Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Inspection of Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Unit 8, Eastboro Fields, Hemdale Business Park, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 6GL

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children thrive in this inclusive and calm setting. Staff greet children and their families with warm smiles and create opportunities for them to take part in nursery life through regular drop-in sessions and events. Before children start, staff gather key information and use it to plan each child's first day. Children form secure attachments with their key person and room team. Staff prioritise welcoming each child and greet them with a cheery smile and cuddle as they arrive.

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The provision is good

Staff plan individualised activities and experiences that build on what children need to learn next and reflect their interests. For example, they lead small-group sessions with problem-solving games and hands-on exploration that extend learning and spark curiosity.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. Staff consistently encourage them to use good manners. Children share appreciation with friends who hold the gate open for them. Staff model kindness and children learn to care for others. They take part in charity events, such as supporting the nursery food larder, which helps them develop compassion and a sense of community.

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The provision is good

Children show strong independence, which staff extend over time. They help prepare the table for lunch, learn how to make healthy choices and wipe their own faces with a cloth. Staff notice babies' cues and follow their individual routines. For example, they gently rock babies to sleep and provide comfort when needed.

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need to do better?

n Leaders have created an ambitious vision for the nursery. Leaders and managers create a culture of reflection, collaboration and dedication to children and families. Staff feel motivated and engaged as leaders recognise and celebrate their positive impact on children. Leaders celebrate the efforts of individual staff members through staff award evenings and collect positive parent feedback to share with each staff member. n Leaders and staff have designed a sequenced curriculum that identifies the skills children should learn at different ages. Room teams use this, alongside their knowledge of each child's interests and next steps, to plan and adapt resources that enhance the learning environment. n Staff use assessment effectively. In regular room meetings, staff reflect on children's progress and hold robust discussions to ensure children meet developmental expectations. Where children start to fall behind, including those

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need to do better?

with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff act swiftly with leaders to provide targeted support. They monitor progress closely and work with professionals such as health visitors and speech and language therapists,

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need to do better?

26 September 2025 ensuring any interventions help to close gaps in learning. n Staff support children's speech and language development. They use strategies such as repeating words, modelling sentences and giving children time to think. These approaches help younger children build strong communication skills and express themselves with confidence. Despite these strengths, older children do not always hear ambitious or varied vocabulary, which limits opportunities to broaden their understanding. n Staff help children develop a love of books. Babies giggle with staff as they share repetitive stories, while older children enjoy daily group reading sessions. These help them develop comprehension, predict story events and handle books with care. n Leaders invest in rich opportunities for children to learn through practical experiences, trips and visits. Children take part in yoga to support physical development, investigation workshops to develop critical thinking, and drama

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need to do better?

sessions to build imagination and confidence. These experiences make learning fun and exciting. n Staff plan meaningful opportunities for children to learn about different cultures. For example, children explore the Hindu Festival of Colours with a colour run, explore photos of life in other countries, and engage in thoughtful discussions. Through these experiences, children deepen their understanding of diversity and demonstrate respect for others. n Parents say their children thrive under the support and guidance of the team. They value the positive impact staff have on their child's enjoyment at nursery. Staff welcome parents into the setting and support them to extend learning at home. Parents are invited to join events and drop-in sessions to see their child's progress. n Leaders provide a wide range of continuous professional development, including for apprentices. Additional mentoring raises staff confidence and expertise,

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need to do better?

enabling them to support all children effectively. However, less-experienced staff are still developing their knowledge of child development and their ability to adapt routines or activities when children lose focus. Children are not always re- engaged as quickly as they could be, which reduces their involvement in learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

26 September 2025 n develop teaching by introducing ambitious and new vocabulary to extend older children's understanding further n provide further continuous professional development opportunities for less- experienced staff to deepen their understanding of what is age-appropriate, and to develop confidence in adapting opportunities to meet children's needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2502723 Local authority Warwickshire Inspection number 10407389 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 120 Number of children on roll 99 Name of registered person Melling, Gemma-Leanne

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reference number

Telephone number 07825027153 Date of previous inspection 8 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery registered 2018 and operates from a unit in Hemdale Business Park, Nuneaton. The nursery employs 28 members of childcare staff, 23 of whom hold early years qualifications at level 2 or level 3. The nursery is open from Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm. The nursery offers early education for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with SEND. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n The inspector and manager carried out joint observations of group activities. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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