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Puddleducks Children’s Day Nursery Malton is situated just outside the lovely market town of Malton, perfectly located beside the A64 on a main commuter route out of Malton. The purpose-built nursery boasts spacious rooms and large, enclosed outdoors areas for children to play and learn. Having been designed and built with children and their needs in mind, the nursery is a well-designed, homely environment. Its has its own private car...
Puddleducks Children’s Day Nursery Malton is situated just outside the lovely market town of Malton, perfectly located beside the A64 on a main commuter route out of Malton. The purpose-built nursery boasts spacious rooms and large, enclosed outdoors areas for children to play and learn. Having been designed and built with children and their needs in mind, the nursery is a well-designed, homely environment. Its has its own private car park to the front of the building, which is easily accessed. Places are offered from birth, up to children leaving for school and the setting contains 3 rooms, babies, toddlers and preschool.
When visiting the nursery, you will notice there are very few plastic manufactured toys. The team are strong believers that the more a toy does, the less a child learns from it. So, typical plastic toys with their flashing lights and noisy buttons do not feature in the nursery. Instead, they value open-ended, recycled, real items. As a result, children show deep levels of engagement and curiosity in their play – both are essential for effective learning and development.
The team of staff are dedicated to excellence and a key person approach always ensures that they are enabling and supporting close attachments between individual children and individual nursery staff. The Key Person approach recognises that an infant is distressed by differences and comforted by the familiar. Before your child begins their journey at Puddleducks, you will be informed which member of the team will be their key person.
Your child’s key person will meet any physical needs, such as changing nappies, feeding or cuddling at nap time, and in this way, they begin to build a secure attachment with your child. Touch is a powerful non-verbal message, reassuring children that they are liked and welcome, and cuddling is promoted. Your child’s key person will be your main point of contact.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Lindsey Dring (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 28
Total Places for Children
- 72
Age Range
- from 0 years 0 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream, Wipes
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:00
- Tuesday07:30-18:00
- Wednesday07:30-18:00
- Thursday07:30-18:00
- Friday07:30-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£260/ month
Meals are charged on the following basis -
Meals are charged on the following basis -
0-2 Years - £10 a day
2-3 Years - £12.50 a day
3-4 Years- £15 a day
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£0
3 days per week
£260
5 days per week
£893
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 8:00am to 6:00pm (10 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Nappies, Nappy Cream, Suncream and Wipes
Price without government funding: £1,020 / month (£80 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £760/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton Reviews (75)
Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Puddleducks Children's Day Nursery Malton has 75 reviews.
From the moment we walked into Puddleducks for our initial look around, we knew we had found the perfect place for our daughter to attend. From their nurturing staff and approach, to the comprehensive levels of communication on a daily and termly basis - with parents meetings, opportunity to visit...
From the moment we walked into Puddleducks for our initial look around, we knew we had found the perfect place for our daughter to attend. From their nurturing staff and approach, to the comprehensive levels of communication on a daily and termly basis - with parents meetings, opportunity to visit the setting and play with our child and learning journeys. We could not be more content and happy with the service they provide. We are in no doubt that Puddleducks is giving our daughter the best start to her time in early years with regular reviews, celebrations and targets provided, preparing her for her next steps when she starts school. An absolute asset to our local area!
I couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my preschool-aged child. The everyday learning they do has been a huge part in my boy's development and learning, I am so pleased he’s had the opportunity to go to Puddleducks I count ourselves very lucky. Before Puddleducks my boy did attend another nursery...
I couldn’t ask for a better nursery for my preschool-aged child. The everyday learning they do has been a huge part in my boy's development and learning, I am so pleased he’s had the opportunity to go to Puddleducks I count ourselves very lucky. Before Puddleducks my boy did attend another nursery in another area and when we moved here we looked round a lot of nurseries in the area but nothing compared to Puddleducks. Everything they do goes above my expectations including taking them out for Halloween, martial arts classes, visiting care homes, the list goes on. They really do go above and beyond the normal nursery duties. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Recently he has transitioned into the pre-school room and this transition was made as easy as possible for...
