# Buttons Nursery

Buttons Nursery is a full-day nursery at Buttons Nursery, 11-13 Baird Close, WASHINGTON, NE37 3HL, in Concord, Sunderland. It is registered for 50 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttons-nursery-ey468025  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Buttons Nursery, 11-13 Baird Close, WASHINGTON, NE37 3HL
- Registered places: 50
- Phone: 0191 419 2442
- Website: http://www.buttonsnursery.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY468025

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 May 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/EY468025

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2013 (Reference EY468025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468025)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 May 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468025)
- Registered places: 50 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468025)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 24 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652333)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Buttons Nursery, 11-13 Baird Close, WASHINGTON, NE37 3HL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.921254,-1.513271

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Usworth Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | 3–11 | Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Marlborough Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| George Washington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Albany Village Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Barmston Village Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [New World Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-world-nursery-ey550711) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Cheeky Chimps Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-chimps-childcare-2813445) | Report card Jun 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Little Treasures Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-treasures-nursery-318614) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Castle Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/castle-kindergarten-ey546316) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Horseshoe Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-horseshoe-day-nursery-ey224879) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Spring - Leam Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-leam-lane-ey539480) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Buttons Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Buttons Nursery Good at its inspection on 24 May 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Buttons Nursery take?

Buttons Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 50 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Buttons Nursery?

You can call 0191 419 2442 and visit www.buttonsnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY468025)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Buttons+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJb2Ljzc16fkgRgABgQFcBoNs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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