Muddy Boots Nursery (Poppleton)

The nursery as a whole is great, I couldn't fault the staff they have been truly amazing and have helped flourish my child in their setting, my little boy has built some amazing relationships with the staff and I can truly see how much he is loved there. Although there are some points I think would be great to improve the setting, I'm not a huge fan of the consistent changes of rooms - the amount of times your child changes rooms at this nursery is uncomfortable especially if your child takes a long time to settle into a new routine / environment and rebuild trusting relationships all over again. Also I don't think the amount of trips and outings they do at the nursery are overall great my sons been to the garden centre and car park and library in all of his three years there. I think more external people need to come in for activities especially on the pre school room doesn't appear overly stimulating for the time they are there.

This is the third nursery we've chosen for our child, and we're so happy to have finally found the right one!

The teachers are very caring and responsible, and they always keep us updated. Our child was very happy on the first day and couldn't wait to go back! We also love the outdoor and group activities, which are great for their development.

Thank you so much to all the wonderful teachers for your care and dedication!

They provide a great variety of food and are always doing new activities with the children. It's so lovely seeing how much thought goes into making each day fun and engaging. We honestly couldn't be happier and feel so reassured knowing our little one is happy, well cared for and having lots of fun!

Our little girl has been going to Muddy Boots since she turned 1 and she settled in so quickly. Shes now 2years and slips into nursery. She loved spending time outside and Muddy Boots is perfect for that. They spend most of their time outside even in the rain which is just brilliant for the kids to explore. We really recommend muddy boots! Also you can go into the classroom to collect and I think that's really important to see what they are up to.

Our son loves attending this nursery and his progression developmentally since starting is amazing. As a fairly anxious first time mum I appreciate all the communication and updates received and seeing how much the staff care and pay attention to each child puts me at ease. They regularly write snapshots and focus week assessments so we know how he is getting on and always are happy to discuss anything you'd like them to focus on. The range of activities and focus on outdoor learning is such a positive to us as it aligns with our values. Our son also seems to enjoy the variety of food offered. We also couldn't be happier with the staff in the Adventurers room for all their support so far especially our son's key worker.

Fantastic nursery. My child was 15months when we requested a space. We had been trying to settle her, but he was really unhappy being away from family members.but the staff have been really supportive and respectful of our needs as a family. We've been able to take it at her pace. Communication is great, staff are lovely, genuinely kind and passionate about seeing children thrive in their setting. We love the outdoors/indoors flow and they're often doing creative activities that follow the interests of the children. We're really happy with the provision

Both of my children have had such a great experience at Muddy Boots, would really recommend

Staff are lovely and the team really take on any feedback. I feel like my children have been really well looked after

Our daughter loves attending muddy boots. She has developed so much in her time there. Her speech has improved enormously and she has created a wonderful group of friends who she has moved classes with. She is always encouraged to be her authentic self.!

My little one is very happy every single pick up and has an enjoyable day

Lovely, well maintained nursery. Friendly staff and excellent activities that support child development in every area. Set in fantastic grounds with plenty of outdoor space for children to explore and be creative.

I love the outdoor adventure vibe so it's great to see my baby getting time outside to play. My baby's key worker is very caring and he really has a bond with her which I'm so pleased about! I like that Muddy Boots give 4 offerings of food a day too.

L has progressed well in his short time in the Adventurers room, starting to try and say words/sounds and also his physical development, which is thanks to the focus of Sharon and the team. The facilities at Poppleton and experiences available to the children are far superior than anything I've seen/heard if in another nursery setting

Very happy I chose Muddy Boots to be my son's nursery. I couldn't be happier with the level of communication from Muddy Boots from the start. I really appreciated the midday messages in the early days when I was anxious leaving my son with them, and they always take the time to talk to me about his day when I collect him. They regularly write snapshots and focus week assessments so I know how he is getting on developmentally. The quality of the setting environment is impressive too which was important to me, as well as the focus activities they do with the children every day. There is clear progression from room to room too as the children get older. My son loves coming here and I have full faith in the service they provide

" F and his key worker J are best pals - F really loves the time they spend together and chats about J and his dog at home all the time. F has the best time together playing at nursery and J gives wonderful updates on F's progress and development - and J really understands and encourages his interests as well as challenging him along the way. The activities to develop motor skills, number counting and social skills are great and the progress we can see at home is just growing week by week. R, his buddy - is the kindest and most wonderful lady - and F loves his cuddles and book time with her. These two fantastic people make F's experience so enjoyable and Muddy Boots is lucky to have them

My 19-month-old has been attending muddy boots 5 days a week for 10 months now. She absolutely loves it! It truly is a home from home for her and she genuinely misses it over the weekend! Her development is just excellent. Her language is coming on leaps and bounds and she’s always singing some new song from Nursery. We really couldn’t be happier with muddy boots. The food is varied and has encouraged her to try different things whilst also having some of her firm favourites. The outdoor philosophy and free flow outdoor play have been a big hit since moving into the Adventurers room and I love that she gets plenty of fresh air. The staff are all so lovely and genuinely love and care about the kids. I really feel like they are my daughters second family. She’s now moved through 3 rooms and in each one, the staff have been just great and she has developed so much, it’s such a stimulating environment geared to constant discovery which my little one loves!

Outstanding day nursery in my opinion. Staff very conscious about security of the children using varied methods (fingerprint scanner/passwords etc). Facilities are great, everything a child needs to grow and learn. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, always! When collecting children you are given a rundown of what your child has done during the day, what they’ve eaten, how they’ve interacted, any toilet accidents etc, keeping you well informed. I always feel personally assured of my child’s wellbeing when I drop him off. Superb nursery and high praise are well deserved.

My daughter's experience of Muddy Boots has been a really enjoyable one so far. She loves coming and often counts down to her days here. The staff are great and she has really warmed to them all. I think the handover at the end of a session is really thorough and helpful. We feel she has developed well here and you will have helped set her up ready for school.

My daughter loves coming to Muddy Boots, in particular for its great outdoor facilities and the opportunity to get very messy whilst playing! I would highly recommend this place if you have a restless child who needs lots of stimuli and want them to learn using the curiosity approach.

The care and support that the staff provide make Muddy Boots Nursery feel like a family. Both of my sons have attended and have enjoyed learning, playing and developing in this lovely environment. The new venue is amazing, the staff are friendly and go the extra mile to make sure the children are happy, safe and supported.

Both my children attend Muddy Boots Nursery. My eldest is due to leave later in the year to start school and my youngest has a few years to go before they start school. I find the staff to be welcoming and friendly with plenty of support and guidance offered to parents, you just need to ask.

My children like going and have made friends, and I believe the structure of the nursery in terms of objectives and aims as well as looking after and monitoring my child's progress is done in a positive fashion.

I would recommend the nursery to family and friends.