Recently he has transitioned into the pre-school room and this transition was made as easy as possible for him and he has now settled in really well. The team always keep reassuring me how he is doing.
We have twins who have been coming to Puddleducks for just under 1 year. They are both very happy there. The staff are always lovely and work hard to keep the parents engaged in the children’s happenings in the day. There seems to be a huge amount of activities on offer too with lots of diversity...
We have twins who have been coming to Puddleducks for just under 1 year. They are both very happy there. The staff are always lovely and work hard to keep the parents engaged in the children’s happenings in the day. There seems to be a huge amount of activities on offer too with lots of diversity in what the children get up to. My only consideration would be how many outdoor activities are on offer and how much time the children spend outside. The space for all the children isn’t extensive.
Caring, compassionate and professional and 3 of the words I’d use to describe Puddle Ducks. My daughter absolutely loves going and her life skills are thriving because of the setting the staff provide. She has an incredibly strong bond with her key worker and I am 100% comfortable leaving my...
Caring, compassionate and professional and 3 of the words I’d use to describe Puddle Ducks. My daughter absolutely loves going and her life skills are thriving because of the setting the staff provide. She has an incredibly strong bond with her key worker and I am 100% comfortable leaving my daughter in their care. The resources and teaching that are provided are amazing and I can’t recommend them enough.
My daughter absolutely loves coming to Puddleducks and has been attending for over a year now starting in babies where she settled beautifully and transitioned into the toddler room taken in her stride. She has built the most amazing relationship with her workers and is always warmly greeted on a...
We couldn't be happier with Puddleducks, and all the staff who work so hard to make it a wonderful place for your little one.
My little boy has attended Puddleducks since he was 10 months old (he is now 3) and we have had a wonderful, positive & warm experience throughout. I felt so reassured and comfortable about leaving him from the week he joined. The management & girls in the rooms work really hard to ensure a...
My little boy has attended Puddleducks since he was 10 months old (he is now 3) and we have had a wonderful, positive & warm experience throughout. I felt so reassured and comfortable about leaving him from the week he joined. The management & girls in the rooms work really hard to ensure a creative, safe and homely feel for each child & get to know them and their families. They are always thinking of new ideas and experiences to enhance the children’s learning and my son’s development has gone from strength to strength since attending. He loves it at nursery and this is down to the whole team. They have certainly set a high standard for when he goes to school and we will be very sad to leave! Thank you Puddleducks.
We couldn't be happier with our choice of Puddleducks as a nursery for our little boy when I returned to work after maternity leave. The whole Puddleducks team are fabulous, they are so engaging with the children and the care is first class, the team make the environment such a lovely one for the...
We couldn't be happier with our choice of Puddleducks as a nursery for our little boy when I returned to work after maternity leave. The whole Puddleducks team are fabulous, they are so engaging with the children and the care is first class, the team make the environment such a lovely one for the children. The team work tirelessly to ensure there are different activities and learning themes each week. The rooms are all beautiful and very well looked after. It’s been a pleasure to see our little boy grow and progress from the baby room when he began and now in the toddler room. The food is a lovely varied menu and our little boy eats a delicious varied diet whilst at nursery which is so reassuring and important. Thank you Puddleducks and well done!
We feel very lucky that our son gets to attend Puddleducks in Malton as the whole team are so passionate about what they do. From the warm greeting you get when you first arrive to the emotional support you get when you leave your child, I couldn't imagine getting through this experience without...
We feel very lucky that our son gets to attend Puddleducks in Malton as the whole team are so passionate about what they do. From the warm greeting you get when you first arrive to the emotional support you get when you leave your child, I couldn't imagine getting through this experience without them as they fill me with confidence that my son is in good hands. The food they provide is nutritious and tasty as my son always has second or third portions and they even leave little buns for the parents for breakfast! They provide such a warm, caring learning environment for the kids and I love hearing about the activities they've divulged in throughout the day. My son comes home so happy and I couldn't imagine him going to any other nursery!
We absolutely love Puddleducks, the nursery just has the best feel, the staff are all fantastic, so welcoming and supportive to both the children and families. My little girl is always excited to go on a morning and since starting at the nursery her confidence has grown massively, the learning...
