Leeds has a host of brilliant nurseries, graded by Ofsted across five sub-categories; quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
But which ranked the best according in 2025? Well we have compiled a list of the best-rated nurseries, located within 10 miles of Leeds city centre, who scored an Outstanding for personal development, during full Ofsted inspections last year.
View our gallery below and see whether your child’s nursery made the list...
1. Domi Domingo Day Nursery
Domi Domingo Day Nursery, located in Bankfield Road, Burley, was rated Outstanding in January 2025 for personal development. | Submit
2. Little Owls Nursery Hawksworth Wood
Little Owls Nursery Hawksworth Wood, located in Broadway, Kirkstall, was rated Outstanding in March 2025 for personal development. | Little Owls/Google
3. Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre
Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre, located in Mount Preston Street, Woodhouse, was rated Outstanding in May 2025 for personal development. | Google/Stock
4. Kids Planet Austhorpe
Kids Planet Austhorpe, located in Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, was rated Outstanding in July 2025 for personal development. | Kids Planet Austhorpe/Google
5. Ducklings at St Margaret's
Ducklings at St Margaret's, located in Town Street, Horsforth, was rated Outstanding in July 2025 for personal development. | Google
6. Busy Bees Day Nursery
Busy Bees Day Nursery, located in Park Road, Guiseley, was rated Outstanding in July 2025 for personal development. | Submit