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Littlemonkeys Daycare

Ofsted: Expected standard·58/59 Watson Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, RG23 8AN · Hampshire
Number of places
50 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2026
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Littlemonkeys Daycare, registered in 2016, is a childcare setting located in Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, offering care for children aged 0-4 years. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round.

The setting has a strong focus on children's development, with leaders having successfully addressed previous weaknesses, implementing robust health and hygiene systems. Staff maintain high expectations for learning, resulting in children who are keen learners and behave well.

Children demonstrate happiness and a good understanding of daily routines, which is particularly beneficial for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The setting supports children with SEND by providing regular updates on their development to parents.

Outdoor learning is encouraged, with children exploring the local woodland and babies developing physical skills in a well-designed play space. Littlemonkeys Daycare receives funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-olds and has a team of 13 staff, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3, and 5.

Our ethos

Littlemonkeys Daycare is committed to fostering children's development through play, providing individualised support in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Their learning environments are designed to encourage independence across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

What it's like

Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses, implementing robust health and hygiene systems. Staff uphold high expectations for learning and development, resulting in children who are keen learners and behave well. Children demonstrate happiness when playing, understanding the daily routine, which particularly benefits those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

High expectations for learningGood behaviour and mannersStrong health and hygieneSupport for SEND childrenEngaging outdoor play

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (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.

Key facts

Food

Nutritious meals and snacks are provided.

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Full day care

Established

2016

Waitlist

Waiting list

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected May 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Littlemonkeys Daycare

Last inspected 6 May 2026 · Hayley Doncom

Safeguarding effective

What it's like to attend

Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses, implementing robust health and hygiene systems. Staff uphold high expectations for learning and development, resulting in children who are keen learners and behave well. Children demonstrate happiness when playing, understanding the daily routine, which particularly benefits those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have addressed the weaknesses raised at the last inspection.
  • Staff have high expectations of children's learning and development.
  • Children behave well and have good manners.
  • Staff capture children's interests well.
  • Babies develop their physical skills in the well-designed play space.

Areas to develop

  • 1Deploy staff more effectively throughout the day to further enhance the relationships between children and key people.
  • 2Develop strong partnerships with parents and other professionals to gain a holistic picture of children's lives to enable staff to fully support children's learning and well-being from the start.
Inspection #10309173 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children understand the flow and routine of the day and the familiarity of this helps children feel settled, particularly children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents of children with SEND find regular updates on their child’s development milestones particularly helpful.

Outdoor space

Children explore the local area and visit the local woodland to hunt for treasure. Babies develop their physical skills in the well-designed play space, enthusiastically climbing and exploring equipment, showing good coordination and strength.

Inspection history

Date: December 2016

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • August 2024Good
  • July 2024Good
  • September 2023Requires improvement
  • August 2023Requires improvement
  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good
  • July 2017Good
  • June 2017Good
  • January 2017Inadequate
  • December 2016Inadequate

Frequently asked about Littlemonkeys Daycare

About the setting

Littlemonkeys Daycare registered in 2016 and is located in Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire. It operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years, and has a team of 13 staff, nine of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 3 and 5.

URN
EY501686
Registered person
Monkeymoos Daycare Ltd
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Requires improvement

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