Nurseries and childcare in Castleford
We know of 8 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Castleford. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
Nurseries and childcare near Castleford, nearest first
- Brambly Hedge Day Nursery Preschool · 0.5 miles Three Lane, Castleford, WF10 1PN Call
- Nappies And Nits Childcare Child care and day care · 0.7 miles Mount Pleasant, Castleford, WF10 Call
- Greenacres Childminders Home service · 0.9 miles Greenacres Dr, Castleford, WF10 Call
- Unicorn Nursery Preschool · 0.9 miles Old School Ct, Cutsyke, WF10 5HA 3 Call
- Jolly Tots Childcare Day care preschool · 1.0 miles Holywell Grove, Castleford, WF10 Call
- Hollyhocks Childcare Child care and day care · 1.1 miles 47 Holywell Lane, Castleford, WF10 4QY Call
- Bright sparks child care Day care preschool · 1.4 miles elizabeth drive, Castleford, WF10 Call
- Little Stars Nursery Preschool · 1.5 miles Castleford Redhill st, Castleford, WF10 3JX Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Castleford?
We know of 8 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 1.5 miles of the middle of Castleford. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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