Nurseries in Hylton Castle
Hylton Castle is a large residential area in North Sunderland named after its historic medieval castle. The neighbourhood has schools, community centres, parks and a growing number of nurseries and early years providers serving families in the surrounding estates. Its proximity to the A19 makes it a convenient location for commuters travelling across Wearside and Tyneside.
Parents in Hylton Castle typically pay £74 per day for childcare, which is slightly 2% lower than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £74
- Comparison
- -2% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 454 places
Nurseries near you in Hylton Castle
Frequently Asked Questions
In Hylton Castle, nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old. School nurseries offer places from age 3, with some 2 year old places available for families who meet eligibility criteria. Funded early education starts the term after a child’s 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.
Nursery fees in Hylton Castle usually range from £48–£85 per day, with variation depending on opening hours, age groups and staffing ratios.
All nurseries and early years settings in Hylton Castle are regulated by Ofsted, with Together for Children administering funded early years provision.
Ask about outdoor areas, staff retention, settling-in procedures, how funded hours are structured and any additional costs for meals, trips or extended sessions.
Applying for funding
Hylton Castle 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
