Best nurseries in Cross Hills and Steeton
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in North Yorkshire, 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 | Shimmering Stars Nursery Sessional day care · 26 places · BD20 8PJ | Good (2025) |
| 2 | Little Acorns Nursery Full day care · 52 places · BD23 2UE | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Ltd Full day care · 81 places · BD20 7DT | Good (2024) |
| 4 | Little Acorns Nursery Full day care · 38 places · BD23 2UE | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Bridge House Day Nursery Full day care · 66 places · BD20 6NR | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Nightingales Day Nursery Full day care · 108 places · BD20 6TD | Good (2023) |
| 7 | Gateways Education & Wellbeing Full day care · BD20 6NN | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Cross Hills and Steeton?
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 Cross Hills and Steeton?
There are 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Cross Hills and Steeton; listed first: Shimmering Stars Nursery, Little Acorns Nursery, Little Blossoms Day Care Nursery Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Cross Hills and Steeton?
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 Cross Hills and Steeton?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
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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.