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Cheeky Monkeys in High Peak

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
·Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, SK23 0TQ · Derbyshire
Number of places
48 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
Derbyshire

About this day nursery

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.

Established 2003Holistic Learning ApproachQualified & Nurturing StaffIndoor & Outdoor Play

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

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

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Cheeky Monkeys

Last inspected 4 September 2025 · Susan Hyatt

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

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

  • Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery.
  • Staff use outdoor play to support physical development.
  • Staff support children to be independent.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to develop small-muscle skills for early writing.
  • Staff are good role models and encourage kindness.

Areas to develop

  • 1provide children sufficient time to gather their thoughts, process new information and respond to questions being asked by adults to further support their communication skills
  • 2develop the organisation of story and song time to ensure children are not interrupted, to enable children to remain engaged and focused.
Inspection #10394662 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

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

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work with parents to share strategies to help with children's speech and language development and with supporting positive behaviours.

Outdoor space

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.

Inspection history

Date: February 2012

  • September 2025Good
  • September 2019Good
  • March 2019Inadequate
  • May 2018Good
  • April 2015Good
  • February 2012Good

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