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Cheeky Monkeys Childcare # Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Abbots Vale Community Centre, Abbots Vale, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, LA13 9PA · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 52 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Cheeky Monkeys Childcare, established in 2010, strives to be a welcoming "home away from home" for children, fostering an environment where every child feels cherished and secure. The nursery champions equality and embraces diversity, dedicated to nurturing each child's individual potential. Through a rich blend of play, creative activities, outdoor explorations, and comforting moments, they aim to ignite curiosity and build confidence. The curriculum is designed to support crucial early developmental milestones, preparing children for a smooth transition into school. Their empathetic and experienced team is committed to providing a strong foundation for life, emphasising growth, learning, and overall well-being. They offer various flexible, high-quality childcare solutions, including day-to-day care, engaging holiday clubs, and structured early learning sessions, all within a supportive and caring setting. Our ethos At our nursery, we believe in creating a home away from home where every child feels happy, safe, and loved. We celebrate equality and diversity, making sure each child is respected and encouraged to shine in their own unique way. Through plenty of play, creativity, outdoor adventures, and cosy moments, we nurture curiosity and confidence while supporting important early milestones. Our caring team is here to give every child the best start in life, helping them grow, learn, and thrive. What it's like Relationships between staff and children are positive, with children separating easily from parents and using communication devices to talk to siblings. Children are happy, settled, and behave well in this calm and inviting nursery. Leaders teach children about road safety since the pandemic to keep them safe. Home from home environment Focus on equality and diversity Play-based learning Experienced team ## Pricing & funding For pricing details, please refer to their Facebook page by clicking on the "Prices" link. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Last inspected 6 September 2022 · Charlotte Bowe Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Relationships between staff and children are positive, with children separating easily from parents and using communication devices to talk to siblings. Children are happy, settled, and behave well in this calm and inviting nursery. Leaders teach children about road safety since the pandemic to keep them safe. Inspector highlights - Leaders show a sheer determination and drive to improve, enhancing safety practices and deploying staff successfully. - Well-qualified staff engage with children to understand their knowledge and interests, extending their skills and promoting good progress. - Staff ensure that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive early help and support. - Partnerships with parents are good, with staff involving families in events and providing home learning bags. - Staff take children to places of interest, such as the library, and invite professionals to teach them about different occupations and life skills. Areas to develop - 1 support all staff to build fully on babies' and younger children's developing pronunciation skills, to assist their early language development most successfully - 2 strengthen the current performance management systems and identify individual and precise targets for staff that focus intently on raising their good teaching practice further Inspection #10242546 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195313) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10242546 Lead inspector Charlotte Bowe Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50195313)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY404548) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=cheeky-monkeys-childcare-la13-9pa-ey404548) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with additional needs listen to instructions and follow them accurately during action songs. Staff ensure that children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive the early help and support that they need. Additional funding is used well to close any gaps in children's learning, with new bubble machines and sensory lights stimulating senses and building focus. Outdoor space When finding insects outdoors, staff use a translation tool to link words in English to children's home languages. ## Parent Reviews of Cheeky Monkeys Childcare 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKc8heS31J7PXLrE2hypfV9JLIHrz1gFKNWQ4YiU9ShU7aObg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Luke Nunn a year ago Excellent childcare. Staff are very kind and good with kids [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3cjl6S09nEAE!2m1!1s0x487ca8b97ea3ea91:0xaee48b3da6aa237d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLlLC31JVnchwaZiKP4xosu8ORjwiM_GCxWIlOqy_BSkactEw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Vicki Thompson 5 years ago My little lad loves it here. The girls who look after the kids are brilliant. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR5MDhDb01nEAE!2m1!1s0x487ca8b97ea3ea91:0xaee48b3da6aa237d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJXPGcktORkR3J_Os5VxqyUSRK1CC1UOjHiuMSGWLn__zjaDA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) billie postlethwaite 2 weeks ago My son goes to this nursery and absolutely loves it! The staff are brilliant and so attentive. Never have to worry when he is there as I know he is so well looked after . Amazing staff. The manager Sam will always answer any queries you have and makes you feel so at ease and cared about [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZeWNtcHBUSHBJYkUxNE1sZDZhbTFLVjBsVlQzYxAB!2m1!1s0x487ca8b97ea3ea91:0xaee48b3da6aa237d) Reviews from Google for Cheeky Monkeys Childcare. 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