# Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage

Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage is a full-day nursery at The Old Cottage, 14 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DZ, in Ringwood, Hampshire. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection in September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-at-the-old-cottage-2785746  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: The Old Cottage, 14 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DZ
- Registered places: 60
- Ofsted URN: 2785746

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Requires improvement at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement
- Personal development: Requires improvement
- Leadership and management: Requires improvement

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785746

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2024 (Reference 2785746). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785746)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 September 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785746)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785746)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/628311)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: The Old Cottage, 14 West Street, Ringwood, BH24 1DZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.846773,-1.796057

- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Gardens, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Bickerley Common, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dr. Little's Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: War Memorial Gardens, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Carvers Play Area, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hampshire there are about 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Ringwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Ringwood Waldorf School |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sheiling School |  | 5–19 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Ives Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (December 2023) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Poulner Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 1.3 miles |
| Poulner Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Ringwood School Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Greyfriars Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/greyfriars-pre-school-511532) | Report card Dec 2025 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Ringwood Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ringwood-day-nursery-ey297237) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-montessori-nursery-2646034) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Ellingham House Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ellingham-house-day-nursery-110473) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Kids Love Nature Kindergarten at Avon Heath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-love-nature-kindergarten-at-avon-heath-ey449312) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [The Little Learners Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-learners-nursery-2532842) | Good |  |  | 2.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage Requires improvement at its inspection on 26 September 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage take?

Little Monkeys at The Old Cottage is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2785746)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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