Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Long Lane, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak SK23 0TQ
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  • Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery, High Peak
Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery provides a safe, stimulating and caring environment for children aged 0 - 5 years in an Ofsted rated Good setting (September 2019).

The nursery has a team of qualified and experienced staff to educate and support children in all areas of their development. They are a well-established, purpose-built nursery situated in a rural area of the high peak.

Staff hold first aid qualifications and are DBS checked.

Care Provided by Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Claire Millner
  • Person in charge
  • Sara Haslam (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

  • £7.50/hr


  • Flexible sessions available.
    Term time only available.
    Funded sessions for two and three year olds.
    Prices depend on the required sessions. Please contact the nursery for further information.
    Variable prices (session dependent).


  • Parking
  • Free parking and drop off zone on site


Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Reviews (19)

9.8

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery has 19 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter started in January 2024, her development has been absolutely amazing! They go to so much effort with entertaining and developing the children. Some of the activities they do are brilliant. My daughter is so excited to go in everyday, which just tells me everything I need to know. Would
absolutely recommend Cheeky Monkeys.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love having her with us and enjoy the fun we all share as part of each nursery day. Our Cheeky Monkey's family really is very precious to us and we are so grateful that families choose us to care for such wonderful children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cheeky Monkeys are amazing!
My little one has come on absolute leaps and bounds since she started in January. The team show so much interest in not only her development but also her individuality and personality! They take time to get to know her beyond what they would need to, which means they can
really provide a home from home experience at nursery!
The team are there for her when she's struggling or sad, to cheer her up, give her a cuddle and read books and are always there to celebrate and share her wins!
The handovers are efficient but info packed so I always know what she's been up to in her day!
The use of the app means we always know what she has been up to and get to see it as well!
We appreciate everything they do for our little one and can't thank them enough!

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We definitely strive to provide a home from home, caring environment where children can feel safe, happy and valued as the wonderful individuals they are. We are very privileged within our early years roles to observe how children grow and develop. We are so proud of all of our children and love sharing their early years journey with them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery I've ever come across. This is one of the few places where babies get to nap in individual cribs in a dark room and they try to stick to your nap schedule. The women there are wonderful, honestly you will never come across anyone with a bad attitude. I would recommend this place to
anyone.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. It means a great deal to our team to hear that our efforts are recognised and appreciated. We are so blessed to have such lovely families attending Cheeky Monkeys. Thank you for choosing us to care for both of your lovely children!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my little one has started he has been in fantastic care. All the staff acknowledge him and he has brilliant bonds with the staff in the baby room. When he is ill, the staff make me aware straight away and comfort him as much as they're able to. He has developed so much since starting in July,
I feel fully at ease when dropping off and have no concerns. We always get updates on what he's been doing and a full handover at the end of each day.
Thanks Cheeky Monkeys.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so glad you feel reassured by the care we offer and the input we have in his development. We love our Cheeky Monkeys Family very much.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons attend Cheeky Monkeys and they both absolutely love going. The staff are all lovely and make you feel so welcome. They give lots of feedback at the end of each day and nothing is too much trouble. Lots of pictures are uploaded to the app at multiple points in the day, so you can see
what your children are up to. I can't speak highly enough of this nursery, I am so pleased my children go here!

