# Unicorn Nursery

Unicorn Nursery is a full-day nursery at Day Care Centre, Leeds Road, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5HA, in Cutsyke, Wakefield. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Ladybird Daycare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/unicorn-nursery-ey537722  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Day Care Centre, Leeds Road, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5HA
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01977 552389
- Website: http://theunicornnurserycastleford.co.uk/
- Run by: [Ladybird Daycare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ladybird-daycare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY537722

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, 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/EY537722

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2016 (Reference EY537722). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537722)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 4 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537722)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537722)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 7 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/736964)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Day Care Centre, Leeds Road, CASTLEFORD, WF10 5HA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.714405,-1.363108

- Station: Castleford, 0.8 miles
- Station: Glasshoughton, 0.9 miles
- 13 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: King George's Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Saville Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Quarry Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Pasture Way, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackton Pastures Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Half Acres Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Smawthorne Henry Moore Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2020) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| The Grange School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Castleford Three Lane Ends Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Castleford | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Castleford Park Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Glasshoughton Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New Moon Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-moon-nursery-ey417873) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Sunflower Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflower-daycare-2700957) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-childcare-yorkshire-ltd-2698798) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Whitwood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-whitwood-2811350) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Safe 'n' Sound Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safe-n-sound-nursery-ey272107) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Bright Sparks Child Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-child-care-ey405434) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Unicorn Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Unicorn Nursery Good at its inspection on 4 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Unicorn Nursery take?

Unicorn Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Unicorn Nursery?

Unicorn Nursery is run by Ladybird Daycare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Unicorn Nursery?

Castleford is the nearest station we know of, 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Unicorn Nursery?

You can call 01977 552389 and visit theunicornnurserycastleford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY537722)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The+Unicorn+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJMbqfASque0gRmcl2foF8kW8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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