Childcare in Wakefield
Nurseries, childminders, fees and Ofsted ratings — computed from the official register.
301
Providers
111
Nurseries
15.5%
Outstanding
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Avg fee
Top-rated nurseries in Wakefield
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- Childcare @ St Swithun'sWAKEFIELD · Outstanding
- Safe 'n' Sound NurseryPontefract · Outstanding
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- Cliff Hill Day NurseryWakefield · Outstanding
- Childcare@BroadwayWakefield · Outstanding
- Future Einsteins College GroveWakefield · Outstanding
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Wakefield
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 Wakefield?
Wakefield has 301 registered childcare providers: 111 nurseries and 190 childminders.
How good are nurseries in Wakefield?
15.5% of rated providers in Wakefield hold an Outstanding grade (34 Outstanding, 185 Good).
Can I use funded 15/30 hours childcare in Wakefield?
Yes — eligible families can use government-funded childcare hours at participating providers in Wakefield. 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.