Nurseries in Washington
Washington is Sunderland’s largest residential area, made up of several distinct villages including Concord, Columbia, Barmston, Oxclose, Fatfield and Harraton. It is popular with families due to its modern housing, strong road access via the A1 and A19, local employment hubs, parks, lakes and well-regarded schools. A large number of nurseries, preschools and childminders support its growing population, with demand highest in the newer estates and commuter areas.
Parents in Washington typically pay £77 per day for childcare, which is slightly 3% higher than the UK average.
- Average Daily Cost
- £77
- Comparison
- +3% vs UK Average
- Total Capacity
- 357 places
Nurseries near you in Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
In Washington, private nurseries typically accept children from around 3 months old, depending on staffing and availability. School nurseries usually offer places from age 2 or 3. Funded early education begins the term after your child turns 3, with some 2 year olds eligible earlier depending on circumstances or parental work status.
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 Washington typically range from £48–£90 per day, with newer settings and those close to business parks and main roads often charging higher rates.
All nurseries and early years settings in Washington are regulated by Ofsted, with funded childcare overseen by Together for Children on behalf of Sunderland City Council.
Ask about outdoor space, settling-in programmes, links with local schools, how funded hours are delivered, and any extra charges for meals, nappies or extended care.
Applying for funding
Washington 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
