Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01403 230404
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Details
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Group/OwnerGrandir UK
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Person in ChargeAlice Jackson Betts (Nursery Manager)
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Number of Staff35
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
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Total Places for children120
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 8 years 0 months
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0800-1800
C H
July 10, 2023 at 12:00 amWe couldn’t be happier with Little Monkeys Day Nursery. They are a fantastic team who have made our son feel extremely welcome and content. Since he started attending a year ago, his development has been incredible to see. He settled in well and seems really happy there. His two key workers so far have been wonderful; they have spent lots of time getting to know and understand him and we are kept regularly updated on his progress. The management team are very helpful and responsive. The activities are fun and varied and he enjoys all the food. We have no concerns at all and couldn’t recommend it highly enough! Thanks to the fantastic Little Monkeys team!
S D
July 10, 2023 at 12:00 amMy little boy started here just under a year ago.
The staff are really attentive and caring towards him and nothing has ever been too much trouble.
When he transitioned to the toddler room, the staff were very reassuring and communicative with the process.
Since being in the toddler room he has thrived and has a good bond with all staff in the room.
I’m so pleased we picked this nursery and that he enjoys going. Couldn’t recommend enough.
M B
July 10, 2023 at 12:00 amThere is nothing more valuable than ensuring your child gets the best possible start in life. My wife and I are delighted that both our daughters have a place at this nursery. They are always so happy when we pick them up and that is in no small part thanks to the staff, who are all so enthusiastic and passionate in their jobs. Both girls established really strong bonds with their assigned key workers and I have no doubt this helped them settle relatively quickly. We’re always being told – or seeing photos – of how much they enjoy their time at nursery, going out for walks locally or enjoying a variety of play activities inside. The menu they enjoy is the envy of our household too! A lovely addition is the option to take up Spanish and French lessons, and our eldest even came home one day and recited 1-10 in Japanese! Would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.
Clare B
July 10, 2023 at 12:00 amBoth of my daughters love attending Little Monkeys Day Nursery. They both started in the Cheeky Chimp room and my eldest will be transitioning to the Pre-School room in August. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The variety of food is impressive! The location of the nursery is great as the kids get to go out to the park or visit the local town / bus station / library on a regular basis. The nursery arranges wonderful extras, like mothers day tea, trips to the theatre at Christmas and have foreign languages teachers visit on a weekly basis. We are very happy with Little Monkeys and feel they provide a great stepping stone and preparation into school.
C K
July 10, 2023 at 12:00 amI simply cannot praise all the team at Little Monkeys Day Nursery enough! There isn’t one member of staff that doesn’t open the doors first thing and greet my daughter with a smile and there isn’t one member of staff that doesn’t hug her goodbye at the end of her day. She is made to feel special by each and every one of them. She comes home and tells me nothing but stories of her fun day, where she has walked, who she has hugged and what music she has danced to.
The activities seem to be different daily meaning that little people are never bored. The meals are obviously better than Mummy and Daddy’s too, as each meal at pre-school is always her ‘favourite, ever’.
From nursery to preschool, the staff have paired her with a keyworker that is spot on for her.
We love Little Monkeys and wish she could stay forever!
Megan T
July 10, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter has been attending Little Monkeys Day Nursery since she was 12 months old and is now nearly 4. We have been exceptionally happy with the high standard of care from the nursery as well as how well they have engaged and helped her to grow into a confident, happy little girl.
Never did I expect that my 3 year old would be able to count to 10 in 4 different languages (English, Spanish, French and Japanese!) but she can! And that’s just one example of how Little Monkeys stands out from other nurseries – they encourage all the children to thrive.
L B
July 17, 2023 at 12:00 amA wonderfully friendly nursery that really values each individual child. My 2 children absolutely love going to nursery every day and have built solid relationships with every member of staff. The children are well cared for in a safe and interactive environment and the team make use of outdoor space and the local area to build learning through play. Can’t fault the care given to my children. Thank you team!
Jenna Y
July 17, 2023 at 12:00 amWe have always been extremely happy with Little Monkeys Day Nursery and the way the staff care for and nurture our children.
Our eldest daughter went when she was 13 months old until she left for school. She absolutely loved her time there, made lots of friends and still talks about the staff that looked after her. Our second daughter is currently in the Cheeky Chimps room. The team at Little Monkeys play such an important part in her development and offers plenty of activities that support this. The children also have the opportunity to go to the park or into town as these are on the doorstep of the nursery. Our youngest will start at Little Monkeys next year.
The food is really varied and prepared fresh on site by the kitchen team.
The management and admin team are always very helpful should you need to contact them.
S H
July 17, 2023 at 12:00 amOur daughter has attended Little Monkeys Day Nursery since early 2022 and we are so happy with the progress she has made. Every member of staff is friendly and caring and we receive constant updates of daily activities. Our little one is so excited to go to nursery every day and we know she is in excellent hands! Thanks Little Monkeys!
