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Muddy Boots Nursery

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Oak Road, Penrith, CA11 8UD · Westmorland and Furness
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

About this day nursery

Little Oaks at Muddy Boots Nursery, located in Penrith, Cumbria, is an esteemed, award-winning day nursery that operates for 51 weeks a year, closing only for Christmas and bank holidays. The nursery is open daily from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering a nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years.

With a capacity for 48 children, Little Oaks caters to both local families and those who commute to Penrith for work. The nursery prides itself on its graduate-led team and its commitment to providing high-quality childcare and education.

Situated on a residential estate near Carleton Villages, the nursery offers a comprehensive programme designed to support each child's development in a stimulating setting. They are also active members of the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA).

Our ethos

Little Oaks at Muddy Boots Nursery is committed to providing high-quality childcare and education, with a graduate-led team aiming to support each child's development in a stimulating setting.

What it's like

The manager and staff have extremely high expectations and aspirations for all children, providing exceptional support for children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children thoroughly enjoy a wealth of exciting learning opportunities that stem from their interests, following familiar routines and being highly motivated to participate. They thrive in a nurturing environment, demonstrating high levels of emotional security, confidence, and self-esteem, with exemplary behaviour.

Award-winning nurseryGraduate-led teamOpen 51 weeks a yearCaters for ages 3 months to 5 years

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

07:30 am to 6:00 pm daily

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Waitlist

Please ring us to check availability

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Muddy Boots Nursery

Last inspected 5 November 2021

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

The manager and staff have extremely high expectations and aspirations for all children, providing exceptional support for children who speak English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children thoroughly enjoy a wealth of exciting learning opportunities that stem from their interests, following familiar routines and being highly motivated to participate. They thrive in a nurturing environment, demonstrating high levels of emotional security, confidence, and self-esteem, with exemplary behaviour.

Inspector highlights

  • The inspirational manager has a superb overview of the curriculum and a clear understanding of its content.
  • Staff's continued professional development is highly prioritised, with training tailored to children's needs.
  • The manager and staff have made colossal efforts to work closely with parents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Partnerships with other agencies and professionals are exceptional, including working with local authority adoption services.
  • High priority is given to children's physical and emotional well-being, fostering a happy family atmosphere and mutual respect.
Inspection #10207256 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents cannot praise the manager and the staff enough.

They explain that their children are making excellent progress from their starting points because of the support they receive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff provide exceptional support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The manager has been instrumental in obtaining specialised help and support from professionals and bespoke training for staff to meet children's individual needs. Staff complete specialised SEND and early help training packages, providing insight into managing children's individual needs and supporting their exceptional progress.

Outdoor space

While outside, children enthusiastically pour powder paint into trays and explore its texture. Older children enjoy collecting apples that have fallen from fruit trees. Staff build on children's understanding of how to be physically active indoors and outdoors, and children recall past activities where they picked apples from the fruit trees in the outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of Muddy Boots Nursery

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 November 2021

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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