Nurseries in Leeds
250 Ofsted-rated nurseries within 10km of Leeds centre — 45 Outstanding, 98 Good
Ofsted ratings in Leeds
250
Total nurseries
45
Outstanding
98
Good
1
Requires Improvement
106
Not yet rated
Top nurseries in Leeds
Chapeltown Childrens Centre, Leeds
338-340 Kirkstall Road, Leeds
New Bewerley Community School, Beeston
63 Whitfield Gardens, Leeds
Hunslet St Mary's C of E Primary School, Hunslet
12 Middleton Crescent, Leeds
Chapel Allerton Primary School, LEEDS
St Matthews C of E (Aided) Primary School, Leeds
40 Wakefield Road, LEEDS
Meadowfield Primary School, LEEDS
Kirkstall St. Stephen's C of E School, LEEDS
Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Primary School, Leeds
Moor Allerton Hall Primary School, LEEDS
St Stephens C Of E Church, Leeds
St. Makarios Church Hall, Leeds
Little Owls Hawksworth Wood, Leeds
Park Spring Primary School, LEEDS
Iveson Primary School, LEEDS
Adel St John The Baptist C of E Primary School, Leeds
Holy Name Catholic Primary School, LEEDS
Limewood House, Leeds
Wigton Moor Primary School, Leeds
Acorns in Adel Nursery, LEEDS
Leeds And Bradford Road, Pudsey
Cliffe House Day Nursery, LEEDS
St. Josephs Catholic Primary School, PUDSEY
Valleyview Community Primary School, Leeds
Leeds Grammar School, LEEDS
The Grammar School at Leeds, Leeds
Cookridge Methodist Church, LEEDS
Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth
Fountain Primary School, LEEDS
On site of Springbank Junior School, Pudsey
West Lea Park, Tingley
C/O Trinity & All Saints College, Horsforth,Leeds
Rodillian School, WAKEFIELD
Woodkirk Valley Country Club, Dewsbury
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Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Leeds
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Leeds?
We found 250 Ofsted-registered nurseries within 10km of Leeds centre, of which 45 are rated Outstanding and 98 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Leeds are Outstanding or Good?
57% of nurseries near Leeds centre are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Leeds?
This page lists nurseries near Leeds centre sorted by Ofsted grade. You can also explore specific districts within Leeds for a more localised view. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.
Are there funded nursery places in Leeds?
Yes — many nurseries in Leeds offer 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Each nursery profile shows the number of funded places available.