Celia G
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amBoth my children have been to Little Monkeys Day Nursery. My oldest one is now finishing reception but still remembers going to there and mentions the staff with great regard and joy.
My youngest is still there and she always points at her “big school” with pride and joy whenever we are passing by.
She bonded very quickly with her key worker and deeply loves her. In the morning always greets her with a big smile and lots of cuddles showing genuine happiness to see her. She is now also part of the family.
I particularly like their outings that can take the children to explore the town centre, the library or the park. They have a small garden but a huge park nearby and make use of it regularly.
I really only have positive things to say about Little Monkeys as both my children always have been very well taken care off and are safe, which are the most important priorities for me.
So thank you everyone at Little Monkeys for your support to my family for the past two and a half years!
Christine B
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amEvery time I come to pick up my Granddaughter, I’m greeted with the same friendliness and happy faces from the staff. My granddaughter is always in a lovely calm mood too, which makes the rest of our day more fun. She couldn’t be in better hands.
A F
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter (1) and son (3) both go to Little Monkeys Day Nursery and have both love it there. My daughter’s connection with her keyworker is amazing and reassuring to have, and my son thrives in the class he is in.
Each day there are new activities they do that help support their development. We are kept up to date with the app and can respond very closely in real time. It is wonderful to see what they are up to and have pictures/memories to see of their day. We are encouraged to share activities we do at home or things they want to try and the team will work to incorporate it into their themed activities for the month.
Food menus are given ahead of time and parents can share any menu ideas. They both eat so well that I get a little jealous.
There are two small outdoor spaces, but the best thing is the walks the children have, rain or shine. Right next to the park or into town to see the buses, both mine love it.
A fantastic place that encourages friendships, independence and fun learning. 100% recommend.
K B
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amA child focused nursery with dedicated staff.
My daughter has been there since she was 8 months old and she has thrived due to the care of the staff here. It is a stable and consistent staff team with good leadership.
There are so many fun and thoughtful activities and no day seems to be the same. There is a commitment to learning and being school ready without pressure. These include the opportunity to learn languages, regular trips and messy play.
Any issues I have raised (which have always been minor) have been addressed quickly (often the same day) with compassion and respect.
We are sad to be leaving for school this year but ready thanks to this fabulous nursery.
Paige R
July 18, 2023 at 12:00 amBoth of my daughters attend Little Monkeys and I am over the moon with how settled and happy they are there. The staff are all really helpful and seem to really learn the children’s personalities and ensure their interests are available for them to play with. Both of my daughters have outstanding key workers and their room leaders are brilliant too. One of my daughters has a severe allergy and the nursery have been absolutely fantastic at managing that. As a parent of a child with a severe allergy full trust that all staff in the placement are aware of how severe it is and how they can all handle/support an anaphylactic shock is extremely important to us. I have always found the nursery staff to be very approachable and all give a detailed handover at pick up. Thank you for being the best everyone!
Kirsty H
July 19, 2023 at 12:00 amMy second child is about to graduate from Little Monkeys Day Nursery and it is so sad to say goodbye to an amazing nursery.
Both of my girls have loved their time here and made some amazing memories and lifelong friends!
L M
July 19, 2023 at 12:00 amSince starting at Little Monkeys Day Nursery my daughter has really progressed socially, physically and academically! She always comes home with a big smile on her face and loves all of the staff!
I couldn’t have picked a better nursery!
Sarah D
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amOur little one has been going to little monkeys since they were 18 months old and are about to graduate to school. They’ve been in 3 rooms in the setting and we’ve had lots of support with their additional needs. They were fab supporting us with the hard-to-crack things like toilet training and dressing. The team there are all lovely and go above and beyond to make sure your child is happy and well cared for. We are certainly going to miss our little monkey family when we move up to school.
M O
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amAs we are coming to the end of our daughters time in tbe bush babies, we couldn’t have asked for better care and love for our daughter. Little Monkeys Day Nursery provide an amazing environment for her to develop and feel comfortable. Thank you for everything bush babies team!
Bettijane O
July 20, 2023 at 12:00 amAll staff at Little Monkeys Day Nursery through the different rooms are brilliant, attentive, caring and fun. My daughter loves coming here, she’s made good connections with the staff and the other children. During our recent trial of toilet training they’ve been extra helpful and made us feel at ease with the whole situation. Can’t recommend this nursery enough!
Lauren N
July 24, 2023 at 12:00 amGreat nursery! We have two here now and they are both always so happy to go in and see the staff and their friends. Their key workers are both amazing and you can tell they really care about the kid’s happiness and their development too. They eat better than I do, the food options are so varied and sound yummy.