Muddy Boots Nursery Poppleton
Outstanding★ 4.7 on GoogleBirth to 5Long established
A day nursery in York for children from birth to 5, open 07:30 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023. Open since 2017, with 110 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in York
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in York from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
YO26 6QDWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
- 23 November 2022 — Concern: actions taken what Ofsted published
Ofsted inspector, 28 March 2023 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children show high levels of happiness and enjoyment in the nursery. The atmosphere in each room is nurturing, busy, exciting and filled with laughter and chatter from the children. Children enjoy experiences inside and outside. They learn about rainbows, spring and flowers and mix colours, while staff extend their language skills and boost their personal, social and emotional skills. Staff are excellent role models for children. They are kind, compassionate and caring towards them. They offer specific praise to children, so they understand the things they have done well. Children's behaviour is very positive and they are keen to try new things to develop their skills. Staff know babies' individual routines well and swiftly meet their needs. This helps them to feel safe and promotes continuity.
Since the pandemic, leaders and staff have recognised the need to focus on developing children's communication skills. Staff sing songs, use Makaton signs and read to children regularly. Children listen intently and develop a love of books and stories. They develop an extensive vocabulary and potential gaps in their development are minimised. Staff provide parents with a nursery bear to take home and record their adventures. They use this to start conversations with children and celebrate their home lives and backgrounds.
- 28 March 2023Outstanding
- 25 April 2018Good
- 12 October 2017Needs improvement
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Muddy Boots Nursery Poppleton
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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