Nurseries and childcare in Leechmere
We know of 23 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Leechmere, 1 of them in Leechmere itself. One is a state nursery school, shown below with its latest Ofsted inspection: 1 of 1 judged good or better. Most nurseries are private, voluntary or part of a school, and Ofsted inspects those too: every one has a report on Ofsted’s website.
State nursery schools within 3 miles of the middle of Leechmere
- Mill Hill Nursery SchoolGood or better Outstanding (2024) · 1.7 mi · phone and directions
Each name goes to its Ofsted reports. Primary schools, many with a nursery class, are on the schools page.
Nurseries and childcare near Leechmere, nearest first
- Gails Day Care Day care preschool · 0.4 miles Askern Avenue, Sunderland, SR2 Call
- Banana moon Day Nursery Day care preschool · 0.9 miles 1-2 Rowlandson Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7SU Call
- Forever Care Child care and day care · 1.2 miles Mowbray Rd, Sunderland, SR2 Call
- Diddy Danks Daycare Day care preschool · 1.4 miles Aline Street, Sunderland, SR3 Call
- Baby Sensory Sunderland Preschool · 1.5 miles Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre, Silkworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD Call
- Bright Stars Nursery Day care preschool · 1.6 miles Bright Stars Nursery, Hudson Road Primary School, Villiers Street South, Sunderland, SR1 2AH Call
- Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-school Day care preschool · 1.7 miles Tavistock Pl, Sunderland, SR1 1PG Call
- Tavistock Nursery and Pre-school Preschool · 1.7 miles Tavistock Pl, Sunderland, SR1 1PG
- Tavistock House Day Nursery Child care and day care · 1.7 miles Borough Rd, Sunderland, SR1 1PG Call
- Mill Hill Nursery School Preschool · 1.7 miles Torphin Hill Dr, Sunderland, SR3 5 Call
- St Marys Childcare Home service · 1.8 miles St Mary's Nursery, Chester Rd, Sunderland, SR1 Call
- Honeybeez Childcare Preschool · 2.0 miles Jackson St Unit 10, Sunderland, SR4 Call
- Baby Bears Child Care Sunderland Preschool · 2.0 miles Jackson Street, Sunderland, SR4
- Stepping Stones Child Care Child care and day care · 2.0 miles Ormonde Street, Sunderland, SR4 Call
- Little Treasures Stay and Play Preschool · 2.2 miles 170 Hylton Road, Sunderland, SR4 7YA
- Little Fishes - Play group Day care preschool · 2.3 miles St Peter's View, Sunderland, SR6 Call
- Little Angels Nursery Day care preschool · 2.4 miles Grindon Ln, Sunderland, SR3 5 Call
- Thorney Close Early Education Centre Day care preschool · 2.5 miles Thorndale Rd, Sunderland, SR3 Call
- Apple Blossom Day Nursery Preschool · 2.7 miles St Lukes Church, Merle Terrace, Sunderland, SR4 6SD 5 Call
- Springboard Nursery Preschool · 2.8 miles 47-67 St Luke's Rd, Sunderland, SR4 6SF Call
- Harbour View Kindergarten Day care preschool · 2.8 miles Station Road, Seaham, SR7
- Buttercup Nurseries Child care and day care · 2.8 miles Station Rd, Seaham, SR7 Call
- Trisha's Day Care Home service · 2.9 miles Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 Call
Choosing a nursery
- Read the latest Ofsted report. Search by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Private nurseries and childminders are on it as well as school nurseries.
- Visit, and ask about the day. Ratios of staff to children, how they settle a new child in, food, naps and time outdoors.
- Ask about funded hours and extra charges. Some nurseries charge for meals, nappies or trips on top of funded hours.
- Check waiting lists early. Popular nurseries fill months ahead, especially for babies.
Nurseries and childcare nearby
Questions people ask
What do Ofsted grades mean for nurseries?
Until late 2025 Ofsted gave one overall grade: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newer inspections give a report card instead, grading each area on a scale from exceptional to urgent improvement. Older grades stay on a nursery’s record until its next inspection.
Can I get free childcare hours?
In England every three and four year old can get 15 hours a week of funded childcare in term time. Working parents can get up to 30 hours a week from when their child is nine months old, if each parent earns at least 16 hours a week at the minimum wage and under £100,000 a year. Check and apply at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
How do I check a nursery’s Ofsted report?
Search for it by name or postcode on reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Every registered nursery and childminder in England has a page there with its inspection reports.
How many nurseries are there in Leechmere?
We know of 23 nurseries, preschools and childcare providers within 3 miles of the middle of Leechmere, including 1 state nursery school. Childminders working from home don’t always appear on maps, so there may be more.
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