# Muddy Puddles Pre-School

Muddy Puddles Pre-School is a full-day nursery at Ifield Community Centre, Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0HD, in Ifield, West Sussex. It is registered for 58 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, 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-pre-school-ey553346  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Ifield Community Centre, Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0HD
- Registered places: 58
- Phone: 01293 270262
- Website: http://muddypuddlespreschool.com/
- Ofsted URN: EY553346

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, 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/EY553346

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY553346). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553346)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553346)
- Registered places: 58 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553346)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 December 2021). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1151445)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ifield Community Centre, Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.122459,-0.208765

- Station: Ifield, 0.5 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Ifield Brook Meadows, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Ewhurst Fields Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In West Sussex 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: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Manor Green Primary School |  | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Mill Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| West Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Langley Green Primary | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Gossops Green Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Northgate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2022) | yes | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Stars Pre School Ifield Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-pre-school-ifield-ltd-ey440138) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Enriching Lives Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enriching-lives-pre-school-2810858) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Little Holly Hedgehog Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-holly-hedgehog-pre-school-2619933) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Toad Hall Nursery Crawley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toad-hall-nursery-crawley-2789383) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Rainbow Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-nursery-ey347255) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Honey Pots Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honey-pots-childcare-limited-ey408136) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Muddy Puddles Pre-School Good at its inspection on 24 April 2025, 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 58 children at any one time.

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

Ifield is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01293 270262 and visit muddypuddlespreschool.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY553346)
- 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=ChIJmVMzqzjudUgRGG2cD746RiU)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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