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# Muddy Footprints Early Years Centre

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Ofsted: Good

(Jun 2022) 

· Parklands, Conleach Road, Liverpool, L24 0TY · Liverpool 

Number of places

52 places

Age range

0–4 yrs

Last inspected

Jun 2022

Local authority

Liverpool

About 

-   About 
-   Pricing 
-   Ofsted 
-   Inclusion 
-   FAQ 

-   [About](#about)
-   [Pricing](#pricing)
-   [Ofsted](#ofsted)
-   [Inclusion](#inclusion)
-   [FAQ](#faq)

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## About this day nursery

Muddy Footprints is an innovative preschool and nursery committed to providing a unique, adventurous outdoor curriculum. Their approach centres on the belief that children thrive through play, fostering positive self-esteem as they explore, discover, engage, create, experiment, and learn.

With a strong emphasis on rich sensory experiences, Muddy Footprints aims to provide a natural environment that supports holistic child development. The organisation has a long history of providing childcare services in South Liverpool, focusing on a mission to nurture young minds through hands-on learning experiences.

They welcome enquiries and encourage prospective families to get in touch to learn more about their vision and offerings.

Our ethos

Muddy Footprints offers a unique, adventurous outdoor curriculum, fostering a child-led, play-based approach. They believe children thrive through exploration and sensory experiences in a natural environment, with a mission to nurture young minds through hands-on learning.

What it's like

Children of all ages enjoy fun-filled days of excitement and learning at this nursery. They gleefully arrive each morning to play with their friends and happily greet staff. Older children show their curiosity and imagination during outdoor play as they use maps to hunt for pretend treasure and look for insects. Children show that they feel safe at nursery as they are keen to involve staff in their play and show them things they have created.

Outdoor curriculum Play-based learning Sensory experiences Child-led exploration 

## Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around full day, morning, afternoon, and hourly rates, which vary slightly by location. Additional offerings include breakfast, afterschool, and holiday clubs with package options, plus separate lunch fees.

Good to know

-   Lunch is available as an additional charge. 
-   Kids Club packages offer bundled options for out-of-school care. 
-   Holiday care is offered as both daily rates and weekly packages. 

## Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round from 7.30am until 6pm

Age range

0 - 4 Nursery Provision, 4 - 11 Kids Club

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

## Ofsted rating for Muddy Footprints Early Years Centre

Last inspected 22 June 2022

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

Children of all ages enjoy fun-filled days of excitement and learning at this nursery. They gleefully arrive each morning to play with their friends and happily greet staff. Older children show their curiosity and imagination during outdoor play as they use maps to hunt for pretend treasure and look for insects. Children show that they feel safe at nursery as they are keen to involve staff in their play and show them things they have created.

Inspector highlights

-   The nursery provides an exceptional level of support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their parents. 
-   Leaders plan and staff deliver an exciting and challenging curriculum for all children at the setting. 
-   Staff consistently model appropriate behaviours and expectations to children throughout the nursery. 
-   From a young age, staff help children to develop their independence. 
-   Staff praise the support they receive from leaders and talk positively about what it is like to work at the nursery. 

Areas to develop

-   1 enhance staff's practice to better develop all children's independence skills. 

Inspection #10239441 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189799)

Inclusion & environment

## How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders ensure the nursery provides an exceptional level of support to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their parents. The skilled staff team are true advocates for children and are unwavering in seeking out the support needed. Referrals are made at the earliest possible point, and tailored educational plans are put in place to support children.

Outdoor space

Older children show their curiosity and imagination during outdoor play as they use maps to hunt for pretend treasure. They also use binoculars and magnifying glasses to hunt for insects while dressed as explorers. Other children make pretend food from mud and water in the outdoor kitchen as they immerse themselves in the texture of the sticky wet mud.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

1 August 2022

Good 

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

[View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189799)

## Frequently asked about Muddy Footprints Early Years Centre

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### Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Muddy Footprints Early Years Centre

Inspection date

Jun 2022

Inspection no.

10239441

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

[Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50189799)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578810)

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