We absolutely love Puddleducks, the nursery just has the best feel, the staff are all fantastic, so welcoming and supportive to both the children and families. My little girl is always excited to go on a morning and since starting at the nursery her confidence has grown massively, the learning opportunities are just fantastic and the staff are so dedicated, they have helped transform my shy girl into being very sociable and confident in her abilities. I love watching my daughter flourish in their care and look forward to introducing her sister to the nursery later this year.
I had to go back to work quite early after having my little boy and sending him to a nursery terrified me! From day one, Puddleducks have been absolutely amazing with me, and my son. Although he can't tell me yet, I know he loves his nursery days and staff from the big smiles when he sees them. I...
My little boy has just started weaning and nursery are supporting this too offering him some lovely purees just for him at lunchtime. The weekly menus are lovely and varied too, I'm excited for my son to try all the yummy home-cooked food on offer.
I trust everyone at Puddleducks completely in caring for my boy. They genuinely have the children's safety, happiness, and development at the heart of everything they do.
Thank you Puddleducks!
All the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly and they all go the extra mile to make sure the children are well looked after and cared for. The meals they receive are exceptional and I couldn’t recommend the place more!
All the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly and they all go the extra mile to make sure the children are well looked after and cared for. The meals they receive are exceptional and I couldn’t recommend the place more!
I am so happy with the nursery. I have two daughters there (different ages) and their main caregivers (they are in different rooms) treat them like they are their own, and like we do, with lots of patience and care and gives them confidence. They are always happy being dropped off and have big...
My older daughter is always telling me about her day (the younger one can’t talk yet) and what she has eaten (the menu is always tasty and varied).
She has learnt a lot in terms of playing with others, to share and take turns and be gentle with younger ones which has helped a lot with when she plays with her little sister.
They both really enjoy the activities which are always changing which keeps them really engaged. They love the events such as the nursery graduation and the king's coronation celebrations!
I will be extremely sad when the girls go to school, the nursery very much feels like part of our family.
We were delighted when we found out Puddleducks was opening in Malton. Our child joined the baby room and is currently in the toddler room. The staff have been wonderful. They really care about each child. The rooms within the nursery are beautiful and the children always happy. They have a great...
We were delighted when we found out Puddleducks was opening in Malton. Our child joined the baby room and is currently in the toddler room. The staff have been wonderful. They really care about each child. The rooms within the nursery are beautiful and the children always happy. They have a great array of food for them to eat which is great for developing taste buds. The staff in the office are brilliant at communication and always keep us informed. Thank you Puddleducks! We couldn’t fault you.
We feel privileged that our daughter attends Puddleducks Nursery. All of the staff, from management to the amazing ladies who work in each room, always go above and beyond. Our little girl is so incredibly happy at nursery and has come on leaps and bounds. She always gets to take part in a range of...
We feel privileged that our daughter attends Puddleducks Nursery. All of the staff, from management to the amazing ladies who work in each room, always go above and beyond. Our little girl is so incredibly happy at nursery and has come on leaps and bounds. She always gets to take part in a range of fun and engaging activities. There is a fantastic menu and a great variety of food provided and our daughter loves it so much that she always has two helpings. We are always well informed about everything and the curriculum evening was a fabulous opportunity to explore the learning space and ask questions. The staff always dedicate time at the end of the day and we have parent video meeting three times a year, where staff share the progress that they have made and where they would like to take their learning next. We love the way that they have a rotation of focus children and send our daughter's folder home to see what she’s been doing. We honestly wouldn’t want her to be anywhere else.
We absolutely love Puddleducks Nursery. Even though my child only goes one day a week, it still feels like a home away from home for them. All of the staff go above and beyond to make the children and their families feel welcome. And the morning tea/coffee/flapjack for busy commuting parents is the...
We absolutely love Puddleducks Nursery. Even though my child only goes one day a week, it still feels like a home away from home for them. All of the staff go above and beyond to make the children and their families feel welcome. And the morning tea/coffee/flapjack for busy commuting parents is the best!
He has taken a little while to settle but the staff have always ensured that he gets the care he needs to settle him and reassure him....
