New Moon Nursery, Castleford

25 Barnes Road, Castleford WF10 5AB
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  • New Moon Nursery, Castleford, Castleford
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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Care Provided by New Moon Nursery, Castleford

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Good to Know

  • 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
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for New Moon Nursery, Castleford

  • 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.

New Moon Nursery, Castleford Reviews (121)

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New Moon Nursery, Castleford has a Review Score of 10 (9.983) out of 10, based on 48 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time New Moon Nursery, Castleford has 121 reviews.

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Review from Laura W (Aunt of Child) published on 14 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephews currently attend New Moon Nursery. They both absolutely love their days there; it's a struggle to get them out the door when I pick them up as they want to stay. The staff are extremely friendly, caring and enthusiastic about contributing to the children's development. In addition, the environment
is amazing, with such a home-like feel and wonderful facilities. I couldn't recommend New Moon highly enough. Keep up the amazing work girls.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending New Moon Nursery for 2 years and I can honestly say that she absolutely loves it. I am 100% confident in the staff here, they really do go above and beyond to provide an excellent, calm and homely learning environment. I couldn't imagine anywhere better than this and I will
be truly saddened when its time to leave for full-time school.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your wonderful review Emma. We really appreciate your positive comments.


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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery in Castleford. My son and daughter have had a great experience at New Moon! The staff are excellent! Fantastic nursery.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We really appreciate the time you have taken to review our nursery.


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Review from Sara C (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a pretty bad experience in the past with our son, we were very wary of private nurseries, we shouldn't have worried! Amazing staff and home from home environment. My daughter had loved her time here. She has learnt so much, always looks forward to going. Eats things there she won't eat at home
(compliments to the chef!) and had made so many lovely friends.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your lovely review Sara, we really appreciate the feedback you have given us. It is wonderful to read your comments!


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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very nervous about my daughter starting nursery but she loved it from day one! The staff are fantastic and all seem really caring. My daughter has grown in confidence since starting nursery here. Highly Recommend.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your fantastic review Jennifer, we really appreciate the time you have taken to provide us with your feedback.


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Review from Terri G (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started here in January and comes three days a week and she was nervous and upset at first as with any child when comes to change. She has always been fussed after and welcomed and she now loves it. She has a key worker who she talks about constantly at home and now asks on a Monday and
Tuesday when she's at home if she can go big girls nursery.
They have always got new things on and the food also is really good. My daughter now eats things she would never have even tried before.
I couldn't be happier than I am with my choice of nursery and would recommend to all.
Also to add they do update the app daily with meals, sleep times, nappy changes, observations and this is something me and my daughter look at together each night while she tells me about what she's done.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you so much for your wonderful review Terri. We really appreciate your feedback.


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Review from Steven W (Uncle of Child) published on 15 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nephew loves this nursery. Sometimes I drop him off on behalf of my sister and I can see that him and his friends really enjoy attending New Moon Nursery. The staff are very welcoming to all and have created a positive environment for the children.

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Review from Louise P (Godmother of Child) published on 13 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

New Moon is a fantastic nursery. All the staff are kind, caring and professional. The environment is very warm, welcoming and wonderfully resourced.

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Review from Gary A (Grandfather of Child) published on 13 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been attending New Moon Nursery since he was two years old and he loves it. He always comes out with a smile on his face and enjoys all the activities available to him. The staff are fantastic, they provide excellent care in a homely environment, the food is amazing, homemade and healthy.
I cannot fault New Moon and everything it has to offer the children who attend. Well done.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for a lovely feedback Gary, we really appreciate the time you have taken to review us.


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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended New Moon nursery for the last 3 and half years he has settled in well and learnt so much, the girls have been a massive part of his development, they helped him with everything from speaking to toilet training. I feel my son has come on so well since being there. The nursery is well
run and has a friendly/family environment. I will be taking my daughter there too when she is born.

Reply from Anna Friend, Owner at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your lovely review Lisa. Very much appreciated.


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Review from Alyson R (Grandmother of Child) published on 30 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been attending New Moon Nursery for the past 18 months and he absolutely loves it. The staff, management and facilities are fantastic, they go above and beyond and care for the children to an exceptional standard. Nothing is too much trouble, so a big thank you from all of us! Keep
up the good work!!

