Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 18:00, all year round except Bank Holidays and one week over Christmas.
Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery, established in 2003 and owned by Claire and Garry Millner, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Located in Chapel en le Frith, the nursery boasts ample indoor and outdoor spaces where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow, making independent choices based on their interests and learning styles.
The dedicated team of qualified early years practitioners, all paediatric first aid trained, focuses on an holistic approach to learning, aiming to inspire and motivate children within a caring setting. The curriculum centres around the Early Years Foundation Stage, encompassing seven areas of learning, with a strong emphasis on communication, personal development, and physical growth.
The nursery prides itself on its inclusive environment, fostering respect for diversity and promoting kindness and positive social interactions.
Our ethos
Cheeky Monkeys centres its curriculum around the Early Years Foundation Stage, focusing on the seven areas of learning. The nursery prioritises an holistic approach, aiming to inspire and motivate children by encouraging them to make independent choices based on their interests and learning styles within a nurturing and stimulating environment. They also foster respect for diversity and promote kindness and positive social interactions.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. During outdoor play, toddlers use their arm muscles as they play ball games with staff. Staff support children to do as much for themselves as possible, developing their early independence skills.
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Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 18:00, all year round except Bank Holidays and one week over Christmas.
Food
Freshly prepared snacks and meals provided, catering for specific dietary needs.
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2003
Last inspected 4 September 2025 · Susan Hyatt
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. During outdoor play, toddlers use their arm muscles as they play ball games with staff. Staff support children to do as much for themselves as possible, developing their early independence skills.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents say staff provide regular updates about what their children have been doing at the setting.
Parents state staff provide support and guidance to help their child make good progress.
Inclusion & environment
Staff work with parents to share strategies to help with children's speech and language development and with supporting positive behaviours.
During outdoor play, toddlers use their arm muscles as they play ball games with staff. Pre-school children use their leg muscles to push themselves along on bicycles and show agility as they ride around the play area, safely negotiating large outdoor equipment.
Date: February 2012
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