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Merry Go Round Preschool in Stokenham, Devon is a magical, joyful place where children are free to run, play and discover and be loved and accepted for who they are. We strive for a happy balance between play, academic and social skills, with the goal of promoting a friendly, positive first-school experience that will last a lifetime.
Our ethos is to create an environment that gives children a feeling of security and happiness whist encouraging curiosity, exploration and experimentation – the foundations of learning. Discovery and play in the outdoors is an important part of Merry Go Round life and we’re very proud to be able to offer Forest School sessions with our own qualified Forest School Leader. We also have a beautiful, natural garden which allows our children to enjoy the many benefits that exploration in the outdoors offers.
We offer a safe and secure setting that promotes children to be active and engaged in their environment, and with others. Being a small preschool allows us to give greater individual attention to all children, to support them to grow in confidence, explore the world and discover new learning and lasting friendships.
Merry Go Round has been established for almost 50 years and is based in the grounds of Stokenham Area Primary School in the South Hams. Places are open to all children aged between 2 and 5 years from throughout the area including Stokenham, Chillington, East Portlemouth, Prawle, Stoke Fleming, Dartmouth, Blackawton, Kingsbridge, Slapton and many more villages in between.
Merry Go Round is OFSTED registered and was last inspected in November 2017 with a judgement of ‘Good’ in all areas.
The children are happy, confident and inquisitive learners. Staff are good role models and provide them with warm, nurturing relationships.
OFSTED report, 11/2017
If you’re interested in learning more about Merry Go Round Preschool or would like to arrange a visit please get in touch.