# Muddy Puddles Childcare

Muddy Puddles Childcare is a full-day nursery at Garlidna Farm, Porkellis, Helston, TR13 0JX, in Porkellis, Cornwall. It is registered for 15 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-childcare-ey562296  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Garlidna Farm, Porkellis, Helston, TR13 0JX
- Registered places: 15
- Ofsted URN: EY562296

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 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/EY562296

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2018 (Reference EY562296). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562296)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562296)
- Registered places: 15 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562296)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Garlidna Farm, Porkellis, Helston, TR13 0JX

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.149519,-5.223530

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cornwall there are about 3.4 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwin School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Wendron Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wendron Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wendron-pre-school-ey563637) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Constantine Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/constantine-preschool-ey288659) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.9 miles |
| [Puffins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-day-nursery-103158) | Good |  |  | 3.2 miles |
| [Stithians Pre-School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stithians-pre-school-playgroup-102875) | Good |  |  | 3.4 miles |
| [Helston Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/helston-day-nursery-2742808) | Good |  |  | 3.7 miles |
| [Zelda School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/zelda-school-ey389586) | Outstanding |  |  | 3.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Muddy Puddles Childcare Good at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Muddy Puddles Childcare is registered with Ofsted for up to 15 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562296)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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