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Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery in Uttoxeter

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jul 2024)
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3.7(6 Google reviews) ·Cheadle Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 7BY · Staffordshire
Number of places
101 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Staffordshire

About this day nursery

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Ltd, situated in Uttoxeter, continuously strives for excellence in early childhood education. This commitment is highlighted by their remarkable achievement of receiving an 'Outstanding' grade from Ofsted four times, most recently in 2024.

The day nursery actively implements 'The Curiosity Approach,' aiming to foster independent thinking, initiative, and exploration in children by utilising everyday objects to stimulate their natural inquisitiveness. They believe that learning through play in a warm, secure, and engaging environment is paramount for a child's development, nurturing their individuality, independence, and self-confidence.

The nursery provides a modern and well-equipped single-storey facility with a strong emphasis on security. Complementing their indoor provisions, Cheeky Monkeys also offers a Forest School programme, encouraging outdoor learning, teamwork, and self-esteem through hands-on experiences with nature.

Additionally, a dedicated sensory room provides a tranquil space for children to explore their senses and enjoy quiet time. Prospective parents are encouraged to visit the nursery to personally experience its offerings and discuss their child's specific needs.

Our ethos

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Ltd implements 'The Curiosity Approach,' fostering independent thinking, initiative, and exploration by utilising everyday objects to stimulate children's natural inquisitiveness. They believe that learning through play in a warm, secure, and engaging environment is paramount for development, nurturing individuality, independence, and self-confidence. Their Forest School programme encourages outdoor learning, teamwork, and self-esteem through nature-based experiences.

What it's like

Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision of what they want children to learn at this nursery, successfully implementing educational programmes that ensure rapid progress for all children. Staff skilfully plan activities to link learning and extend existing knowledge while providing high-quality teaching that enhances children's experiences and supports their development across all learning areas. The environment is calm, and children's behaviour is impeccable, with opportunities for quiet time and self-regulation in a specially designated sensory room for those with SEND.

Ofsted Outstanding (x4)The Curiosity ApproachForest SchoolSensory RoomPaediatric First Aid Gold Standard (Millie's Mark)

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Last inspected 24 July 2024 · Christine Ward

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Leaders have a clear and ambitious vision of what they want children to learn at this nursery, successfully implementing educational programmes that ensure rapid progress for all children. Staff skilfully plan activities to link learning and extend existing knowledge while providing high-quality teaching that enhances children's experiences and supports their development across all learning areas. The environment is calm, and children's behaviour is impeccable, with opportunities for quiet time and self-regulation in a specially designated sensory room for those with SEND.

Inspector highlights

  • The curriculum is implemented consistently and effectively, providing exciting activities that motivate children to learn and fully immerse themselves in the activities on offer.
  • Staff interact at the highest level, using well-timed questions to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Children make rapid progress in communication, with staff prioritising this area and skilfully extending children's language knowledge.
  • Children are exceptionally well prepared for school, developing friendships, cooperative skills, fine motor skills, and independence.
  • Staff have regular opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills, with leaders proactively encouraging reflection and role modelling high-quality teaching.
Inspection #10357801 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents and carers speak highly of the nursery. They comment in particular on the progress children make and the support they receive as a whole family unit."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have opportunities to learn about self-regulation in a specially designated sensory room. Staff recognise when children feel overwhelmed and encourage them to take some time to relax in quiet spaces. Children with SEND make exceptionally good progress, with staff actively seeking support from outside agencies and working closely with them to ensure the very best support is in place for children. They dedicate time and effort to securing additional funding for children and work with parents and children's key persons to ensure this is directed in the best way to help children make progress.

Outdoor space

Children access high-quality learning opportunities, both indoors and outdoors. They fully immerse themselves in the activities on offer.

Google Reviews of Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

3.7
(6 Google reviews)
Olivia
2 years ago

I cannot recommend Cheeky Monkeys enough! My daughter has been going for 7 months now and she absolutely loves it and goes into the nursery staff with a huge smile on her face every day. The girls who look after her are absolutely lovely and are so so good with my daughter and her needs. I look forward to the days she goes to nursery because I know how much she enjoys it, and the meals they give the children sound fab :)

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Lea Green
2 years ago

Don't normally write reviews for nurseys as there just standard but this nursey goes above and beyond for your child the pre school staff are absolutely amazing. My son has different needs and every single one of them goes above and beyond for him when they don't need to he has started to recognise different things and is coming on loads and if I could would literally give them all the world .thank you so much

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Emma Porter
5 years ago

My son has been with this nursery since he was one month old and he is now 3.5 years old. A great nursery with many professional and friendly staffs. Not many nursery I know of got offsted scoring 1 for 3 times. Love this place❤️ and highly recommend 👍

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Joanne Beanland
7 years ago

Wonderful nursery, my kids have a great time here ad the staff are great. Can't compliment enough.

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Sarah Spooner
7 years ago

Would not send my grandchildren here heard bad things about this nursery.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

24 July 2024

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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