# Ducklings Childcare

Ducklings Childcare is a full-day nursery at 145-147 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9AN, in Aspley, Kirklees. It is registered for 43 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 24 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-childcare-2515665  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 145-147 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9AN
- Registered places: 43
- Phone: 01484 512136
- Website: https://ducklings-childcare.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2515665

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515665

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2019 (Reference 2515665). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515665)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515665)
- Registered places: 43 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515665)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1297492)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 145-147 Wakefield Road, Moldgreen, Huddersfield, HD5 9AN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.643221,-1.769562

- Station: Huddersfield, 0.7 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ravensknowle Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kirklees there are about 3 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 24 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Woodley School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Netherhall St James CofE (VC) Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Spring Grove Junior Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Willow House Nursery and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-house-nursery-and-holiday-club-311267) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Almond House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-house-nursery-2709242) | Good |  | 07:00–18:15 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Longley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longley-ey448517) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Hunnypot Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-hunnypot-day-nursery-ey453500) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Rawthorpe (St James) Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rawthorpe-st-james-playgroup-2561557) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Community House Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/community-house-pre-school-ey558630) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Ducklings Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Ducklings Childcare Good at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Ducklings Childcare take?

Ducklings Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 43 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Ducklings Childcare?

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Ducklings Childcare?

You can call 01484 512136 and visit ducklings-childcare.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2515665)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ducklings+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJw3Mx1uPde0gRe7WXp52ADKo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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