Mini Monkeys

Brunel Road, West Gourdie Industrial Estate, Dundee DD2 4TG
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9.9 49 Reviews
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Mini Monkeys Nursery was established in 2018 and is locates on Brunel Road, Dundee, providing high-quality learning and childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

The warm and welcoming nursery is staffed by a motivated and enthusiastic team with a wealth of experience between them.

Age appropriate rooms provide an exciting and stimulating environment where young minds can develop. The indoor and outdoor environments are spacious and fun in a safe and secure setting.

The nursery cook creates a daily menu of tasty and nutritious meals for children to enjoy. Any special dietary requirements are taken into account.

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Care Provided by Mini Monkeys

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

Good to Know

  • Owner
  • Tanya Sneddon
  • Person in charge
  • Tanya Sneddon (Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 45
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • 25th & 26th December & 1st January

Funding & Fees Guide for Mini Monkeys

  • Fees in all rooms are under £1001 per month tax free childcare accepted as well as all types of benefits and student funding more information available feel free to enquire about these.


    0 to 2 room full time £1000 per month
    2 to 3 room £929 per month
    3 to 5 room £750 per month
  • Parking

  • At mini monkeys there are no parking restrictions in place


Mini Monkeys Reviews (49)

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Mini Monkeys has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Mini Monkeys has 49 reviews.

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Review from N G (Grandmother of Child) published on 30 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a grandparent who picks up a child a couple of times a week, I have no complaints about this nursery. Her dedicated workers are wonderful with my grandchild and she loves them very much (sometimes wants to stay with them) and I think this is a 5-star review in itself, as children would soon give
off signals of not being happy... she comes out messy from play and is exhausted. All the staff are very welcoming and although the outside space is quite small it is very well used. We get a report on how the day has gone which I know means a lot to my daughter-in-law. There are events happening all the time like Easter Fair and Xmas things and I would definitely recommend mini monkeys!

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Review from Caroline M (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter has been at Mini Monkeys now for 18 months and she loves it. Staff are very nurturing and caring she is always excited to go and loves to tell Granny what she’s been doing at nursery. I think it’s a really friendly place and the staff are very tactile with the children.

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Review from Holly F (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My nearly 3-year-old son has been attending Mini Monkeys since June 2022, and it has been an amazing nursery experience for him so far. The staff have been fantastic in helping him develop his social skills including his speech, he's the chattiest little thing and so full of confidence. The facilities
are good and the staff takes time putting on lots of messy play activities (which I'm not so keen to do at home!). The children are also outside in the garden in all weathers which is great because it gives them the freedom to run around and explore in the fun that the rain brings. Thank you Mini Monkeys for everything you've done so far for my wee boy.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since Sept 2023 when he was only 8 months old. He has come on so well at nursery, meeting milestones with the help of the girls who care for him as well as making friends which is lovely to see.
The staff are kind and attentive and my little boy is always happy after
a day playing and learning at nursery.

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Review from Leeanna M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing at my little boy's Nursery, was apprehensive about how he would settle full time when I returned to work full time - however after the first and second settling sessions my baby was so happy to be with the staff, and waved me off at the door with a big smile, the staff is like
an extended family to my little boy and amazing with the parents always letting us know how his day has been, getting involved with the nursery play dates to see how happy and content he was and how much the staff love and know as much as me about him. It is very reassuring knowing he is happy in those days I’m not with him and having lots of fun.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the care from the staff at Mini Monkeys, the care my son receives is amazing. The staff are very kind and understanding. Go above and beyond to make sure there are no worries when my son is in nursery. Would recommend it 100% my daughter went here a couple of years ago before
going to school as well and was very good back then too.

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Review from Derri-Jayne R (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Mini Monkeys for several months now. She has progressed so much since commencing at Mini Monkeys. I believe the nursery to be a happy and joyful place for children to go to.

