Muddy Boots at the Market

Unit 2, 16a Fore Street, Tiverton EX16 6LH
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9.9 27 Reviews
  • Muddy Boots at the Market, Tiverton
Muddy Boots at the Market in Tiverton offers high quality early years support.

The nursery has stimulating activities specifically designed to ignite a child’s imagination.

Trained staff work in a nursery that has early years resources that nurture children's imagination e.g. a block of wood can be a phone.

Healthy food is provided to children.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Vicki Grace (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Muddy Boots at the Market Reviews (27)

9.9

Muddy Boots at the Market has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Muddy Boots at the Market has 27 reviews.

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Review from Paige S (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy Boots have been very supportive and have been so amazing with my daughter's transition. Thank you so much!
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your daughter's transition has been smooth and that you've felt supported by our team. It's wonderful to know that she is settling in well,…read more
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Review from Alicia S (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy Boots has been the most incredible setting for our child, the SEN has been absolutely amazing help, and the support we have received has been forever appreciated. The staff in this setting are like friends to the children. It's going to be extremely sad for us to leave for school
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind and heartfelt feedback. We're delighted to hear that our team has provided such a positive experience for your child and that the SEN support has been helpful. It's…read more
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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all lovely and made my daughter's settling in experience easy and relaxing by allowing extra settling in sessions with her. My daughter is always so excited to go to nursery, and that is due to the wonderful staff and all the fun activities they do.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that your daughter settled in so well and enjoys coming to nursery. It's wonderful to know that the extra settling-in sessions and our team's…read more
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Review from Stacey P (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Child settled well. Brilliant handovers. Amazing nursery!
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that your child has settled in well and that you're happy with our handovers. It's wonderful to know you feel positively about the nursery - your…read more
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just excellent all round.
Staff really helpful with recommendations with toilet training and eating and shared lots of knowledge.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found our team helpful and supportive, particularly with toilet training and eating. Sharing knowledge and supporting both children…read more
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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has settled in so well to Muddy Boots, and I am really pleased with how the team have helped her to do so. Communication is always good, I always receive a thorough handover at the end of the day, and I am grateful for the updates on the app. So far, it all feels very organised and most
importantly, my little one goes in happy and comes out happy.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so pleased to hear that your little one has settled in so well and that you're happy with the care and communication from our team. It's wonderful to know…read more
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Review from Katy D (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started muddyboots in the market and wouldnt speak a word the team have worked wonders with him he has come on leaps and bounds.
As a parent you want the best for your children and the ladies have been the best for my son supporting him with his needs and also helping me get the right referrals
I needed to get his autism assessment.
Not sure where we would be Without these wonderful ladies.


I highly recommend muddy boots in the marker as they are best in town.


Thankyou so much for everything you done for my son and myself

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your feedback. We're overjoyed to hear about the progress your son has made and how the team have been able to support both him and you along the way. It's wonderful to know that…read more
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Review from Vicki G (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy boots The Market is one of the most nurturing and supportive nurseries I have experienced in a long time.
They allowed as long as me and my daughter needed to settle into the setting and supported both of our needs. This intern means my daughter happily gets her bag and walks into the setting.
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couldn't be more happier with the progress she has made in making relationships with both adults and peers and how content she is on a day-to-day basis.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that both you and your daughter felt supported during the settling-in process and that she now enjoys coming into nursery so happily.…read more
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Review from O S (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Muddy Boots at the Market for over a year, and it has been a truly great experience. It's been so rewarding to watch her grow and gain confidence under the gentle guidance of the nursery practitioners.


The setting is well-equipped and thoughtfully organised, offering

a wide variety of fun and educational activities that keep the children both engaged and entertained. We receive prompt, detailed daily updates, which give us a good insight into her day and development.


The staff are enthusiastic, friendly, and incredibly supportive. My daughter absolutely adores her teachers and speaks about them with so much warmth and affection at home. The nursery manager is approachable and always happy to help - her door is always open, which creates a very welcoming atmosphere for parents.


