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...
19. Muddy Boots Gildersome
Muddy Boots Gildersome, located on Finkle Lane, Gildersome, received a ‘Strong standards’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Submit
20. Treetops Pudsey
Treetops Pudsey, located on Littlemoor Road, Pudsey, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
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21. Play@Churwell Day Nursery
Play@Churwell Day Nursery, located on Quarry Court, Morley, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Michael/Google
22. Partou Yeadon Day Nursery
Partou Yeadon Day Nursery & Pre-School, located on New Road, Yeadon, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | James Hardisty
23. Bee Happy Kids
Bee Happy Kids, located on Barcroft Grove, Yeadon, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Emma Coban/Google