# Helpinghands Childcare

Helpinghands Childcare is a full-day nursery at 34 Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AT, in New Silksworth, Sunderland. It is registered for 14 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Ayla 4 Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-2709412  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AT
- Registered places: 14
- Run by: [Ayla 4 Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/ayla-4-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2709412

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 8 November 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/16/2709412

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2709412). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709412)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709412)
- Registered places: 14 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709412)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 34 Blind Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1AT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.874788,-1.401206

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Silksworth Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Tunstall Village Green, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Hill View Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Good (June 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Plains Farm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mill Hill Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-hill-childcare-ey560998) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ettrick Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ettrick-grove-2849038) |  |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [B2B Plus Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/b2b-plus-project-2508492) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Doxford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-doxford-ey335554) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Ryhope Village](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-ryhope-village-ey302467) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey258477) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Helpinghands Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Helpinghands Childcare Good at its inspection on 8 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Helpinghands Childcare take?

Helpinghands Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 14 children at any one time.

### Who runs Helpinghands Childcare?

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

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2709412)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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