--- title: "Helpinghands Childcare — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Helpinghands Childcare, a nursery in Sunderland — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "logo": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/__l5e/assets-v1/18ee05cb-93ee-4d8a-b535-85644088f16f/nursery-advice-social-share.png", "sameAs": [ "https://twitter.com/nurseryadvice" ], "contactPoint": { "@type": "ContactPoint", "contactType": "customer support", "email": "hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk", "areaServed": "GB", "availableLanguage": [ "English" ] } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#webpage", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412", "name": "Helpinghands Childcare — Rated Good by Ofsted", "description": "Helpinghands Childcare, a nursery in Sunderland — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice.", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/#website" }, "about": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#nursery" }, "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#breadcrumb" }, "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": [ "h1", "[data-speakable]" ] } }, { "@type": "ChildCare", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#nursery", "name": "Helpinghands Childcare", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "GB", "streetAddress": "34 Blind Lane", "addressLocality": "Sunderland", "postalCode": "SR3 1AT" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#webpage" }, "telephone": "07983 875348", "email": "nurserymanager@helpinghandschildcaresunderland.com", "sameAs": [ "https://helpinghandschildcaresunderland.com/" ], "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 54.874788, "longitude": -1.401206 }, "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Sunderland" } ], "audience": { "@type": "PeopleAudience", "suggestedMinAge": 0, "suggestedMaxAge": 4 }, "award": "Ofsted: Good" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North East", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20East" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Helpinghands Childcare", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many places does Helpinghands Childcare have?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Helpinghands Childcare has 24 children on roll, which gives a place figure of 24." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What curriculum approach does Helpinghands Childcare use?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The nursery uses a holistic approach. Staff also deliver an ambitious curriculum that builds confidence, independence and resilience, with a strong focus on communication, language, kindness and creativity." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where is Helpinghands Childcare located?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Helpinghands Childcare is in Sunderland, SR3 1AT, at 34 Blind Lane." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What outdoor space does Helpinghands Childcare offer?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children use an outdoor area for active play. The space supports movement, strength and balance, including riding balance bicycles and travelling safely in different directions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Which funded hours does Helpinghands Childcare accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Helpinghands Childcare accepts 15 hours universal funding for 3 and 4-year-olds and 30 hours funding for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Helpinghands Childcare # Helpinghands Childcare Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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-run Expanding nursery group Out of School & Holiday Club Meals 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Helpinghands Childcare Inspection date Nov 2024 Inspection no. 10371010 Lead inspector Eileen Grimes Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263486)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709412) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://helpinghandschildcaresunderland.com/) 34 Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.40121/54.87479/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Sunderland - [Day nurseries in Sunderland](/search?q=Sunderland) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412) 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 - 1 consider 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 - 2 provide 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263486) ## 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. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50263486) ## Frequently asked about Helpinghands Childcare ### How many places does Helpinghands Childcare have? ### What curriculum approach does Helpinghands Childcare use? ### Where is Helpinghands Childcare located? ### What outdoor space does Helpinghands Childcare offer? ### Which funded hours does Helpinghands Childcare accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Sunderland Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Helpinghands Childcare. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Mill Hill Childcare Sunderland · SR3 2PJ 4.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/mill-hill-childcare-sr3-2pj-ey560998) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Apple Blossom Day Nursery Sunderland · SR3 4AG 4.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-sr3-4ag-ey394728) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.3 mi ### Kids Planet Ettrick Grove Sunderland · SR3 4AW 4.8(6 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-ettrick-grove-sr3-4aw-2849038) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### B2B Plus Project Sunderland · SR2 0RY ](/nursery/b2b-plus-project-sr2-0ry-2508492) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Doxford Sunderland · SR3 3UY 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-doxford-sr3-3uy-ey335554) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village Sunderland · SR2 0LW 5.0(14 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-ryhope-village-sr2-0lw-ey302467) [See all nurseries in Sunderland →](/search?q=Sunderland) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. [Claim listing](/claim?nursery=helpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412) ### Share this nursery Send to a partner, friend or family member. Copy link[](https://wa.me/?text=Helpinghands%20Childcare%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice%20https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412 "Share on WhatsApp")[](https://www.facebook.com/dialog/send?link=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412&app_id=140586622674265&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412 "Share on Messenger")[](mailto:?subject=Helpinghands%20Childcare&body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20be%20interested%20in%20this%20nursery%3A%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412 "Share on Email")[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412 "Share on Facebook")[](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Helpinghands%20Childcare%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice&url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412 "Share on X")[](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412 "Share on LinkedIn")[](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412&title=Helpinghands%20Childcare "Share on Reddit")[](https://t.me/share/url?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhug-your-search.lovable.app%2Fnursery%2Fhelpinghands-childcare-sr3-1at-2709412&text=Helpinghands%20Childcare%20%E2%80%94%20on%20Nursery%20Advice "Share on Telegram") This listing has been compiled from official Ofsted records, the nursery's own website, details provided directly by the nursery where available, and other trusted public sources. We regularly review and update listings to keep the information as accurate as possible. [Learn more](/about-our-data) Report an issue [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/) The independent UK nursery directory. Built with Ofsted data, kept current weekly. For parents - [Search nurseries](/search) - [Parent Hub](/parent-hub) - [Saved nurseries](/saved) - [Compare](/compare) For nurseries - [Promote Your Nursery](/for-nurseries) - [Claim a listing](/claim) - [Nursery dashboard](/owner) - [Sign in](/auth) Browse by location - [London](/nurseries/london) - [South East](/nurseries/south-east) - [North West](/nurseries/north-west) - [West Midlands](/nurseries/west-midlands) - [Yorkshire](/nurseries/yorkshire-and-the-humber) - [See all regions →](/nurseries) About - [About us](/about-us) - [Editorial policy](/parent-hub/editorial-standards) - [Contact us](/contact) - [Blog](/blog) - Data sources: Ofsted MI, GIAS [](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590427415951)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurseryadvice-co-uk)[](https://uk.pinterest.com/NurseryAdvice/) Ofsted data & reports Inspection reports, ratings and provider details displayed on this site are sourced from [Ofsted](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/) and contain public sector information published under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Nursery Advice is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ofsted or any government body. © 2026 Better Search Limited (company no. 17209315), trading as Nursery Advice. All rights reserved. Contact: [hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk](mailto:hello@nurseryadvice.co.uk). [Terms of service](/terms)[Privacy policy](/privacy)Made for parents.