconsistencies in practice and interactions mean children's learning is not always sufficiently challenged, hindering their progress.

All meals includedGovernment funding acceptedSibling discountNHS discount

Pricing & funding

The nursery offers morning, afternoon, school day, and full day sessions, alongside wrap-around care and holiday clubs. Fees for longer sessions include meals, while additional meals can be booked separately. Additional hours are charged hourly but cap at the full-day rate when eight hours per day are exceeded.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Minimum booking: 2 sessions or 1 full day per week.
  • Notice period: 4 weeks for withdrawal.
  • Meals (breakfast, snack, lunch, tea) are included in full day and school day fees.
  • No refunds or discounts for absence due to sickness or holidays.
  • Invoices must be paid within the week of receipt.
  • Late payments are subject to an additional charge.

Key facts

Session types

Morning sessions, Afternoon sessions, School Day, Full Day, Full Week, Additional Hours, Before School Care, After School Care, Full Wrap Around, Holiday Club

Food

All meals included in full day/week and some session fees. Lunch/Tea/Dinner can be booked in advance for £2.00.

Opening hours

7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Age range

3 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Laugh and Learn Day Nursery

Last inspected 20 May 2025 · Lindsay Dobson

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Requires improvement

What it's like to attend

The management team is committed to raising the quality of practice and education, working with the local authority and implementing professional development, though outcomes are still in their infancy. The manager is developing a sequenced curriculum, and staff are gaining confidence in implementing it, but inconsistencies in practice and interactions mean children's learning is not always sufficiently challenged, hindering their progress.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff welcome children with encouragement and enthusiasm, helping them feel safe and secure, and children form good relationships.
  • Parent partnerships are a strength, with parents giving positive feedback about the nursery, staff, and communication.
  • Children enjoy healthy meals and snacks, and staff promote good health and hygiene, which has improved since the last inspection.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive additional help, with ongoing support from adults and collaboration with outside agencies and parents.
  • Children have daily opportunities to develop physical skills, including riding balance bikes and playing basketball, with staff celebrating their achievements.

Areas to develop

  • 1continue to provide staff with targeted professional development to improve the quality of teaching to a higher level
  • 2support staff to consistently engage children in meaningful play and learning, which challenges children's development
  • 3review how some group activities are planned for younger children to ensure their individual needs and abilities are considered
  • 4enhance further staff practice at routine times of the day to ensure these are a more settled and organised session for children, particularly during lunchtime periods.
Inspection #10396795 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff are very accommodating, professional, supportive and friendly.

They are also happy with the information they receive and the regular updates through the online app about their child, their day and what they are learning.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are offered additional help when their needs are identified. Adults leading the work with SEND children provide ongoing support to children and their key person, which has a positive impact. Staff also work with outside agencies and parents to put in place targeted plans of support.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills. Older children enjoy riding balance bikes in the nursery garden, demonstrating very good control as they navigate their way around the area at speed. Additionally, children develop their hand-eye coordination as they skilfully throw balls into a basketball hoop.

Parent Reviews of Laugh and Learn Day Nursery

4.6
(10)
ankit verma
9 months ago

I’m really happy with my experience at Laugh and Learn Nursery. The staff are warm, caring, and truly dedicated to the children’s development. My child has grown in confidence, made friends, and looks forward to going every day. The balance of fun and learning is just right, and I feel reassured knowing they’re in such good hands. Highly recommended for any parent looking for a nurturing and engaging environment!

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Toyah Simpkins
5 months ago

Had to remove my child the ofsted report is really bad! My child has gotten numerous injuries to which some staff can’t explain, my child has been sent home with missing underwear to which again staff couldn’t explain. When reported to ofsted the owner then phoned police and reported false injuries to which was not documented. He’s added money on invoices on multiple occasions and when questioned blamed the app. Wouldn’t recommend at all!!!!

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PES 2021
10 months ago

Great place for kids on any age amazing friendly staff kids love to go to this nursery always many toys inside and outside lots of fun staff always care about the kids owner is very likeable person try to help parents on any lvl. Places is new and clean this nursery is perfect for parents who need help care the pupils they will be feeling like at home on this nursery high recommend

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Aleks Pdg
a year ago

Having had no previous experience of childcare, I was very nervous about leaving my little one in the care of "strangers". I was worried about how he would cope and if he would be well looked after (every parent's nightmare I suppose). Fast forward 3 months and my little one is absolutely thriving! He is doing amazing and I am so so happy with the care he is receiving from staff! Since starting at the nursery he has developed many skills and become more independent! It is so lovely to watch him grow. The staff are very dedicated, caring and supportive.

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angelina kusmider
a year ago

Very pleased I chose this nursery for my daughter. She’s always happy and excited to go and it’s great to see the bond she has with the girls working there. Feel 100% confident in knowing my daughter is safe and well looked after!

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Requires improvement in 2025

Date: January 2025

  • May 2025Requires improvement
  • January 2025Inadequate

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