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[Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [East of England](/search?region=East+of+England) 4. Merryfields Playschool # Merryfields Playschool Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · The Sports Pavillion, Diss Sports Ground, DISS, IP22 4DX · Norfolk Number of places 19 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority Norfolk About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Merryfields Playschool, established in 2010, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises located at The Sports Pavillion, Diss Sports Ground, Shelfanger Road, DISS, Norfolk IP22 4DX. The playschool operates Monday to Friday, from 8:45 AM to 1:45 PM, strictly during term time. It accommodates children aged 1 to 4 years, with a total capacity of 19 children and 26 currently on roll. The dedicated team of six staff members all hold early years qualifications at Level 2 or above. The setting provides funded early education for two, three, and four-year-old children, demonstrating a commitment to accessible early learning. Leaders at Merryfields Playschool ensure an effective key-person system, helping children settle quickly and form reassuring bonds with staff in a calm and supportive environment. This approach fosters children's confidence and positive behaviour, with staff providing ample time for children to complete tasks and engage in riskier play, such as climbing and jumping safely. The playschool’s holistic approach to early years education was recognised with a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27 September 2024, maintaining its previous "Good" rating for overall effectiveness. What it's like Staff are nurturing and enthusiastic in their approach, spending time with children to get to know them and ensuring an effective key-person system. Children settle quickly and form reassuring bonds with staff in a calm environment, supported by simple routines that create a safe and consistent experience. This approach fosters children's confidence and positive behaviour, with staff having high expectations and providing ample time for children to complete tasks and engage in riskier play. Nurturing staff Imaginative play Strong independence Effective safeguarding Good communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 8.45am to 1.45pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2010 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Merryfields Playschool Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10354719 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260472)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY408040) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=merryfields-playschool-ip22-4dx-ey408040) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Merryfields Playschool Last inspected 27 September 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Staff are nurturing and enthusiastic in their approach, spending time with children to get to know them and ensuring an effective key-person system. Children settle quickly and form reassuring bonds with staff in a calm environment, supported by simple routines that create a safe and consistent experience. This approach fosters children's confidence and positive behaviour, with staff having high expectations and providing ample time for children to complete tasks and engage in riskier play. Inspector highlights - Staff are nurturing and enthusiastic, getting to know children individually and ensuring an effective key-person system. - Children are encouraged to freely access varied resources, leading to immersive and exploratory play indoors and outdoors. - Staff thoughtfully plan for children's learning and development, observing and assessing them to create tailored learning opportunities. - Children are encouraged to be independent and take responsibility for tasks, learning to handle authentic resources safely. - Staff keep parents informed about their child's time at the playschool, sharing photos and inspiring home-based activities through an online app. - Leaders prioritise effective support, training, and continuous professional development for staff, fostering a dedicated and collaborative team. - The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that prioritises children's interests. - Staff nurture children's imaginative play by joining in role-play situations and encouraging exploration of new ideas, like demonstrating how to tie a knot. - Staff model positive interactions, reinforcing values of kindness and respect, and teach cooperative play skills like sharing and turn-taking. - Staff demonstrate good skills in building on children's ideas, helping them to widen knowledge and be resourceful, and skilfully incorporate mathematical language. - Children quickly gain the skills necessary to climb carefully up the ramp and jump off the end. - Children quickly learn how to handle authentic resources safely, such as china mugs and glasses. - Leaders ensure an effective key-person system, helping children to settle quickly and form reassuring bonds with staff. - Staff provide a calm environment and support simple routines to create a safe and consistent experience for children. - Staff narrate children's play and use simple sign language to help children to express their choices. Areas to develop - 1 Help staff to build on their knowledge and understanding of strategies to support children to make the most progress they can in their communication and language development. Inspection #10354719 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260472) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Where further support is needed for children with speech and language delay, staff are not yet implementing more tailored strategies to help children make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to freely access an array of interesting resources, both inside and outdoors, leading to immersive exploratory play. Visits to a local allotment provide further opportunities for children to learn about staying safe when out and about. Inspection history Date: October 2010 - September 2024 Good - November 2015 Good - October 2010 Good ## Frequently asked about Merryfields Playschool ### How does Merryfields Playschool support children with SEND? ### How did Merryfields Playschool do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### What type of nursery is Merryfields Playschool? ### What are the main strengths of Merryfields Playschool? ### When is Merryfields Playschool open? ### Which funded places does Merryfields Playschool accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in DISS Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Merryfields Playschool. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Conkers Diss · IP22 5SZ 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/conkers-ip22-5sz-ey296435) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.1 mi ### Rainbows Day Nursery Diss · IP22 4GT ](/nursery/rainbows-day-nursery-ip22-4gt-2795016) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### The Swan Nursery School Diss · IP22 5XL ](/nursery/the-swan-nursery-school-ip22-5xl-ey335553) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Peacock Montessori Nursery Diss · IP21 4AD ](/nursery/peacock-montessori-nursery-ltd-ip21-4ad-ey493040) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Gissing Children's Centre - A Community Pre-School Diss · IP22 5UJ ](/nursery/gissing-children-s-centre-a-community-pre-school-ip22-5uj-254077) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.9 mi ### Mulberry Bush Nursery Eye · IP23 7HL ](/nursery/mulberry-bush-nursery-ip23-7hl-ey426108) [See all nurseries in DISS →](/search?q=DISS) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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