# Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage'

Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage' is a full-day nursery at Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road, Ninfield, TN33 9EE, in Ninfield, East Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Muddy Boots Early Childhood Centres Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-snowdrop-cottage-2593325  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road, Ninfield, TN33 9EE
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 01424 892600
- Run by: [Muddy Boots Early Childhood Centres Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/muddy-boots-early-childhood-centres-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2593325

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 10 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 10 February 2023: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding
- 26 September 2022: Ofsted inspection, Inadequate

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593325

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2593325). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593325)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 10 February 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593325)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593325)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 1 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1289803)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Memorial Hall, Bexhill Road, Ninfield, TN33 9EE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.881654,0.427214

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ninfield Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate (June 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Headstart |  | 5–21 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| Catsfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Muddy Boots ' Sunshine Room'](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-sunshine-room-2574136) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Catsfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/catsfield-pre-school-109396) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Dragonflies Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonflies-community-nursery-2625375) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Woodyard Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodyard-nursery-2550206) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.4 miles |
| [The Farmyard Nursery Limited Company](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-farmyard-nursery-limited-company-ey551031) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.5 miles |
| [Charters Ancaster Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/charters-ancaster-nursery-ey558142) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage''s Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage' Outstanding at its inspection on 10 February 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage' take?

Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage' is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage'?

Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage' is run by Muddy Boots Early Childhood Centres Ltd, which runs 2 nurseries.

### How do I contact Muddy Boots 'Snowdrop Cottage'?

You can call 01424 892600.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593325)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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