Best nurseries in Washington
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools in Sunderland, best Ofsted result first: the latest report card or overall grade, then the most recent inspection. Childminders are not listed (Ofsted does not publish their addresses).
| # | Nursery | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Kindergarten Full day care · 53 places · NE37 1UA | Outstanding (2025) |
| 2 | New World Nursery Full day care · 72 places · NE37 2DU | Outstanding (2023) |
| 3 | Washington Day Nursery Full day care · 55 places · NE37 1HA | Good (2025) |
| 4 | Buttons Nursery Full day care · 50 places · NE37 3HL | Good (2024) |
| 5 | Stepping Stones Day Nursery Full day care · 98 places · NE38 8NW | Good (2023) |
| 6 | Little Treasures Nursery Full day care · 34 places · NE37 2TE | Report card: 5 expected (Nov 2025) |
| 7 | Cheeky Chimps Childcare Full day care · 29 places · NE37 2SY | Not yet inspected |
How much does nursery cost in Washington?
Typical weekly nursery prices for a child under two in North East, from the Coram Childcare Survey 2026. A guide only: ask each nursery for its own fees.
Working parents in England can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from when their child is 9 months old, so a 25-hour place can cost little or nothing in term time. Every 3 and 4 year old gets at least 15 funded hours. Funded hours cover 38 weeks a year; nurseries can charge for extra hours, meals and activities. Check what you can get at Childcare Choices.
Questions
What are the best nurseries in Washington?
Of 7 nurseries and pre-schools in Washington, 2 have Ofsted's top results (Outstanding, or mostly strong or exceptional on the new report card). Listed first: Castle Kindergarten, New World Nursery, Washington Day Nursery.
How much does nursery cost in Washington?
In North East, a part-time place (25 hours a week) for a child under two typically costs £166 a week without funded hours (Coram Childcare Survey 2026). Working parents can get 30 funded hours a week in term time from 9 months.
How many nurseries are there in Washington?
7 Ofsted-registered nurseries and pre-schools, 6 of them inspected so far.
Nurseries nearby
Source: Ofsted early years inspections. Ofsted's report card (from November 2025) grades curriculum, achievement, behaviour, children's welfare and leadership as exceptional, strong, expected, needs attention or urgent improvement; earlier inspections gave one overall grade.