Best nurseries in Castleford
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Wakefield, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bright Sparks Child Care Full day care · 42 places · WF10 3QJ | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Full day care · 150 places · WF10 4EW | Outstanding (2025) |
| 3 | Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Full day care · 214 places · WF10 3RW | Outstanding (2024) |
| 4 | Unicorn Nursery Full day care · 60 places · WF10 5HA | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Sunflower Daycare Full day care · 56 places · WF10 5JT | Good (2023) |
| 6 | New Moon Nursery Full day care · 30 places · WF10 5AB | Good (2023) |
How much does nursery cost in Castleford?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in Yorkshire and The Humber, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Castleford?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Castleford, 3 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Bright Sparks Child Care, Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd, Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Castleford?
In Yorkshire and The Humber, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £156 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Castleford?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Airedale · Castleford Town · Castleford West · Ferry Fryston · Glasshoughton
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.