Kids Academy - West Park
Good★ 4.5 on GoogleBirth to 5Open for decades
A day nursery in Leeds for children from birth to 5, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in November 2022. Open since 1997, with 62 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 5ASWhat 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.
- 28 January 2025 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 15 November 2022 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children are happy to arrive at this welcoming nursery. They are excited to see their friends and eager to start their day. Children show that they feel safe and secure. They have formed warm and trusting relationships with staff, who are supportive and caring. For example, staff who care for younger children provide cuddles and reassurance, and know them well.
Staff have high expectations for every child. Children behave well and are confident. They show a good understanding of the daily routines and of what is expected of them. Children learn to share resources with others during activities, and be kind to their friends. Staff give children plenty of praise for their efforts.
This supports children's emotional well-being. Staff plan activities to help children learn about feelings and emotions. For example, staff talk to children about how they are feeling. They use visual prompts, such as picture cards, to support children's understanding.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- target professional development of staff more precisely to raise the quality of education to an even higher level n organise group activities to develop children's concentration skills without distraction, so that they get the most from the learning opportunities offered.
- 15 November 2022Good
- 6 March 2017Good
- 27 February 2013Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 3 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Kids Academy - West Park
- 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.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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