# Helping Hands Childcare

Helping Hands Childcare is a full-day nursery at Suite 1-5, Pennywell Business Centre, Portsmouth Road, SR4 9AR, in Pennywell, Sunderland. It is registered for 58 children. It is run by Ayla 4 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helping-hands-childcare-2815683  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Suite 1-5, Pennywell Business Centre, Portsmouth Road, SR4 9AR
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 0191 500 2700
- Website: https://helpinghandschildcaresunderland.com/
- Run by: [Ayla 4 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ayla-4-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2815683

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2024 (Reference 2815683). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815683)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815683)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815683)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Suite 1-5, Pennywell Business Centre, Portsmouth Road, SR4 9AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.898174,-1.439334

- Station: South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Pennywell Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: King George V Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Blackie Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 | All-through | 4–16 | Good (May 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Pennywell Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Christ's College | All-through | 4–18 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Broadway Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| North View Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Highfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pennywell Early Years Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pennywell-early-years-centre-ey260693) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Playdays 4 Kidz C.I.C](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playdays-4-kidz-c-i-c-ey437889) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey258477) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ettrick Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ettrick-grove-2849038) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Springboard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/springboard-nursery-ey292699) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Apple Blossom Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-blossom-day-nursery-ey535852) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Helping Hands Childcare take?

Helping Hands Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 58 children at any one time.

### Who runs Helping Hands Childcare?

Helping Hands Childcare is run by Ayla 4 Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Helping Hands Childcare?

South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Helping Hands Childcare?

You can call 0191 500 2700 and visit helpinghandschildcaresunderland.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2815683)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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