Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

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Care Provided by Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Muddy Monkies Ltd
  • Person in charge
  • Jenni Upton (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 30
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-17:00
    Tuesday 07:45-17:00
    Wednesday 07:45-17:00
    Thursday 07:45-17:00
    Friday 07:45-17:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

  • Between £6.50-£6.00 an hour

  • Fees depend on the age of the child.
    Full day discount
  • Parking

  • All parking on side


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Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard Reviews (38)

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9.7

Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard has 38 reviews.

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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't praise Muddy Monkies enough, my son absolutely loves coming and has really grown in confidence since he began attending.
The staff are all super friendly and compassionate and have always been very responsive to any concerns or questions I've ever had.
I feel very secure in the knowledge
that my son is well looked after at Muddy Monkies and is safe, understood and thriving.

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Review from Hayley P (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely warm welcome when we arrived and made sure my daughter was happy when I left.
Daughter loved her time here and didn’t want to come home. Would recommend it to anyone whose little one likes the outdoors.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Muddy Monkies in January 2022, we joined the setting at a very upsetting time for our family. All the staff went out of their way to accommodate us and give him the support, care and reassurance that he needed in such unsettling times.


The staff are all incredibly kind, considerate

and hard-working. They take the time to listen to any concerns and issues and will go out of their way to help resolve them by working alongside us.


Our son loves the outdoor setting and all the staff and children. Muddy Monkies has definitely brought the best out in him and he’s learning and developing each day he attends. We have come to love hearing all about his day and we wouldn’t want to send him to any other nursery, it’s the perfect setting for our outdoor-loving son.


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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has a fantastic time at Muddy Monkies. Her confidence has grown tremendously since she started last September. It is lovely to see her playing games at home that reflect activities that she does while at forest school. It's lovely hearing all of the new songs that she is learning and her
stories of what she has been doing each time. We love that she gets to spend so much time outside and has a fantastic time doing it. It is rare that a week goes by where we don't comment to each other about how pleased we are with the decision to send our daughter to Muddy Monkies.

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Review from Martina D (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Muddy Monkies Ltd. and the whole team are just amazing! My 2 year old has made incredible progress since she has joined last year. She used to be very shy but her confidence has blossomed since joining the forest school. Kids are allowed to be kids under professional supervision, learning is made fun
and I feel the staff gives each child just the right support and encouragement they need. My daughter always sings the songs she has learnt at Muddy Monkies, she loves having a sleep in a hammock, climbing trees and sliding in the mud. The team always make sure the children are safe and are very professional. I feel very confident leaving my child in their care. Highly recommend!

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Review from Gemma V (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4 year old and 8 year old went here 1 day a week during the summer holiday and both absolutely loved it, they had fun, made new friends and tried different activities! They are lovely and very professional and I felt really comfortable leaving my kids in there care. They keep asking when they can
go again.

Reply from Daniela Mark, Managing Director at Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

It is always lovely to welcome our holiday children back and see how much they have progressed.


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Review from Emma B (Aunt of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What an amazing team! The manager and her staff have created a wonderful learning environment that is fantastic. It is an environment that has been well considered and the timetable for the day is nicely thought out. When the children sit around the fireplace they learn to turn take and to listen to
others and understand how people keep warm and how we heat food using the natural resources of our world. At the end of the day a child would put out the fire while supervised, so there is excellent health and safety.
It was also very nice to see the different age ranges together.
It was very exciting to see the new learning shed that has been created and the books and phonics that are inside the room.
Overall, the children and staff were very happy, eager to learn new things, had great teamwork and I never heard anyone say they were bored. I admire how the staff are always working towards the next project and I would always recommend Muddy Monkies Forest School.

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Review from Karen C (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We use Muddy Monkies Ltd for holiday childcare as my little girl is at school. She absolutely loves her days there and is so very happy and exhausted from being on the go all day when collected. She constantly asks when she's next there. So very thankful they are close by to us.

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Review from Kimberley B (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so glad we made the decision to put my son into Muddy Monkies Ltd. It provides the children with so much experience and opportunity on a daily basis. From having their lunch cooked on an open fire to patrolling the perimeter to carry out safety checks and a lot of time climbing trees and sliding
down muddy hills in between. He absolutely loves it and every pick up I am greeted with a huge ‘Mummy!!’ and beaming smiles. I have one hundred percent confidence in the staff, setting and wish he could start his school journey here too!

