Nurtured @ Wakefield

1 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield WF1 3RY
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9.9 58 Reviews
Nurtured @ Wakefield provides children with a happy and caring environment where parent partnership is of high importance, allowing parents to have a voice in the nursery and to build professional relationships with the staff team.

There is a full team of qualified and caring and friendly individuals, who work together to encourage a wonderful and nurturing atmosphere. They love excitement, fun, play & laughter. The varied extracurricular activities allow children to find passion in what they enjoy most. The team are always at hand for those all important snuggles when needed.

Nurtured @ Wakefield is inclusive and welcoming to all families, they offer a translation on the nursery management system up to 130 different spoken languages. They have experience of supporting children with diverse needs and welcome and celebrate individuality.

Should you wish to come and see the fabulous space and award winning nursery group for yourself, give them a call and the team will welcome you for a tour.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in charge

  • Jess Booth (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 53

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day £68.50
    Half day £50
    Full week £317.50
    Holiday club £50
    Holiday half day £35

  • Please contact the nursery for more information

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • They have on site parking, for drop off and collection

Nurtured @ Wakefield Reviews (58)

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9.9

Nurtured @ Wakefield has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10, based on 53 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Nurtured @ Wakefield has 58 reviews.

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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring and nurturing staff. Great facilities. Lovely natural and calming environment across all the ages.
They encourage exploring and trying new things, while prioritising each child's needs. Outdoor play and trips to places is a regular part of nursery life.
Highly recommend!

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so sending such a lovely review. We appreciate your feedback! The team will be pleased to read this. Please do let us know if there is anything we can do for the safeguarding section, we want to ensure you have full confidence in us. We are always open to suggestions or recommendations, feel free to pop in and share any feedback. Thanks again :)

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Review from Chris C (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My littlest one started this month and has settled so well in to the baby room. Staff are great at keeping us updated and the activities look amazing! We are so happy we chose Nurtured @ Wakefield!
The chef is amazing at catering to all needs, my little one has started weaning and he's so helpful
with advice and tips!
My eldest comes to the holiday club and loves all the trips!
This nursery really does go above and beyond for their children.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thanks so much for taking the time to send a review. We really appreciate your feedback and we are so pleased to hear that you & your little one is having a lovely experience with us.

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Review from Charlie G (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is in the baby room at this nursery and she absolutely loves it. She's settled so well and has hit so many more milestones since starting. She has really good relationships with the staff and plays well with the other kids.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so sending such a lovely review. We appreciate your feedback! Your kind words will make our team smile. :)

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Review from Terri M (Grandmother of Child) published on 10 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the setting and staff at Nurtured Wakefield. The facilities are excellent and my grandson is looked after by the staff and enjoys the time he has there with all the other babies and children.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so sending such a lovely review. We appreciate your feedback!

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Review from Lisa G (Guardian of Child) published on 25 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been thoroughly impressed with the care provided. This nursery certainly lives up to its name. The staff really get to know the children as individuals and nurture them to provide a safe, fun and educational environment where every child can thrive and develop.
Staff are supportive to parents
and family too. I cannot recommend them highly enough!

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so sending your review. We appreciate your feedback! Your kind words will make our team smile. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to improve. :)

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Review from N T (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I feel that this institution is a very reliable and safe institution that makes a great contribution to the development of the child's skills. They do a great job of developing the child's performance, evaluating it, and informing parents about it. The staff has succeeded in making it a very pleasant
place for the child by being very friendly and warm to the child's heart. I am not at all afraid to entrust my child's future to this institution. My best wishes to this institution with a good staff.

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Review from P H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are always incredibly helpful and on hand making my child's learning experience outstanding, he has come on so well in the last few months and now looks forward to his Tuesdays and Fridays thanks to the all the staff.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staffs are kind , friendly and lovely, they help us when we have a question,
every thing is good and clean,
I like this nursery and my little son enjoys there, nursery has a big garden, my son likes play in garden.
Thanks nurtured nursery

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Review from V W (Grandmother of Child) published on 24 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a Grandma, I am sharing my experience as this is such a wonderful nursery. The staff here take time to check in with whoever is picking up children, even me as grandma, I am always made to feel welcome with lots of details about her fun day. The nursery recently hosted a parent social event,
where we were invited to come into nursery for a sip and paint night, it was lovely to see the photos.
Its great that they also care about families, as well as the children.


My granddaughter is always well cared for and they use an app to show what the children have been doing at nursery, which means I get to see what she how much fun she has. The nursery is such lovely place for both the children and families. I would highly recommend Nurtured to anyone.

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Review from Abby S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old started at this nursery in November and he settled so quickly, I think because of the amazing care of all the staff. Everyone knows his name and greets him as he enters, he runs in every day excited to see them.
He was so keen to go more that I even increased his hours in February so
now he is full time.
Communication is excellent, we are kept updated throughout the day of everything he is doing and any queries I have had for management have been answered straight away.
All the staff make regular observations on his learning progress and encourage us to share pictures and stories from home as well.
They take the children out on day trips regularly and there is also the option to pay a little extra for classes like yoga and drama. They also play outside for most of the day in their big garden which my boy loves.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review we really appreciate your feedback

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Review from Rebecca G (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going for the last 3 weeks and she's absolutely loving it, she's come along so much in a short period of time, she's settled in so well, and all the staff are fantastic, and they really care about the children which is lovely to see! My daughter loves all the girls and it's so reassuring
as a parent knowing your child is well looked after and cared for. They do loads of activities and get the children involved which I love aswel!
The Communication is also fantastic and it's so nice to get regular updates and photos from your child's keyworker. My only regret is not having her start earlier.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thanks for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased you and your little one, are having a lovely experience with us. :)

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Review from Sanjana A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We lived the rustic outdoor play area and our boys love to be at nursery, feels very family oriented unlike other corporate driven nurseries, staff is amazing very hands on and kids love doing all the activities there.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review we really appreciate your feedback! :)

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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't even put into words how amazing this nursery is and how the staff go above and beyond for our children. This is truly one of my daughter's favourite happy places to be. I couldn't thank the staff every single one of them for what they do.

