# Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Broad Oak House, Coppid Beech Hill, Wokingham, RG40 1PD, in Wescott, Wokingham. It is registered for 68 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kingsclere Nurseries Limited. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merrydale-day-nursery-and-pre-school-148617 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Broad Oak House, Coppid Beech Hill, Wokingham, RG40 1PD - Registered places: 68 - Phone: 01344 412132 - Website: http://www.merrydaledaynursery.co.uk/ - Run by: [Kingsclere Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kingsclere-nurseries-limited) - Ofsted URN: 148617 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 14 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 14 January 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 14 October 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148617 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 1991 (Reference 148617). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148617) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 14 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148617) - Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148617) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 17 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/282845) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Broad Oak House, Coppid Beech Hill, Wokingham, RG40 1PD Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.412726,-0.796834 - 5 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Keephatch Meadows, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Wokingham there are about 2.5 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | King's Academy Oakwood | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 0.2 miles | | Floreat Montague Park Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Newbold School | | 2–11 | | yes | 0.9 miles | | Jennett's Park CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles | | King's Academy Binfield | All-through | 3–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Keep Hatch Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | | 1.2 miles | | Foundry College | | 4–16 | School remains Good (March 2023) | | 1.2 miles | | Westende Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | | 1.2 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Brambles and Bloom Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brambles-and-bloom-childrens-nursery-2881639) | | | | 0.5 miles | | [Plus Three Nurseries Ltd At Farley Wood](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plus-three-nurseries-ltd-at-farley-wood-ey553667) | Report card Nov 2025 | | | 0.7 miles | | [Becca's House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/beccas-house-day-nursery-2834269) | | | | 1.1 miles | | [Bright Horizons Bracknell Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-bracknell-day-nursery-and-preschool-2585425) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years Centres (Wokingham Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingley-family-and-specialist-early-years-centres-wokingham-centre-ey447516) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | | [Ashridge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ashridge-nursery-2533773) | Good | | | 1.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School's Ofsted rating? Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School was inspected on 14 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School take? Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time. ### Who runs Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School? Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School is run by Kingsclere Nurseries Limited, which runs 8 nurseries. ### How do I contact Merrydale Day Nursery and Pre-School? You can call 01344 412132 and visit www.merrydaledaynursery.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/148617) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Merrydale+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School&query_place_id=ChIJQ3AqKD-BdkgR9QdA8UFH9bw) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.