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Review from Jess L (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Muddy Monkies is the most fantastic place for both my children to learn, play and have fun. All the staff there give the children so much attention, patience and understanding. I really like that they give such a thorough handover at the end of the day, so you know exactly what your children have been
up to. The staff have such commitment to ensuring the children feel safe, alongside encouraging independence. My children always come out of the setting with a smile on their face. I couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Review from Becki L (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing forest school.
My little boy has been going since they opened and absolutely loves it.
He has gone from being a shy 2 year old who wouldn't eat very much to a very confident 3 year old who will eat anything.
He's just finished toilet training which the staff helped me with, giving
advice when needed.
All staff are lovely and he even learns French and German.

Reply from Daniela Mark, Managing Director at Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

He has come so far it is amazing watching him daily.


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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We feel so lucky to have found Muddy Monkies, it’s the perfect setting for our little boy, he took no time at all to settle. The staff are amazing, the service they offer feels so personal, I felt instant trust. Their commitment is second to none.
We feel so welcome there, so much so that my 6 year
old asks me weekly when she can spend the day there too.
My little pre schooler’s journey couldn’t have had a more positive beginning, he is so content and happy. The rate at which he is learning and changing is astounding and it’s all achieved through pure fun! Highly recommended!

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Review from Shelley C (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend Muddy Monkies to everyone! Both my children attend holiday club here at every given opportunity! Even if I am not working they ask to go! I only wish Muddy Monkies was available when they were younger!
The setting is amazing, and the skills the children learn are just fantastic.
It is lovely hearing and seeing all their adventures when it's the holidays, and not once have they come home without a huge smile on their faces! They count down the days until they get to go again!

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Review from Amelia T (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loved going to Muddy Monkies. His confidence grew so much whilst attending this forest school. He loved being outside in the fantastic woodland setting. It's really great that the children are given so much opportunity to connect with nature. The environment at Muddy Monkies is extremely
nurturing and my son came home happy every day. I highly recommend this setting to any parent.

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Review from Carolyn S (Mother of Child) published on 2 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a fantastic setting, great outdoors, learning whilst playing, the knowledge and help that is found at Muddy Monkies is amazing. A full 5 stars.
The children who go to Muddy Monkies come home and are chatting away about the day they had and what healthy meals are provided for them on the open fire.

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Review from James C (Father of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Muddy Monkies are an amazing group of early years educators that we feel so blessed to have found. The forest school ethos behind Muddy Monkies of child-led learning through nature and play is completely in alignment with how I feel children should be encouraged to learn. It has been a complete
joy to see our daughter engage with her key worker (who has seemingly unending positive energy) and form bonds with the other children so quickly. She already, in only a matter of weeks, knows more about the woodlands than I do, whilst at the same time making numerous mud pies, sandcastles, and even performing a puppet show! Couldn't recommend this place more. Thank you!

Reply from Daniela Mark, Managing Director at Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

We will pass this on to the keyworker. It is great to hear. Thank you


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Review from Kerry W (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is having a ball at Muddy Monkies. The staff could not be more welcoming, knowledgeable and professional. She is loving all of the various activities she has the opportunity to take part in and I love the fact that she is outside and making the most of nature during her time there.

Reply from Daniela Mark, Managing Director at Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

She is a delight to have with us thank you so much


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Review from Leanne L (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing in every way. I couldn't wish for a better setting for my son to attend. I was apprehensive about leaving my son due to personal reasons, however the staff enabled us both to feel safe and secure in every step of our transition into child care. The staff are so extremely dedicated and are full
of passion which is so clearly evidenced by their practice, their ability to build long lasting, meaningful relationships with my son and their interest in incorporating me in the care they provide. My son leaves the setting extremely happy and excited to tell me about his day and what he has learnt, he speaks so fondly of the professionals and loves attending. Would recommend this setting to any of my friends with children!

Reply from Daniela Mark, Managing Director at Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard

Thank you so much it is lovely to hear the feedback


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.688)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.688) out of 10 for Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.988 for Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 82 Ratings = 4.988

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.7 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Muddy Monkies Downwood Vineyard is based on 7 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.7

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 number of registered child places is 6, which has been reached with 7 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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OFSTED Outstanding

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Date: Thursday 18 Aug 2022 More details

Top 20 Nurseries South West England 2022

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Date: Friday 29 Apr 2022 More details

Top 20 Nurseries South West England 2021

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Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

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