# Muddy Puddles Nursery

Muddy Puddles Nursery is a full-day nursery at YMCA Norfolk, Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HF, in New Catton, Norfolk. It is registered for 90 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-nursery-2628544  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: YMCA Norfolk, Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HF
- Registered places: 90
- Phone: 01603 343090
- Website: http://www.muddy-puddles.org/
- Ofsted URN: 2628544

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 April 2023, 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/16/2628544

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2021 (Reference 2628544). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628544)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 April 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628544)
- Registered places: 90 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628544)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: YMCA Norfolk, Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.642898,1.286798

- Park: Waterloo Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Wensum Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Pointer's Field, 0.3 miles
- Park: Shorncliffe Avenue Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Eagle Baths Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Norfolk there are about 3.9 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Notre Dame Preparatory School (Norwich) Limited |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St. Clements Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Treehouse Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treehouse-childrens-centre-254328) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Squirrels Play Forest Magdalen](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-squirrels-play-forest-magdalen-2714145) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Chestnut @ Sewell Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chestnut-sewell-park-2521152) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Magdalen Gates Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/magdalen-gates-nursery-2867148) |  |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Spring Milecross](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-milecross-ey550381) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Once upon a time Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/once-upon-a-time-nursery-school-ey477479) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Muddy Puddles Nursery Good at its inspection on 18 April 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Muddy Puddles Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 90 children at any one time.

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

Norwich is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Muddy Puddles Nursery?

You can call 01603 343090 and visit www.muddy-puddles.org.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2628544)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Puddles+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ8QYvJCrj2UcRJVK616ewsM8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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