Best nurseries in Ossett
8 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 | Rainbow Childcare Full day care · 74 places · WF5 9AQ | Outstanding (2023) |
| 2 | Ossett Childcare & Pre-School Limited Full day care · 75 places · WF5 9QF | Good (2025) |
| 3 | Horbury Day Nursery Full day care · 73 places · WF4 6JY | Good (2023) |
| 4 | Little Stars Day Nursery Full day care · 60 places · WF5 0BN | Good (2023) |
| 5 | Blossom Tree Bloomers Full day care · 52 places · WF5 9PL | Not yet inspected |
| 6 | Cloud9 Childcare Full day care · 34 places · WF5 8AL | Not yet inspected |
| 7 | Kip McGrath Ossett LLP Full day care · WF5 8AD | Not yet inspected |
| 8 | SWAP Full day care · WF5 9ND | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Ossett?
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 Ossett?
Of 8 nurseries and pre-schools in Ossett, 1 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Rainbow Childcare, Ossett Childcare & Pre-School Limited, Horbury Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Ossett?
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 Ossett?
8 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 4 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Neighbourhoods
Ossett North · Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge · Ossett West
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.