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Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage # Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Sept 2025) · The Old Cottage, 14 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DZ · Hampshire Number of places 60 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2025 Local authority Hampshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage, nestled in the historic core of Ringwood, New Forest, is a charming children's day nursery dedicated to creating cherished memories. Charlotte Ollington, who has been a respected local childminder for over 12 years, has transformed this picturesque cottage into a nurturing environment where young minds can flourish. The nursery caters to children from three months to ten years old, offering a Children's Day Nursery, Pre-School, Before and After School Club, and a Holiday Club. The establishment prides itself on providing individual attention within a secure, homely setting, combining a historic backdrop with contemporary learning facilities. Parents can benefit from early drop-off options, wholesome home-cooked meals, and the assurance of fully qualified, Ofsted-registered staff. The nursery also offers 'Term-Time Only' availability and is conveniently located in the town centre, ensuring accessibility. What it's like Although staff have good relationships with children, there are weaknesses in their practice preventing children from learning as much as they could. Shortcomings in teaching hinder children in reaching their full potential. Nevertheless, children make some progress and are generally happy and secure. Central & accessible town centre location Individual attention in a homely environment Historic setting with modern facilities Early Drop-Off Healthy Home-Cooked Meals Term-Time Only availability Ofsted Registered ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://little-monkeys.net/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Age range 3 months to 10 years Term time / All Year All Year Food Healthy Home-Cooked Meals Established 2024 Waitlist Unknown Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage Last inspected 26 September 2025 · Lindsay Osman Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Actions the provider must take - ensure that at least half of all staff receive training that specifically addresses the care of babies - implement a broad and challenging curriculum that is planned to extend children's interests - embed the key-person system appropriately to ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs. What it's like to attend Although staff have good relationships with children, there are weaknesses in their practice preventing children from learning as much as they could. Shortcomings in teaching hinder children in reaching their full potential. Nevertheless, children make some progress and are generally happy and secure. Inspector highlights - Staff sing familiar songs with children to promote communication and language skills. - Children are familiar with staff's expectations for behaviour, promoting self-esteem and confidence. - Staff engage children well during story time, encouraging recall and imparting new language. - Staff work effectively with other agencies and schools to ensure children receive the support they need. - Staff work well with parents and carers, providing regular updates and sharing information. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders have not been able to fully embed their ideas and practice in the newly established team. - 2 Staff working with the youngest children have not completed the required training to work with babies. - 3 Staff do not plan effectively for every child's learning and do not ensure the curriculum is always challenging and ambitious for all. - 4 The key-person system is not robust enough to ensure that key persons have a deep knowledge of children. - 5 There is no system in place when staff are absent to ensure children continue to build on what they know and can do. Inspection #10417478 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290222) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage Inspection date Sept 2025 Inspection no. 10417478 Lead inspector Lindsay Osman Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50290222)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785746) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://little-monkeys.net/) The Old Cottage, 14 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DZ [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.79606/50.84677/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ringwood - [Day nurseries in Ringwood](/search?q=Ringwood) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-bh24-1dz-2785746) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the nursery. They comment that staff support the whole family, and not just their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work effectively with other agencies and schools. This helps to ensure that children receive the support they need at the appropriate time. Outdoor space Children have access to a large outdoor area, helping them to become physically active. Younger children benefit from a well-equipped secure section of the garden. However, older children have minimal activities set up for them, limiting their learning during their time outside. Inspection history Most recent inspection 26 September 2025 Requires improvement Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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