--- title: "Mini Montesaurs — Rated 5.0 from 11 Parent Reviews" description: "Mini Montesaurs, a nursery in Cheadle — Rated 5.0 from 11 parent reviews. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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I was really apprehensive about leaving her to return to work but Bianca made me feel completely relaxed. Her and her team are friendly, caring and helpful. Their communication is brilliant and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. We receive regular updates about how she’s getting on, how she’s developing and what she will be learning to do next. Bianca’s knowledge of the EYFS curriculum is fantastic and the activities that she provides for the children in her care are always carefully planned to help them develop at their own pace. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Mini Montesaurs to anyone! My little girl loves it.", "datePublished": "2023-04-24T20:38:56.354995Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Collette Ewbank" }, "reviewBody": "I have nothing but praise for Bianca and her team. My twin girls have been with her for around 18 months and love every moment they spend at Mini Montesaurs. The level of care and education is far superior than I have ever experienced before. They settled very easily which was the first important point for me and have wonderful bond with everyone there. Bianca and the team provide a nurturing and caring environment and ensure the needs of my children are carefully considered and met. They are learning every day, but in a play focused manner as it should be. I am always impressed at the activities that are organized each day and it’s clear a high level or planning and preparation goes into each day.\n\nThe setting is wonderful, we’ll prepared with lots of equipment. I would highly recommend Mini Montesaurs and am so sad that school starts in September, we don’t want to leave.", "datePublished": "2023-08-06T20:07:27.423273Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Richard Porter" }, "reviewBody": "Bianca and co have been fab from the beginning. From our initial inquiry, attending for a trial afternoon, all the way to our daughter attending 3 days a week now. A very calm, caring, engaging environment with lots of variety, but with firm boundaries! We feel there is a sense of individual attention and understanding that was absent in our previous nursery setting. Our daughter's mood and behaviour have improved since she started 7 weeks ago.\n\nThank you!", "datePublished": "2023-02-27T13:56:48.275538Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Holly St Clair" }, "reviewBody": "As a first time Mum, I was really anxious about where to send my daughter when I returned to work. She had only been left with my parents a handful of times at this stage too so I was really nervous. As soon as I met Bianca, who came personally recommended to me by a family member and a friend, I knew she was the one for us!\n\nMe and my daughter both look forward to the days she is in with Bianca and everyone at Mini Montesaurs. As a busy Mum, it gives me the reassurance that she gets the education and other experiences that I don’t always get chance to do with her at home. I also appreciate the feedback and updates Bianca gives me, again as a first time Mum it’s nice to know where she is up to with her development. I also love getting photo updates throughout the day seeing what she’s up to.\n\nStrangers comment on how advanced my daughter is, in comparison to other children too which I believe is down to the one on one support and care she receives at Biancas rather than going into a larger setting nursery.\n\nMini Montesaurs gives me the reassurance and confidence to be able to concentrate on work and to not be worrying about my daughter all day. I have recommended Bianca and Mini Montesaurs to several friends and if I have any more children, I would definitely send them too! Mini Monteasaurs feels like a home from home, where my daughters routine was always upheld.\n\nWe are amazed at some of the things she comes out with that she has learnt and her social skills. She is a credit to us, she is often commented on by strangers but she is also a credit to Bianca and Mini Montesaurs.", "datePublished": "2023-08-16T08:28:51.167304Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Hannah Mackay" }, "reviewBody": "Such a lovely childcare setting - it really ticked all the boxes for what I wanted for my daughter, the structure, resources and range of activities of a nursery with the homeliness and one-on-one attention of a childminder.\n\nI was super nervous about sending my daughter into childcare after looking after her for 14 months, but Bianca made us feel really confident about it. She sent us daily updates and she settled very fast.\n\nI also really appreciate the amount and range of activities they do with the children, with weekly forest school sessions, music mornings and trips to the library, as well as one-off sessions. All alongside the setting itself which has a big outdoor play area and a wonderful purpose built building in the garden.\n\nMy daughter had a wonderful time there and it really set my standards high for what childcare could be! She was always happy when we picked her up and really bonded with her caregivers.", "datePublished": "2023-03-25T09:38:07.195769Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-montesaurs-sk8-1aq-2817972#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Mini Montesaurs", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-montesaurs-sk8-1aq-2817972" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mini-montesaurs-sk8-1aq-2817972#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How is Mini Montesaurs classified by Ofsted?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Mini Montesaurs is classed as childcare on non-domestic premises. That category covers provision operating from premises used mainly for childcare rather than a family home." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Whereabouts is Mini Montesaurs?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Mini Montesaurs is in Cheadle, SK8 1AQ, at 4." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Mini Montesaurs # Mini Montesaurs Compare Contact Nursery Awaiting first inspection · 5.0 (11 parent reviews) · 4, Wood street, Cheadle, SK8 1AQ · Stockport **Awaiting first Ofsted inspection.