Nurseries and childcare in Woolgreaves
We know of 14 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Woolgreaves. 2 are state nursery schools, shown below with their latest Ofsted inspection: 2 of 2 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Woolgreaves
- The Castle Nursery SchoolGood or better School remains Good (2023) · 1.3 mi · phone and directions
- Crigglestone Nursery SchoolGood or better Standards maintained (2025) · 1.4 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Woolgreaves, nearest first
- St James' Playcare Child care and day care · 0.7 miles Rockley Dr, Wakefield, WF2 Call
- Crigglestone Day Care Home service · 1.0 miles Standbridge Ln, Wakefield, WF2 7NP 5 Call
- The Castle Nursery School Elementary school · 1.2 miles 255A Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU 4 Call
- Crigglestone Nursery School Preschool · 1.4 miles 18 High St, Wakefield, WF4 3EB Call
- Waterton House Day Care Centre Social and human service · 2.4 miles Waterton House, Waterton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 8HT Call
- Greenhill Nursery School Preschool · 2.6 miles Greenhill Rd, Wakefield, WF1 4LU Call
- Brooke Family Childcare Child care and day care · 2.6 miles Shepley St, Wakefield, WF1 Call
- Jojo's Childminding Service Child care and day care · 2.8 miles Meadowfields Dr, Crofton, WF4 Call
- The Clubhouse Crofton Preschool · 2.8 miles 121 Ashdene Dr, Wakefield, WF4 1HF Call
- RKS Brightsparks Preschool · 2.8 miles Balne Ln, Wakefield, WF2 0DP Call
- Home Based Breaks Service Child care and day care · 2.9 miles Springfield Grange, Wakefield, WF2 Call
- St John's Pre-School Preschool · 2.9 miles Wentworth St, Wakefield, WF1 Call
- Acacia Private Nursery Preschool · 2.9 miles 1 Westfield Terrace, Wakefield, WF1 3RD Call
- Nurtured at Wakefield Preschool · 3.0 miles Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, WF13 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 Woolgreaves?
We know of 14 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Woolgreaves, including 2 state nursery schools. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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