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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Mini Monkeys in November 2023. I've had a positive experience and the manager was helpful from the start including to do with matters of funding and fees etc. My daughter loves it and has good relationships with the staff who are all warm and friendly. I receive a verbal/ written
update every day at pick-up. Although I’m not on social media I can still have access to my daughter’s progress via an app the nursery uses to upload photos and document her learning and development. The nursery does a lot of social and celebratory stuff with the kids, Christmas, Valentines etc and there are opportunities for parents and carers to be involved with information being given ahead of time in the nursery newsletter. I visited a few nurseries however knew Mini Monkeys was the right one for us on the first visit so was delighted to be offered a place for my little one and I feel reassured that she receives a high-quality of care when she is there.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m a first-time young mum, and initially, I was unsure about leaving my little one, but both I and my wee boy have never felt more welcomed! From the very initial meeting, all staff have been incredibly welcoming, and my wee boy is loving it! Always leaves and comes back with a smile. I cannot wait
to see how much he progresses and engages further!

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Mini Monkeys for two years, he has come on in his development and all the staff are lovely and show a real interest in every child in their rooms. The owner is one of the most lovely, kind and caring women I’ve ever met and I’m so happy that she and all of the staff at Mini Monkeys
are such a massive part of my child's life.

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Review from Rhianna Q (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been attending Mini Monkeys from the 0-2 room, and my eldest is soon to go to school. My little girl will be going to school having a wide variety of skills and knowledge, developed whilst at Mini Monkeys. My little boy who is not two yet can recognise colours and shapes and can
speak sentences clearly. The girls in the nurseries have a great bond with my children and know them well, I feel at ease every day knowing my children are well looked after and happy in their nursery environment. The girls are attentive to all their needs and have extensive knowledge when it comes to childcare. At the end of every day I am given a sheet which provides me with details about what they’ve eaten, nappies/toileting, sleep and an in-depth handover about which activities/trips they have participated in. I am also updated regularly via learning journals about their individual learning it’s lovely to see how happy they are. I am also looking forward to having a stay-and-play day soon.

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Review from Kim A (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first child has attended this nursery for the last four years where they have thrived. Their speech has come along amazingly well and they are growing in confidence. This nursery really complements the curriculum set by the school and helps prepare children for moving on.
My second child also attends
where the staff have developed a positive bond with them. The team for both my children have taken the time to get to know them and develop an understanding of their personalities and needs.

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Review from John R (Father of Child) published on 3 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my sons attend mini monkeys. They are all well looked after and have built positive relationships with the staff who look after them!
All three have a variety of activities and learning opportunities each day which we hear all about at handover times when collecting. They are always happy
when dropping off and excited to go to nursery to see their friends!

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for almost a year now. He settled in very quickly and he really enjoys taking part in the messy activities they organise. He has the chance to learn, explore and socialise in a healthy and safe environment, with professional and friendly staff that understand his
needs. I really recommend it!

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Review from Anna L (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are great with the kids. My daughter is happy going in every day and enjoys all the activities that they do on a daily basis. The meals appear to have a great variety for her learning new foods and overall very happy with their services.

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Review from Claire S (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for almost a year now and loves going. They have plenty of messy and outdoor play for the kids which my daughter loves. They offer a good range of fresh and health food option and carter to our vegan life style.

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Review from A M (Grandmother of Child) published on 21 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thanks to the manager and staff for taking the time out to ensure all the kids met "Mrs Claus" and have great fun in the festive activities. Notwithstanding the fact that my grandson has dietary requirements, you all made sure he didn't miss out on any foodstuff that the other kids had to eat, many
thanks. I look forward to my grandson's visits when he gets so excited telling me all about his days at nursery.
Keep up the good work. xx

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Review from Hazel M (Mother of Child) published on 16 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her days at Mini Monkeys nursery and is always excited to go! Staff are always warm and welcoming. It’s comforting knowing I’m leaving my daughter in safe hands! Always accommodating. Fantastic nursery!

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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been so brilliant with my little girl, she is coming home much more confident, and we get to see just what she has been up to with her days, ie messy play, ball pit, painting, etc
Been there for the last 8 months and couldn’t recommend it higher.

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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and approachable staff, very supportive also, would be better if the nursery had government funding so my son can stay there until he is 5 as he is settled and very comfortable there would. Highly recommend this nursery

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.916)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10 for Mini Monkeys 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 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 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 4.916 for Mini Monkeys is calculated as follows: ( (110 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 119 Ratings = 4.916

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Mini Monkeys is based on 10 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 + 0.1 = 4

    • 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 45 number of registered child places is 9, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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 (13)

Tanya

Tanya Sneddon

Job Title: Nursery Owner

Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Tanya, I am the nursery owner. I have recently qualified and completed my SVQ level 3 and I will soon be starting my degree. We have been open for 4 and a half years.


