Nursery & Childcare in Kirkstall
Together We Achieve, Belong and Thrive
We are committed to promoting the well-being and inclusion of every child. Our broad and ambitious curriculum is designed to support each child’s progress according to their individual needs.
Our family-run nursery in Kirkstall, close to Headingley, provides full-time childcare for children aged three months to five years. We offer a warm, home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to explore the world around them.
Parents are always welcome to get in touch to arrange a visit and see our nursery setting for themselves. Together We Achieve, Belong and Thrive.
A Trusted Kirkstall Nursery Backed by Ofsted
At The Tots Team, our Ofsted inspection highlights what matters most to families — a nursery where children feel safe, happy, and supported every day.
Inspectors recognised our setting as a caring, highly inclusive environment, where:
- Children feel safe, secure, and confident to explore
- Staff build warm, positive relationships
- Children are happy, settled, and enjoy their time
- Strong partnerships with parents are in place
This reflects our commitment to creating a nurturing, family-run environment where every child feels a true sense of belonging.
We are also proud to be an award-winning nursery, recognised by Daynurseries.co.uk in both 2025 and 2026, giving parents even greater confidence in our care.
A Family-Run Nursery
The Tots Team is a family-run nursery working in close partnership with parents to provide high-quality childcare and early years education. Our aim is to ensure every child has the very best start in life, supported by consistent care, strong relationships and a nurturing environment.
By helping children feel safe, secure and valued, we give them the confidence to flourish, whatever their background. Families choose our nursery for childcare in Kirkstall, because we combine professional early years practice with the warmth, reassurance and personal approach of a close-knit setting.
Our Mission, Beliefs and Vision
We believe every child should be treated with acceptance, respect, and compassion.
Our Mission
We aim to work in partnership with parents to provide high-quality care, ensuring every child has the best possible start in life. By feelings safe, secure, and valued, each child can flourish - whatever their background.
Our Belief
We believe every child should be treated with acceptance, respect and compassion.
Our Vision
To be the model provider of an inclusive, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment where every child feels safe, valued, and confident to explore their unique potential. We aim to build lifelong skills by fostering curiosity, communication, and emotional well-being for all.
Our Nursery Rooms and Programmes
Our programmes are carefully designed to support children through each stage of early development in a calm, engaging and age-appropriate way.
Baby Tots
- Dedicated Space for Infants
- Comfort and Cuddles
- Developmental Activities
- Encouraging Exploration
- Spacious Environment
- Supporting Growth
Big Tots
- Transition to Big Tots Room
- Carefully Designed Environment
- Encouraging Self-Care
- Household Familiarity
- Imitation and Learning
- Supporting Independence
Bigger Tots
- Preparing Children for school
- Carefully Designed Resources
- Taking Self-Care to the next step
- Early Phonics awareness
- Observe and explore the natural world
Our Early Years Approach
At The Tots Team, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, a government-mandated approach to early years education. This provides a holistic structure for learning and development across seven key areas:
Communication & Language
Physical Development
Personal, social and emotional development
Understanding the world
Literacy
Mathematics
Expressive Arts & Design
Every child is assigned a dedicated Key Person who works closely with both the child and their family. This helps build strong relationships, supports emotional well-being and ensures learning and development are tailored to each child while still being fun and engaging.
Childcare Funding and Free Entitlements
We understand that childcare funding and entitlements are an important part of choosing the right nursery. Many families are eligible for funded childcare hours and government support, and we aim to make this process as clear and straightforward as possible.
At The Tots Team, we are happy to help parents understand the childcare funding options available to them, including funded hours and entitlements for eligible families. During your enquiry or visit, our team can explain how funding works alongside our nursery sessions and answer any questions you may have.
For clear, up-to-date information about funding, eligibility and how entitlements can be used at our nursery, please visit our dedicated funding page or speak to a member of our team.
Why Families Choose The Tots Team for Childcare in Kirkstall
Families choose our nursery in Kirkstall because we offer a caring and personal approach to early years education. Our setting provides a genuine home-from-home feel, supported by qualified and dedicated practitioners who are passionate about children’s development.
We place strong importance on communication with parents and treat every child as a valued individual and an important part of our nursery family.
“We couldn’t be happier with The Tots Team! The staff are absolutely wonderful — so kind, patient, and genuinely caring. Our daughter settled in straight away and absolutely loves her days there. It’s clear that every member of the team puts so much thought and heart into making the nursery a happy, nurturing environment. A real standout is the in-house chef — the meals are fantastic! Everything is freshly prepared, healthy, and so tasty that our daughter often tells us nursery food is her favourite. It’s such a comfort knowing she’s eating well-balanced, home-cooked meals every day. The Tots Team has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the communication with parents is excellent. We feel completely confident that our little one is safe, happy, and thriving. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough!”
~ Alissa, December 2025
Visit Our Nursery in Kirkstall
Choosing the right nursery for your child is an important decision, and we understand that seeing a setting in person can make all the difference. We warmly welcome parents to visit our nursery, meet our caring team and spend time exploring the environment where your child would learn, play and grow.
A visit gives you the opportunity to see our rooms, ask questions, and get a feel for our calm, home-from-home atmosphere. We are always happy to talk through your child’s individual needs, our daily routines and how we work in partnership with families to support children’s development.
The Tots Team
Station Buildings, Off Kirkstall Lane, Leeds, LS5 3LD
Phone: 0113 513 8569
Email: info@thetotsteam.com