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Nurseries in Yorkshire

There are 1,647 nurseries registered with Ofsted in Yorkshire, and 1,205 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries
1,647
Outstanding
243
Good
962
After-school clubs
553

1,647 nurseries near Yorkshire

Child's age
Ofsted rating
Castleford, Wakefield

New Moon Nursery

The Manse, 25 Barnes Road · WF10 5AB

1.2 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
OfstedGoodApr 2023Full day care30 places

A full day care nursery in Castleford, rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by New Moon Nurseries Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Glasshoughton, Castleford

Sunflower Daycare

Houghton House, 131a Leeds Road · WF10 5JT

1.3 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
OfstedGoodSep 2023Full day care56 places

A full day care nursery in Castleford, rated Good by Ofsted in September 2023. Registered for 56 places and run by Sunflower Daycare Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Monk Fryston, Knottingley

Playcare Day Nursery

Brotherton and Byram Children's Centre, Low Street · WF11 9HQ

3.2 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care77 places

A full day care nursery in Knottingley, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 77 places and run by Eversleigh Day Nurseries Ltd.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Newgate, Pontefract

Sunshine Kids

WF8 1NB

3.3 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
OfstedOutstandingMar 2022Full day care26 places

A full day care nursery in Pontefract, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2022. Registered for 26 places and run by Smith, Julie Ann.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Featherstone, Pontefract

Safe 'n' Sound Nursery

Featherstone Lane, Featherstone · WF7 6LS

3.4 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
OfstedOutstandingNov 2023Full day care58 places

A full day care nursery in Pontefract, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023. Registered for 58 places and run by Automatic Process Limited.

Ages
0 – 8 years
Hours
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Normanton, West Yorkshire

Little Stars

31 Castleford Road, Normanton · WF6 2DJ

3.4 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
OfstedGoodOct 2021Full day care20 places

A full day care nursery in West Yorkshire, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2021. Registered for 20 places and run by Wright, Mark Philip.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Altofts, Normanton

Kids Planet Altofts

Oap Hut Behind The Working Mens Club, Church Road · WF6 2QS

3.4 miles from Yorkshire and the Humber
Inspected January 2026Full day care38 places

A full day care nursery in Normanton, last inspected by Ofsted in January 2026. Registered for 38 places and run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Ages
0 – 5 years
Hours
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Childcare in Yorkshire at a glance

Inspection results
1,205 of the 1,647 nurseries in Yorkshire (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 243 Outstanding and 962 Good.
Ages taken
1,525 list babies under 2, 1,525 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 1,525 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours
Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Wakefield's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours

Questions parents ask about nurseries in Yorkshire

Straight answers from the Ofsted register, updated as inspections come in.

There are 1,647 Ofsted-registered nurseries in Yorkshire. 243 are rated Outstanding and 962 are rated Good at their latest inspection.