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Helping Hands Childcare # Helping Hands Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · Suite 1-5, Pennywell Business Centre, Portsmouth Road, SR4 9AR · Sunderland **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered November 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 58 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Sunderland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Helping Hands Childcare, established in 2008 as a childminding service, has significantly expanded its operations. In January 2023, the setting transitioned to a registered day care nursery for children aged 0-5 in Silksworth, offering both funded and non-funded sessions with a minimum three-day booking policy. Further expansion occurred in October 2024 with the opening of a larger second site in Pennywell. The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except for Fridays when it closes at 5:30 pm. All payments for day care include breakfast, meals, and snacks. Helping Hands also provides an Out of School and Holiday Club for children aged 5 and above, catering to various schools in the Sunderland South area. The club offers morning care with breakfast and school drop-offs, as well as after-school care during term time. During school holidays, daily care is available from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, including all meals and snacks, with the exception of a two-week closure over Christmas. The setting emphasises a dedicated team with diverse experience and qualifications to support children's development. The owners and founders are Emma and Yilmaz Perek. Day care nursery Out of School & Holiday Club Wraparound care Two locations ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Daycare Nursery: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (Monday - Thursday), 7:00 am - 5:30 pm (Friday). Out of School Holiday Club: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Food Breakfast, meals and snacks included for paid sessions. For funded sessions, meals are an additional charge, or parents can provide a packed lunch. Age range 0-5 years (Daycare Nursery), 5+ years (Out of School & Holiday Club) Session types Full Day, Half Day, Wraparound Care Waitlist Contact for prices ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Helping Hands Childcare [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815683)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815683) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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