Muddy Boots Nursery (Poppleton)

The Gardens, Boroughbridge Road, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6QD
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mel Shepherd (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 110

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £25.00 Half Day Session, Full Day £50.00, Full week £237.50

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas
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Muddy Boots Nursery (Poppleton) Reviews (60)

Over all time Muddy Boots Nursery (Poppleton) has 60 reviews.

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Review from Will (Father of Child) published on 28 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our son has now attended Muddy Boots for almost two months. After understandable early worries about how he would settle, we have been comforted and reassured by the caring, professional approach of the staff to him and the happy, positive time he has there. He talks about the staff when not at nursery
and it has now become a place he enjoys going, where he is treated as an individual and his wants and needs are met. We feel very confident leaving him with the happy, positive Muddy Boots team knowing he will have a lovely time and want to tell us all about it. Big thank you to all the staff for making him feel so important and special. Looking forward to the big move to the new site!
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Review from Nicola (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter seems to have really enjoyed her first month at Muddy Boots, you can see the excitement in her when we arrive. Her development is coming along and so are her socialising skills. Those working with her daily are great, they show energy, understanding and support.
I have some small concerns
around communication amongst them but on the whole, I'm happy with what we've experienced so far.
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Review from Caroline J (Mother of Child) published on 26 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is so happy and settled at Muddy Boots. The staff are amazing with her, they are engaging, encouraging and will happily give her a cuddle if she needs or wants one! The atmosphere throughout is warm and friendly. I couldn't be more impressed or satisfied with Muddy Boots, the staff and the
care that my daughter receives. Although I believe that it will be even better when the setting relocates to their purpose built site soon.
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Review from Dinuk (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Pleasant atmosphere around the setup. Good communication among parents, management and the staff. Very spacious facility inside and out makes kids to be relax and enjoy the day. Keen and skilled staff members makes the place for little ones to explore, experience good ethics.
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Review from Caragh (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending Muddy Boots since he was 7 months. They made the transition to full time care happen really smoothly. He loves attending and has made some great relationships with both his carers and little friends. He regularly comes home dirty and tired which shows me he is having a wonderful
time learning things outdoors. He has grown in such confidence over the past year and a half that he has been attending.
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Review from Ben (Father of Child) published on 24 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with great staff who are friendly and really look after my child. He loves to spend time out in the muddy garden. The menu provided to the children has great variation and caters for all children.
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Review from Samantha B (Mother of Child) published on 10 May 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is excellent, my son has settled very well there and the staff are fabulous. I have no previous experience of other nurseries to relate to however everything I had hoped for has been exceeded. It's fun, the staff are flexible and my little boy is gaining confidence and skills by the day.
He's been there since the start of March and he has grown so far. There is space there that I just don't have at home for all the messy play he gets to do.


He gets to try new food, new activities and they have all the learning toys you could think of.


They obviously watch the children well as the two times he has bumped his head he's been well looked after and absolutely fine.


