# Merry Go Round Playgroup

Merry Go Round Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at The Institute, Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1QD, in Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross. It is registered for 24 children. Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2022) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-playgroup-cs2003010137  
Last checked 30 September 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: The Institute, Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1QD
- Registered places: 24
- Care Inspectorate service number: CS2003010137

## Care Inspectorate and official records

Its latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2022) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

The Care Inspectorate gives each area its own grade: 6 Excellent, 5 Very good, 4 Good, 3 Adequate, 2 Weak, 1 Unsatisfactory. There is no overall grade, and we never make one up. A key question keeps its grade until an inspection grades it again, so the grades can come from different inspections.

Inspection history:

- 15 November 2022: Care Inspectorate grades published
- 8 September 2022: Care Inspectorate inspection

Report: https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care

Official records:

- Care Inspectorate registration: Registered since April 2002 (Reference CS2003010137). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 8 September 2022). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)
- Who runs it: Voluntary or not-for-profit provider. Source: Care Inspectorate, checked 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Institute, Aytoun Hall, High Street, Auchterarder, PH3 1QD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=56.296748,-3.706507

- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: TSCoA astro-turf, 0.1 miles
- Park: Kincardine Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hunter Street Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Auchterarder Primrose Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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

## Ratings


## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Inspection | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Community School of Auchterarder](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-community-school-of-auchterarder-cs2003016091) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-cs2008180295) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Doodlebugs Day Nursery (Aberuthven)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/doodlebugs-day-nursery-aberuthven-cs2013319773) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2026 |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Auchlone Nature Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/auchlone-nature-kindergarten-cs2021000179) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2023 |  |  | 5.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-nursery-cs2019376642) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2021 |  |  | 5.5 miles |
| [Braco Primary School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/braco-primary-school-nursery-cs2003016064) | Care Inspectorate inspected 2019 |  |  | 7.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Merry Go Round Playgroup's Care Inspectorate grades?

Merry Go Round Playgroup's latest Care Inspectorate grades (from reports published up to November 2022) are: care, play and learning Good (4), setting Good (4), leadership Good (4) and staff team Very good (5). The Care Inspectorate gives no overall grade.

### How many children can Merry Go Round Playgroup take?

Merry Go Round Playgroup is registered with the Care Inspectorate for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Does Merry Go Round Playgroup offer funded childcare?

In Scotland, all 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds, can get 1,140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare at a funded provider. Ask the nursery which funded places it has.

### What is the nearest station to Merry Go Round Playgroup?

Gleneagles is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Care Inspectorate, as of 30 September 2026 (https://www.careinspectorate.scot/find-care)

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