Best nurseries in Ilkley
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Bradford, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Rhydding Pre-School Playgroup Ltd Sessional day care · 25 places · LS29 8QH | Outstanding (2024) |
| 2 | All Saints Pre-School Sessional day care · 23 places · LS29 8HZ | Outstanding (2022) |
| 3 | Riverside (Spicey Gill) Private Day Care Full day care · 48 places · LS29 9AD | Good (2022) |
| 4 | Ilkley Preschool Playgroup Sessional day care · 23 places · LS29 0AD | Not yet inspected |
| 5 | Rock Climbing 1 Sessional day care · LS29 8RF | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ilkley?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Yorkshire and The Humber, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Ilkley?
Of 5 nurseries and pre-schools in Ilkley, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Ben Rhydding Pre-School Playgroup Ltd, All Saints Pre-School, Riverside (Spicey Gill) Private Day Care.
How much does nursery cost in Ilkley?
In Yorkshire and The Humber, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £156 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Ilkley?
5 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 3 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Bingley · Bradford · Keighley · Shipley · Queensbury · Barkerend · Bowling · Holme · Brown Royd · Buttershaw · Idle · Lister Park
Neighbourhoods
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.