# Merry-Go-Round Under 5's

Merry-Go-Round Under 5's is a full-day nursery at The Mobile, Hartsfield School, Clothall Road, Baldock, SG7 6PB, in Baldock, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 32 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-go-round-under-5s-146799  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Mobile, Hartsfield School, Clothall Road, Baldock, SG7 6PB
- Registered places: 32
- Phone: 01462 896322
- Website: http://merrygoroundunder5s.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 146799

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 February 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/16/146799

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 1992 (Reference 146799). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146799)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146799)
- Registered places: 32 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146799)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Mobile, Hartsfield School, Clothall Road, Baldock, SG7 6PB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.990428,-0.184912

- Station: Baldock, 0.2 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Avenue Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: 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 Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 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 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.1 miles |
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Weston Way Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding (March 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Infants' School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy |  | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Garden City Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Puddleducks Day Nursery (Baldock) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puddleducks-day-nursery-baldock-limited-146487) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Magic Moments Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magic-moments-pre-school-ey239397) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Enchanted Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-day-nursery-ey544663) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Glebe Kids](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/glebe-kids-ey295453) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Wonderland Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonderland-day-nursery-limited-146469) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/grange-tiny-hands-pre-school-2572575) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merry-Go-Round Under 5's's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Merry-Go-Round Under 5's Good at its inspection on 27 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Merry-Go-Round Under 5's take?

Merry-Go-Round Under 5's is registered with Ofsted for up to 32 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Merry-Go-Round Under 5's?

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

### How do I contact Merry-Go-Round Under 5's?

You can call 01462 896322 and visit merrygoroundunder5s.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/146799)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Go+Round+Under+Fives&query_place_id=ChIJN82BpmQtdkgRa3nkBEamJPY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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