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4.6★ average from 219 Google reviews

Our directory covers 46 day nurseries in Sunderland, all registered with Ofsted. At their latest inspection: 12 rated Outstanding, 26 rated Good, 1 currently Requires Improvement — 97% of graded settings in this area are Good or better. 2 settings have already been inspected under Ofsted's new report card, which grades each area separately instead of giving a single headline word. Parents have left 219 Google reviews across 23 of these nurseries, averaging 4.6★. 35 confirm they accept government-funded hours, 35 are registered to take babies under two. Open any nursery below for its inspection history, fees, hours and what local parents have said.

Nurseries in Sunderland at a glance

Based on Ofsted's register and Google reviews for every day nursery in Sunderland.

46
Ofsted-registered nurseries
97%
Good or Outstanding
4.6★
219 Google reviews
35
Accept funded hours
35
Take under-twos

Latest Ofsted grades

  • Outstanding12
  • Good26
  • Requires improvement1

7 awaiting a first inspection or with no published grade, and 2 inspected under Ofsted's new report card.

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Frequently asked questions

How many day nurseries are there in Sunderland?
We list 46 Ofsted-registered day nurseries in Sunderland, 45 of which have a Sunderland address. The list is rebuilt from Ofsted's official register, so closures and new registrations show up within a week.
Which nurseries near Sunderland are rated Outstanding?
12 nurseries are currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Sunderland, including Kids 1st Ashbrooke, Nesham Private Nursery, Mill Hill Childcare. Outstanding is the top grade and is awarded to a minority of settings, so also compare Good-rated nurseries on hours, fees and location.
What do parents say about nurseries near Sunderland?
Across 23 nurseries with enough reviews to average, parents in Sunderland have left 219 Google reviews at an average of 4.6★. Individual pages show the review text so you can look for recurring themes — settling-in, communication and staff turnover are the most useful signals.
Can I use funded hours at a nursery near Sunderland?
35 of the 46 nurseries in Sunderland (76%) confirm they accept government-funded early years hours. Eligibility depends on your child's age and your working status — check the nursery's own page for which funding codes they take and whether they charge for consumables on top.
Which nurseries near Sunderland take babies?
35 settings in Sunderland are registered to care for children from under two, and baby-room places are usually the first to fill. If you need a place before your child turns one, contact several nurseries as early as you can — waiting lists of six to twelve months are common.