# Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool

Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool is a full-day nursery at 85 Blackhorse Road, Mangotsfield, BRISTOL, BS16 9AY, in Blackhorse, South Gloucestershire. It is registered for 20 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey536120  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 85 Blackhorse Road, Mangotsfield, BRISTOL, BS16 9AY
- Registered places: 20
- Phone: 07398 668547
- Ofsted URN: EY536120

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, 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/EY536120

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY536120). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536120)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 2 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536120)
- 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/EY536120)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 8 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/946187)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 85 Blackhorse Road, Mangotsfield, BRISTOL, BS16 9AY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.488923,-2.486079

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Emersons Green Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Beaufort 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 South Gloucestershire there are about 2.4 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

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Close Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.1 miles |
| Emersons Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (May 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Stanbridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (December 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Blackhorse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend | Primary | 5–7 | Good (November 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Lyde Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Station @ Barley Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-station-barley-close-2590504) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Mangotsfield Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mangotsfield-pre-school-2552075) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Abacus @ Mangotsfield Resound](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abacus-mangotsfield-resound-2720456) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Mama Bear's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mama-bears-day-nursery-2677806) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Emersons Green](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bristol-emersons-green-136018) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Sunbeams Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunbeams-day-nursery-136091) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool Good at its inspection on 2 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool take?

Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 20 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Muddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool?

You can call 07398 668547.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536120)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Puddles+Day+Nursery+And+Preschool&query_place_id=ChIJAQCcy7KacUgREtMU969Ih1U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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