Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm
Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery, established in 2000 by Jo Southerton, offers outstanding childcare for children aged six weeks to five years. The nursery prides itself on over two decades of excellence, consistently achieving "Outstanding" ratings in its last three Ofsted inspections, which commended its curriculum, inclusivity, safeguarding practices, and support for special educational needs.
The nursery's mission is to cultivate a secure and stimulating environment that caters to each child's individual requirements. They focus on fostering confidence, valuing each child's unique voice and choices, and nurturing independence, curiosity, and a strong sense of self.
Cheeky Monkeys actively promotes a healthy lifestyle through the NHS-approved Startwell programme, offering free fruit, vitamins, and dental hygiene packs to children and families. The nursery also emphasises strong parent-nursery partnerships, encouraging family involvement in various special events and documenting children's learning journeys through Tapestry.
Their commitment extends to celebrating diversity, with activities that embrace various cultures and religions. The dedicated team of 14 staff members holds a range of qualifications, from NNEB to Masters degrees in early years education, ensuring enriching and enjoyable learning experiences.
A highlight of the nursery is its expansive garden featuring AstroTurf, climbing equipment, and an allotment for growing vegetables and fruits, promoting outdoor exploration for enhanced self-confidence and independence.
Our ethos
At Cheeky Monkeys our mission is to create a safe and learning-rich environment tailored to the needs of each individual child. We encourage children to develop confidence in order to feel valued and give them the autonomy to make choices and voice their needs. By developing independence, curiosity and self identity each child has the opportunity to uniquely grow with a strong sense of self.
What it's like
Children arrive with huge smiles and develop excellent bonds with staff, showing a strong sense of belonging and taking charge of their learning. They demonstrate excellent independence, an exceptional can-do attitude, and impeccable behaviour, making rapid progress from their starting points. Children are active, busy learners, eager to participate in inspiring activities that ignite their curiosity.
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm
Age range
six weeks to five years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Staff
14
Established
2000
Last inspected 24 August 2022 · Karen Laycock
What it's like to attend
Children arrive with huge smiles and develop excellent bonds with staff, showing a strong sense of belonging and taking charge of their learning. They demonstrate excellent independence, an exceptional can-do attitude, and impeccable behaviour, making rapid progress from their starting points. Children are active, busy learners, eager to participate in inspiring activities that ignite their curiosity.
Inspector highlights
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents comment they have excellent relationships with staff and how the staff know their children remarkably well.
Parents talk about the positive impact the staff have had on their children, such as their increased confidence, language development and toilet training.
Inclusion & environment
Children with special education needs and/or disabilities are exceptionally well-supported. The designated special educational needs coordinator works diligently with parents and other agencies. This ensures that children's needs are meticulously planned for and they receive the support they need. Staff ensure activities are inclusive.
Children benefit from excellent opportunities to engage in physical activities, indoors and outdoors. Staff provide resources, such as chalks, pens, paint, brushes and dough, indoors and outdoors.
I highly recommend Cheeky Monkey Nursery to all families in the local area. This nursery provides an exceptional environment where children are taught to be kind and polite, and they are encouraged to help each other solve problems. The teachers at Cheeky Monkey Nursery are incredibly dedicated and responsible. I've even seen Jo, the owner, working at the nursery on weekends, which clearly demonstrates the attentiveness and commitment from everyone, from the owner to the teachers. This level of dedication makes me feel very secure and confident in sending my child here. The nursery also keeps parents well-informed through daily updates on their software and face to face. This allows parents to see detailed information about their child's day, including activities, meals, naps, and nappy changes. My son particularly enjoys the weekly PE class (mini athletics) and the music and dance classes. I also heard that the nursery offers private speech and language therapy and one-on-one care for children with special needs. When my child first started at Cheeky Monkey Nursery, his language skills were a bit behind. However, after just six months, he frequently shares stories about his day, makes up his own tales, and sings and dances for us. He has even started opening and holding doors for others, truly becoming a little gentleman. The nursery regularly organizes activities that encourage parent participation. I've observed how hardworking the teachers are; despite their demanding schedules, they remain focused on their work, diligently caring for and educating the children. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Jo, Anita, Marc, Hollie, Chloe, and all the teachers. Your seriousness and hard work are truly touching, and your professionalism is admirable.
Read on GoogleWe’ve had a really positive experience with this nursery. The staff are kind and caring, and I genuinely feel like my son gets a lot of individual attention, almost like he has one dedicated carer looking after him. They keep the children busy with a wide range of activities, and it’s lovely to see how engaged and happy the kids are. You can tell the owner really cares and takes pride in the place, which reflects in the atmosphere and the quality of care. Highly recommend
Read on GoogleCheeky monkey’s has been amazing in supporting my son. The staff are patient, understanding, and gave him the extra care and encouragement he needed. Thank you, Jo, Chloe, Anita and Marc!! You guys have been amazing!!
Read on GoogleI cannot express enough gratitude to Jo and her incredible team at The Cheeky Monkeys day Nursery. From the moment my daughter joined, the difference in her happiness, confidence, and development has been truly remarkable. Before finding The Cheeky Monkeys, we had a terrible experience at another nursery that provided no support or guidance for my daughter's autism and special needs. However, Jo went above and beyond to make space for her in her setting, ensuring she would receive the care and attention she truly deserved. That level of dedication is rare, and I will forever be thankful for it. The staff—Marc, Tiger Lilly, Chloe, and every single team member—have been nothing short of amazing. They have provided my daughter with unwavering support, patience, and encouragement. Within just a month, I have seen incredible progress in her communication skills—she went from saying no words to now trying to vocalise and form words! She comes home every day happy, which is the greatest reassurance any parent could ask for. The level of care and resources provided at The Cheeky Monkeys day nursery is outstanding. My daughter receives weekly one-on-one speech and language sessions, has access to an external dance teacher to support her sensory needs, and benefits from personalised one-on-one assistance. The daily updates about her activities make me wish I could be a child again—there is so much love, creativity, and thought put into every day at the nursery. I only wish I had found The Cheeky Monkeys day nursery sooner! Jo and her team treat every child with the same love and care they would receive at home, setting a standard that all nurseries should follow. If you're a parent looking for a nurturing, inclusive, and truly outstanding nursery, I cannot recommend The Cheeky Monkeys day nursery enough. Thank you, Jo, and all the wonderful staff—you have truly changed our lives for the better!
Read on GoogleMy son has been attending Cheeky Monkeys for 12 months now and we are so happy that we chose this nursery! My son has come on leaps and bounds in his development and comes home happy (and ready for bed!) from having had a brilliant, fun-filled day! Staff are great at communicating what he’s been up to during the day, what he’s eaten, how long he’s slept for etc and I’m able to see the lovely things he does via the app. Cheeky Monkeys is always keen to mark special occasions and often like to invite parents/carers/grandparents in for workshops with their child/grandchild. There is always so much thought and effort put into these events and their passion for what they do really shines. I love that my son reaches towards the staff when they greet him at the door in the mornings… a clear sign of how much he likes to be there and of the care and support they give him. I can’t recommend Cheeky Monkeys enough.
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Date: June 2010
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