# Mill Hill Childcare

Mill Hill Childcare is a full-day nursery at Mill Hill Nursery School, Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ, in Sourmilk Hill, Sunderland. It is registered for 6 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mill-hill-childcare-ey560998  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Mill Hill Nursery School, Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ
- Registered places: 6
- Phone: 0191 522 0505
- Website: http://millhillnursery.org.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY560998

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 23 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560998

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2018 (Reference EY560998). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560998)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 23 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560998)
- Registered places: 6 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560998)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 November 2024). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/652660)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Mill Hill Nursery School, Torphin Hill Drive, Sunderland, SR3 2PJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.865585,-1.402962

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- 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

- Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Mill Hill Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| New Silksworth Academy Infant | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (Improving) (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| New Silksworth Academy Junior | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth | Primary | 5–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Farringdon Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Ryhope Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Helpinghands Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helpinghands-childcare-2709412) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Sunderland Doxford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-sunderland-doxford-ey335554) | Good |  |  | 1.1 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 |
| [B2B Plus Project](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/b2b-plus-project-2508492) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Ettrick Grove](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ettrick-grove-2849038) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Little Angels Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-nursery-ey258477) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mill Hill Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mill Hill Childcare Outstanding at its inspection on 23 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mill Hill Childcare take?

Mill Hill Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 6 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Mill Hill Childcare?

You can call 0191 522 0505 and visit millhillnursery.org.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560998)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mill+Hill+Nursery+School&query_place_id=ChIJ7bYdcQdkfkgRY1jb-sMsyqU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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