We're especially grateful for the support we received during potty training, which made what could have been a challenging time so much easier.
Highly recommend x

Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your lovely and detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time with us and that you've seen her grow in confidence under the care of our team.…read more
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Review from Adrianne E (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy with how our daughter is settling into her new nurseries, they made the transition so easy and comfortable for her. She clearly loves it there. They are great on working on her development and clearly work hard on her reaching milestones. They seem to have a clear plan on her next
steps. I'm really happy with how they have been working with me, it feels like we are a team getting cirilla to her goals rather than separate home and school life. Her feedback at the end of the day is always in depth and I never miss an update from them. They work with her allergies well and are really on top of it. She has clearly settled in well, seems to be making friends and having a good time while working on her development. They make both the parents feel involved rather than just defaulting to the main parent which is soo nice. They have a great outside area too which she loves.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed and lovely feedback. It's wonderful to hear how smoothly your daughter has settled into nursery life and how comfortable and happy she…read more
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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we have chosen Muddyboots at the market for our childcare provision. My children thoroughly enjoy their time there. They have had a consistent staff team who really personalise their support to the children who attend. We get a honest handover at the end of the day, use of a daily
log app and termly reports. I would highly recommend them as a childcare provider.
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback. I'm so pleased to hear how much your children enjoy their time at Muddy Boots at the Market, and that the consistency of the staff team and the personalised…read more
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery setting! Nurturing my daughter, attending to all her needs, physical and emotional, as well as installing confidence. We moved across from another nursery and have not looked back since! Check them out and rest assured they are the best in and around the Tiverton area! Can't recommend
enough! They REALLY care about the children! Xx
Reply from Hannah Harber, Parent Liaison Advisor at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. I'm so pleased to hear how well your daughter has settled and how much you value the care, attention, and confidence-building she's experienced since joining us.…read more
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Review from Trudi L (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Since our granddaughter has moved up to pre-school we have noticed a change in her speech, behaviour and potty training. These have all come on really well.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind words. It's wonderful to hear how much progress your granddaughter has made since moving up to pre-school. We're so proud of how far she's come and it's lovely to know…read more
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Review from J S (Grandmother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and professional always interested in the children. The children look forward to coming to Muddy Boots and are full of information after the days activities. Wonderful to see the children develop.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're really pleased to hear that the children look forward to coming to nursery and enjoy sharing all their nursery adventures! Thank you for taking the time to…read more
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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing, you can tell they genuinely love their jobs and care for the children. I never worry when my child is in their care. Handover is always amazing, they're completely open about how his day has went. Love the nursery and the staff.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It truly means a lot to hear that you feel confident and at ease when your child is with us - that's exactly what we aim for. We're so glad you…read more
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Review from Rhiannon B (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing experience good with the kids. Always having fun and learning new things each week. Would definitely recommend. Staff are amazing.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so glad to hear your experience has been such a positive one. It's great to know the children are having fun while learning and growing each week -…read more
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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dedicated staff, excellent learning environment, encouraging and positive attitude to learning. Both my children are encouraged and challenged to explore and discover things and their environment. Excellent explanation of subjects and development of interpersonal skills.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're delighted to hear that both your children are feeling encouraged and supported in their learning journey with us. It's wonderful to know you value the…read more
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been going nursery I have noticed a change in her. She's more social and enjoys joining in more. Any concerns are dealt with straight away and the staff are friendly and easy to talk too. She enjoys coming into nursery and seeing the staff and enjoys letting us all know what she
has been up to whilst at nursery.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has grown in confidence and is enjoying her time with us, especially becoming more social and keen to join in. We're…read more
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Review from Annemarie W (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant, they are so good with my child she learns so much.
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you for your lovely comment! We're so pleased to hear that your child is enjoying her time with us and learning so much. It's always our goal to provide a nurturing, engaging environment where…read more
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Review from Richard C (Father of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Muddy Boots has been a wonderful place for our son and daughter. The staff have been great and a consistent positive presence in our children's early year. We will really missing coming to Muddy Boots when our son starts school in September. I have never 'quibbled' when the fees have been put up. It
is a difficult and skilled job looking after children and pay needs to reflect this more!
Reply from Jess Robertson, Social Media Co-Ordinator at Muddy Boots at the Market
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. It's been an absolute pleasure to be part of your children's early years, and we're so glad to hear that you've felt supported by our team throughout. We…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.932)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10 for Muddy Boots at the Market is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.932 for Muddy Boots at the Market is calculated as follows: ( (302 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.932
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Muddy Boots at the Market is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Muddy Boots at the Market

What is the Age Range of Children that Muddy Boots at the Market accepts?

Muddy Boots at the Market accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Muddy Boots at the Market Open?

Muddy Boots at the Market is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Muddy Boots at the Market have capacity for?

Muddy Boots at the Market has capacity for a total of 40 Children.

How far is Muddy Boots at the Market to the centre of Tiverton?

0.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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