# Merry Go Round @ Green Croft

Merry Go Round @ Green Croft is a full-day nursery at Green Croft Children's Centre Green Croft, Hereford, HR2 7NT, in Redhill, Herefordshire. It is registered for 63 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 2.5 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Merry-Go-Round Day Nursery Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-green-croft-ey453861  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Green Croft Children's Centre Green Croft, Hereford, HR2 7NT
- Registered places: 63
- Phone: 01432 352016
- Website: https://www.merrygoroundnursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Merry-Go-Round Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merry-go-round-day-nursery-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY453861

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453861

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2012 (Reference EY453861). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453861)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453861)
- Registered places: 63 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453861)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Green Croft Children's Centre Green Croft, Hereford, HR2 7NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.039150,-2.724586

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Herefordshire there are about 3.3 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: 2.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Blackmarston School |  | 2–11 | Inadequate (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Martin's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Riverside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Lord Scudamore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Cut and Paste Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cut-and-paste-childcare-ey390963) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Hunderton Neighbourhood Nursery & Kids Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hunderton-neighbourhood-nursery-and-kids-club-ey388087) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-riverside-ey468858) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Wye Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-wye-nursery-ey499232) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Little Nestlings](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-nestlings-2765739) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Wyeside Day Nursery and Out of School Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wyeside-day-nursery-and-out-of-school-care-ltd-ey543721) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merry Go Round @ Green Croft's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merry Go Round @ Green Croft Good at its inspection on 25 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merry Go Round @ Green Croft take?

Merry Go Round @ Green Croft is registered with Ofsted for up to 63 children at any one time.

### Who runs Merry Go Round @ Green Croft?

Merry Go Round @ Green Croft is run by Merry-Go-Round Day Nursery Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Merry Go Round @ Green Croft?

Hereford is the nearest station we know of, 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Merry Go Round @ Green Croft?

You can call 01432 352016 and visit www.merrygoroundnursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453861)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+go+Round+Day+Nursery+%40+Green+Croft&query_place_id=ChIJIThhv11KcEgRCrwoyDnGqEI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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