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your wonderful review, Alyson. We really appreciate it.


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Review from Craig L (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves New Moon Nursery. The staff are great, the facilities are excellent and the food is really tasty, homemade and healthy.


Thanks, everyone, keep up the good work.


Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your lovely review, Craig. Much appreciated.


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Review from Katy (Aunt of Child) published on 21 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a wonderful, homely nursery where my nephew feels safe and happy. The atmosphere when you walk in just says it all. It’s a lovely, caring environment. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We appreciate your lovely comments.


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Review from Paula (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so happy leaving our son at New Moon, we're always greeted with a welcoming smiling face and he is always happy to stay. When we ask him 'what was fun at nursery today?' his reply is always 'everything was fun!'. He has loved it from day one. Everyone who works there make it such a lovely environment
to be in with their cheerfulness and enthusiasm. He has come on in leaps and bounds and we are confident that he will be well prepared for school. Can't recommend New Moon enough!!

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your wonderful review Paula. We really appreciate the time your have taken to write such positive comments.


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Review from Ali L (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

New Moon is a wonderful setting. My child has so much fun here. All the staff are welcoming and caring and take pride in their work. My child has built lovely relationships with staff. They have enabled him to develop in all areas of learning. My child has made some lovely friendships with children
in the setting. The resources in the nursery are of a high standard and keep children engaged. There is a wide variety of healthy meals on the menu. My child enjoys the meals. My child is always busy here and always leaves with a smile. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for the wonderful review Alison. We really appreciate the time you have taken to write this.


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Review from Helen K (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends New Moon and he absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing, they are very helpful and I feel at ease that while I’m at work, my child is being cared for very well and he’s having fun with all his friends.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your positive feedback Helen. Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review.


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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really worried as a first-time mum to put my son in nursery, this nursery has made me and my son feel totally at ease, I really appreciate the time and effort the staff take in looking after my son! You are amazing guys! Thank you so much.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

We really appreciate your lovely comments Hannah. Thank you so much for taking the time to share such positive feedback.


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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl joined New Moon in February of this year (2018) after not settling well at her previous childminders. The staff at New Moon are AMAZING, so friendly and warm and always so inviting. My little girl is now two and a half and has come on in leaps and bounds, she loves all the girls at New
Moon with some who are very special to her and she talks a lot about them at home. She attends 2 days a week and thinks she is just going to one of the practitioner's houses, not nursery, she is so comfortable there! The fees are ever so slightly more than the childminder I previously used but I would pay ten times more here knowing how happy she is and how cared for she is when there and they do so much for them, days out, events and always planning something to learn more about. This is a fabulous nursery and it is lovely to be able to praise them for all the hard work they do and everything they do for the children.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback Amy. We really love reading about your experiences, thank you for taking the time to review us.


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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy joined New Moon in July 2018. He was 6 and a half months old.
The staff at New Moon have been amazing. They have made my return to work that little bit easier, especially knowing my little boy loves it.
They receive a wide variety of lovely home cook food, which has meant my son loves
to try new food. The staff are always on hand to answer any queries. They also work alongside you to mirror what you are developing at home with your child.
I couldn’t recommend them enough. It truly is a home from home.

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for your amazing review Samantha. We really appreciate the lovely comments.


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Review from Helena K (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started New Moon Nursery Specialist Day Care at 9 months old in 2017. Leaving him in other peoples care is so difficult, but at New Moon, it is like leaving him with relatives. The warm, homely atmosphere, friendly faces and love they give to my little boy, makes me feel confident when dropping
him off. In fact, I know he is gaining new skills, making friends and having a great time. Fantastic nursery, fantastic staff. My son loves it!

Reply from Anna Friend at New Moon Nursery, Castleford

Thank you for the wonderful review Helena. It is wonderful to read such lovely comments.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.983)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.983) 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 48 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 48 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 4.983 for New Moon Nursery, Castleford is calculated as follows: ( (566 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 576 Ratings = 4.983

  • 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 48 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 48 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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Meet the Team (2)

Louise

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.


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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