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Little Monkeys Day Nursery # Little Monkeys Day Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jun 2023) · Oaklands, Braithwaite, KESWICK, CA12 5RY · Cumberland Number of places 36 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 2023 Local authority Cumberland About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Monkeys Day Nursery & Pre School is situated in Braithwaite, a village on the outskirts of Keswick, nestled in the Lake District. The nursery occupies a converted dormer bungalow with a spacious front garden, offering views of the surrounding mountains, including Skiddaw. Laura Fradsham owns and manages the nursery, bringing her extensive experience and qualifications in childhood studies and working with children and families. She is also a qualified Forest School Practitioner. Laura, along with her dedicated team of practitioners, strives to provide an exceptional environment and education for young children. The nursery caters to children aged zero to five years. They emphasise children's well-being and require a minimum attendance of two full-day sessions per week due to government-funded hours initiatives, and they no longer offer half-day sessions. The nursery is open from Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round, closing only for Good Friday and the Christmas period from Christmas Eve to January 2nd. The nursery focuses on supporting children's self-regulation, helping them manage emotions and behaviours from an early age through understanding, help, and support from practitioners. They also have various policies in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for all. Our ethos The nursery aims to provide an exceptional environment and education, with a focus on supporting children's self-regulation and helping them manage emotions and behaviours through understanding, help, and support from practitioners. The manager is a qualified Forest School Practitioner, indicating a connection to this pedagogical approach. What it's like Experienced leaders and highly skilled staff at Little Monkeys Day Nursery have developed a bespoke curriculum that effectively details and implements building blocks for children's learning and development. The stimulating environment fosters high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder among children, who are exceptionally well prepared for school. They are incredibly happy, content, and enthusiastic, developing confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Lake District setting Owner-managed Forest School Practitioner on staff ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 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://www.laurasmonkeys.co.uk/Separated%20Family%20Policy.pdf) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Monkeys Day Nursery Inspection date Jun 2023 Inspection no. 10280819 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223563)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371284) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.laurasmonkeys.co.uk/) Oaklands, Braithwaite, KESWICK, CA12 5RY [© 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#/-3.1902/54.60646/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near KESWICK - [Day nurseries in KESWICK](/search?q=KESWICK) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-monkeys-day-nursery-ca12-5ry-ey371284) ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Eve - January 2nd. Age range zero to five years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Monkeys Day Nursery Last inspected 15 June 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Experienced leaders and highly skilled staff at Little Monkeys Day Nursery have developed a bespoke curriculum that effectively details and implements building blocks for children's learning and development. The stimulating environment fosters high levels of curiosity and a sense of wonder among children, who are exceptionally well prepared for school. They are incredibly happy, content, and enthusiastic, developing confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is embedded across the whole nursery, and highly skilled staff have an exceptional understanding of how children learn, leading to children thriving and making outstanding progress. - Parents speak extremely highly of the nursery, praising staff for going 'above and beyond' and acknowledging the incredible progress their children are making. - Children develop a love of stories, books, and songs from an early age, becoming enthralled and highly engaged as staff bring stories to life. - Leadership in the nursery is inspirational, with highly qualified and experienced leaders ensuring a strong vision and clear ethos are threaded throughout the play-based curriculum. - Children demonstrate excellent independence, with staff valuing and praising their efforts to build self-care skills and promoting healthy lifestyles, including active physical play outdoors. Inspection #10280819 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50223563) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > They comment that staff truly go 'above and beyond' with the support they offer. > Parents comment on the incredible progress their children are making. > They say that all staff are 'fantastic' and know their children well. > Parents say they feel involved in their children's learning. > They love the way the nursery celebrates the inclusiveness of the community and the families who attend the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, flourish due to staff's strong commitment to putting children at the heart of everything they do. Staff build extremely effective relationships with parents and other professionals to swiftly identify children's needs and emerging interests, quickly putting in place tailored, nurturing support to help them make the best progress. Outdoor space Staff are highly effective at promoting active physical play outdoors. Leaders and staff construct a safe environment where children are encouraged to manage risks themselves, including through forest school activities. Inspection history Date: December 2008 - June 2023 Outstanding - August 2017 Outstanding - February 2014 Good - August 2013 Good - December 2008 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Little Monkeys Day Nursery ### Is Little Monkeys Day Nursery Ofsted registered? ### How can Little Monkeys Day Nursery be contacted? ### Who leads the team at Little Monkeys Day Nursery? ### How does Little Monkeys Day Nursery support children with SEND? ### What part of the country is Little Monkeys Day Nursery in? ### What do parents say about Little Monkeys Day Nursery? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Little Monkeys Day Nursery? ### Which funded childcare hours does Little Monkeys Day Nursery accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in KESWICK Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Monkeys Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 7.2 mi ### Strawberry How Nursery School Cockermouth · CA13 9XR ](/nursery/strawberry-how-nursery-school-ca13-9xr-ey391884) - [ Ofsted: Good 8.3 mi ### Mayo Kindergarten Cockermouth · CA13 0BY ](/nursery/mayo-kindergarten-ca13-0by-ey334361) - [ Ofsted: Good 12.6 mi ### Bolton Low Houses Pre School & Toddlers Wigton · CA7 8PA ](/nursery/blh-childcare-unit-ca7-8pa-ey545438) - [ Ofsted: Good 12.8 mi ### Frizington Nursery School Frizington · CA26 3PF ](/nursery/frizington-nursery-school-ca26-3pf-ey221560) - [ Ofsted: Good 13.8 mi ### Poppies Child Care (Cumbria) Workington · CA14 4PJ ](/nursery/poppies-child-care-cumbria-ltd-ca14-4pj-ey489601) - [ Ofsted: Good 13.9 mi ### Happy Hours Private Day Nursery Workington · CA14 1NP ](/nursery/happy-hours-private-day-nursery-ca14-1np-317375) [See all nurseries in KESWICK →](/search?q=KESWICK) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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