New Moon Nursery, Castleford

25 Barnes Road, Castleford WF10 5AB
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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.

The nursery is owned by a mother and daughter, one an early years teacher with over 16 years' experience teaching, and the other a Speech and Language Therapist Specialising in early years children.

New Moon is a small, homely nursery situated in a beautiful detached house, which also has a fantastic outdoor learning environment.

The practitioners are warm, caring and nurturing and provide an excellent standard of care for all children. Learning through high quality play and interaction is high on the agenda, in order to ensure that all children are progressing within their development.

All practitioners are fully qualified and are Paediatric First Aid trained. Continued professional development is very important to ensure that the quality of care and teaching is maintained at a excellent standard.

The nursery welcomes prospective parents to arrange a visit by phone or email.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Person in charge

  • Louise Swales (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 30

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We do accept government funded hours.

  • 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.


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

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 (128)

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New Moon Nursery, Castleford has a Review Score of 10 (9.980) out of 10, based on 45 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time New Moon Nursery, Castleford has 128 reviews.

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

I can't recommend New Moon enough! My eldest has SEND needs and they helped put together a My Support Plan, and then an application for a EHCP which is now in place at school. My youngest has been attending for the last two years and he is thriving! His speech has come on leaps and bounds and he really
enjoys his days at nursery. We are so lucky to have New Moon as our nursery. Keep doing what you are doing!

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

Thank you for your beautiful words it is a pleasure looking after both your boys

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

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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Review from Toni L (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not recommend New moon enough, I was so anxious about sending not one but two of my children to a nursery after spending every day with me since the day they were born, but new moon have been fantastic. The smiles on my babies faces when they see the ladies on a morning melts my heart. I know
both my children have developed a brilliant relationship with their key workers and I can see that they've both made progress with development and key skills since starting in January. The whole staffing team are lovely and always take the time to give me a thorough handover at the end of the day. I 10000% made the right decision in choosing New moon.

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

Thank you. It is a delight caring for both of your children. Thank you for trusting us with them.

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Review from Caroline F (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended New Moon for approximately 18 months has she absolutely loves her time there. She moved to the toddler room in January and struggled with the change initially but the staff there have been brilliant at resettling her. She smiles going in on a morning and will happily tell me
everything she's done during the day.
I cannot thank New Moon enough for bringing out my daughter's confidence.

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

Thank you for your lovely words. Its so lovely to see your littles once confidence grow every day!!

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Review from Chloe W (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with lovely kind staff who go above and beyond for the children in their care. My child is always happy to go and had made strong attachments to several members of staff. It's clear from her interactions with staff that they all put in the effort, despite the room they're based in, to
get to know all the children.

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Review from Megan W (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot thank the staff at New Moon Nursery enough for looking after my little like they do, she absolutely loves going to nursery and it is so beautiful to see the bonds she has made with the nursery staff.
As a nursery I feel New Moon go above and beyond to provide exceptional care to the children
in their care .
Knowing my little girl is so settled and content just makes my working day so much easier, thank you for all you do.

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

I can't recommend New Moon enough! We were quite anxious before our daughter started as she found meeting new people difficult. But after a few weeks, she is completely different and has found her confidence! Thank you so much New Moon!

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

Thank you so much for your lovely words! we love having your daughter as part of our nursery family.

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Review from Kirstie B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a teacher myself, I have extremely high expectations of what I expect from a nursery, both from an educational and pastoral perspective. After visiting many different settings, choosing New Moon was an easy choice! The New Moon team are caring, friendly and knowledgeable. There is a real 'family'
vibe as you step through the door and I instantly knew my son would be well cared for. Sending my son to New Moon was the best decision and my younger son will also be attending later this year.

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

our practitioner's pride themselves in the relationships and bonds they make with the children. Seeing the children grow over the time they are with us is so nice to see. Thank you so much for your lovely words

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has only been attending for a short time due to having to remove him from another setting, my experience so far has been amazing. All the staff are great and they have been so helpful with supporting me with my son. I am extremely happy that I made the choice to send him to this nursery.

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

This is so lovely to read, thank you so much for choosing us as your nursery.

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Review from Matthew T (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be more pleased with New Moon. The high level of care that our son receives each day couldn't be more apparent, from the moment he bounds in through the door in the morning with whichever member of staff receives him to the thoughtful and specific feedback we receive on collection at the
end of the day. His key workers clearly care about him, his happiness and his development. As well as handover, the app is updated to share pictures, food and sleep info as well as keep an open line of communication. We trust this setting with our child completely and are thrilled with the work that they do.

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

Thank you so much for your kind words. it is such a pleasure.

