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New Moon Nursery, Castleford

25 Barnes Road, Castleford WF10 5AB
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New Moon Nursery, Castleford, Castleford
New Moon Nursery, Castleford, Castleford
New Moon Nursery, Castleford, Castleford

New Moon Nursery is a privately owned nursery located in Castleford, conveniently located near junction 32 off the M62, and easily accessible from the surrounding areas.

New Moon Nurseries Ltd is a family run company, the director was once a Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Early Years; and has over 16 years experience of being a director of the company. New Moon Nurseries Ltd also has another highly recommended nursery...  

Funding & Fees

Our Sessions are;
8-6 for a full day this includes Breakfast, Lunch and Tea.
8-1 for a morning session this includes Breakfast and Lunch.

1-6 for an afternoon session this includes Tea.

Our Sessions are;
8-6 for a full day this includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
8-1 for a morning session this includes Breakfast and Lunch.

1-6 for an afternoon session this includes Dinner.

We do accept government funded hours. Meals are charged at an additional cost on Funded sessions.

Please contact our Nursery if you would like further information regarding our nursery fees.

Contact New Moon Nursery, Castleford to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Louise Swales (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-18:00
  • Thursday 08:00-18:00
  • Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve & the week between Christmas & New Year

New Moon Nursery, Castleford Reviews (141)

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New Moon Nursery, Castleford has a Review Score of 10 (9.978) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time New Moon Nursery, Castleford has 141 reviews.

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Review from Alessandra D (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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New Moon Nursery - Castleford has been a star and a game changer with our baby boy. The staff it's just brilliant, caring and lovely! We just moved to the area and they find a space for our little one and it's been an amazing journey. Can't thank them enough for the love and caring to our littile one.

Reply from Alexis Wood, Deputy Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for these find words. We are so happy that you joined us it is a delight to look after your little one

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Review from Luke H (Father of Child) published on 8 April 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't be happier with New Moon Nursery. The team are incredibly caring and attentive, and it's clear they genuinely take the time to get to know each child as an individual. They understand our daughter so well-her personality, her needs, and what helps her feel comfortable and confident-which gives us real peace of mind every day.

One of the things we appreciate most is how brilliantly they've handled her allergies. The staff are knowledgeable, careful, and proactive, always making sure she is safe while still fully included in everything. Their communication around this has been excellent, and we feel completely reassured knowing she is in such capable hands.

It's such a warm, nurturing environment, and we've seen our daughter grow in confidence and happiness since joining. We're so grateful to the whole team at New Moon for the love and care they show every day.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you Luke for these lovely words. Making sure the children are always safe and happy is our top priority.

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Review from Katie W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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We couldn't speak more highly of New Moon if we tried. It has been the perfect environment for our child to learn and grow from being a baby. All of the staff genuinely care and are an absolute delight, management are present and know all of the children well. The setting is well thought out and has regularly changing activities and invitations to play. We receive regular updates home throughout the day and always have a good handover at pickup where the key worker has plenty of time to chat - it's never rushed.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you Katie, its so lovely when parents recognise the care given to the children. They really do create a family feel which gives all children the best start to their early years.

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Review from Lois P (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My youngest son is currently on the pre-school floor and has been at New Moon since he was 13 months old. I know when I drop him off on a morning that he is safe and well loved, which puts my mind at ease whilst I'm at work. He leaves to go to school in September and we will really miss everyone at New Moon. I highly recommend New Moon to anyone with a baby or toddler, I wish my son could stay longer!

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you Lois, we would happily keep you little one for forever. Graduation will be very sad this year again.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our experience of New Moon has been nothing but amazing since our daughter started in the baby room in 2023. The staff are friendly and care so much about their jobs and through every room our daughter has been in that love and care has never faltered.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your kind words. Its so heart whelming when we can care for the children over the years.

