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Merry Go Round @ Green Croft # Merry Go Round @ Green Croft Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2025) · 2.2 (10 parent reviews) · Green Croft Children's Centre Green Croft, Hereford, HR2 7NT · Herefordshire Number of places 63 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Herefordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Merry Go Round @ Green Croft, opened in 2012, is a well-established childcare setting located in Hereford, offering full day care for children aged nine months to four years. The nursery operates for 50 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and a week at Christmas and Easter, providing consistent care for families. The dedicated team of 15 childcare staff, with 10 holding at least level 3 qualifications, including the provider with a level 6, ensures a high standard of education and care. Ofsted has consistently rated the nursery as 'Good', highlighting its commitment to children's progress and development. The setting prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere where children are greeted warmly by kind and caring staff, fostering confident separation from parents. The curriculum is broad and engaging, tailored to children's interests and individual needs, with a strong focus on supporting early communication and a love of books. Parents speak highly of the leadership and staff, praising their attentive and caring approach to their children's well-being and learning. What it's like Children arrive at the welcoming nursery happy and eager to begin their play. They are warmly greeted by the kind and caring staff, who offer gentle support and reassurance to help them separate confidently from their parents or carers. All children make good progress in their learning and development. Staff provide a broad and engaging curriculum, inspired by children's interests and next steps in learning. Good Ofsted rating Child-centred approach Strong leadership Engaging curriculum Supportive staff ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year, sessions are from 7.30am until 4.30pm. Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating Last inspected 25 September 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children arrive at the welcoming nursery happy and eager to begin their play. They are warmly greeted by the kind and caring staff, who offer gentle support and reassurance to help them separate confidently from their parents or carers. All children make good progress in their learning and development. Staff provide a broad and engaging curriculum, inspired by children's interests and next steps in learning. Inspector highlights - Children arrive at the welcoming nursery happy and eager to begin their play. - All children make good progress in their learning and development. - Staff provide a broad and engaging curriculum, inspired by children's interests and next steps in learning. - The leadership and management of the nursery is strong. - The key-person system is effective. - The nursery promotes healthy eating as part of its commitment to children's health and well-being. - Staff ensure children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical activity. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen partnerships with parents to promote consistency in healthy eating approaches and reduce the effects of sugar on children's behaviour and focus. - 2 Support all staff to fully understand and consistently implement curriculum intentions to ensure children benefit from high-quality learning experiences that further enhance their progress and development. Inspection #10399376 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290161) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Merry Go Round @ Green Croft Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10399376 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290161)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY453861) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=merry-go-round-green-croft-hr2-7nt-ey453861) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. ## Parent Reviews 2.2 (10) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXbg8fxRS1WRo04zi5VTu4D6RGlB-9ksWfd4fV8qpvv1INEjpSN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Morgiee Boi 6 years ago Absolutely amazing nursery , my children love it , the staff are incredible and the grounds are more than safe for children in my opinion, thank you to all the staff that have been there throughout my childrens lives , thanks Thanks Morgan Stanley [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQwbnU2WXZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x48704a5dbf613821:0x42a8c639c828bc0a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLjd3hJdPyrG_PY5pNT_qToCHBeiwnzpOHzDVcjZAbtKOdaWA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) kc Bryan 8 years ago A great nursery and friendly staff that works there.never a problem when my son was there he loved it [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRbUlfdmNREAE!2m1!1s0x48704a5dbf613821:0x42a8c639c828bc0a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKCLReRigWS5GDHdDBRoSoutplBBkIqSkA1O2T9YGm7oorxlQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Snax Snax 10 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aUFpXaDZkelF5VW1OV1gzRjVVMEV3UTBFMWRIYxAB!2m1!1s0x48704a5dbf613821:0x42a8c639c828bc0a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIiWUFNXtoOdynIUhoY3hnq3VCu6pplAFzCPXCuvOPCEw47DA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jam Dzam 10 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaUGNVSkpVemMwTnpsYWR6UmFjWEpuZFZkb2FVRRAB!2m1!1s0x48704a5dbf613821:0x42a8c639c828bc0a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLNSmqY4BrOrPiRlwGkSqm5-FsBymaQMpe1QmHHNg8ianWOGA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) imam judasz 10 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oR1pFVm5OazVMTlZOblJYSlJhSHBGUjBsM2QzYxAB!2m1!1s0x48704a5dbf613821:0x42a8c639c828bc0a) Reviews from Google for Merry Go Round @ Green Croft. 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