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Little Monkeys Playgroup # Little Monkeys Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Village Hall, Main Street, Leicester, LE8 6UF · Leicestershire Number of places 15 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2023 Local authority Leicestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Little Monkeys Playgroup, based in the village of Willoughby Waterleys, offers a safe, stimulating, and exciting environment for children aged 1 to 5 years. The playgroup focuses on structured play to equip children with essential skills for their future development. Operating from a Village Hall, the setting provides a diverse range of activities with abundant resources. Additionally, there is a fully equipped outdoor play area for active play when the weather permits. New children can join at any point in the year, subject to availability. To ease the transition for both children and parents, the playgroup encourages visits to experience the atmosphere and meet the staff. They provide both morning and afternoon sessions, and further details or a prospectus can be obtained by contacting the playgroup. What it's like Children arrive happily and engage with interesting activities set up by staff. Staff show genuine interest in the children, using information about their home life to provide relevant experiences. They also provide activities to support communication and social interactions, such as group-time storytelling. Structured Play Outdoor Play Area Village Hall Setting ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 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.littlemonkeysplaygroup.com/contact) ## Key facts Opening hours Mondays to Fridays: mornings 8.30am - 12:20pm, afternoons from 12.30pm - 4.30pm Age range 1 to 5 years Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning session, Afternoon session Established 2013 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Monkeys Playgroup Last inspected 3 October 2023 · Kelly Langley 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 arrive happily and engage with interesting activities set up by staff. Staff show genuine interest in the children, using information about their home life to provide relevant experiences. They also provide activities to support communication and social interactions, such as group-time storytelling. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happily and engage with interesting activities. - Staff show genuine interest in children and use information about their home life to provide experiences. - Activities support children's communication and social interactions through engaging storytelling. - Staff are good role models and encourage kindness among children. - Children's physical development is promoted well through outdoor play and mastering skills like riding scooters. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to consistently provide experiences for children that promote their next stage of learning and development - 2 engage with other settings that children also attend, to share information to further support the children's learning and progression - 3 strengthen arrangements for staff supervision to identify individual targeted support, to improve outcomes for children Inspection #10307352 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232069) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Little Monkeys Playgroup Inspection date Oct 2023 Inspection no. 10307352 Lead inspector Kelly Langley Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50232069)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY471611) 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://www.littlemonkeysplaygroup.com/) Village Hall, Main Street, Leicester, LE8 6UF [© 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#/-1.15352/52.52699/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leicester - [Day nurseries in Leicester](/search?q=Leicester) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=little-monkeys-playgroup-le8-6uf-ey471611) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak very highly of the playgroup. > They comment on how well the staff know their children and put them at the centre of everything they do. > Parents say that settling-in sessions are tailored for the individual child, and they are introduced to their child's key person from the outset. > They feel well informed and know where their child is in their development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Toddler and pre-school-age children enjoy their time outside, using lots of large-muscle movements. Staff teach children how to ride on scooters, helping to develop their balance and coordination. Children negotiate the steps to the climbing frame and go down the slide with confidence. ## Parent Reviews of Little Monkeys Playgroup 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJGtG25Ej1OldkOkq4_vnDFwlEjgm-ghRtPDKcScrbYsPc-YA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Char a year ago Love this nursery so much, Natasha & Alex are a brilliant team! My little one started going just after she turned 1 and she's now nearing 2 and absolutely loves it. She's come on really well and each week they have a new theme that the kids learn about plus plenty of play. They really know their kids, so glad we chose Little Monkeys! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNuaDk2SU13EAE!2m1!1s0x416523d6e9fc8e47:0xd21546e04bf5bc32) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWbiF8PRc6_U2mmKyckVh2wjQFYUUUTQVCQL1mT4yqFJq9VQgQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Topher Brink 4 years ago Dawn, Natasha and the others run a great nursery. Very welcoming and a warm friendly and safe environment for our daughter to play and learn. Her confidence has also grown, so she clearly felt safe there too and enjoyed herself. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHcks3VVl3EAE!2m1!1s0x416523d6e9fc8e47:0xd21546e04bf5bc32) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU9z2ZVbKSVFreHdxe8obceyhBIRT0ls79SNT63iUYSpUQ4J5Zrqw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Charlotte Voce 7 years ago The best nursery. Great staff lots of fun and learning for little ones. My little boy loves going [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZeTdyajRBRRAB!2m1!1s0x416523d6e9fc8e47:0xd21546e04bf5bc32) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJh0IO5Dc5-M4wMcPMC_-bEkjV-9dFUQ2sr3tzaX8EUfdypeg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zandra Byatt 6 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURNaEpHUHF3RRAB!2m1!1s0x416523d6e9fc8e47:0xd21546e04bf5bc32) Reviews from Google for Little Monkeys Playgroup. 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