Childcare in Kirklees
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
411
Providers
245
Nurseries
14.8%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Kirklees
- My Little Barn Owls LtdLiversedge · Outstanding
- Ladybirds NurseryHUDDERSFIELD · Outstanding
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- The Learning Tree HolmfirthHolmfirth · Outstanding
- Highburton PlaygroupHuddersfield · Outstanding
- Rowley Lane Pre-schoolHuddersfield · Outstanding
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- St John's Under 5's Pre-SchoolDEWSBURY · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Kirklees
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 Kirklees?
Kirklees has 411 registered childcare providers: 245 nurseries and 166 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Kirklees?
14.8% of rated providers in Kirklees hold an Outstanding grade (42 Outstanding, 242 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Kirklees?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Kirklees. 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.