# Muddy Puddles Pre-School

Muddy Puddles Pre-School is a sessional pre-school at St Peters Church Hall, Ashley Common Road, Ashley, BH25 5AR, in Ashley, Hampshire. It is registered for 25 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 4.0 from 4 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/muddy-puddles-pre-school-ey539144  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: St Peters Church Hall, Ashley Common Road, Ashley, BH25 5AR
- Registered places: 25
- Phone: 07949 085822
- Website: http://muddypuddlespreschool.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539144

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 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/EY539144

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY539144). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539144)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539144)
- Registered places: 25 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539144)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 10 January 2019). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1101323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St Peters Church Hall, Ashley Common Road, Ashley, BH25 5AR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.760674,-1.639350

- Station: New Milton, 0.9 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ashley Recreation Ground, 0.2 miles
- Park: Golden Hill, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: 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 Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 4 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ashley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Ballard School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2022) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| New Milton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.3 miles |
| New Milton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (April 2023) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Tiptoe Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Durlston School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Trees Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-trees-pre-school-ey422378) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Acorns Nursery (New Milton) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-nursery-new-milton-limited-2833670) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [First Friends Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-friends-day-nursery-2863005) |  |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Tiptoe Butterflies preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiptoe-butterflies-preschool-2761306) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-pre-school-2740708) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Dell Cottage Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dell-cottage-day-nursery-ey315470) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Muddy Puddles Pre-School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Muddy Puddles Pre-School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Muddy Puddles Pre-School take?

Muddy Puddles Pre-School is registered with Ofsted for up to 25 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Muddy Puddles Pre-School?

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

### How do I contact Muddy Puddles Pre-School?

You can call 07949 085822 and visit muddypuddlespreschool.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539144)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Muddy+Puddles+Pre-school&query_place_id=ChIJzwOShJCEc0gRRy9wkmDjWWw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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