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Helpinghands Childcare

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
·34 Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AT · Sunderland
Number of places
14 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Helpinghands Childcare, established in 2008, began as a home-based childminding service and has since expanded significantly. In January 2023, the setting transitioned into a registered nursery, opening a new premises in Silksworth that caters to children aged 0-5 years.

The nursery operates 50 weeks a year, from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, offering both funded and non-funded sessions with a minimum three-day booking policy. They also provide an Out of School and Holiday Club for children aged 5 and above, which also operates 50 weeks a year.

In October 2024, Helpinghands Childcare further expanded by opening a larger second site in Pennywell. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and qualified team, committed to nurturing children.

Meals and snacks are provided for paid sessions, but for funded sessions, parents need to provide a packed lunch or purchase one from the nursery. The setting is closed on UK Bank Holidays and for two weeks over the Christmas period.

The owners and founders are Emma and Yilmaz Perek.

What it's like

Children benefit greatly from a warm and inviting environment, making decisions about their play with confidence. They form strong attachments with familiar staff who tailor the curriculum to support their interests and individual needs, ensuring children feel emotionally secure.

Family-runExpanding nursery groupOut of School & Holiday ClubMeals and snacks included in paid fees

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

7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Daycare Nursery); 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Out of School Club mornings/afternoons); 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (Holiday Club)

Food

Breakfast, meals, and snacks included in paid sessions. Parents to provide packed lunch for funded sessions or purchase one from the nursery.

Age range

0-5 years (Daycare Nursery); 5+ years (Out of School & Holiday Club)

Session types

Full Day, Half Day (Morning), Half Day (Afternoon), Wraparound Care

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Waitlist

Contact nursery for availability

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Helpinghands Childcare

Last inspected 8 November 2024 · Eileen Grimes

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children benefit greatly from a warm and inviting environment, making decisions about their play with confidence. They form strong attachments with familiar staff who tailor the curriculum to support their interests and individual needs, ensuring children feel emotionally secure.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff deliver an ambitious curriculum designed to build on children's confidence, independence and resilience.
  • Children are consistently encouraged to develop their independence, from accessing their own fruit at snack time to putting on their own coats.
  • Staff are strong role models for children's communication and language, creating many opportunities for social interaction.
  • Throughout the nursery, staff invite children to share books in the cosy reading corner, individually and in groups.
  • The leadership team is committed to providing a high-quality service that reflects the unique needs of the children attending.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider more closely how to monitor and adapt activities to ensure that all children, in particular quieter children, can fully engage and benefit from the learning opportunities
  • 2provide greater opportunities for staff to share their knowledge and expertise to help them to raise learning experiences even further and embed consistency in teaching across the nursery.
Inspection #10371010 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff are committed to their job and go the extra mile for their children.

They say that children's welfare is at the heart of everything that the leaders and staff strive for and children thrive in their care.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Children love to be active. As children play outside, staff encourage them to develop their strength while moving in different ways. Children manoeuvre themselves safely on the balance bicycles, knowing which direction to travel.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

8 November 2024

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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