Christmas is on its way, and we know your little ones must be really excited about getting a visit from Santa! At Muddy Boots, we’ll be setting up lots of fun activities for your children while they’re at nursery, but to continue the festivities after nursery closes on Christmas Eve, we have created our very own 12 Days of Christmas! In this blog, we’ll be giving you some more detail on the ways you can make these activities as fun and easy as possible for you and your children.

Did you know you might be eligible for free childcare? In September 2024, new government funding plans were announced, giving parents the opportunity to receive free childcare for their children. If you or someone you know has little ones from the ages of 9 months to 3 years old, read on to find out how to access fully funded childcare for 2025.

We know how difficult it can be to get your little ones to eat their 5-a-day, but we also know how important it is for them to eat their fruit and veg. Whether your child is a fussy eater, or you just want to try something new, we’ve made a list of some great recipe ideas, as well as some tips and tricks for making fruit, vegetables, and mealtime more appealing. 

Today is National Nursery Practitioner Day, and to celebrate, we want to share a special thanks to all our staff at Muddy Boots. We are so grateful for our hardworking staff, and we know you are too! If there’s any staff members you’d like to celebrate, share your kind words and thanks to them in the comments on our Instagram and Facebook page!

At Muddy Boots we focus on developing a child’s individual personalities through a variety of different ways. Inspired by the way we work, we’ve come up with a list of activity suggestions for you and your little ones to do at home. From (relatively) mess free activities to those that might make an extra load of laundry, there’s something here for everyone.

Here at Muddy Boots, we focus on developing the uniqueness of every child. Whether it’s through learning, play, or even just sharing an interest, we know how vital it is to encourage individuality and diversity. To help your children learn about celebrating their own uniqueness, we have compiled a ‘Muddy Boots’ Top 10’ list of books to read with your little ones.

Building self-esteem in nursery children is like planting the seeds for a bright, confident future. It influences their ability to tackle challenges, form healthy relationships, and develop a positive self-image. For nursery children, fostering self-esteem is crucial. Here are some practical strategies our Muddy Boots educators use that you can do at home.