** This is a newly registered provider (registered December 2024). Ofsted has not yet carried out its first inspection, so no rating is available. Number of places 40 places Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Stockport Ofsted - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## Parent Reviews of Mini Montesaurs 5.0 (11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJorA1rJF0tgVRD1ipkY2VE31-u0N56LZkOk-WOFp05X2eFnA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) stacey astbury 3 years ago My little girl started with Bianca and her team when she was just 9 months old. I was really apprehensive about leaving her to return to work but Bianca made me feel completely relaxed. Her and her team are friendly, caring and helpful. Their communication is brilliant and nothing is ever too much trouble for them. We receive regular updates about how she’s getting on, how she’s developing and what she will be learning to do next. Bianca’s knowledge of the EYFS curriculum is fantastic and the activities that she provides for the children in her care are always carefully planned to help them develop at their own pace. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Mini Montesaurs to anyone! My little girl loves it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSdHVpN3FRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a4d68c9c6e879:0x207ecb315667565a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJNmQfvCwsU0rnsOtSqywi7aUx9PSy8Fkf3PTiywnlIH7KUvA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Collette Ewbank 2 years ago I have nothing but praise for Bianca and her team. My twin girls have been with her for around 18 months and love every moment they spend at Mini Montesaurs. The level of care and education is far superior than I have ever experienced before. They settled very easily which was the first important point for me and have wonderful bond with everyone there. Bianca and the team provide a nurturing and caring environment and ensure the needs of my children are carefully considered and met. They are learning every day, but in a play focused manner as it should be. I am always impressed at the activities that are organized each day and it’s clear a high level or planning and preparation goes into each day. The setting is wonderful, we’ll prepared with lots of equipment. I would highly recommend Mini Montesaurs and am so sad that school starts in September, we don’t want to leave. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwdWZYOGF3EAE!2m1!1s0x487a4d68c9c6e879:0x207ecb315667565a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKhMO6DcOCQQldBZoQmpLlVXbgg1WswVTy4bw2j-FbxORbS7g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Richard Porter 3 years ago Bianca and co have been fab from the beginning. From our initial inquiry, attending for a trial afternoon, all the way to our daughter attending 3 days a week now. A very calm, caring, engaging environment with lots of variety, but with firm boundaries! We feel there is a sense of individual attention and understanding that was absent in our previous nursery setting. Our daughter's mood and behaviour have improved since she started 7 weeks ago. Thank you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURoMElQdG1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487a4d68c9c6e879:0x207ecb315667565a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ4rKLBIxSU7xrWOvakmCNys6ij0Vjjgp9nQK0zLIUxYmopWQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Holly St Clair 2 years ago As a first time Mum, I was really anxious about where to send my daughter when I returned to work. She had only been left with my parents a handful of times at this stage too so I was really nervous. As soon as I met Bianca, who came personally recommended to me by a family member and a friend, I knew she was the one for us! Me and my daughter both look forward to the days she is in with Bianca and everyone at Mini Montesaurs. As a busy Mum, it gives me the reassurance that she gets the education and other experiences that I don’t always get chance to do with her at home. I also appreciate the feedback and updates Bianca gives me, again as a first time Mum it’s nice to know where she is up to with her development. I also love getting photo updates throughout the day seeing what she’s up to. Strangers comment on how advanced my daughter is, in comparison to other children too which I believe is down to the one on one support and care she receives at Biancas rather than going into a larger setting nursery. Mini Montesaurs gives me the reassurance and confidence to be able to concentrate on work and to not be worrying about my daughter all day. I have recommended Bianca and Mini Montesaurs to several friends and if I have any more children, I would definitely send them too! Mini Monteasaurs feels like a home from home, where my daughters routine was always upheld. We are amazed at some of the things she comes out with that she has learnt and her social skills. She is a credit to us, she is often commented on by strangers but she is also a credit to Bianca and Mini Montesaurs. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwcU4taHJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a4d68c9c6e879:0x207ecb315667565a) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVIfdBz_3Sd1xdy_4Fxv-fPTGaL_2oTP9gM0ouMHvQMqYSDSXhW=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Hannah Mackay 3 years ago Such a lovely childcare setting - it really ticked all the boxes for what I wanted for my daughter, the structure, resources and range of activities of a nursery with the homeliness and one-on-one attention of a childminder. I was super nervous about sending my daughter into childcare after looking after her for 14 months, but Bianca made us feel really confident about it. She sent us daily updates and she settled very fast. I also really appreciate the amount and range of activities they do with the children, with weekly forest school sessions, music mornings and trips to the library, as well as one-off sessions. All alongside the setting itself which has a big outdoor play area and a wonderful purpose built building in the garden. My daughter had a wonderful time there and it really set my standards high for what childcare could be! She was always happy when we picked her up and really bonded with her caregivers. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSaElfaGh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487a4d68c9c6e879:0x207ecb315667565a) Reviews from Google for Mini Montesaurs. 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