Best nurseries in Golcar
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Kirklees, 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 | Little Explorers Day Nursery Full day care · 54 places · HD7 4AR | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Hoppers Childcare Full day care · 92 places · HD7 4JU | Good (2024) |
| 3 | Mount Preschool Ltd Full day care · 40 places · HD3 3UQ | Good (2023) |
| 4 | St John's Playgroup Sessional day care · 20 places · HD7 4QQ | Good (2022) |
| 5 | Aspire Nursery Sessional day care · 24 places · HD7 4BE | Good (2022) |
| 6 | Happy Adventures Preschool and Forest School Sessional day care · 40 places · HD3 3SF | Good (2022) |
How much does nursery cost in Golcar?
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 Golcar?
Of 6 nurseries and pre-schools in Golcar, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Little Explorers Day Nursery, Hoppers Childcare, Mount Preschool Ltd.
How much does nursery cost in Golcar?
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 Golcar?
6 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
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Neighbourhoods
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.