# Apple Blossom Day Nursery

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at St. Catherines Court, 2 & 3 Timber Beach Road, Sunderland Enterprise Park, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3XJ, in Castletown, Sunderland. It is registered for 54 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey450875  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Catherines Court, 2 & 3 Timber Beach Road, Sunderland Enterprise Park, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3XJ
- Registered places: 54
- Phone: 0191 548 9000
- Website: http://www.appleblossomdaynursery.org.uk/
- Run by: [Apple Blossom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-blossom-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY450875

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 18 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 20 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450875

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY450875). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450875)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 18 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450875)
- Registered places: 54 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450875)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/653110)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Catherines Court, 2 & 3 Timber Beach Road, Sunderland Enterprise Park, SUNDERLAND, SR5 3XJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.917074,-1.430359

- Station: Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylton Red House Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Northern Saints Church of England Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Castletown Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Willow Wood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Harry Watts Academy |  | 5–16 | Outstanding (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| North View Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Hylton Red House Nursery School Birth to Three Provision](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hylton-red-house-nursery-school-birth-to-three-provision-2802698) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Siblings Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-ey341686) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Springboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-nursery-ey292699) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey535852) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546318) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2860325) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Apple Blossom Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Apple Blossom Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Apple Blossom Day Nursery take?

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 54 children at any one time.

### Who runs Apple Blossom Day Nursery?

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Apple Blossom Day Nursery?

Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Apple Blossom Day Nursery?

You can call 0191 548 9000 and visit www.appleblossomdaynursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY450875)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apple+Blossom+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJdbveHbdlfkgRMOrX2snDNIk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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