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...
13. Little People Bramley
Little People Bramley, located on Lower Town Street, Bramley, received a ‘Strong standards’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Gerard Binks
14. Bright Horizons Stourton
Bright Horizons First Direct Stourton Day Nursery And Preschool, located on Wakefield Road, Stourton, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
15. Laugh and Learn Day Nursery
Laugh and Learn Day Nursery, located on Wakefield Road, Stourton, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
16. Little Owls Nursery Seacroft
Little Owls Nursery Seacroft, located on South Parkway, Seacroft, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
17. Cherubs Kindergarten Childcare
Cherubs Kindergarten Childcare, located on Cragg Hill, Horsforth, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
18. Children's Corner Moor Allerton
Children's Corner Moor Allerton, located on Lidgett Lane, received a ‘Strong standards’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google