Here are the 23 best-rated nurseries in Leeds for behaviour as ranked by Ofsted in 2026 so far.
Under Ofsted’s new scoring system, one-word grades have been replaced with a colour-coded “traffic light” report card, split into six sub-categories: inclusion, achievement, behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines, children's welfare and wellbeing, curriculum and teaching, inclusion, and leadership and governance.
They are then rated either Exceptional, Strong standard, Expected standard, Needs attention and Urgent improvement.
Here at the Yorkshire Evening Post, we have compiled a list of the XX nurseries in Leeds that have scored an ‘Expected standard’ or better rating for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines during full Ofsted inspections in 2026 so far.
View our gallery below and see whether your child’s nursery made the list...
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7. The Counting House Nursery
The Counting House Nursery, located on Cardigan Road, Headingley, received a ‘Strong standards’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | The Counting House Nursery/Google
8. Rose Garden Nursery
Rose Garden Nursery, located on Dewsbury Road, Beeston, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
9. Moortown Montessori
Moortown Montessori Nursery, located on Shadwell Lane, Moortown, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
10. Little Buttons Nursery
Little Buttons Nursery, located at St. Bridgids Church, on Elland Road, Churwell, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Submit
11. Kidspiration Childcare
Kidspiration Childcare, located at St. Makarios Church Hall, on Lawns Lane, Farnley, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google/Submit
12. Little Owls Nursery Hunslet St Mary's
Little Owls Nursery Hunslet St Mary's, located on Church Street, Hunslet, received a ‘Strong standards’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google