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is very much appreciated. We love working with your children and are grateful for such positive relationships with the families we work with. It is a privilege to be part of their early years journey!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to this nursery, and always seems to have such a lovely day. She's challenged, encouraged, supported and has made so much progress while having fun at the same time. The staff are kind, caring and pay attention to all the small details which go into a well rounded and exceptional
nursery experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We feel so lucky to work with such fabulous children and be part of their early years journey. We see children grow and flourish every day which really is amazing. Thank you for choosing us and for being part of our Cheeky Monkeys family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had an amazing experience at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery. The staff, have been incredibly caring and attentive. Our daughter looks forward to going to nursery every day and has shown remarkable growth in her social and learning skills.
The activities are well-planned and engaging, and it's clear
that the teachers put a lot of effort into making each day special.
The environment is always clean, safe, and welcoming. We feel confident that our daughter is in good hands and are grateful for the nurturing and supportive atmosphere. Thank you to all the wonderful staff for making this such a positive experience for our family.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for taking the time to complete such a wonderful review, it is much appreciated. We love what we do and we are so pleased that this is recognised by our families. We are truly grateful to work with such wonderful children and be part of their early years journey. We know that children thrive best within a safe, happy, fun and stimulating environment where they can access various opportunities and experiences.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding support from everyone at the nursery. So grateful for everything they do for my child and also help if I need a friendly ear to chat to. All the girls are super lovely there and have helped bring my child on so well.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to submit your fabulous review. We are so grateful to all of the lovely families we work with and the great relationships we build. Offering ongoing advice and support is something we are proud of here at Cheeky Monkeys and we operate an open door policy to support our families as and when they need it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased we found this nursery for my little girl. All the staff are so welcoming and friendly. There are so many resources for the children and a great outdoor space. I can’t wait to see how she progresses in her time at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery. I feel like my daughter is safe and well looked
after at this nursery which is a priority for me as a parent. The tapestry updates are also great.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. This means so much to us as a team. We love what we do and to watch how children grow in confidence and progress during their time here is just so rewarding.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Cheeky Monkeys over a year ago and took a while to settle as he had never been away from me. The staff were incredible and patient in helping him settle and now he races in without saying goodbye! All of the staff work so hard and I can't praise them enough! My son absolutely loves
it and we get so many photos and updates on how he's doing which is very reassuring!
Thank you, Cheeky Monkeys!

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love the fact children can build lovely new bonds and grow in confidence when away from their homes. I am so glad he loves nursery and comes in so happily.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended this nursery for 12 months, and loved every single second, the staff were attentive, kind and all-round pleasant. After every session, I was given plenty of input from the staff on his daily activities. The app was brilliant to keep in touch and view what the children were up to at nursery.
My son always came home having had a fantastic choice of food and a full tummy, sometimes 2 helpings. I think it's wonderful how the staff make a real effort on children's birthday by making cakes and dressing up if required!

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Feedback such as this means a lot to us. We are so glad that he loved coming to nursery as this is so important to us. Staff here love sharing fun and exciting celebrations with the children and making birthday cakes with friends remains a much-loved tradition.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with our experience at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery. Our baby has come on leaps and bounds since starting earlier this year. The nursery staff have been extremely welcoming, warm and friendly. We have had excellent advice on some matters, such as first walker shoes and teething. The
nursery feels like an extension of our family now. We are very grateful for the support and guidance we have received and so glad that our baby is happy and thriving at this nursery.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. We love the fact that you feel so welcome, as this is so important to us. We are always available should you need any support or advice at any time. Feedback such as this means so much to the team, as we all love what we do and care greatly about the children's happiness, development and well-being.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

