Ofsted is responsible for educational standards across the UK and ensuring compliance with national standards. From a nursery where children become “immersed in their learning” to dozens more topic picks, choosing can be a tough task for parents weighing up options for early years education for their children.
Each nursery was inspected by Ofsted, the education watchdog, and given a rating by inspectors. Full inspection reports can be found published on Ofsted's official website.
With 22 Leeds primary schools rated Outstanding and 15 Leeds secondary schools. Here are the 24 Leeds nurseries, within 3 miles of Leeds city centre, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Take a look below and see whether your child’s nursery is on the list...

19. Manor Wood Children's Centre
Manor Wood Children's Centre in Carr Manor Primary School, Carr Manor Road, was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018. Photo: Google

20. Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery and Preschool
Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery and Preschool in Heatherdale Rd, Tingley, was rated Outstanding in 2023. Photo: Bright Horizons Tingley

21. Leeds Montessori School & Day Nursery
Leeds Montessori School & Day Nursery located in Wetherby Road, Leeds, was rated Outstanding in 2020. Photo: Google

22. Meanwood Preschool
Meanwood Preschool in Memorial Dr, Meanwood, was rated Outstanding in 2021. Photo: Google

23. Little Owls Nursery Two Willows
Little Owls Nursery Two Willows in Cardinal Square, Beeston, was rated Outstanding in 2022. Photo: Google

24. Little Owls Little London
Little Owls Little London in Meanwood Rd, Woodhouse, was rated Outstanding in 2019. Photo: Little Owls/Google

