Best Nurseries in Sunderland
35 nurseries in Sunderland — 7 Outstanding, 19 Good
Ofsted ratings in Sunderland
35
Total nurseries
7
Outstanding
19
Good
1
Requires Improvement
8
Not yet rated
53 Front Street, Sunderland
Tavistock House, Sunderland
Rotherham Road, Sunderland
Funded 15 & 30 hours childcare in Sunderland
In England, working families can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week from 9 months old, rising to 30 hours from September 2025, during term time (38 weeks a year). All 3–4-year-olds get at least 15 universal funded hours regardless of parents' work status, and some 2-year-olds qualify through additional support schemes.
Funded hours are used at participating nurseries and childminders — each profile on this page shows whether a setting has funded 2-year-old and 3–4-year-old places registered. Check eligibility and apply via GOV.UK childcare eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nurseries are in Sunderland?
Sunderland has 35 Ofsted-registered nurseries, of which 7 are rated Outstanding and 19 are rated Good.
What percentage of nurseries in Sunderland are rated Outstanding or Good?
74% of nurseries in Sunderland are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How do I find the best nursery in Sunderland?
This page lists all 35 nurseries in Sunderland sorted by Ofsted grade. Click any nursery to see its full profile including inspection details, funded places, and parent reviews.