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Muddy Puddles Childcare # Muddy Puddles Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · Garlidna Farm, Porkellis, Helston, TR13 0JX · Cornwall Number of places 15 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Cornwall About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Muddy Puddles Childcare, a childcare on non-domestic premises in Helston, Cornwall, was registered in 2018 and received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 14th June 2022. The setting, located at Garlidna Farm in Porkellis, operates from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. It caters to children aged 0 to 4, with a total of 15 places and 28 children on roll, overseen by five dedicated staff members, all holding early years qualifications. The nursery prides itself on a well-planned curriculum that addresses each child's individual needs and interests, ensuring good progress for all, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children benefit from a warm, home-from-home environment where adults are caring and knowledgeable, fostering happiness and confidence. Activities are designed to be exciting and engaging, from toddlers building train tracks to older children learning about numbers and letters during group circle time. The setting also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and care for living things, with children participating in feeding pigs on the farm and helping orphaned lambs. This holistic approach helps children develop a "can-do" attitude and a sense of responsibility. What it's like Children thrive in the small, home-from-home setting. They are very happy and confident, as adults are very caring and knowledgeable about them. All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children feel very safe here and have a can-do attitude. They stay focused on activities for long periods. Home-from-home environment Well-planned curriculum Strong parent partnerships Outdoor learning focus Good progress in communication ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year Mixed Established 2018 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Muddy Puddles Childcare Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10190967 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188779)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562296) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=muddy-puddles-childcare-tr13-0jx-ey562296) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Muddy Puddles Childcare Last inspected 14 June 2022 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children thrive in the small, home-from-home setting. They are very happy and confident, as adults are very caring and knowledgeable about them. All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Children feel very safe here and have a can-do attitude. They stay focused on activities for long periods. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress with their communication because adults model and extend language very well, utilising sign language to support all children, especially the youngest and those with SEND. - Adults read regularly to children in an engaging way, fostering a love of stories and developing fine motor skills through activities like using pipettes. - Children learn about life cycles and environmental care by looking after orphaned lambs and recycling food waste to feed animals. - Children benefit from visits from community helpers such as local firemen, nurses, and sea rescue personnel. - Children are encouraged to self-assess risk as they explore the learning environment freely. - Children with SEND make good progress, supported by close collaboration with other agencies and parents, and a proactive SENDCo. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with regular updates on children's well-being and progress, and opportunities for parents to give feedback. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust staff knowledge, regular training, and effective safer recruitment processes. - The setting has a well-planned curriculum tailored to each child's needs and interests, with activities planned to excite and engage all children. - Children develop a great "can-do" attitude, demonstrating perseverance and respect, which is modelled by adults. Areas to develop - 1 Provide more activities and resources to support children's awareness of diversity among people. - 2 Provide more support for babies and toddlers in the garden so they can develop their confidence and explore safely to make even greater progress. Inspection #10190967 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50188779) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make good progress, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Adults work closely with other agencies to ensure they have the most effective strategies in place to support these children. The special educational needs coordinator (SENDCo) proactively attends training as required to meet the individual needs of each child with SEND. Outdoor space Children explore water in the lovely garden, using scoops, guttering and large containers. Babies splash the water and laugh. Older children go to feed the pigs on the farm and work out how to determine whether items will float or sink. However, babies and toddlers would benefit from more support to develop their confidence and explore safely in the garden. Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 June 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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