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Review from Nisha S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Home from home for my son, both my children have been to new moon since 9 months old and what a wonderful place it is! The staff are lovely and caring, and the children all have so much fun together.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you Nisha, non of us are prepared for the end of this era when school time comes this summer

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Review from Charlotte P (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending New Moon nursery since the age of one. As a new parent I was extremely anxious for him entering an unfamiliar environment from such a young age however, the staff at New Moon could have not made the transition any easier, warm and welcoming. I immediately felt at ease with him being in their care. All the staff, environment and facilities are wonderful and New Moon has brought my son on in leaps and bounds with his development. He loves attending nursery! My second son starts in a few weeks time and I'm looking forward to him experiencing all of this too!

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you Charlotte this is so lovely to read. Its so wonderful when we have siblings join us as it means we get to have our families with us for longer.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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New Moon nursery is a lovely home from home setting for children to explore and develop whilst learning through play. It has a family oriented feel and it has been reassuring knowing I can drop my child off there on a morning worry free. My child has always been happy to go to the nursery and always comes home cheerful, which is a credit to the staff at the nursery.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you Katie, we pride ourselves of our family feel setting.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Noah absolutely loves it at nursery and i love looking at all the pictures of him playing with different toys. All the staff are very approachable and kind, they always make me feel so comfortable leaving him.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your kind words, hearing that our families are happy with our care really means the world to us all.

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Absolutely outstanding nursery, the staff are so welcoming, friendly and patient. Every single member of staff makes such an effort to get to know each child and it gives the children a really safe and comforting environment which we felt from the moment we first looked round. Our little boy has absolutely thrived at New Moon over the past 2 years, the care and support he has been given has been heart-warming and his key workers have always taken the time to really get to know his character and the way he works best. I would absolutely recommend New Moon to any parents looking for a safe, comforting and supportive environment for their little one to thrive.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you so much for these lovely words. All staff are wonderful with all of the children in our setting.

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our daughter has been attending Newmoon Nursery for nearly two years, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The staff are amazing-welcoming, warm, and genuinely personable with our daughter. She has made incredible progress during her time there, especially with skills like colours and numbers.
The nursery goes above and beyond with the extra detail they put into themed weeks and special events. It makes every day exciting and engaging, and our daughter always comes home chatting about what she learned.
Most importantly, she feels content, safe, and happy every day she attends. She truly loves going to nursery, and as parents, that means everything to us.

We couldn't recommend Newmoon Nursery more.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your lovely comments, they are so warming to read

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Review from A T (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little girl loves to attend New Moon, all staff have made an effort to get to know her. Her key workers in all rooms have been fantastic, she has built great bonds with them they are supportive of all elements of learning and work with parents to ensure they focus on what you wish them to developmental. New Moon is a home from home environment whereby children feel at home and a sense of belonging, I am more than happy with the care my child receives.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you so much for these lovely words. We care of each one of the children like they are own.

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Review from J V (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy moved to New Moon in January and the staff have been wonderful helping him to settle in, making small but meaningful adjustments to help him transition and in a very short time he has made strong connections with his staff. I am confident that my little boy is progressing well as we are informed at regular intervals of his progress. The activities they provide are wide raging and educational. We are delighted that would could get him a place here and how quickly he has settled in.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for taking your time to leave such lovely feedback, I will make sure this is shared with the staff team.

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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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As a very anxious first time mum picking my son's nursery was very hard, but new moon made it easy my son has been part of the nursery for just over a year and he loves every day, he has developed so much and the staff are absolutely amazing always on hand to support us as parents and well as our son they have many events throughout the year that we can get involved in. We honestly just love new moon and would recommend them to anyone

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you very much for taking your time to share your experience and your feedback is lovely to hear.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My child has been at this nursery for 3 years now and they are incredible. They've helped us so much as a family as well as helping our child develop crucial skills as he grows. Every step of the way, they've helped him become the cheeky, clever, wonderful little boy that he is. His relationships with all the staff are just beautiful. He knows he can go to any of them with any issue, he talks about them at home and has such lovely stories every day that he comes home from nursery. He's potentially on the spectrum (ASD/ADHD) and nursery have helped us with referrals and generally helping him cope when he's struggling. They've been an amazing support network for us all through the time my son has been there and we couldn't have picked a better nursery. It's going to be a very emotional day when he leaves to go to school in September. There's so much love for this place, the people in it and everything they do for the kids. They truly do go above and beyond.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

We have loved being part of your little one's journey. Graduation is going to be emotional for sure. However, he will thrive at big school, they are very lucky to be getting him. Thank you very much for your kind words.

