# Earlybirds Daycare

Earlybirds Daycare is a full-day nursery at Normanton Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, NORMANTON, WF6 1AG, in Woodhouse, Wakefield. It is registered for 68 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 11 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/earlybirds-daycare-ey495984  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Normanton Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, NORMANTON, WF6 1AG
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 01924 898271
- Ofsted URN: EY495984

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 September 2024, 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/EY495984

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2015 (Reference EY495984). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495984)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495984)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495984)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/284624)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Normanton Methodist Church, Wakefield Road, NORMANTON, WF6 1AG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.696221,-1.422385

- Station: Normanton, 0.3 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Haw Hill Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wakefield there are about 4.7 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Normanton All Saints CofE Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Altofts Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Lee Brigg Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Martin Frobisher Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Normanton Common Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Queen Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-queen-street-2815330) |  |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Stars](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-ey443701) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Kids Planet Altofts Baby House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-altofts-baby-house-2812442) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [New Moon Nursery Warmfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-warmfield-2799829) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids Planet Altofts](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-altofts-2807308) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whitwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-2811350) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Earlybirds Daycare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Earlybirds Daycare Good at its inspection on 6 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Earlybirds Daycare take?

Earlybirds Daycare is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Earlybirds Daycare?

Normanton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Earlybirds Daycare?

You can call 01924 898271.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY495984)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Earlybirds+Daycare&query_place_id=ChIJlXhmSmRoeUgRNzQRVCdJDCo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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