Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery
GoodBirth to 8+Open for decades
A day nursery in Stockton-On-Tees for children from birth to 8+, open 07:00 to 18:00, 5 days a week. They do not publish prices, so that is the first thing to ask. Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2021, though that is 5 years ago now. Open since 2010, with 59 places.
What you might pay
This setting does not publish its fees, and no national dataset holds them. This is what childcare costs across the council, as a starting point for the call.
What childcare usually costs in Stockton-on-Tees
This is not this setting's price. It is the median hourly fee across all providers in Stockton-on-Tees from the Department for Education's 2025 provider survey. No national data holds what an individual nursery charges, so ring and ask.
Places, hours and the day
Who they take, when they are open, and what a day there includes.
Where it is
TS19 0DSWhat the inspector found
One grade is one visit. A run of them tells you whether it has been good for years or has only just got there.
Ofsted inspector, 2 July 2021 · read the full report
What it is like to attend
Children form good relationships with staff who care for them. They are nurtured and respond to cuddles and reassurance if upset. This helps to promote children's emotional well-being. Children are creative learners. They spend time combining ingredients together, such as flour, herbs and scented oils. Children create their own pretend potions and dough. They talk to others about the different scents they can smell. Children demonstrate good communication skills. They immerse themselves in stories read by staff. Older children use puppets and props to re-tell stories to others.
Older children learn to solve problems as they play, including recognising that they need more flour when their dough becomes too sticky. Older children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence. They learn to communicate and work with one another on chosen tasks. For example, older children work together to create large wooden structures. They talk confidently about their understanding of bridges and landmarks from around the world. Children use mathematical language as they play. They learn to compare different sized cardboard tubes and planks of wood. In addition, they learn to count and weigh ingredients during investigative activities. Children learn sequencing and think about what comes next. This helps to extend their mathematical development.
What Ofsted told them to improve
To further improve the quality of the early years provision, the provider should:
- review how staff teach older children to develop their early reading skills and ensure the correct pronunciation and sounds of letters are used n refine the already good induction procedures to help managers identify emerging gaps in practice.
- 2 July 2021Good
- 14 May 2019Needs improvement
- 28 September 2016Good
Rated Good or Outstanding at 2 of the last 3 graded inspections.
Still missing for Cheeky Monkees Day Nursery
- What it costs
- Funded hours
- Youngest age taken
- Meals
- Nappies
- Waiting list
No dataset holds any of this. Two parents telling us the same thing puts it on the page for whoever looks next.
What to ask them
None of this is in any national dataset and this setting has not published it, which is exactly why it is worth asking.
- What does it cost, all in? What is on top: meals, nappies, late pick-up, and what happens if you are late.
- Can I use my funded hours here? Whether they stretch them over the year, and the minimum days you have to book.
- Is there a place for my child's age? Baby rooms fill first and waiting lists are common.
- Who would my child's key person be? And how long have the staff been there. No dataset holds this and it matters more than anything above.
- Can I visit at a busy time? Mid-morning on a weekday tells you far more than an empty room after hours.
Day nurseries within a couple of miles
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