Nurseries in Hendon
Hendon is a large neighbourhood close to Sunderland city centre and the Port of Sunderland. It offers a mix of traditional residential streets, community facilities, parks and good access to the seafront. A number of nurseries and early years settings serve local families and those commuting into central Sunderland.
Parents in Hendon typically pay £72 per day for childcare, which is slightly 4% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £72
- Comparison
- -4% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 565 places
Nurseries near you in Hendon
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hendon, private nurseries usually accept children from about 3 months old. School nurseries typically offer places from age 3, with some provision for eligible 2 year olds. All children receive funded early education from the term following their third birthday.
Across England all 3 and 4 year olds receive 15 funded hours per week with many working families eligible for up to 30 hours. Some 2 year olds also qualify based on household circumstances, and eligible working parents of children from 9 months old may access funded childcare. Tax Free Childcare provides a 20 percent government top up to help with nursery costs.
Childcare costs in Hendon typically range from £48–£85 per day, with some settings offering term-time or sessional packages to help families manage costs.
All early years providers in Hendon are regulated by Ofsted, with funded places overseen by Together for Children.
Ask about staff qualifications, daily routines, outdoor space, how funded hours are delivered and whether there are extra charges for meals, trips or extended care.
Applying for funding
Hendon is covered by Together for Children (Sunderland City Council), the local authority for this area. Visit their website to apply for early years funding.
Apply for funding on the Together for Children (Sunderland City Council) website