I think the nursery is fabulous but the past couple of weeks have been a bit rocky. Putting my child in wrong-sized nappies, when dropping him off/collecting him the staff don't take an interest they just rush off and also nothing is getting put on the app anymore so I've no clue what my child is doing
through the day.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your review and for identifying us as fabulous, your feedback is so important. Apologies if after only a few weeks with us you feel that things have turned rocky and some aspects are not to your satisfaction. This is never our intention. We've had some issues with the online learning journal meaning updates have been tricky to upload. I've contacted the appropriate team to raise this and it is an ongoing issue for all subscribers, not just us. We provide nappies for the children and usually size these to the children individually to ensure the best fit. I have spoken to the team and ensured that they are all aware of your nappy size preference so hopefully this has been resolved. I am saddened to hear that you feel rushed. Drop-offs do tend to be more swift than collection although this supports children to settle more quickly. On collection, we try to ensure all parents/carers are spoken to directly regarding their child's day and any other relevant information.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not recommend Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery enough to anyone who has little ones.
My little girl has been coming here since she was roughly 18 months and will be there until next August before she leaves for school.
The team are all outstanding, amazingly supportive, friendly, funny and the best
we could wish for to look after and help support our little girl growing in these tender developing years.
No question or query is too much. Always super helpful if we have a query or if my little girl needs extra support. They absolutely, in my opinion, go above and beyond and it's clear to see how much they love and care for all the kids who attend. You're not just a number, they really do listen, learn and know your kids. Absolutely love them all. Thank you again for all you do for us.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your amazing review. Feedback like this really means the world to us as it is why we do what we do. We really do care about supporting all children to reach their full potential and ensuring they are all making progress and that most importantly they are happy. I am so glad you feel able to come to us with things, we truly value the importance of parent/carer input into children's learning and development. Teamwork makes the dream work!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended nursery from 6 months old and both of them have thrived while being there, my oldest is now at school and misses Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery a lot. The staff are so friendly and caring and if you have any issues nothing is too big for them to help with. All staff support
the children with every aspect of their lives and they encourage the children so much. You get regular updates on how the children are getting on and always receive an in-depth update at the end of the day to let you know how their day has been. Both my children are so happy to attend nursery here and I couldn't ask for anymore.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. It really means a lot to the team to have such great feedback. We love what we do and all of the children in our care. I am so glad you have had a positive experience of our nursery. We are very lucky to be part of the early years and for us to see how children come to us often as young babies and then years later leave for school happy, confident and ready for the next chapter. Thank you for choosing us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have attended this nursery and both have loved going in and have absolutely thrived. There are always different activities going on to keep them engaged and the focus on preparing the older ones for school has been really valuable. Most of all, I know that all the staff love their jobs
and know my children really well. They genuinely treat them like members of the family - it's so reassuring to know that if a cuddle is needed it's always available!

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. It is lovely to see how our family approach comes across and we really do love what we do. It has been a pleasure to be part of both of your boys' early years journey. The relationships we build with our families are so important to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old son has been attending Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery for the last two years and loves the time he spends there! The teachers are great, friendly and always have daily updates on how he is doing. Also, they provide an online personal portal that is updated after every session that includes
photos and films that document and update parents on daily achievements and all the fun things they do.

Reply from Sara Haslam, Manager at Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

Thank you so much for your fabulous review, it really means a lot to the team. We really love having him at nursery and value your feedback very much.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 year old Grandson has been at Cheeky Monkeys for 7 months and has continued to do well since starting,
The staff are amazing and have helped him progress in all areas, I would recommend this nursery to anyone that is looking for a good Nursery for there little one to attend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my sons have attended Cheeky Monkeys. I have nothing but praise for all the staff they are very professional and extremely friendly. They know every child's likes and dislikes individually and take time to understand each child's needs.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.773)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10 for Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.935 for Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (100 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 107 Ratings = 4.935

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.838 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 48 number of registered child places is 9.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.6 = 0.938

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (18)

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Sara H

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

NNEB - Nursery Nurse Level 3,
Level 4 Social Pedagogy


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Nicola C

Job Title: Room Leader

Joined: 2018

Cache Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development.


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Carolyne M

Job Title: Duty Manager/Admin

Joined: 2005

CACHE Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development


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Abigail H

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2009

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education


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Shannon G

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner/Keyworker

Joined: 2013

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education


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Hollie T

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Joined: 2017

TQUK Level 3 Diploma


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Heather M

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner/Keyworker

Joined: 2018

Early Years Care and Education Level 3 (City and Guilds),
BA (Hons) Health studies


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Sally D

Job Title: Level 3 apprentice and Practitioner

Joined: 2013

Level 3 Food Safety and Hygiene for supervisors


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Zoe B

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Level 3 qualified


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Laura B

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

Experienced working with children


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Natalie W

Job Title: Level 2 Nursery practitioner

Joined: 2022

Pearson EDI level 2 award Children and young people's settings


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Chloe S

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

L3 CACHE diploma. (Early Years Educator)


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Eibhlin W

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Working towards Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and Education.


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Jane B

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Joined: 2023

Food Hygiene trained


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Neve T

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

Working towards Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and Education.


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Leah D

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

University student studying psychology.


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Gemma R

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2019

Parent of 3 and experience in Nursery.


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Shannon R

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

Baby room-based.


Frequently Asked Questions about Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery accepts?

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Open?

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery have capacity for?

Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 48 Children.

How far is Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery to the centre of High Peak?

3.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.