Which nurseries in Knottingley are rated Outstanding?

Nurseries rated Outstanding within 3 miles of Knottingley include Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd, Bright Sparks Child Care, Sunshine Kids, Play Safe At The Pavilion. Check each one's latest Ofsted report, as grades can change at the next inspection.

Do nurseries in Knottingley offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in Knottingley?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in Knottingley

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of Knottingley, West Yorkshire, and 8 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 4
Good: 4
After-school clubs: 3

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Directory listingMonk FrystonKnottingley · WF11 9HQ

Monk Fryston, Knottingley

Playcare Day Nursery

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

0.9 miles from Knottingley

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: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKnottingleyWakefield · WF11 0BZ

Knottingley, Wakefield

Little Acorns Nursery Ltd

Knottingley High School, Middle Lane · WF11 0BZ

0.9 miles from Knottingley

Inspected June 2026Sessional80 places

A sessional nursery in Knottingley, last inspected by Ofsted in June 2026. Registered for 80 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPontefractWakefield · WF8 2HN

Pontefract, Wakefield

Cherry Blossom Pre-School

Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane · WF8 2HN

2.0 miles from Knottingley

OfstedGoodOct 2023Full day care40 places

A full day care nursery in Pontefract, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023. Registered for 40 places and run by Waterton Pre Schools.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAiredale & Ferry FrystonCastleford · WF10 3RW

Airedale & Ferry Fryston, Castleford

Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd

Elizabeth Drive, Castleford · WF10 3RW

2.4 miles from Knottingley

OfstedOutstandingDec 2024Full day care214 places

A full day care nursery in Castleford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 214 places.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingAiredale & Ferry FrystonCastleford · WF10 3QJ

Airedale & Ferry Fryston, Castleford

Bright Sparks Child Care

Poplar Avenue, Castleford · WF10 3QJ

2.4 miles from Knottingley

OfstedOutstandingJun 2025Full day care42 places

A full day care nursery in Castleford, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. Registered for 42 places and run by Bright Sparks Child Care Partnership.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPontefractWakefield · WF8 2DD

Pontefract, Wakefield

Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery

Pomfret Children's Centre, Rookhill Road · WF8 2DD

2.4 miles from Knottingley

OfstedGoodMay 2023Full day care55 places

A full day care nursery in Pontefract, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. Registered for 55 places and run by Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery CIC.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingPontefractWest Yorkshire · WF8 2ER

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Harewood Centre Nursery School

Harewood Avenue, Pontefract · WF8 2ER

2.4 miles from Knottingley

Not yet gradedSchool nursery

A nursery school in Pontefract.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingPontefractWakefield · WF8 1JL

Pontefract, Wakefield

Little Rainbow Nursery

Northgate Close, Pontefract · WF8 1JL

2.5 miles from Knottingley

OfstedGoodDec 2024Sessional44 places

A sessional nursery in Pontefract, rated Good by Ofsted in December 2024. Registered for 44 places and run by Walton Childcare Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Directory listingPontefractWakefield · WF8 4FU

Pontefract, Wakefield

Engineering & Sports Alternative Provision

Pontefract Collieries FC, Beechnut Lane · WF8 4FU

2.8 miles from Knottingley

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Pontefract. Run by Keats Engineering And Education Limited.

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingNewgatePontefract · WF8 1NB

Newgate, Pontefract

Sunshine Kids

WF8 1NB

2.9 miles from Knottingley

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
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Directory listingHillamLeeds · LS25 5HP

Hillam, Leeds

Play Safe At The Pavilion

Stocking Lane, Hillam · LS25 5HP

3.0 miles from Knottingley

OfstedOutstandingJun 2022Full day care33 places

A full day care nursery in Leeds, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2022. Registered for 33 places and run by Peacock, Rachael Elizabeth.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
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Childcare in Knottingley at a glance

Inspection results: 8 of the 11 nurseries within 3 miles of Knottingley (73%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 4 Outstanding and 4 Good.
Ages taken: 9 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 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