Best Nurseries in WAKEFIELD
50 nurseries in WAKEFIELD — 5 Outstanding, 27 Good
Ofsted ratings in WAKEFIELD
50
Total nurseries
5
Outstanding
27
Good
18
Not yet rated
Valleys South Childrens Centre, Wakefield
Valleys South Childrens Centre, Wakefield
Netherton Sitlington Junior And Infant School, Wakefield
10 Margaret Street, Wakefield
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in WAKEFIELD?
WAKEFIELD has 50 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 5 are rated Outstanding and 27 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in WAKEFIELD are rated Outstanding or Good?
64% of nurseries in WAKEFIELD are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in WAKEFIELD?
This page lists all 50 nurseries in WAKEFIELD sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.