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Mucky Pups Nursery

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.7(3 parent reviews) ·250 Lyndon Road, Solihull, B92 7QW · Solihull
Number of places
29 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Solihull

About this day nursery

Mucky Pups Day Nursery provides high-quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years, with two locations in Solihull and Birmingham. The nursery focuses on creating a safe, caring, and stimulating "home from home" environment where children can thrive and learn at their own pace.

Their dedicated team of qualified and experienced practitioners, many of whom have been with the nursery for over six years, ensures consistent and nurturing care. The curriculum is child-led, inspired by the children's interests, and incorporates a free-flow environment that encourages interaction among different age groups.

Mucky Pups Day Nursery is committed to inclusivity, offering support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and other additional needs. They are Ofsted-registered and have "Good" ratings, with all staff trained in safeguarding and first aid, including two designated safeguarding leads at each nursery.

The nursery actively celebrates a wide range of cultural and national holidays, fostering a diverse and welcoming community. They also support various funding options, including tax-free childcare and government-funded schemes for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds.

Our ethos

Mucky Pups Day Nursery describes its approach as a child-led curriculum inspired by children's interests, with a free-flow environment encouraging interaction across age groups. They aim to create a "home from home" environment where children learn and thrive at their own pace, with a commitment to inclusivity and supporting children with additional needs.

What it's like

Staff support children to feel secure in this inclusive setting, gently encouraging them to understand peers and play cooperatively. Staff effectively role model respectful behaviour and help children make the right choices, leading to a clear understanding of expectations, such as using kind hands for high fives, sharing, and caring. Leaders prioritise communication and language development, with staff modelling extensive vocabulary and creating joyful opportunities for storytelling and book sharing. Staff also skilfully promote independence, supporting babies to feed themselves and older children in personal care, praising their efforts and achievements.

Ofsted-rated "Good"Experienced, long-serving staffChild-led learningInclusive settingFree-flow environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 5.30pm

Age range

0-5 years old

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mucky Pups Nursery

Last inspected 5 July 2024 · Lisa Gadsby

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

What it's like to attend

Staff support children to feel secure in this inclusive setting, gently encouraging them to understand peers and play cooperatively. Staff effectively role model respectful behaviour and help children make the right choices, leading to a clear understanding of expectations, such as using kind hands for high fives, sharing, and caring. Leaders prioritise communication and language development, with staff modelling extensive vocabulary and creating joyful opportunities for storytelling and book sharing. Staff also skilfully promote independence, supporting babies to feed themselves and older children in personal care, praising their efforts and achievements.

Inspector highlights

  • Leadership is strong; the manager supports staff to implement an ambitious curriculum that reflects the needs of the children and they gather information from parents to plan for children's learning.
  • The dedicated special educational needs coordinator works closely in partnership with parents and external agencies, securing appropriate support for children with SEND, who then make strong progress.
  • Partnerships with parents are positive; parents are enthusiastic about the care their children receive and the support staff provide for their individual circumstances, particularly appreciating thoughtful transition plans for children with SEND.
  • Staff gently nurture babies and toddlers, implementing respectful care routines and demonstrating a clear understanding of babies' needs, which positively contributes to children's emotional well-being.
  • Staff promote children's awareness of numbers and colour as an integral part of their interactions, and encourage social skills and healthy eating during mealtimes.
  • The manager supports staff to evaluate the provision for all children, observing play to inform next steps and sharing this information with parents to involve them in their children's learning.
  • The manager and staff team take action to enhance the setting, recently reconfiguring the indoor learning environment to create more freedom for children to lead their play.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to understand effective questioning techniques in order to consistently offer children time to process their thoughts and ideas
  • 2review and reflect on how to embed wider mathematical concepts to extend children's learning even further
Inspection #10349312 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The dedicated special educational needs coordinator works closely in partnership with parents and external agencies. Her prompt actions secure appropriate support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She works closely with the staff team to develop clear targets and plan interventions. As a result of this highly effective provision, children with SEND make strong progress.

Outdoor space

Staff work hard to ensure that all children access a wide range of activities and experiences that promote their understanding of the world around them. For example, children delight in learning about the life cycle of a frog as they observe tadpoles in their nursery garden. Older children are offered just the right amount of support to get involved in their personal care. They competently wash their hands and put on their jackets to go outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Mucky Pups Nursery

4.7
(3)
Amina Mussa
8 months ago

Amazing nursery with such friendly and supportive staff. They were brilliant with my child, making her feel at home from the very start.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2010

  • July 2024Good
  • October 2018Good
  • October 2014Good
  • January 2010Good

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