Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside

About this day nursery

Merry-Go-Round @ Riverside, located in Hereford, HR2 7JF, is a 'Good' rated childcare setting that registered in 2013 and operates from purpose-built premises on the same site as Riverside Primary School. The nursery provides full-day care for children aged from 0 to 3 years, with a total capacity of 70 places and currently has 11 children on roll.

The dedicated staff team, comprising 10 members, focuses on building strong relationships with children and their families, ensuring effective settling-in sessions and offering stay-and-play sessions tailored to individual needs. The nursery prides itself on supporting children's early literacy and communication skills through engaging play activities, reading, action songs and rhymes, and fostering a love of reading with a lending library.

Leaders are committed to high-quality care and education, prioritising a child-centred approach to well-being and development. The setting also places a strong emphasis on consistent hygiene practices, outdoor play and promoting good behaviour, ensuring a nurturing and stimulating environment for all children.

What it's like

The nurturing staff team builds strong relationships with children and their families, with effective settling-in sessions and tailored stay-and-play sessions for parents. Children make good progress in their learning, supported by engaging play experiences and a focus on early literacy and communication skills. Staff are positive role models, promoting good behaviour and responding to children's needs, particularly for babies who are very happy and content.