# Hoppers Childcare

Hoppers Childcare is a full-day nursery at Bolster Moor Chapel, Bolster Moor Road, Golcar, HD7 4JU, in Bolster Moor, Kirklees. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hoppers-childcare-2753439  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bolster Moor Chapel, Bolster Moor Road, Golcar, HD7 4JU
- Registered places: 92
- Ofsted URN: 2753439

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 April 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/16/2753439

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2753439). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753439)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753439)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753439)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 December 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1104005)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bolster Moor Chapel, Bolster Moor Road, Golcar, HD7 4JU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.635921,-1.871095

- Station: Slaithwaite, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clough Head Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wellhouse Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Scapegoat Hill Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Manor Road Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Linthwaite Clough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Linthwaite Ardron CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [St John's Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-playgroup-311284) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Cornfields Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cornfields-day-nursery-ey358944) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Merrydale Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merrydale-private-day-nursery-2680093) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-ey490558) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Jellies Preschool, Out Of School & Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jellies-preschool-out-of-school-and-holiday-club-2857042) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kids Planet Linthwaite](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-linthwaite-2697670) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Hoppers Childcare Good at its inspection on 25 April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hoppers Childcare take?

Hoppers Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

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

Slaithwaite is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2753439)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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