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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended New Moon Nursery since he was 4 months old and has just turned 1. The development opportunities the nursery has given him are fantastic, they are broad, nurturing and tailored to him and his abilities. The nursery has worked with us to ensure we are aligned on his routine and
development goals, whilst proving a fun and safe environment for him to grow and build confidence. He loves going to nursery, and when I visit you can see how happy all of the children are. The nursery offers real life play environment which is aligned with many Montessori principles. There is a beautiful garden which the children go out and play/sing in everyday. They also take the children out on outings in the local area. The food is varied, delicious, nutritious and healthy. All of the staff are professional, approachable and very knowledgeable. It was a huge thing for me to hand over my newborn baby to someone but I trusted them implicitly.

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

It is such a pleasure looking after your little one. Thank you for your words

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has only been at this nursery since February and I can't thank the staff enough for the help and the care they give my little boy he always comes home with lots of smiles on his face he is always busy doing fun activities and playing outside
Safe to say he absolutely loves it here keep
doing what your doing it's an amazing nursery

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

Thank you so much for your lovely kind words they mean so much

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Review from Lucy W (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child started this nursery at 10 months old, she's 19 months now and thriving. She's so confident, loves going to nursery and always happy at collection time.
She always surprises us with what she has learnt and we believe new moon nursery has had such a big impact.
The staff are amazing and
our child seems to have made such a bond with them all, not just her key worker. We definitely made the right decision with this nursery.

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

Thank you for your wonderful words. it is such a pleasure caring for your little one

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so grateful for the loving and nurturing environment at New Moon Nursery. Our child has thrived since starting here, learning and developing so many new skills. The staff are incredibly attentive and always go the extra mile to ensure our child feels safe, they are really the best team.

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Review from Christy P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have tried to enroll our twins in another nursery before and it did not go so well and had to wait a year before there were spots anywhere for two children. Since they have joined New Moon the staff has worked hard to build their confidence and work on different routines which has helped with their
development a lot. Staff are friendly and patient, with an attitude to go above and beyond with innovative ideas to encourage the children to open up.

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

Thank you so much for the kind words. It is a pleasure seeing the girls develop and open up!

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, my daughter can be difficult at times and has additional needs. But she loves her key workers and being at nursery. She has improved over the last few months with her speech and behaviour. They have adapted things to her needs to make sure she enjoys her time there and so do others.

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

Thank you for your kind words. We ensure we provide the right care and education for every child.

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Review from Spencer M (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Top quality service. Fully trust New Moon with my son.
New Moon has appropriate procedures in place for accidents that may occur during the day and are familiar with any prescribed medicines that may need to be taken.
Staff are friendly and helpful at all times.

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

We pride ourselves on keeping our staff upskilled with every aspect of childcare. Thank you.

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Review from S W (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest went to New Moon from the age of 2 and left in August to start school. She loved her time there, the staff helped her develop with her literacy, numeracy, social skills, and potty training. Subsequently, my 2-year-old has been going since March and loves it. Staff have helped her speech and
go out of their way to make her feel at home there even though she at times struggled. I can't complain about the nursery and have recommended it to others.

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

Thank you very much for your kind words we really appreciate it.

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Review from Nicole D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attended another nursery before this one and really struggled to settle in. When he moved to New Moon he was settled within the week. His language skills have come such a long way since he started. He has built great relationships with the staff, who you can tell care about the children that
attend. He loves the food. Overall we have had a great experience.

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

Thank you, we cant wait to have your other child join us.

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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been coming here for over a year now and we are incredibly happy with the care and support he receives at New Moon Nursery.
The team are absolutely wonderful, they have taken the time to get to know him and his interests and will tailor some of the activities to those interests.
The staff are friendly and welcoming and have helped him settle in well with each room move. He comes home every week having learnt something new, and is excited to go to nursery in the mornings.
The staff are approachable and deal with concerns quickly and report back afterwards which helped to ease our minds as parents.
The nursery is well-maintained, has a great variety of toys and books and a nice outdoor space. They put on a number of events throughout the year too which have been fun.
We'd highly recommend New Moon Nursery to any parent looking for a high quality, nurturing and engaging environment for their child.

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

Thank you for your kind words. We love having your little boy as part of our New Moon family.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.980)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.980) out of 10 for New Moon Nursery, Castleford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 45 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 4.980 for New Moon Nursery, Castleford is calculated as follows: ( (530 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 540 Ratings = 4.98

  • 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 New Moon Nursery, Castleford is based on 45 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 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 45 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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Top 20 Nurseries Yorkshire & The Humber 2025

Recipient: New Moon Nursery, Castleford

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Top 20 Nurseries Yorkshire & The Humber 2024

Recipient: New Moon Nursery, Castleford

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Top 20 Nurseries Yorkshire & The Humber 2023

Recipient: New Moon Nursery, Castleford

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Meet the Team (2)

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Louise Swales

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

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, it gives me the opportunity 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.
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Alexis

Alexis Wood

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

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.
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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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