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Three Bears Nursery # Three Bears Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Needs attention · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · 226 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5AB · Leeds Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Leeds About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Three Bears Nursery, established in 2005, provides full day care for children aged 0-4 years in Leeds. The nursery operates all year round from 7:30 am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. With a team of 12 childcare staff, ten of whom hold Level 3 or above early years qualifications, the nursery is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience. The latest Ofsted inspection in December 2021 rated the nursery as 'Good' across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The nursery prides itself on creating a supportive environment for staff, fostering strong partnerships with parents, and implementing a well-designed curriculum that encourages children to take risks and develop their communication and language skills. Children with special educational needs are supported with picture cards to communicate, and staff help them understand daily routines. Outdoor learning is a key feature, with older children engaging in exciting games that involve running, jumping, climbing, and balancing, while also enjoying movement activities like dancing to music. Our ethos At Three Bears Nursery, the core philosophy revolves around creating a What it's like Children thrive in all areas of their development. They arrive confident and are happy to separate from their parents, showing they feel safe and secure. Children form close friendships, interact positively during role-play, and show respect for others. Supportive environment Strong parent partnerships Well-implemented curriculum Risk-taking encouraged Positive behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.threebearsnursery.co.uk/parent-feedback) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Three Bears Nursery Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10213820 Lead inspector Emma Allison Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303942)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY295764) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.threebearsnursery.co.uk/) 226 Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5AB [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.59291/53.83451/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leeds - [Day nurseries in Leeds](/search?q=Leeds) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=three-bears-nursery-ls16-5ab-ey295764) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Needs attention Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Needs attention Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard — Expected standard Needs attention Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Needs attention Children's welfare and wellbeing Needs attention Curriculum and teaching Needs attention Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Needs attention Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Three Bears Nursery Last inspected 20 April 2026 · Emma Allison Safeguarding effective What it's like to attend Children thrive in all areas of their development. They arrive confident and are happy to separate from their parents, showing they feel safe and secure. Children form close friendships, interact positively during role-play, and show respect for others. Inspector highlights - Leaders provide a highly supportive environment for staff, with a strong emphasis on staff well-being. - Partnership working with parents is a real strength, with leaders and staff building on parents' views. - Leaders have a clear vision of what children need to learn, and the curriculum is implemented well. - Children are encouraged to take risks as they play, with access to indoor climbing equipment for babies and exciting outdoor games for older children. - Children behave well and show a willingness to engage, with staff providing an abundance of praise. Areas to develop - 1 Refine group activities to ensure they are well planned and organised to reduce children's waiting times and to support all children to participate. - 2 Extend children's understanding of why they are receiving praise. Inspection #10213820 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303942) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Young children, including those with special educational needs, are supported to communicate their wants and needs through the use of picture cards. Staff help children to understand what comes next in the daily routine. Outdoor space Older children run, jump, climb and balance during exciting outdoor games. They move and shake their bodies as they dance along to music. The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Three Bears Nursery 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4hGMpm0A8fmMsUErO5MJYyqy0xaOyB--iFi-ELLwmaaVt5Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) AR R a year ago The staff here are fantastic. They genuinely care about the development of your children by applying continuous improvement and the latest research into their own teaching practices. I fully trust the team and have seen my daughter grow in both confidence and ability since attending. THANK YOU! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=675543327220418732&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: November 2012 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - January 2022 Good - December 2021 Good - September 2018 Good - August 2018 Good - April 2014 Good - February 2014 Good - November 2012 Good - November 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Three Bears Nursery ### How can Three Bears Nursery be contacted? ### When was Three Bears Nursery established? ### Where is Three Bears Nursery located? ### How does Three Bears Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leeds Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Three Bears Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kids Academy - West Park Leeds · LS16 5AS ](/nursery/kids-academy-west-park-ls16-5as-319383) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Kindercare (Hgte) Leeds · LS16 5JY ](/nursery/kindercare-hgte-ltd-ls16-5jy-501898) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Children's Corner Childcare (Moorlands) Leeds · LS16 5PF ](/nursery/children-s-corner-childcare-llp-moorlands-ls16-5pf-ey501743) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### North Leeds Community Nursery (NNI) Leeds · LS6 3NT 4.8(23 reviews) ](/nursery/north-leeds-community-nursery-nni-ls6-3nt-ey297995) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mi ### Little Owls Nursery Hawksworth Wood Leeds · LS5 3PS ](/nursery/little-owls-nursery-hawksworth-wood-ls5-3ps-ey313604) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Busy Bees at Headingley Grove Leeds · LS6 4EE 4.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/treetops-grove-ls6-4ee-ey218235) [See all nurseries in Leeds →](/search?q=Leeds) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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