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The Monkey House # The Monkey House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Mapledurwell and Up Nately Villiage Hall, Greywell Road, Basingstoke, RG25 2LS · Hampshire Number of places 24 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Hampshire 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 The Monkey House Nursery School, situated in Mapledurwell and Up Nately Village Hall, Basingstoke, offers a stimulating and caring environment for preschool children from 2 years old. The nursery aims to foster enquiring minds through a blend of physical, intellectual, and social activities. They pride themselves on highly qualified staff, including specialist teachers for French, sport, and music. Children benefit from individual attention, including one-to-one time with a qualified teacher each week, focusing on early reading and phonics. The nursery boasts extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, including a large kitchen for cooking activities, a playing field, a purpose-built playground, and a woodland area. They operate an inclusive admissions policy and work closely with parents, viewing them as primary educators. The curriculum is structured to provide a balanced array of activities, from group discussions and teacher-led focus sessions on reading, writing, and number skills, to continuous provision indoors and outdoors, incorporating creative play, physical activities, and music. An online learning journey system, "Tapestry," keeps parents informed of their child's progress, and an open-door policy encourages communication with staff. Our ethos The Monkey House Nursery School provides a place where pre-school children of all abilities are encouraged to develop enquiring minds, through the use of physical, intellectual and social activities in a friendly, happy and controlled environment. We believe that it is important to have a balance between structured activities and independent play, to ensure that children obtain the skills required for life long learning. What it's like Children receive a warm welcome and confidently separate from their parents, forming positive relationships with staff who know them well. An ambitious curriculum ensures all children, including those with SEND, progress well, exploring a stimulating environment with varied learning opportunities. Children are motivated and supported to take managed risks, developing physical skills through active play and obstacle courses. Early reading and phonics Specialist teachers for French, sport, and music Large outdoor areas Cooking opportunities Individualised learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 Opening hours Not specified Age range 2 years old onwards Term time / All Year Term Time Session types Morning, Afternoon, Full Day Food Not specified Staff Not specified Waitlist Contact for availability ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Monkey House Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10363921 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266624)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/509566) 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.monkeyhousenurseryschool.co.uk/contact/) Mapledurwell and Up Nately Villiage Hall, Greywell Road, Basingstoke, RG25 2LS Opening hours Not specified [© 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#/-1.0228/51.26382/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Basingstoke - [Day nurseries in Basingstoke](/search?q=Basingstoke) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-monkey-house-rg25-2ls-509566) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Monkey House Last inspected 11 December 2024 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children receive a warm welcome and confidently separate from their parents, forming positive relationships with staff who know them well. An ambitious curriculum ensures all children, including those with SEND, progress well, exploring a stimulating environment with varied learning opportunities. Children are motivated and supported to take managed risks, developing physical skills through active play and obstacle courses. Inspector highlights - Children's communication and language are supported well, leading to a wide vocabulary. - Promoting physical development is a strength, with children enjoying active play and developing good movement skills. - Partnerships with parents are strong, with positive feedback on support and communication. - The secure key-person system is effective, ensuring care and learning plans are tailored to children's individual needs. - Staff receive good support from leaders through supervisions and training, positively impacting practice. Areas to develop - 1 review and strengthen hygiene practices, so they are understood by the staff and consistently followed, to ensure high levels of hygiene standards - 2 build on the staff's teaching of behaviour boundaries, so that all children fully understand the impact their actions have on the safety and the feelings of others. Inspection #10363921 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266624) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND), progress well in their learning and development. Information about children's learning needs is shared between staff and parents, ensuring staff consider individual needs when planning care and learning effectively. Outdoor space Children are given a wide range of opportunities to engage in active play. For instance, staff encourage children to climb and balance on the play equipment as they help build an obstacle course together. The inspector observed teaching and learning, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's development. ## Parent Reviews of The Monkey House 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK6OOXOlPvjrNay5iLFbY13SG2FyGvx9tZ6dBroK8y0hej0gw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) samantha christopher 3 years ago My boys absolutely love monkey house. The staff are so attentive to their needs. Eli has had the best 2 years with you all and Forest is now enjoying his. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone who wants a home from home experience. it's very calming knowing your children are being so well looked after and also get to enjoy a proper home cooked meal whilst they're there. looking forward to many more years of being at this nursery!! 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2010878365290119615&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2007 - December 2024 Good - January 2019 Good - February 2016 Good - March 2011 Good - June 2007 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about The Monkey House ### What outdoor activities does The Monkey House offer? ### Which funded childcare hours does The Monkey House accept? ### How did The Monkey House do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### When is The Monkey House open? ### What is The Monkey House working on improving? ### How does The Monkey House support children with SEND? ## About the setting The Monkey House registered in 1997 and is located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. It is open each weekday during school term time from 9am to 3pm. The provider is in receipt of funding for the provision of early education for children aged two, three and four years. Of the five staff who work with the children, four hold relevant qualifications at level 3 or above. The manager holds a relevant degree and has achieved qualified teacher status. 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