# Muddy Ducks Nursery

Muddy Ducks Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dinton Pastures, Davis Street, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0TH, in Merryhill Green, Wokingham. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-ducks-nursery-2498269  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dinton Pastures, Davis Street, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0TH
- Registered places: 24
- Ofsted URN: 2498269

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, 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/16/2498269

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2018 (Reference 2498269). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498269)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498269)
- 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/16/2498269)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1128844)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dinton Pastures, Davis Street, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0TH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.442071,-0.868465

- Station: Winnersh, 0.9 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dinton Pastures Country Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Winnersh Meadows, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Emmbrook Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wokingham there are about 2.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnersh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary, Hurst | Primary | 4–11 | Good (October 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Wheatfield Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Oak Tree School |  | 5–19 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Woodley CofE Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Rivermead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Emmbrook Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Emmbrook Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Greenwood Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-greenwood-pre-school-2812433) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [The Willows, Toad Hall Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-willows-toad-hall-nursery-ey471521) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Acorns Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acorns-day-nursery-ltd-148596) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Happitots Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happitots-day-nursery-ey315851) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [St Nicholas Pre School Playgroup Hurst](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-nicholas-pre-school-playgroup-hurst-148680) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Reading Woodley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-reading-woodley-ey289901) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Ducks Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Ducks Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Ducks Nursery take?

Muddy Ducks Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Muddy Ducks Nursery?

Winnersh is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2498269)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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