# Merry Days Southgate

Merry Days Southgate is a sessional pre-school at Southgate Methodist Church, The Bourne, London, N14 6RS, in Southgate, Enfield. It is registered for 36 children and takes children aged 2 years to 5 years. It opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-days-southgate-2863829  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Southgate Methodist Church, The Bourne, London, N14 6RS
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years
- Opening hours: 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 36
- Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 07810 551023
- Website: http://www.merrydays.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2863829

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2863829). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863829)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863829)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863829)

## Fees

- Registration fee: £60

Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Enfield that publish fees charge £45–£108.90 a day for 2-year-olds (4 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 09:00–15:00
- Ages: 2 years to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: Southgate Methodist Church, The Bourne, London, N14 6RS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.631862,-0.123800

- Station: Southgate, 0.2 miles
- Station: Winchmore Hill, 1.0 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Grovelands Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Walker Ground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Enfield there are about 4.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.merrydays.co.uk/)

### Food

- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.merrydays.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://portal.merrydays.co.uk/)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://portal.merrydays.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's Southgate Primary School (CE) | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| West Grove Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Walker Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Osidge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Wolfson Hillel Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ashmole Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Monica's RC Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Hampden Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Outstanding (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Popcorn Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/popcorn-nursery-2674928) | Good |  | 08:00–17:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Alan Pullinger Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/alan-pullinger-playgroup-ey540595) | Good |  | 09:30–15:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Southgate Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-southgate-day-nursery-and-preschool-2559349) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-southgate-2627096) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Future in your House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/future-in-your-house-2693701) | Met |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Blossoming Bees Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoming-bees-childcare-ey562316) | Good |  | 09:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Merry Days Southgate offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Merry Days Southgate offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Merry Days Southgate take funded 2-year-olds?

Yes. Merry Days Southgate offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds.

### What are Merry Days Southgate's opening hours?

Merry Days Southgate opens 09:00–15:00, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Merry Days Southgate take?

Merry Days Southgate takes children aged 2 years to 5 years.

### How many children can Merry Days Southgate take?

Merry Days Southgate is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Merry Days Southgate?

Yes. Merry Days Southgate lists a registration fee of £60.

### What approach does Merry Days Southgate follow?

Merry Days Southgate's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### What is the nearest station to Merry Days Southgate?

Southgate is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Merry Days Southgate?

You can call 07810 551023 and visit www.merrydays.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2863829)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.merrydays.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.merrydays.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Days+Limited&query_place_id=ChIJNd2y9RkZdkgR73NljZQd2mQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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