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The most recent inspection date recorded is 14/07/2022." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Muddy Footprints # Muddy Footprints Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · Garston Adventure Playground, Bowden Road, Garston Liverpool, L19 1QP · Liverpool Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Liverpool About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Muddy Footprints, registered in 2018, is a childcare setting located in Garston, Liverpool. The nursery operates from Monday to Friday during term time, from 8am to 4pm, catering to children aged two to four. The dedicated staff team, comprising five childcare professionals, with four holding qualifications at level 3 or above, prioritises creating a happy, safe, and inclusive environment. Children readily form positive relationships with staff and peers, settling quickly into the nursery routine. The children are encouraged to be independent, exploring their surroundings and developing their own play ideas using a variety of open-ended resources. The nursery places a strong emphasis on fostering children's emotional development and provides excellent support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders at Muddy Footprints are committed to the continuous professional development of their staff, ensuring a high level of expertise and well-being within the team. The curriculum is designed to be broad and engaging, taking into account children's interests, to support their holistic development. What it's like Children at Muddy Footprints are happy and feel safe in an inclusive and nurturing environment, quickly settling in and forming positive relationships with staff and friends. They enjoy exploring the outdoors and are encouraged to be independent, learning essential self-care skills. The nursery prioritises children's emotional development, with knowledgeable staff supporting those who find managing their emotions challenging. Calm and caring Outdoor exploration Strong SEND support Fostering independence Strong parent partnerships ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday term time only, from 8am until 4pm Term time / All Year Term\_time\_only Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Muddy Footprints Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10190520 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191715)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560979) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=muddy-footprints-l19-1qp-ey560979) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Muddy Footprints Last inspected 14 July 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children at Muddy Footprints are happy and feel safe in an inclusive and nurturing environment, quickly settling in and forming positive relationships with staff and friends. They enjoy exploring the outdoors and are encouraged to be independent, learning essential self-care skills. The nursery prioritises children's emotional development, with knowledgeable staff supporting those who find managing their emotions challenging. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and feel safe in this inclusive and nurturing environment. - Children are curious about the world around them and benefit from spending a large proportion of the day exploring outside. - Children's independence is given high priority; they confidently explore the environment and extend their own play ideas. - Staff have a vast knowledge of how to effectively support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). - Leaders are eager to develop staff expertise to the highest level, providing professional development opportunities. - Children apply their knowledge of early mathematical concepts in practical ways, such as counting strawberries or identifying shapes. - Staff find many ways to support children to develop their strength and coordination within their play, including climbing over tyres and making dens. - Staff promote children's language and communication skills, encouraging nursery rhymes and new vocabulary. - Staff have built strong partnerships with parents and communicate effectively to support children's emotional needs at home. Areas to develop - 1 Adapt teaching in the moment, so that all children remain engaged and are consistently building on what they know and can do. Inspection #10190520 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50191715) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff demonstrate extensive knowledge in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and use learned strategies to ensure optimal progress. They seek advice from a broad range of specialist professionals to ensure effective support. Outdoor space Children benefit from spending a large proportion of the day exploring outside, observing nature and engaging in outdoor play. Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 July 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/50191715) ## Frequently asked about Muddy Footprints ### Is Muddy Footprints suitable for under-twos? ### What do parents value about Muddy Footprints? ### Is Muddy Footprints a day nursery or preschool? ### What grade did Ofsted give Muddy Footprints? ## Nearby day nurseries in Garston Liverpool Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Muddy Footprints. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding <0.2 mi ### Honey Pot Nursery (Garston) Liverpool · L19 1RT 4.7(25 reviews) ](/nursery/honey-pot-nursery-garston-l19-1rt-ey548381) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Clarendon Nursery Liverpool · L19 1RZ ](/nursery/clarendon-nursery-l19-1rz-ey435216) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Little Foxes (Garston) Liverpool · L19 1RL 5.0(55 reviews) ](/nursery/little-foxes-garston-ltd-l19-1rl-ey551135) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Larkfield Daycare Liverpool · L19 0NY 5.0(21 reviews) ](/nursery/larkfield-daycare-l19-0ny-ey562442) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Honey Pot Childcare Liverpool · L19 4XR ](/nursery/honey-pot-childcare-ltd-l19-4xr-2616273) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Cressington Manor Liverpool · L19 9DN 3.8(11 reviews) ](/nursery/cressington-manor-l19-9dn-ey444960) [See all nurseries in Garston Liverpool →](/search?q=Garston+Liverpool) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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