# Little Monkeys Day Nursery

Little Monkeys Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Oaklands, Braithwaite, KESWICK, CA12 5RY, in Braithwaite, Cumberland. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-monkeys-day-nursery-ey371284  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oaklands, Braithwaite, KESWICK, CA12 5RY
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 017687 78192
- Website: http://www.laurasmonkeys.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY371284

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371284

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2008 (Reference EY371284). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371284)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 June 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371284)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371284)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1550724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oaklands, Braithwaite, KESWICK, CA12 5RY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.606192,-3.190006

- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Keswick School | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Strawberry How Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/strawberry-how-nursery-school-ey391884) | Good |  |  | 7.2 miles |
| [Mary Platt Methodist Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mary-platt-methodist-pre-school-2519649) | Good |  |  | 7.9 miles |
| [Mayo Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mayo-kindergarten-ey334361) | Good |  |  | 8.3 miles |
| [Plumbland Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/plumbland-pre-school-playgroup-317577) | Good |  |  | 11 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Little Monkeys Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Little Monkeys Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 15 June 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Little Monkeys Day Nursery take?

Little Monkeys Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Little Monkeys Day Nursery?

You can call 017687 78192 and visit www.laurasmonkeys.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY371284)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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