Reply from Rachel Barker, Deputy Manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so much for your review! The team will be so happy to read this. I am so happy that you are enjoying your experience with us and that your little one loves being here with us!

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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Truly amazing nursery & staff!!
I would highly recommend this nursery to people. The setting is lovely and very thought out. The level of effort put into not only the day to day for the children but out of hours events for children and parents is so thoughtful.
All staff are lovely and every single
one will go above and beyond for your child and also for you as a parent.
Thank you for all that you do at Nurtured Wakefield!

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you for your thoughtful review. The team will be so pleased to read this. I'm so happy you, and your little one are enjoying your experience with us. :)

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Review from Santa S (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery and staff is amazing. My daughter attends nursery once a week and she really enjoys spending time there. Staff is very caring, respectful and understanding. Nursery are amazing with meeting my daughters dietary needs due her eczema. They provide so much different activities for kids including
days out. My heart is always at peace when she is attending nursery. Also staff provides updates on app so you always know what your child is doing. Thank you everyone for your amazing work.

Reply from Rebecca Casserly, Operations Director at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you for taking the time to send a review, we appreciate your feedback. I'm sure this will make the team smile, when I share your kind words with them. We are so glad to hear that you & your little one are having a great experience with us. :)

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Review from Bryony K (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a bad start to nursery life for my 2 year old I changed to Nurtured, I now send my 2 year old and 1 yr old!
Both are thriving in a safe and homely nursery!
As a nervous mum I can not recommend the nursery enough my girls do so many activities every single time they go, daily outdoor fun, baking,
crafts and trips!
The staff are so welcoming to
Parents and children! The chef is brilliant my children and fussy eaters and have started to try new foods!
I personally can not recommend the nursery enough I feel like I'm leaving my children at a family members home rather than a nursery!

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review we are so glad you are a happy with the setting and your little one enjoys the setting so much. Thanks again!

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My boy started nursery at 20 months, he is a confident little boy but struggled to settle. All the staff really went out of their way to help him settle & understand him (he still isn't speaking). We cannot praise the staff enough for their hard work and dedication to ensuring the children in their
care are happy, learning, engaging & "nurtured". He always has fun (even when he had initially been upset at drops offs) and for the last 2 weeks has been dropped off without any upset. This is a testament to how hard the girls work to ensure the children feel secure, comfort them when they are upset, and make sure they are having the best time. The staff work so hard & you can see how much they love the job & care for the little people they are working with. Communication is fantastic, and nothing is too much trouble for any staff. I cannot think of a better setting for my boy, and happily recommend Nurtured for anyone looking for a rich, safe, and loving environment for their mini me's.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review we are so glad you are a happy with the setting and your little one enjoys the setting so much and you feel he is so well support, we will share this with the team.

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Review from Boyana M (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience at Nurtured Wakefield! The care and attention our little one receives is truly exceptional. The staff are incredibly warm, nurturing, and always go the extra mile to ensure each child feels safe, happy, and engaged. The nursery's curriculum is diverse
and stimulating, incorporating a wonderful mix of play-based learning, creative activities, and outdoor exploration. Our child has made tremendous progress in their social and cognitive development, thanks to the dedicated and knowledgeable staff. The facilities are clean, well-maintained, and designed to create an inviting and comfortable environment for the children. We also appreciate the regular updates and communication from the staff, keeping us informed about our child's daily activities and milestones.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you for your wonderful review which you have taken the time leave, we are so glad you are a happy with the setting and the various things the setting offers, we really appreciate this, Thanks again

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Review from Sonia A (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love the nursery. My son is currently in toddler section and what matter to me is he enjoys it. The staff are always good with keeping you up to date. My oldest also attended this nursery. This will be my second baby at the nursery and it's the best decision we made.

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review we are so glad you are a happy with the setting and your little one enjoys the setting so much. Thanks again

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Review from Elle P (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are amazing and really helped my little one settle in and become more confident! They keep me updated on what he's been up to and how he's doing during the day. Cannot thank the girls enough for all their hard work!

Reply from Elizabeth Kemsley, Area Manager at Nurtured @ Wakefield

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review we are so glad you are a happy with the setting and your little one enjoys the setting so much. Thanks again.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.868)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.868) out of 10 for Nurtured @ Wakefield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 53 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 53 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.868 for Nurtured @ Wakefield is calculated as follows: ( (558 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 630 Ratings = 4.868

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Nurtured @ Wakefield is based on 53 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 53 number of registered child places is 10.6, which has been reached with 53 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Top 20 Mid-size Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Nurtured Childcare

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Small Nursery Groups 2023

Recipient: Nurtured Childcare

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Meet the Team (1)

Jessica

Jessica Booth

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

Nursery Manager at our Wakefield site, Jess was previously at our Skelmanthorpe site before being promoted to manager.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nurtured @ Wakefield

What is the Age Range of Children that Nurtured @ Wakefield accepts?

Nurtured @ Wakefield accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Nurtured @ Wakefield Open?

Nurtured @ Wakefield is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Nurtured @ Wakefield have capacity for?

Nurtured @ Wakefield has capacity for a total of 53 Children.

How far is Nurtured @ Wakefield to the centre of Wakefield?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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