# Merry Go Round Pre-School

Merry Go Round Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Jubilee Road, Sandwich, CT13 0QP, in Sandwich, Kent. It is registered for 26 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-pre-school-ey287735  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Jubilee Road, Sandwich, CT13 0QP
- Registered places: 26
- Phone: 01304 614425
- Ofsted URN: EY287735

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 February 2024, 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/EY287735

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2004 (Reference EY287735). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287735)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287735)
- Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287735)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 January 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/624169)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Jubilee Road, Sandwich, CT13 0QP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.272388,1.335176

- Station: Sandwich, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Poulders Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Sandwich Quay Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Kent there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Sandwich Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | School remains Good (January 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Worth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| The Davenport School |  | 5–12 |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| Sir Roger Manwood's School | Secondary | 11–18 | Good (September 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Sandwich Technology School | Secondary | 11–19 |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Spring – St Bart's House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-st-barts-house-2507943) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-playgroup-ey392994) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Little Explorers Eastry Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-eastry-ltd-2813329) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 2.2 miles |
| [Pegwell Bay Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pegwell-bay-nursery-ey552782) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Wrap Around Care and Snug Bugs Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wrap-around-care-and-snug-bugs-nursery-ey438747) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Deal Nursery and Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/deal-nursery-and-forest-school-2821724) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 4.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merry Go Round Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merry Go Round Pre-School Good at its inspection on 6 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merry Go Round Pre-School take?

Merry Go Round Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Merry Go Round Pre-School?

Sandwich is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Merry Go Round Pre-School?

You can call 01304 614425.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY287735)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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