# Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery

Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 16 Station Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RA, in Woodlesford, Leeds. It is registered for 67 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 12 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jolly-giraffes-day-nursery-ey298138  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Station Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RA
- Registered places: 67
- Phone: 0113 205 9449
- Website: http://www.jollygiraffes.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY298138

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2004 (Reference EY298138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298138)
- Registered places: 67 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298138)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/321157)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 16 Station Lane, Woodlesford, Leeds, LS26 8RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.757361,-1.445257

- Station: Woodlesford, 0.1 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Woodlesford Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Water Haigh Woodland Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leeds there are about 3.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlesford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Oulton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Swillington Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Rothwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Cockburn Haigh Road Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Victoria Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cheeky Monkey Childrens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkey-childrens-day-nursery-ey419382) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Banana Moon Rothwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-rothwell-ey495333) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Tina's Tots](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tinas-tots-2524332) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Daisy Chain Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-chain-childcare-ey101465) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Sweet Peas at Rothwell](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sweet-peas-at-rothwell-2879273) |  |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-ey403285) | Good |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 19 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery take?

Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 67 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery?

Woodlesford is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Jolly Giraffes Day Nursery?

You can call 0113 205 9449 and visit www.jollygiraffes.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY298138)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jolly+Giraffes&query_place_id=ChIJWdsBMzNdeUgRg74myTBEX9c)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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