--- title: "Muddy Boots — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted | Nursery Advice" description: "Muddy Boots, a nursery in Bideford — Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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This outdoor-focused nursery believes in immersing children in nature, using the natural world to spark imagination, wonder, and curiosity. Highly skilled practitioners and forest school leaders guide children through a bespoke curriculum, observing and interacting with their interests as they explore their surroundings. The preschool operates from a purpose-built cabin within the "enchanted woodland" of Chircombe House in Bideford, utilising the surrounding woodland, fields, and shoreline, as well as the extensive grounds of Chircombe. Muddy Boots provides funded day care during term time from 9 am to 3 pm for children aged 2-8, and also runs holiday clubs and before and after-school care. The nursery emphasises the importance of teaching children about the natural world, aiming to cultivate skilled, curious learners ready to engage with the world around them. Our ethos Muddy Boots Pre-school is an outdoor-focused nursery that believes in immersing children in nature, using the natural world to spark imagination, wonder, and curiosity. They aim to cultivate skilled, curious learners by teaching children about the natural world. What it's like Children flourish and thrive in the highly stimulating and enriching learning environments. They have very positive relationships with staff and have secure attachments with their key persons. Staff expertly nurture and support children's emotional well-being so that they become confident and independent. Forest School Outdoor Learning Nature-Immersive ## Pricing & funding The nursery offers hourly rates for unfunded two-year-olds alongside structured sessions for Breakfast, After School, and Holiday Clubs. Funded sessions are subject to voluntary enhanced provision fees. Holiday Club options include short and full-day sessions, with flat rates for funded bookings. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Good to know - A voluntary enhanced provision fee applies to all invoices for funded children. - A flat rate applies to Holiday Club bookings using funded hours. ## Key facts Opening hours 9am-3pm (funded hours term time); Holiday Club (9am-3pm and 8am-5:30pm); Before and After School Care Age range 2-8 years Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2017 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Muddy Boots Inspection date Jun 2021 Inspection no. 10174472 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167270)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY555372) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=muddy-boots-ex39-2rq-ey555372) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Muddy Boots Last inspected 30 June 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 Children flourish and thrive in the highly stimulating and enriching learning environments. They have very positive relationships with staff and have secure attachments with their key persons. Staff expertly nurture and support children's emotional well-being so that they become confident and independent. Inspector highlights - Children flourish and thrive in highly stimulating and enriching learning environments. - Children are captivated in play and continually learn new knowledge and skills. - Staff are passionate about immersing children in nature and are highly skilled at supporting them to experience the awe and wonder of the world around them. - The quality of teaching is exemplary. - Children in receipt of additional funding and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities make accelerated progress. Inspection #10174472 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167270) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children in receipt of additional funding and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities make accelerated progress. Outdoor space Staff are passionate about immersing children in nature and are highly skilled at supporting them to experience the awe and wonder of the world around them. Children visit the woodlands and nearby beach, which enhances their sensory experiences and ignites their imaginations. Inspection history Most recent inspection 30 June 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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