# Merry-Go-Round Pre-School

Merry-Go-Round Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Merry Go Round Pre School, Stokenham, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 2SJ, in Stokenham, Devon. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-pre-school-ey292062  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Merry Go Round Pre School, Stokenham, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 2SJ
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 01548 581440
- Website: https://merrygorounddevon.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY292062

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 21 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/EY292062

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2004 (Reference EY292062). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292062)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292062)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292062)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 March 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1431228)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Merry Go Round Pre School, Stokenham, KINGSBRIDGE, TQ7 2SJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.274102,-3.680906

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokenham Area Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | under 0.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stokenham Preschool Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stokenham-preschool-centre-106232) | Good |  |  | under 0.1 miles |
| [St Malo Under Fives Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-malo-under-fives-centre-106223) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 3.9 miles |
| [The Ark At Tresillian](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-tresillian-2507257) | Good |  |  | 4.4 miles |
| [Malborough with South Huish Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/malborough-with-south-huish-pre-school-ey310820) | Good |  |  | 6.2 miles |
| [Humpty Dumpty Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humpty-dumpty-childcare-106136) | Outstanding |  |  | 6.3 miles |
| [The Ark in Dartmouth](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-in-dartmouth-2741417) | Good |  |  | 6.9 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 21 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 20 children at any one time.

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

You can call 01548 581440 and visit merrygorounddevon.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY292062)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Go+Round+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJUeEI78shbUgRDji_4stxzis)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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