Childcare in Calderdale
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
195
Providers
109
Nurseries
25%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Calderdale
- Little Learners Pre-School Day Care IncBrighouse · Outstanding
- FairfieldHalifax · Outstanding
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- The Ark Nursery and Space Out of School ClubHEBDEN BRIDGE · Outstanding
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- Grass Roots @ New RoadSowerby Bridge · Outstanding
- The Northern Lights Preschool and Out of School ClubHalifax · Outstanding
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- Mill Cottage Montessori School Day CareBrighouse · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Calderdale
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are there in Calderdale?
Calderdale has 195 registered childcare providers: 109 nurseries and 86 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Calderdale?
25% of rated providers in Calderdale hold an Outstanding grade (34 Outstanding, 101 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Calderdale?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Calderdale. Each provider profile shows funded place availability where known.
Inspection data sourced from Ofsted (England), Care Inspectorate (Scotland), and CIW (Wales), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. NurseryMatch is independent of Ofsted, the Care Inspectorate, CIW, and the UK Government.