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Muddy Boots at the Market # Muddy Boots at the Market Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · Unit 2, 16a Fore Street, Tiverton, EX16 6LH · Devon Number of places 50 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Devon About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Muddy Boots at the Market is one of three nurseries operated by Muddy Boots Childcare LTD in Devon, offering high-quality early years education and adventure for children up to five years old. The nursery focuses on creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where children can flourish, emphasising holistic development that includes academic, emotional, social, and physical growth. The approach is child-centred, with accessible resources that encourage self-selection and creative play. Staff are present to support and guide children without interfering with their imaginative exploration. The nursery also provides assistance to parents in navigating childcare costs, accepting various government funding schemes. Our ethos Muddy Boots at the Market operates with a child-centred philosophy that prioritises holistic development, encouraging self-selection and imaginative exploration. The nursery aims to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can flourish, with staff acting as supportive guides rather than overseers. They emphasise a hands-on, play-based approach, encapsulated by their aim for children to leave with "dirty knees, happy hearts and Muddy Boots." What it's like Leaders have extended their settling-in procedures for children. As a result, children develop even greater bonds with their key person and feel physically and emotionally secure. Staff monitor children's engagement and well-being to ensure that they provide an enabling environment where children are happy and inspired to learn. Child-focused approach Holistic development Support for childcare costs Creative play encouraged ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 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://getyourbootsmuddy.com/help-with-childcare-costs/) ## Key facts Opening hours 51 weeks a year Age range Up to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2024 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Muddy Boots at the Market Last inspected 30 October 2024 · Elaine Douglas 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 Leaders have extended their settling-in procedures for children. As a result, children develop even greater bonds with their key person and feel physically and emotionally secure. Staff monitor children's engagement and well-being to ensure that they provide an enabling environment where children are happy and inspired to learn. Inspector highlights - The strong management team has a clear vision of providing high-quality care and education for children. - The staff work extremely well as a team, keeping each other informed and supported. - Effective monitoring of children's development ensures that all staff have a strong knowledge of each child's abilities and next stages of development. - The curriculum focuses on embedding children's prime areas of development, which underpins all other learning. - Teaching is consistently good, and staff follow children's interests so they remain engaged. Areas to develop - 1 help all staff to communicate effectively to younger children what they need to do during planned activities to support their understanding, enjoyment and learning even further - 2 build on staff's interactions to appropriately extend older children's understanding of capacity and quantity during their play. Inspection #10360143 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262804) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Muddy Boots at the Market Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10360143 Lead inspector Elaine Douglas Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50262804)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2688293) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=muddy-boots-at-the-market-ex16-6lh-2688293) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Parents whose children have special educational needs and/or disabilities praise staff for the support they receive, as well as working with outside agencies and using funding effectively to ensure that their children have full access to the curriculum. Outdoor space The inspector talked to staff at convenient times and observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors, assessing the impact this has on children's learning. Inspection history Date: October 2024 - November 2024 Good - October 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Muddy Boots at the Market ### What kind of childcare setting is Muddy Boots at the Market? ### What is the staff team like at Muddy Boots at the Market? ### How did Muddy Boots at the Market do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How many places does Muddy Boots at the Market have? ## Nearby day nurseries in Tiverton Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Muddy Boots at the Market. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Sandcastles Pre-school Tiverton · EX16 6QR 4.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/sandcastles-pre-school-ex16-6qr-106024) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Hurly Burly Day Nursery Tiverton · EX16 6SH ](/nursery/hurly-burly-day-nursery-ex16-6sh-ey497859) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Park Hill Nursery Tiverton · EX16 4AL ](/nursery/park-hill-nursery-limited-ex16-4al-2704427) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### The Woodside Centre Tiverton · EX16 6SD ](/nursery/the-woodside-centre-ex16-6sd-ey281084) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Wooden House Nursery Tiverton · EX16 7PT ](/nursery/wooden-house-nursery-ex16-7pt-2677451) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Nanny Bears Childcare Tiverton · EX16 7DQ ](/nursery/nanny-bears-childcare-ex16-7dq-2703395) [See all nurseries in Tiverton →](/search?q=Tiverton) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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