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Little Cheeky Monkeys # Little Cheeky Monkeys Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 Outstanding Parent-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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Cheeky Monkeys Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10213425 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198597)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2509658) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-cheeky-monkeys-bb1-2fb-2509658) ## 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 - 1 support staff to utilise all opportunities to precisely build upon what children know and can do during children's self-chosen play. Inspection #10213425 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50198597) 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 2022 Good - October 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Little Cheeky Monkeys ### What are the main strengths of Little Cheeky Monkeys? ### What is known about the staff team at Little Cheeky Monkeys? ### How many places does Little Cheeky Monkeys have? ### How does Little Cheeky Monkeys support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Blackburn Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Cheeky Monkeys. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Shadsworth Childrens Centre Blackburn · BB1 2HR 4.6(32 reviews) ](/nursery/shadsworth-childrens-centre-bb1-2hr-ey371644) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bumble Bees Nursery (Blackburn) Blackburn · BB1 2HU 4.5(6 reviews) ](/nursery/bumble-bees-nursery-blackburn-ltd-bb1-2hu-ey488639) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Stanhill Pre-School Before & After School Care Accrington · BB5 4QA ](/nursery/stanhill-pre-school-before-after-school-care-bb5-4qa-ey368187) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Everbloom Childcare @Shadsworth Business Park Shadsworth Business Park · BB1 2QS ](/nursery/everbloom-childcare-shadsworth-business-park-bb1-2qs-ey500311) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Early Start Private Day Nursery Accrington · BB5 4QZ 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/early-start-private-day-nursery-bb5-4qz-2548120) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Pre-School Blackburn · BB1 4HD ](/nursery/st-peter-and-st-paul-s-church-of-england-pre-school-bb1-4hd-309442) [See all nurseries in Blackburn →](/search?q=Blackburn) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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