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Muddy Boots Nursery # Muddy Boots Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2021) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 nursery Graduate-led team Open 51 weeks a year Caters for ages 3 months to 5 years ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://muddybootnursery.co.uk/fees-and-funding.html) ## 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Muddy Boots Nursery Inspection date Nov 2021 Inspection no. 10207256 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174497)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2534527) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-oaks-at-muddy-boots-ca11-8ts-2534527) 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50174497) ## 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 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUTQ8cX2wQmSFI9bGpcohRuyz2TqSZKozzzYKus6r2laUn1a8Oq=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Cath Hart 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2ZzRfQ2ZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487cfb88fa3ca1df:0x77322c1f15006a59) Reviews from Google for Muddy Boots Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8588975951356914265&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) 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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