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£62/day*
New Moon Nursery
25 Barnes Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5AB
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Capacity 30 Limited spaces
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Nurseries in Castleford
Castleford is a West Yorkshire market town on the River Aire, with its town centre and riverside forming the heart of the community. It is mainly covered by the WF10 postcode district, and funded early years childcare is administered by Wakefield Council. The council describes Castleford as the Wakefield district’s only riverside market town.
Childcare numbers for Castleford
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Outstanding nurseries
0
0% of nurseries
Funded childcare
1
100% offer funding
Total nurseries
1
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Estimated cost in Castleford
£186/week
· £9672/year
Based on the area average of £62/day
Estimates based on average UK nursery rates (Coram Childcare Survey 2024). Actual fees vary by provider and registration costs.
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How to Apply for Funded Childcare in Castleford?
The nursery postcode districts currently represented on this page map to Wakefield Metropolitan District Council. Your home postcode determines which council handles your application.
Visit Wakefield Metropolitan District CouncilPostcodes: WF10
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Nursery questions in Castleford
What postcode covers nurseries in Castleford?
WF10 is the main postcode district for Castleford, covering the town centre and surrounding residential areas. It also extends beyond central Castleford, so comparing the full address can help when choosing a setting.
Can I get 30 funded childcare hours in Castleford?
Eligible working families can receive up to 30 funded hours a week from 9 months old until school age, normally for 38 weeks of the year. All 3 and 4 year olds can receive 15 funded hours, regardless of whether their parents work.
Is there funded childcare for 2 year olds who do not qualify through work?
Yes. Some 2 year olds receiving additional support or whose families meet qualifying criteria can receive 15 funded hours a week through a separate entitlement.
Should I secure a nursery place before my funded hours begin?
It is sensible to enquire early if you need specific weekdays, a baby place or full day childcare. Wakefield Council has identified pressure on accessible childcare provision across the district, and having funding eligibility does not itself reserve a place at a particular nursery.
Can a nursery make me pay for lunch between funded sessions?
A provider should not create an artificial paid break in the middle of funded childcare. Current statutory guidance says funded hours should be available in continuous blocks where required, including across lunchtime.
What nursery extras can I choose not to pay for?
Providers may charge for things such as meals, nappies, sun cream, additional private hours or optional activities, but these cannot be mandatory conditions of receiving a funded place. Parents must have a reasonable way to access the entitlement without purchasing optional extras.
Can funded childcare be spread across more of the year?
Yes, where the provider offers stretched funding. Instead of taking the entitlement over 38 weeks, families can use fewer funded hours each week over a longer part of the year.
Do I need to renew my childcare code once my child has started?
Yes. Working parents normally need to reconfirm their eligibility every 3 months, even after their child has begun using funded hours.
What support can a Castleford nursery get if my child has SEND?
Wakefield’s Early Years WISENDSS team works with nurseries, school nurseries and childminders to identify needs, plan appropriate support and improve inclusion. Eligible children accessing funded early education can also attract at least £975 a year in Disability Access Fund for their nominated provider during 2026 to 2027.