Situated in around 9 acres of land and less than a mile from the centre of Poppleton is our flagship nursery, Muddy Boots Poppleton.
Each of the rooms follows the Muddy Boots theme & style to support our curiosity approach to childcare, as well as having direct access to an outdoor garden space, which supports our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go!
The children who call Muddy Boots home enjoy a wide range of activities, both indoor and out, planned by our qualified and experienced childcare professionals, who genuinely love and care for all the children, and love what they do!
To find out a little more scroll down through this page, where you will discover some images of the setting, info on the rooms, reviews from some of our wonderful families, the option to download our parent pack and our showround booker, where you can pick a slot to come and look around in-person.
WHERE TO FIND US
The Gardens
Boroughbridge Road
YO26 6QD
01904 942563 (option 2)
info@muddybootsnursery.co.uk
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MUDDY BOOTS POPPLETON
COME & VISIT
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OUR ROOMS
Discoverers
The Discoverers Room is where all our youngest babies have lots of fun and cuddles. In the Discoverers Room we do our best to make sure our families feel as settled and reassured as possible. At this very early age, babies are taking everything in – watching and observing everything around them, listening to all the interesting new sounds, and learning by feeling and touching everything in sensory exploration. We work to encourage a baby’s development in a space which is homely, nurturing and stimulating.
Adventurers
And they’re off! No longer babies, children in this room are keen to get going and start going on their own little Adventures! Toddlers at this age are starting to find their feet and independence is really starting to shine through. Each day the carefully planned activities are engaging and exciting, bringing new challenges and experiences for the children. To support the child in their quest to a newfound freedom, adults provide a fantastic environment where children are safe to independently explore, experiment and learn through play.
Investigators
With growing confidence, and with their own unique personality really coming through, children at this age are starting to really develop social skills and make lasting friendships. In the Investigators Room we support these skills by focusing on group activities, indoors and outdoors, offering lots of physical and social interaction. With a room full of curious resources and treasures and a team with a wealth of knowledge, these little Innovators can spend time developing key skills such as communication and independence whilst fostering that beautiful sense of awe and wonder that our little people already have in abundance.
Pre-School
The Pre-school Room is always buzzing with energy as the children begin their first steps to mainstream education. This is where children are getting ready to go to Reception at big school. There are opportunities to learn at every turn, including early reading and maths skills, mark-making, imaginative play and ICT, which are reinforced through what we call ‘purposeful play’. Activities and play experiences are planned to ensure each child is challenged and given chance to learn and develop on an individual basis, whilst having lots of fun of course!
WHAT OUR PARENTS SAY
I highly recommend Muddy Boots and have just signed my second daughter up here, whilst my first is about to move up to her third age group. I love the ethos, the outdoor fun that the kids have, when our child comes home filthy and tired we know she's had a great day. A key point for me is how accommodating Muddy Boots staff are to parents' requests and supporting us with the child's routine or preferences, whether it be diet, toilet training or napping, this is something that they excel at, which really puts parents at ease. Not all nurseries are so respectful of parents' preferences and childrens' individuality like this so we really appreciate it.
I’ve had a completely positive experience with Muddy Boots. All requests have been met promptly and professionally and nothing is ever too much trouble. The staff at all levels are approachable and welcoming and being able to contact the room directly is so convenient. My child is very happy here
This is a little bit of a love letter to Muddy Boots!We really enjoy our girls being there for multiple reasons, but mainly it’s the people… They are just brilliant!Everyone who has looked after both of ours have been fantastic, I can’t praise them enough. Both our girls are so happy when you pick them up at the end of the day because they have had such a good time. Our eldest gushes about all the fun she has had playing with her friends, but more so about the adults, she absolutely adores them!It’s not just that. When you go there it’s such a lovely feeling, you know that they really care, not just about the children but about each other, which is why they seem to have such a low turnover of staff.Everyone there are just wonderful, even the people you don’t see. The food is yummy, the girls always eat it all up, they did a brilliant job during Covid lockdowns, the cleaners clearly work doubly hard to make sure everything is spick and span. Everything is wonderful.If you are considering Muddy Boots, don’t hesitate!
As a family we absolutely love Muddy Boots. The staff are so enthusiastic and caring with the children. Our two boys have thrived whilst going to their nursery sessions. They have formed such special bonds with their key workers, who have demonstrated such an incredible level of care. Both boys love the regular access to outside space and the encouragement to often get as messy as possible! Communication is great and they use the Famly App, which is brill for accessing all info for your child whilst there.
Muddy boots is a fabulous nursery, a wonderful outdoor setting with lots to occupy and educate little ones. They set the children up for school perfectly, our eldest felt prepared, excited and had a head start on numbers and phonics when he started this September. Our youngest loves digging in the allotments, gets stuck in with all the super messy play and building obstacle courses. He is so excited to go in every time. The staff are all very professional, caring and good fun and the food they serve is fresh, varied and always gobbled up.
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SESSIONS & FEED AT MUDDY BOOTS POPPLETON
Full day sessions
Full price daily rate: £66.35
Session Times: 8am – 6pm
Food included: Lunch, Tea & Snacks
If using Tax-Free Childcare & 30 hours funding
2 x days per week: £138.66 a month
3 x days per week: £336.38 a month
4 x days per week: £566.56 a month
5 x days per week: £764.37 a month (5% full-time discount applied)
If using Tax-Free Childcare
2 x days per week: £460.00 a month
3 x days per week: £689.60 a month
4 x days per week: £920.00 a month
5 x days per week: £1,092.00 a month (5% full-time discount applied)
Full Price
2 x days per week: £575.00 a month
3 x days per week: £862.00 a month
4 x days per week: £1,150.00 a month
5 x days per week: £1,365.00 a month (5% full-time discount applied)
Additional Info
Breakfast Club (7.30am-8am): £4.25
Additional charge for funded hours: £2/hour
Booking fee: £75
Booking fee: £75
Discounts Available
Full Week Discount (Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm): 5%
Sibling Discount (applied to fees of eldest child): 10%