Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School
OutstandingBirth to 8+Long established
A pre-school in Leeds for children from birth to 8+, open 07:45 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022. Open since 2014, with 32 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Leeds
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Leeds from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
LS16 8EXWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 17 May 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children develop an excellent sense of belonging in this inspiring setting. They have very close relationships with the staff. Some children have struggled to settle in. The staff have worked closely with parents to develop strategies to support this.
Very quickly these children became secure and settled. They happily say goodbye to their parents each morning. This is because they are safe in the knowledge that they are extremely well cared for. Children are content and happy here. This means they can flourish. Partnerships with parents are extremely effective.
Children engage in the environment confidently. They demonstrate high levels of fascination in their play. For example, children work together in the mud kitchen to investigate and solve problems. They use language to challenge and expand each other's thinking. Children work collaboratively and confidently display critical thinking skills as they engage in independent play. Play is uninterrupted as children focus on their intended learning. Staff skilfully observe and intervene at opportune moments to expand this. Children are highly motivated and share and cooperate with each other. They are keen to share their work and ideas with the people around them. Children are encouraged to recall their previous learning. They join in with extensive conversations and talk about what they can see and hear.
- 17 May 2022Outstanding
- 9 November 2015Outstanding
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 2 graded inspections.
Still missing for Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Pre-schools within a couple of miles
This one is first. Tick it and one or two others to see them side by side.