# Apple Blossom Day Nursery

Apple Blossom Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Merle Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6SD, in Pallion, Sunderland. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Apple Blossom Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey535852  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Merle Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6SD
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 0191 510 1490
- Website: http://appleblossomdaynurseries.co.uk/
- Run by: [Apple Blossom Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/apple-blossom-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY535852

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 April 2024, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535852

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2016 (Reference EY535852). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535852)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 April 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535852)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535852)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 September 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/944432)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Merle Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.909391,-1.415218

- Station: Pallion (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.2 miles
- Station: Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.6 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pocket Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hall Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Diamond Hall Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Barnes Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Barnes Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| North View Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Springboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-nursery-ey292699) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Siblings Private Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-private-day-nursery-ey341686) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bubbly Gems Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bubbly-gems-ltd-2765642) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey450875) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Nurserytime](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nurserytime-2860325) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Siblings Nursery Beacon Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/siblings-nursery-beacon-ltd-2496907) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Apple Blossom Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 April 2024, 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 20 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, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0191 510 1490 and visit appleblossomdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY535852)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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