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Little Cheeky Monkeys

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2022)
·Sterling House, St. Ives Works, Blackburn, BB1 2FB · Blackburn with Darwen
Number of places
101 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2022
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen

About this day nursery

Little Cheeky Monkeys is a nursery dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. Established in 2003, the nursery was founded by a parent who struggled to find high-quality childcare that met her family's needs.

This personal experience shaped the nursery's ethos, which focuses on delivering exceptional care and education. The setting ensures that each child's personal, social, emotional, and educational needs are met to a high standard, supported by three distinct rooms: a baby room for infants aged 6 weeks to 2 years, a toddler room for children aged 2-3 years, and a pre-school room where the day becomes more structured to prepare children for school.

The curriculum across all rooms aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage principles. The nursery prides itself on fostering a happy, loving, and positive atmosphere, reflected in its "OUTSTANDING" Ofsted inspection rating.

Little Cheeky Monkeys values strong partnerships with parents and operates an open-door policy, encouraging engagement and communication with families.

Our ethos

Little Cheeky Monkeys' ethos is shaped by a founder's personal experience seeking high-quality childcare. They are dedicated to delivering exceptional care and education, ensuring each child's personal, social, emotional, and educational needs are met. Their curriculum aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage principles, and they prioritise a happy, loving, and positive atmosphere with strong partnerships with parents.

What it's like

Children are happy, safe and settled in the care of nurturing staff, who clearly want the best for them. Children's chatter fills the air as they explore the wide range of opportunities that staff provide. Children understand the high expectations staff have for them, play calmly alongside each other and engage deeply in activities.

Ofsted OutstandingParent-founded

Pricing & funding

Fees must be paid weekly or monthly in advance, and a minimum booking of three full days per week is required. A deposit of one week's fees is necessary to secure a child's place, and absences for sickness or holidays are charged at the full rate.

Good to know

  • Minimum booking of 3 full days per week is required.
  • A deposit of 1 week's fees is required to secure a place.
  • Fees must be paid one week in advance.
  • Payments accepted via card, cash, standing order, and childcare vouchers.
  • Absences due to sickness or holidays are payable in full.
  • Late pickup fees apply for late collections.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm

Age range

6 weeks to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Day, Half Day

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Little Cheeky Monkeys

Last inspected 10 October 2022

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

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, safe and settled in the care of nurturing staff, who clearly want the best for them. Children's chatter fills the air as they explore the wide range of opportunities that staff provide. Children understand the high expectations staff have for them, play calmly alongside each other and engage deeply in activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Since the last inspection, leaders and managers have worked incredibly hard to significantly improve practice throughout the nursery.
  • Staff provide an exciting and varied curriculum based upon their knowledge of what children need to learn next.
  • The special educational needs coordinator works in close partnership with a wide range of outside agencies to help to ensure that children's individual needs are effectively met.
  • Children of all ages are confident and enthusiastic learners, who are not afraid to try new experiences.
  • Children are taught the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to utilise all opportunities to precisely build upon what children know and can do during children's self-chosen play.
Inspection #10213425 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works in close partnership with a wide range of outside agencies to help to ensure that children's individual needs are effectively met.

Outdoor space

As they play outside, children check that they each have a basket to gather 'pirate' treasure, so that nobody is left out of the excitement.

Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022

Date: October 2021

  • October 2022Good
  • October 2021Requires improvement

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