# Merry Kidz Day Nursery

Merry Kidz Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at The Pineapple, Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE, in Gorton, Manchester. It is registered for 75 children. Its Ofsted report card (April 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 29 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Merry Kidz Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-kidz-day-nursery-ey554651  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Pineapple, Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 0161 327 0717
- Website: http://www.merrykidzdaynursery.co.uk/
- Run by: [Merry Kidz Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/merry-kidz-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY554651

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554651

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY554651). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554651)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554651)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554651)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 18 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1819770)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Pineapple, Garratt Way, Manchester, M18 8HE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.462189,-2.175881

- Station: Belle Vue, 0.2 miles
- Station: Ryder Brow, 0.4 miles
- Station: Gorton, 0.6 miles
- 17 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Sunny Brow Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Annie Lees Playing Fields, 0.3 miles
- Park: King George V Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Gorton Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Annie Lees Toddler Play Area, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Manchester there are about 4.6 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 29 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Primary School Gorton | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Old Hall Drive Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Abbey Hey Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gorton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| All Saints Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Francis RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Inadequate (March 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Varna Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Tiny Steps Nursery Gorton Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-steps-nursery-gorton-ltd-2726096) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Sutton Road Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sutton-road-nursery-limited-ey469043) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Foundation Years Nurseries Debdale Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/foundation-years-nurseries-debdale-park-ey474512) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Brighter Beginnings Wetherby Street](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brighter-beginnings-wetherby-street-ey474448) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Tiny Turtles Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-turtles-daycare-2730502) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Your Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-nursery-ltd-2768878) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Merry Kidz Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Merry Kidz Day Nursery was inspected on 14 April 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Merry Kidz Day Nursery take?

Merry Kidz Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### Who runs Merry Kidz Day Nursery?

Merry Kidz Day Nursery is run by Merry Kidz Childcare Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Merry Kidz Day Nursery?

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

### How do I contact Merry Kidz Day Nursery?

You can call 0161 327 0717 and visit www.merrykidzdaynursery.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY554651)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merry+Kidz+Day+Nursery+Gorton&query_place_id=ChIJc1ClHFyxe0gRcc3-vxPjtb8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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