I have two children Leah and Lara and a granddaughter Myla. My favourite part of the business is meeting all the new families and building bonds and creating memories.


Leah

Leah Petrie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Leah, I am 24 years old and I have worked at Mini Monkeys for almost 5 years. I gained my qualification at the age of 17 and have completed a variety of courses over the years including young children’s mental health. I am the deputy manager. I work in the baby room but have lots of experience with all ages. I enjoy providing lots of new learning experiences and opportunities for the children.


Jenna

Jenna Robb

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Jenna and I am one of the nursery managers. I have been in childcare for 12 years and have been fully qualified for 10 years. In the next coming months, I am about to start my degree. I have 3 children of my own, Jamie, Ollie and Teddie who all attend Mini Monkeys!


My favourite part of the job is creating a variety of learning opportunities and experiences for the children to engage, enjoy and explore.


Tonii

Tonii Roy

Job Title: EYP

Joined: 2020

Hi my name is Tonii I have recently just qualified and work within the 3-5 room. I've been here for nearly 4 years and I am enjoying every minute of it. My favourite part of the job is watching all the children grow and helping them reach their full potential.


Kerys

Kerys Mccash

Job Title: EYP

Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Kerys and I have completed my SVQ level 3. I have worked at Mini Monkeys for 2 years. My favourite part about the job is seeing the children grow and develop into their own personalities and having an impact on their learning.


Rose

Rose Handy

Job Title: Cook

Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Rose, I am the cook at Mini Monkeys and have worked here for over 4 years. My favourite part of the job is thinking of new snacks and meals for the children to enjoy.


Ellie

Ellie Price

Job Title: Trainee eyp

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Ellie I am currently studying for my SVQ level 3. I have been working at the nursery for over a year now and I love watching the children learn and grow. I work in the baby room and over the year I have created strong bonds with all of the babies.


Jodie

Jodie Harwood

Job Title: Trainee EYP

Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Jodie. I am a trainee Early years practitioner. I am currently doing my SVQ level 3. My favourite part of doing this job is watching the children grow. I also love watching how happy the children are when they learn new skills throughout their play.


Nicola

Nicola Forbes

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2022

Hi, my name is Nicola. I am one of the nursery managers. I have recently completed my PDA childhood practice. I am looking forward to furthering my career and finishing my degree. I have been doing childcare for 6 years. I am a mum to Rio and Thea who both attend Mini Monkeys.


My favourite part of the job is watching the children learn and develop.


Kayla

Kayla Lamb

Job Title: Trainee EYP

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Kayla and I have just started my early year's practitioner training. Although I have just started my favourite part is getting to interact with the children and seeing how happy they are with each other. It is rewarding watching them become their own person and develop through play.


Rheanne

Rheanne Mitchell

Job Title: EYP

Joined: 2023

Hi my name is Rheanne, I have been an EYP for 5 years and looking forward to returning to Mini Monkeys. I have worked with all ages from 0-5 years and I enjoy building relationships with all the children and watching them develop new skills and providing new learning opportunities for them.


Kaylah

Kaylah Kemp

Job Title: Trainee EYP

Joined: 2020

Hi my name is Kaylah, I have nearly completed my SVQ level 3 and I am looking forward to becoming a qualified practitioner.
I have been at Mini Monkeys for 2 years now in the 0-2 room. My favourite part about the job is watching the babies reach new milestones and bonding with them.


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Kaylah Kemp

Job Title: Trainee EYP

Joined: 2020

Hi my name is Kaylah, I have nearly completed my SVQ level 3 and I am looking forward to becoming a qualified practitioner.
I have been at Mini Monkeys for 2 years now in the 0-2 room. My favourite part about the job is watching the babies reach new milestones and bonding with them.


Frequently Asked Questions about Mini Monkeys

What is the Age Range of Children that Mini Monkeys accepts?

Mini Monkeys accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Mini Monkeys Open?

Mini Monkeys is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Mini Monkeys have capacity for?

Mini Monkeys has capacity for a total of 45 Children.

How far is Mini Monkeys to the centre of Dundee?

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

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