--- title: "25 Day Nurseries near Pontefract, 6 Outstanding | Nursery Advice" description: "Compare 25 day nurseries near Pontefract: 6 Ofsted Outstanding, 4.7★ from 119 parent reviews, fees and hours." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Pontefract are rated Outstanding?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 3 miles of Pontefract, including Safe 'n' Sound Nursery, Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire), Bright Sparks Child Care. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about nurseries near Pontefract?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Across 14 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 3 miles of Pontefract have left 119 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Pontefract?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "16 of the 25 nurseries within 3 miles of Pontefract (64%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which nurseries near Pontefract take babies?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "13 settings within 3 miles of Pontefract are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common." } } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) [Home](/) › [Nurseries](/nurseries) › [Yorkshire and The Humber](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) › [Wakefield](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber/wakefield) › Pontefract # Find a Nursery Near Pontefract **4.8★** average from **65** parent reviews on Google Our directory covers 25 day nurseries within 3 miles of Pontefract, all registered with Ofsted. 18 of those have a Pontefract address; the rest are in surrounding villages and suburbs but still within a short drive. At their latest inspection: 6 rated Outstanding, 18 rated Good — 100% of graded settings here are Good or better. Parents have left 119 Google reviews across 14 of these nurseries, averaging 4.7★. 16 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 13 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said. ## Nurseries in Pontefract at a glance Based on Ofsted's register and parent reviews for settings within 3 miles of Pontefract. 25 Ofsted-registered nurseries 100% Good or Outstanding 4.7★ 119 parent reviews 16 Accept funded hours 13 Take under-twos ### Latest Ofsted grades - Outstanding 6 - Good 18 1 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade. ### Highest rated in Pontefract - [Safe 'n' Sound Nursery](/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-wf7-6ls-ey272107) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (5) - [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire)](/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-wf10-3rw-2698797) · Ofsted Outstanding · 5.0★ (4) - [Bright Sparks Child Care](/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-wf10-3qj-ey405434) · Ofsted Outstanding · 4.7★ (3) ## Nursery locations in and around Pontefract ![Map showing the location of nurseries near Pontefract](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/mapbox/light-v11/static/pin-s+e76a45\(-1.315636,53.690136\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.319078,53.691692\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.317236,53.695106\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.292333,53.686351\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.290067,53.693159\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.295738,53.677383\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.354352,53.685514\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.313618,53.721169\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.349988,53.715269\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.362271,53.67247\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.355768,53.717745\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.309837,53.728077\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.363108,53.714405\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.352733,53.721027\),pin-s+e76a45\(-1.269913,53.723751\)/-1.316511,53.700283,11.15,0/1120x420@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg "Location map for nurseries near Pontefract")Click to explore the map → ## Day nurseries in Pontefract - [ ### Sunshine Kids Pontefract · WF8 1NB · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/sunshine-kids-wf8-1nb-322059) - [ ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Pontefract · WF8 4DA · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wf8-4da-ey496475) - [ ### Young Minds Matter ★ 5.0 (7 reviews) Pontefract · WF8 4FU ](/nursery/young-minds-matter-wf8-4fu-2676435) - [ ### Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery PONTEFRACT · WF8 2DD · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/pomfret-woodland-community-nursery-wf8-2dd-ey453286) - [ ### Cherry Blossom Pre-School Pontefract · WF8 2HN · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/cherry-blossom-pre-school-wf8-2hn-2702811) - [ ### The Grange Nursery ★ 4.2 (5 reviews) Pontefract · WF8 3RJ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/the-grange-nursery-wf8-3rj-ey491307) - [ ### Safe 'n' Sound Nursery ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Pontefract · WF7 6LS · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-wf7-6ls-ey272107) - [ ### Oakhill Day Nursery PONTEFRACT · WF7 5JB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/oakhill-day-nursery-wf7-5jb-ey460908) ## Also within 3 miles of Pontefract - [ ### Bright Sparks Child Care ★ 4.7 (3 reviews) Castleford · WF10 3QJ · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-wf10-3qj-ey405434) - [ ### Sunflower Daycare ★ 5.0 (5 reviews) Castleford · WF10 5JT · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/sunflower-daycare-wf10-5jt-2700957) - [ ### New Moon Nursery ★ 4.9 (25 reviews) CASTLEFORD · WF10 5AB · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/new-moon-nursery-wf10-5ab-ey417873) - [ ### Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) ★ 5.0 (4 reviews) Castleford · WF10 3RW · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-wf10-3rw-2698797) - [ ### Unicorn Nursery ★ 4.4 (7 reviews) CASTLEFORD · WF10 5HA · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/unicorn-nursery-wf10-5ha-ey537722) - [ ### Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Castleford · WF10 4EW · Ofsted: Outstanding ](/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-wf10-4ew-2698798) - [ ### Playcare Day Nursery ★ 4.8 (4 reviews) Knottingley · WF11 9HQ · Ofsted: Good ](/nursery/playcare-day-nursery-wf11-9hq-ey490395) ## Frequently asked questions How many day nurseries are there near Pontefract? We list 25 Ofsted-registered day nurseries within 3 miles of Pontefract, 18 of which have a Pontefract address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week. Which nurseries near Pontefract are rated Outstanding? 6 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted within 3 miles of Pontefract, including Safe 'n' Sound Nursery, Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire), Bright Sparks Child Care. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location. What do parents say about nurseries near Pontefract? Across 14 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents within 3 miles of Pontefract have left 119 Google reviews at an average of 4.7★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals. Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Pontefract? 16 of the 25 nurseries within 3 miles of Pontefract (64%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top. Which nurseries near Pontefract take babies? 13 settings within 3 miles of Pontefract are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common. These nursery listings are compiled from official Ofsted records, nursery websites, details provided directly by nurseries where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. 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