# Cheeky Monkeys Preschool Cheeky Monkeys Preschool is a sessional pre-school at Bethel Christian fellowship hall, Church street, Witham, CM8 2JP, in Chipping Hill, Essex. It is registered for 26 children. Its Ofsted report card (May 2026) grades inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention; safeguarding standards met. Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-preschool-2809711 Last checked 30 October 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Sessional pre-school - Address: Bethel Christian fellowship hall, Church street, Witham, CM8 2JP - Registered places: 26 - Phone: 07810 773450 - Website: https://cheekymonkeyspreschool.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2809711 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Needs attention | | Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | | Achievement | Needs attention | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Needs attention | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 12 May 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 25 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809711 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2025 (Reference 2809711). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809711) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 May 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809711) - Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809711) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/301125) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Bethel Christian fellowship hall, Church street, Witham, CM8 2JP Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.809505,0.634561 - Station: Witham (Essex), 0.3 miles - 12 bus stops within 400 m - Park: River Walk, 0.2 miles - Playground: Rickstones Play Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Templars Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Witham Oaks Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Good (December 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Acorn Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Elm Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Southview School | | 3–19 | Outstanding (September 2022) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Chatten Free School | | 4–19 | Outstanding (March 2024) | | 1.0 miles | | Howbridge Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Good (April 2023) | | 1.2 miles | | Howbridge Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (November 2023) | | 1.3 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Spring Lodge Pre-school & Out of School Clubs](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-lodge-pre-school-and-out-of-school-clubs-402132) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Witham Valley Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/witham-valley-nursery-ey481449) | Outstanding | | | 0.5 miles | | [Spring - Harlequin](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/spring-harlequin-ey539462) | Good | | | 0.5 miles | | [Pelican Place Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pelican-place-nursery-ey538718) | Outstanding | | | 0.6 miles | | [Honeybear House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybear-house-day-nursery-ey276157) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Holly Trees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holly-trees-nursery-2563245) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Cheeky Monkeys Preschool's Ofsted rating? Cheeky Monkeys Preschool was inspected on 12 May 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Needs attention, curriculum and teaching Needs attention, achievement Needs attention, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Needs attention. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Cheeky Monkeys Preschool take? Cheeky Monkeys Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Cheeky Monkeys Preschool? Witham (Essex) is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Cheeky Monkeys Preschool? You can call 07810 773450 and visit cheekymonkeyspreschool.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2809711) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.