# Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery

Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery is a full-day nursery at Dudsbury Girl Guides Camp, 174 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SS, in Dudsbury, Dorset. It is registered for 30 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.0 (October 2026). It is run by Sunbeams Day Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-munchkins-forest-nursery-ey562917  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Dudsbury Girl Guides Camp, 174 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SS
- Registered places: 30
- Phone: 01202 737100
- Website: https://muddymunchkins.co.uk/
- Run by: [Sunbeams Day Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/sunbeams-day-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY562917

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, 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/EY562917

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2018 (Reference EY562917). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562917)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 October 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562917)
- Registered places: 30 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562917)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Dudsbury Girl Guides Camp, 174 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown, BH22 8SS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.783155,-1.891935

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Casterbridge Road Play Area, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Dorset there are about 2.8 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: 3.0 out of 5 (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parley First School | Primary | 4–9 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Kinson Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Portfield School |  | 4–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Ferndown First School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (May 2025) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Hampreston Church of England Voluntary Aided First School | Primary | 5–9 |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| Elm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Ferndown Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | School remains Good (June 2023) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Parley Community Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/parley-community-pre-school-2753960) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow's End Montessori School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbows-end-montessori-school-ey344005) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Muddy Boots Nursery School Kinson](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-kinson-2662276) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Redhill Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/redhill-day-nursery-ey402156) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Ferndown Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-2660806) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [The Caterpillar Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-144322) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 October 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery take?

Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 30 children at any one time.

### Who runs Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery?

Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery is run by Sunbeams Day Care Limited, which runs 3 nurseries.

### How do I contact Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery?

You can call 01202 737100 and visit muddymunchkins.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562917)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Munchkins+Forest+Nursery+and+Holiday+Club&query_place_id=ChIJkTSdl12ic0gRt84RJZqxWD4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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