# Muddy Boots Childcare

Muddy Boots Childcare is a full-day nursery at Quickes Farm, Newton St. Cyres, Exeter, EX5 5AY, in Newton St Cyres, Devon. It is registered for 20 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-childcare-ey562138  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Quickes Farm, Newton St. Cyres, Exeter, EX5 5AY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07508 333462
- Website: http://www.getyourbootsmuddy.com/
- Run by: [Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/muddy-boots-childcare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: EY562138

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562138

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY562138). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562138)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562138)
- Registered places: 20 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562138)
- Food hygiene rating: 3 (Generally satisfactory) (inspected 9 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1920506)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Quickes Farm, Newton St. Cyres, Exeter, EX5 5AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.773018,-3.603104

- Station: Newton St Cyres, 0.7 miles
- 2 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Devon there are about 3.7 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton St Cyres Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Leapfrogs Trust](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leapfrogs-trust-105876) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Little Explorers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-day-nursery-2502286) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [Pippins Pre-School (crediton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippins-pre-school-crediton-2556851) | Good |  |  | 2.7 miles |
| [Sunflowers Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-day-nursery-ey334284) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [The Ark at Thomas Hall](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-ark-at-thomas-hall-ey491187) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.3 miles |
| [The Exwick Ark](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-exwick-ark-ey466130) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Boots Childcare's Ofsted rating?

Muddy Boots Childcare was inspected on 21 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Muddy Boots Childcare take?

Muddy Boots Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### Who runs Muddy Boots Childcare?

Muddy Boots Childcare is run by Muddy Boots Childcare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Muddy Boots Childcare?

Newton St Cyres is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Muddy Boots Childcare?

You can call 07508 333462 and visit www.getyourbootsmuddy.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562138)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Boots+Childcare&query_place_id=ChIJU9uaFraxbUgRoi3OAueF32U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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