He has taken a little while to settle but the staff have always ensured that he gets the care he needs to settle him and reassure him. He now thoroughly enjoys coming to Puddleducks, they do a wide range of activities and he is learning so much.
Thank you Puddleducks for making a worried mummy feel at ease!
We couldn’t recommend a better nursery for the little ones.
Puddleducks always keep us up to date with regular...
We couldn’t recommend a better nursery for the little ones.
Puddleducks always keep us up to date with regular newsletters and ‘focus child’ books.
The staff are so welcoming and it’s lovely to see happy faces on a morning.
Our children absolutely love going, they insist on carrying their...
Our children absolutely love going, they insist on carrying their backpacks to the car and opening the doors to their rooms where they run to their key workers for a hug!
Every family needs Puddleducks.
We had used a couple of nurseries prior to both our children moving 12 months ago to Puddleducks Nursery Malton. Absolutely thrilled with them and amazed at how well they utilise their space. They’ve been a fantastic support to both of our children, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. They...
We had used a couple of nurseries prior to both our children moving 12 months ago to Puddleducks Nursery Malton. Absolutely thrilled with them and amazed at how well they utilise their space. They’ve been a fantastic support to both of our children, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. They are an incredibly hard-working team of passionate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff. Absolutely knocked the socks off the other nurseries we had used; I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Meet the Team (3)

Lindsey is a qualified and experienced primary teacher, specialising in early years. She has loved working with children from all walks of life....
Lindsey is a qualified and experienced primary teacher, specialising in early years. She has loved working with children from all walks of life. Children’s earliest experience of education and learning are key to their development and having struggled to find a local nursery that she trusted with her own child; Lindsey invests time and effort into creating an environment for children to flourish in.
Lindsey is a creative soul at heart and when you don’t find her at the nursery, you’ll usually find her working on a messy project or with her head under a sewing machine. Lindsey also has a costume degree and after spending some time working on a few Disney films, she still cannot be away from her machine for too long!
She is lucky enough to be blessed with a wonderful little boy that LOVES to read. She enjoys a Gruffalo hunt in the woods followed by hot chocolates and plenty of biscuits!
Degree in Primary Education, Specialism Early Years (Level 6)Safeguarding trained Level 3
Food hygiene certificate
DBS checked and cleared
Joined Puddleducks: July 2022, on opening

Having worked at our Sheriff Hutton site for 9 years, Rose now supports Lindsey and the smooth operations at our Malton site. If she’s not busy with...
Having worked at our Sheriff Hutton site for 9 years, Rose now supports Lindsey and the smooth operations at our Malton site. If she’s not busy with operations in the office, she can be found snuggled up with a group of babies.
Rose loves the nurturing aspect of her job, recognising that cuddles and comfort are key to babies’ development. With years of experience working with babies, Rose is an experienced practitioner with a wealth of knowledge and understanding of babies developmental and welfare needs. She has two little girls of her own; both have attended Puddleducks with her and have flown our nest to primary school now. As a parent herself, she fully understands the enormity of placing your children in a nursery. Rose is our longest-standing team member and continues to be a significant member of the Puddleducks team.
CACHE Level 3 in childcare and educationSafeguarding trained
Food hygiene certificate
DBS checked and cleared
Joined Puddleducks: September 2013

Preeya also started her Puddleducks journey at our Sheriff Hutton site and worked in our preschool for 5 years. In July 2022, she moved across to...
Preeya also started her Puddleducks journey at our Sheriff Hutton site and worked in our preschool for 5 years. In July 2022, she moved across to our new nursery in Malton, and now leads a new team of people in our Malton preschool room. Preeya has years of early years’ experience, having worked in the early years’ classroom at a local primary school before joining Puddleducks. Preeya ensures that our preschool is a vibrant and fun place for children to spend their final year with us before moving to school.
Preeya recently joined our management team at Malton, she now works alongside Lindsey and Rose to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.
Cache diploma childcare and education studies (Level 3)Paediatric first aid trained
DBS checked and cleared
Level 2 Safeguarding children
Joined Puddleducks: September 2016
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