# Mucky Munchkins Childcare

Mucky Munchkins Childcare is a full-day nursery at The Old Scout Hut, St. Helens Road, BOLTON, BL5 1AA, in Hulton Lane Ends, Bolton. It is registered for 41 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 10 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mucky-munchkins-childcare-ey543151  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Scout Hut, St. Helens Road, BOLTON, BL5 1AA
- Registered places: 41
- Phone: 01204 651175
- Website: http://www.muckymunchkins.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY543151

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543151

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2017 (Reference EY543151). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543151)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 August 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543151)
- Registered places: 41 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543151)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/945041)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Scout Hut, St. Helens Road, BOLTON, BL5 1AA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.550185,-2.469277

- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hulton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bolton there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Heathfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (April 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Bede Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Thomasson Memorial School |  | 2–16 | School remains Good (March 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Essa Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| Brandwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Rowan Tree Primary School |  | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Paradise Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/paradise-garden-nursery-2640944) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Baby Bede Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/baby-bede-nursery-ey431532) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Taqwa Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/taqwa-nursery-ey492381) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Willow Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-tree-day-nursery-2629779) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Rose Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rose-cottage-day-nursery-316018) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Olive Garden Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/olive-garden-nursery-ey549193) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Mucky Munchkins Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Mucky Munchkins Childcare Good at its inspection on 15 August 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Mucky Munchkins Childcare take?

Mucky Munchkins Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 41 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Mucky Munchkins Childcare?

Atherton is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Mucky Munchkins Childcare?

You can call 01204 651175 and visit www.muckymunchkins.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY543151)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mucky+Munchkins+Childcare+Ltd&query_place_id=ChIJzdW0uvqne0gRIKQ-_BR8Tms)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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