9 nurseries in LS26 (Great Preston, Methley, Mickletown)
Every day nursery with a LS26 postcode, best rated first, and what a place costs in Yorkshire and the Humber after the free hours.
Day nurseries in LS26 (Great Preston, Methley, Mickletown), best rated first
| # | Nursery | Ofsted outcome | Inspected | Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana Moon Rothwell LS26 0EX | Outstanding | 21 April 2023 | 71 |
| 2 | Daisy Chain Childcare LS26 0NL | Good | 6 December 2024 | 50 |
| 3 | Bright Sparks Pre School LS26 8AR | Good | 14 June 2024 | 30 |
| 4 | Partou Ladybirds Day Nursery & Pre-School LS26 9BJ | Good | 2 February 2024 | 60 |
| 5 | Cheeky Monkey Childrens Day Nursery LS26 8LG | Good | 27 June 2023 | 96 |
| 6 | Stepping Stones Day Nursery LS26 0PH | Good | 31 January 2023 | 43 |
| 7 | Tina's Tots LS26 0DB | Good | 13 December 2022 | 59 |
| 8 | Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery LS26 8RA | Good | 19 July 2022 | 67 |
| 9 | Sweet Peas at Rothwell LS26 0RA | Not yet graded | Not yet | 60 |
How the ranking works: our ranking policy. What the grades mean: Ofsted report cards explained.
LS26 is in Leeds.
Nursery fees in LS26
What day nurseries in Yorkshire and the Humber charge on average. Fees in LS26 itself can sit above or below this.
| Child's age | 25 hours a week | 50 hours a week |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £156no funded hours | £126after 30 funded hours |
| 2 years old | £154no funded hours | £124after 30 funded hours |
| 3 to 4 years old | £59after the free 15 hours | £118after 30 funded hours |
Regional average, not any one nursery's price. Source: Coram Childcare Survey 2026. Work out your own monthly cost.
30 hours free childcare in LS26
The free hours follow national rules, so they are the same in LS26 as anywhere in England. Every day nursery listed here is registered with Ofsted, which is what a nursery needs to offer them.
| Who | Free hours a week |
|---|---|
| Working parents, child from 9 months | 30 hours |
| Every 3 and 4 year old | 15 hours |
| 2 year olds in families getting some benefits | 15 hours |
Nursery list and inspection outcomes from Ofsted's register of childcare providers, as at 30 June 2026.
Fees shown are regional averages from the Coram Family and Childcare Survey 2026, not any one nursery’s price. Confirm with the nursery before enrolling.
Eligibility rules are the government’s (childcarechoices.gov.uk). Whether a nursery offers the funded hours, and what it charges for meals and consumables, is the nursery’s decision; ask for its funded-hours terms in writing.