Nurseries in Wakefield
Wakefield is the principal city and administrative centre of the Wakefield metropolitan district. It offers a wide range of nurseries, preschools and childminders, strong transport links (rail, motorway), and many family-friendly neighbourhoods and amenities.
Parents in Wakefield typically pay £73 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £73
- Comparison
- -3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 5,102 places
Nurseries near you in Wakefield
Frequently Asked Questions
In Wakefield private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on availability. School or council-linked nursery provision usually begins from age 2 or 3, with funded early education from the term after the child turns 3.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week, with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify depending on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax-Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top-up to help with nursery costs.
Nursery fees in Wakefield typically range from £50–£100 per day, depending on location, provider and services included.
All nurseries in Wakefield are regulated by Ofsted, and early years funding is overseen by Wakefield Council.
Ask about outdoor play access, staff turnover, how funded hours are structured alongside paid hours, additional charges for meals or nappies and waiting list times.
Applying for funding
Wakefield is covered by Wakefield Council, the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Wakefield Council website
