Cheekymo

The best decision we ever made

We came to visit Karen and Libbi after being recommended Cheeky Monkeys by a friend, and within seconds I knew I wanted our daughter to go there. They are just the best team.
The setting stands out from others in so many ways. The playroom is quite like a nursery setting - it's so colourful, there is a huge range of toys, it is spotlessly clean and the garden is amazing, all within the comfort and safety of a home.
The children are always doing fun activities, they have new topics every two weeks and they do flash cards and simple early learning daily. Our daughter has come along so much and she talks and sings songs she has learnt there, constantly. They also go on so many outings and Karen and Libbi really prioritise being outsid, going on walks, playing in the park and seeing new places. They also eat incredibly well!

They use an app called babydays where they upload daily photos and let you know about their day. There is nothing better than being at work and knowing your child is safe, happy and having so much fun.

Karen has so much experience and knowledge and I trust her more than anyone else when it comes to our toddler. She will go out of her way to help you, and you can tell both her and Libbi really love the children that they look after. Our daughter started when she was around 13 months old and despite being a little worried about leaving her anywhere I haven't once worried about her safety and happiness whilst being with Karen and Libbi and her friends. She is so so well looked after and I honestly wouldn't want her to be anywhere else.

Cheeky Monkeys is such a special family and if you are lucky enough to get a spot you really have won the lottery. Our daughter adores Karen and Libbi and her second home at Cheeky Monkeys.

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by Georgiaf on 24/09/2026

Amazing childcare setting

My daughter started at CMs when she around 12 months old. Prior to deciding on CMs we viewed a number of nurseries and childminders in the area but as soon as we visited CMs we knew we had found the one! The children all seemed so happy. Karen asked if she could have a cuddle with my daughter and I could sense straight away how much she loved children - that was it, my mind was made up!

My daughter is such a sociable, funny and happy little girl and she absolutely adores Karen and Libbi (or Bibbi as my daughter calls her). I’m so impressed by all the different activities they do at CMs- clearly Karen has a wealth of experience in looking after the children and has so many ways to ensure they are always having fun but at the same time learning and developing.

Not only is Karen our childminder but she has also babysat for us a number of times (usually to help me out last minute, she is a godsend) and my daughter is always so excited when Karen arrives at our house! She’s more than happy for us to go out and for Karen to look after her!

The setting uses the baby days app and this shows you the daily menu, nap times, number of nappy changes etc but they also post photos of your child throughout the day along with a note letting you know how the children have spent the day. I absolutely love seeing photos of my daughter, especially as she always looks so happy! The also provides feedback on observations they do of the children with regards to their development and this is very insightful.

There are so many great things to say about this setting. The other children and their parents are all lovely. My daughter is always asking for play dates with her little friends from there! The playroom is welcoming and full of toys and different activities. The food menu is varied - my daughter seems to love the food! But most importantly Karen and Libbi are amazing and the way they care for the children is second to none. My daughter loves both of them and I have no doubt they love her back. It’s not just a childminders, it’s somewhere my daughter can go everyday and feel safe, loved and cared for. There is nothing more important than your child so to know our daughter is being so well looked after means the world.

I wholeheartedly recommend CMs and I will
be forever grateful to Karen and Libbi for caring for our precious daughter so impeccably!

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by Sian on 02/02/2024

Outstanding, nurturing, wonderful childminders

We are so happy we got a place at Cheeky Monkeys. Our little one started there at 17 months and it is no coincidence that immediately he started to talking more (he had a couple of words before that).

Cheeky Monkeys is such a nurturing environment. Karen and Libby are such loving carers. They make the day full of fun, whilst subtly but very effectively helping the children develop at the same time.

I found Cheeky Monkeys while out with my son on mat leave. We were playing in the park and I experienced first hand how adept Karen is at handling children of all ages. She had three children in the park: a baby, a toddler and a pre-schooler. All were happy and content. She was pointing out things in the park to keep them all entertained, engaged and help them learn at their different levels. She is really such an outstanding childcare professional - with an abundance of experience combined with a deeply caring nature.

Every day when we drop our little one he runs in and gives Karen and Libby a big hug (and then tells me to go by shutting the door - harsh for me but a sign of how content he is there). He loves all of his friends and comes home happy and smiling.

Cheeky Monkeys uses the babydays app so we get updates throughout the day with photos and a daily notes telling us what they've been up to. It also includes details like sleep, toileting and milestones etc.

Karen and Libby have a big focus on getting out of the house too. They have a six seater buggy so they do lots of lovely adventures to local parks and garden centres.

They are also so supportive to parents. I'm always getting tips from them on ways to handle tantrums and weaning off the bottle. They even do an optional parents evening from time to time where they give you a thorough run through on your child's development.

In summary: Cheeky Monkeys really ticks all of the boxes when looking for excellent daycare. A friendly, loving, supportive environment, with a strong (but not overwhelming) focus on development, with lots of lovely activities to keep children happy and entertained, and plenty of fresh air.

Libby and Karen are truly outstanding individuals and I could not be more delighted that our son is looked after by them.

Thank you Karen and Libby for providing the most loving extension of our family home.

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by Bianca on 18/01/2024