Here are the eight best Leeds nurseries 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.
Using these rankings, the Yorkshire Evening Post has compiled a list of the eight Leeds nurseries that have scored an ‘Expected standard’ or better rating for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines during full Ofsted inspections published in 2026 so far.
View our gallery below and see whether your child’s nursery made the list...
1. Chapeltown Community Nursery
Chapeltown Community Nursery, located on Reginald Street, Chapeltown, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Chapeltown Community Nursery/Google
2. Phoenix Day Nursery
Phoenix Day Nursery, located on Abdul Rahman Business Centre, Hudson Road, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
3. Little Gems Early Years Nursery
Little Gems Early Years Nursery, located on York Road, Killingbeck, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
4. The Tots Team Nursery
The Tots Team Nursery, located on Kirkstall Lane, Kirkstall, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Submit
5. Rose Garden Nursery
Rose Garden Nursery, located on Dewsbury Road, Beeston, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google
6. Moortown Montessori Nursery
Moortown Montessori Nursery, located on Shadwell Lane, Moortown, received an ‘Expected standard’ for behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines. | Google