They respond to any e-mails/questions I have in a prompt manner and I couldn't ask for anything more.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with caring and friendly staff and great facilities with plenty of space inside and out. Muddy Boots has gone from strength to strength since we started using the nursery in 2012. I couldn't ask for more from our childcare. The biggest clue is seeing my happy little toddler who's
always smiling when I pick him up at the end of the day. You can tell he's had a good time. I love the fact that the children spend plenty of time outside and go for little adventures in the local area. Things can only get better when they get to the new premises just up the road. The management and owners hold regular parents forums where you can hear more about what's going on at nursery and can ask any questions. They have been keeping us up to date with plans for the new site too and we have asked for our input and ideas as well. Can highly recommend this nursery to all.
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Review from Mel G (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy Boots is an extremely friendly and welcoming nursery where all the staff seem totally committed to providing excellent childcare. Our son has been attending for a few months now in the baby room and could not be happier - he has a huge grin on his face as soon as he arrives on a morning and its
still there when we pick him up!! Lovely atmosphere, great ethos and a great variety of activities each day. We are delighted with our choice of nursery!
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was so refreshing to find a nursery that learned towards more natural surrounding. The children get to use their imaginations by playing with cardboard boxes, sand, wooden blocks, bubble wrap, mud! The staff are really friendly and I believe they cater for the individual child. My little girl needs
some extra care and they provide it so well and it gives me great peace of mind.
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Review from Beth G (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three year old attends Muddy Boots twice a week and adores it, all the staff in all the room are so friendly, kind and approachable. My daughter has recently moved up to the Pre School there, the transition was well managed and seamless with my daughter remaining happy and excited throughout. My
10 month is due to start in 2 months and I am relaxed about her settling in with a home visit and settling in sessions already arranged. There is so much space at the nursery and the numbers are purposefully kept lower than they have to be which ensures the children have space and that it is not as busy and chaotic as other nurseries I have visited. I would not hesitate to recommend Muddy Boots to any friends or family members.
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Review from Hannah R (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery with really lovely enthusiastic staff. Our little boy absolutely loves going there each time . I always find the staff to be friendly and helpful. Lots of outside time is perfect for our busy boy.
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Review from Emily T (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A caring, considerate and fun place for my daughter to learn and develop. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and fun. My daughter loves her time there and comes home full of stories about her day. She has made friends for life. We are really happy with their care and attention towards our daughter.
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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy Boots has been incredibly supportive of our child since she started two years ago. They have eased all developmental transitions and have really looked after her well being. All the staff are approachable, polite and very friendly. Our daughter loves her time at Muddy Boots. Her capability and
skills have come on leaps and bounds since she started and a huge success of this has been linked with the activities they do and the time they spend outside.
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Review from Nicola F (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I grew up in the countryside, my life consisted of Mud pies, dens and lots of play. I didn't want my boy to miss out on this special time being able to get 'stuck in'. From the moment I read about Muddy Boots I knew this would be a good a fit. The current building is basic. It doesn't have the bells
and whistles that other places use. It is honest in its operation. What they have gets poured in to the children. It's not about wasting a fortune on toys of the month to satisfy their curiosities, it's about tangible fun. Buying stuff that stimulates the senses today then it is on to something new tomorrow. It's about getting dirty (trust me my son is only 7 months and he is already going through clothes and that is not a bad thing). They go outside everyday weather permitting and they love it, mud glorious mud...
The staff truly care for my son and it;s a second family for him. You can tell they love working there, I credit my sons development to their amazing support. Thank you xxx
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Review from Cath J (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic fun environment where my daughter is happy, cared for and enjoys getting muddy! We have been extremely happy with the support and care shown by all staff.
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Review from Jess G (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Muddy Boots. They encourage fair play and friendship. My son plays outside every day doing various activities which is very important to us. The staff at Muddy Boots are excellent and really give each child individual care. I feel that the pre-school is the perfect precursor to
primary school.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all very friendly. When dropping they are attentive to the child and listen to anything I may need to tell them. When picking up the handover is thorough and they are always clear and aware of who they are speaking about. My child always appears to have enjoy his time there.
They are
well equipped and the food looks to be a good quality meal. The cover a range of activities and it sounds like my child always gets a fun packed day. They get to spend time outside which I value highly. I feel I made an excellent choice with this nursery.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery - an all round gem! All the staff are friendly and genuinely care for the children they look after. My little boy comes home happy, well fed and full of stories about the things he has done during the day - from painting, dancing, singing and getting muddy in the lovely play area outside.
Everyday is different for him and I can go to work knowing he is happy. The staff all go above and beyond the call of duty and even helped me organise my sons guests for his party. Thank you Muddy Boots for being so amazing.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy Boots is a fantastic nursery. My daughter has grown so much in confidence since attending. All the staff know her and they are all so pleasant. All professional, the staff truly have the children's best interests at heart. I will always recommend Muddy Boots. Fantastic.
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