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Mind the Monkeys # Mind the Monkeys Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · Harris and Pearson Building, Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 3LH · Dudley Number of places 40 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Dudley About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Mind the Monkeys Ltd provides a warm, welcoming, and friendly environment where children aged 1 to 4 years arrive happy and eager to see their friends. Operating since 2022, the nursery is open from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for a week at Christmas and bank holidays. Children confidently involve staff and other children in their play, enjoying a good range of activities and experiences throughout the day. The staff promote children's physical well-being by ensuring they benefit from daily fresh air and exercise, alongside good hygiene routines. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning, with the manager and special educational needs coordinator ensuring timely referrals to other professionals for additional support. Parents express complete satisfaction, feeling fully informed about their children's learning and development, and noting that their children enjoy attending and are very happy and settled. What it's like Children arrive at this warm, welcoming, and friendly nursery happy and eager to see their friends. Children behave well because they are supported by staff to learn the rules and boundaries of the nursery. Children confidently involve staff and other children in their play, enjoying the good range of activities and experiences on offer throughout the day. Arrive happy and eager Behave well Good progress for SEND Daily fresh air and exercise Staff feel supported and valued ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for a week at Christmas and bank holidays. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mind the Monkeys Last inspected 3 January 2024 · Amanda Tompkin 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 at this warm, welcoming, and friendly nursery happy and eager to see their friends. Children behave well because they are supported by staff to learn the rules and boundaries of the nursery. Children confidently involve staff and other children in their play, enjoying the good range of activities and experiences on offer throughout the day. Inspector highlights - Children arrive happy and eager and confidently separate from their parents. - Children behave well and thrive on praise from staff. - Children with SEND make good progress in their learning. - Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise and good hygiene routines. - Staff feel very well supported and valued, benefiting from ongoing training and supervision. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to focus more on the learning intention of the curriculum so that their teaching consistently focuses on what they want children to learn - 2 build on the opportunities for quieter children to develop their confidence and join in during group activities. Inspection #10322428 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239079) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mind the Monkeys Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10322428 Lead inspector Amanda Tompkin [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239079)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684796) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mind-the-monkeys-ltd-dy5-3lh-2684796) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents express their complete satisfaction with the nursery. > Parents say that they are fully informed about their children's learning and development. > Parents say that their children enjoy attending and are very happy and settled at the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress in their learning. The manager and special educational needs coordinator ensure that children who need additional support are referred to other professionals in a timely manner, meaning they receive the help they need and make good progress. Outdoor space Children's physical well-being is promoted well. Staff ensure that children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. Inspection history Date: January 2024 - February 2024 Good - January 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Mind the Monkeys ### What outdoor space does Mind the Monkeys use? ### What is the capacity at Mind the Monkeys? ### How did Mind the Monkeys do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### Is Mind the Monkeys suitable for under-twos? ### When is Mind the Monkeys open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Brierley Hill Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mind the Monkeys. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Little Acorns Playgroup Brierley Hill · DY5 2RR ](/nursery/little-acorns-playgroup-dy5-2rr-2523875) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Early Years 2 Private Day Nursery Brierley Hill · DY5 3PS 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/early-years-2-private-day-nursery-dy5-3ps-ey431922) - [ Ofsted: Inadequate 0.7 mi ### Kangaroo Pouch Brierley Hill Brierley Hill · DY5 3DY ](/nursery/kangaroo-pouch-brierley-hill-dy5-3dy-ey557836) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Hands Daycare Amblecote Stourbridge · DY8 4BS ](/nursery/little-hands-daycare-amblecote-dy8-4bs-2724780) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Village Bears Kindergarten Kingswinford · DY6 8PF ](/nursery/village-bears-kindergarten-dy6-8pf-ey458034) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Poppyfields Kindergarten Kingswinford · DY6 8RP ](/nursery/poppyfields-kindergarten-dy6-8rp-ey332195) [See all nurseries in Brierley Hill →](/search?q=Brierley+Hill) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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