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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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The staff at new moon nursery are amazing! My son's confidence has come on so much since attending the nursery and being involved in all the activities the staff create for the children! Couldn't recommend enough

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

we are so lucky to have such a creative and caring team who put there all into everyday to ensure nursery is a fun and happy place to be.

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Review from Caroline F (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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New Moon has been a fantastic nursery for my daughter since she started in 2023. She has grown in so many ways and absolutely loves the staff that she spends the day with. They have helped massively with toilet training and easing her into her new room. I'm so grateful for the updates I receive on the app and at handover time, plus getting information about special occasions in advance is wonderful for an organised parent. I couldn't think of anyone I would rather leave my daughter with! Thank you!

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

This is so lovely to hear thank you, it is a pleasure to be part of your little ones first steps in to education

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little girl absolutely loves the nursery and the staff there. She has come on leaps and bounds with her speech. And her potty training over the last few months. Her key worker has made such a difference to her whole experience at nursery

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you very much for your wonderful words, i will ensure staff receive the feedback

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Review from Chantelle A (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I'd highly recommend New Moon to any parent. The staff are brilliant, my son left New Moon last year and now my daughter comes here. My children love the staff and my youngest child who goes here, she's coming on leaps and bounds because of the staff here at New Moon. They receive nutritious home cooked meals, they set up lovely activities and my children genuinely love to come here. The staff truly do care about the children and I can't recommend New Moon enough.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you. Its been a pleasure to look after both your children

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our little boy joined New Moon soon after turning one, he's now three and still attending.
What we love about New Moon;
The homely feeling; Each morning he's greeted with smiles, and he always talks fondly of all the staff & children across the rooms/floors. They come together at mealtimes to socialise and eat varied nutritious home-cooked meals.
The communication; daily handovers with key worker, meals etc recorded on an app plus lots of lovely photos uploaded. Regular reviews/assessments, and parent meetings.
A wide variety of activities & resources, lots of time outside, fostering a love of nature, sessions with visitors e.g. football, music. The children are supported and encouraged to explore their individual interests further.
Events for families throughout the year e.g. Christmas fair, Mother's Day tea, and stay & plays.

Overall, a lovely setting for little ones to spend their days growing and learning. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend to other parents.

Reply from Louise Swales, Manager at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you so much for these lovely words it is a pleasure looking after your little over these years

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Louise Swales Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2010
Louise Swales

We provide high-quality daycare for children aged 0-5 years. Our ethos is to provide a homely environment, so your child feels at home from the start of their journey with us.

I have worked at New Moon since it opened in 2010. I became the Nursery Manager in 2014, where I developed my knowledge in child care and became qualified to level 5.

I have a passion for working with children and adore being the Manager at New Moon, which allows me to see children grow and thrive within our environment, learning and developing to the best of their individual ability.

Our children are our future, and they require a calm, loving and nurturing environment with opportunities to learn and as many varied experiences that we can provide for them in order to secure their foundations in their Early Years.

Alexis Wood Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2014
Alexis Wood

Working with children has always been my life goal since leaving school in 1998. I went straight on to get my level 3 qualification and have always worked with children ever since. In 2014 I moved from the Midlands to West Yorkshire and found my forever Nursery... New Moon. I started out as a Nursery Nurse and worked my way up to being Deputy Manager. This is the position I adore the most it has allowed me to get to know all the children from all the rooms rather than being based in just one room. This position has also allowed me to be creative and help implement a vision of how we want our setting to be and the ethos we have for each and every child that we care for.

Frequently Asked Questions about New Moon Nursery, Castleford

What is the Age Range of Children that New Moon Nursery, Castleford accepts?

New Moon Nursery, Castleford accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is New Moon Nursery, Castleford Open?

New Moon Nursery, Castleford is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does New Moon Nursery, Castleford have capacity for?

New Moon Nursery, Castleford has capacity for a total of 30 Children.

How far is New Moon Nursery, Castleford to the centre of Castleford?

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

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