Evie has been happy and settled here ever since she started in the baby room. The staff are fantastic, caring and very approachable.
Liz James
Cheeky Monkeys Staff
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Chrissy
Hi I'm Chrissy and I opened Cheeky Monkeys in 2001. I qualified as a nursery nurse in 1992 and have since gained my Early Years Professional Status, a Play Therapy Degree and a Msc in Counselling Psychology.
I have four children, all of whom have attended Cheeky Monkeys and absolutely loved it.
Jade
Hi my name is Jade and I am Senior of the Pre School room.
I started here in 2014 and have always wanted to work with children. I love meeting new children and watching their little personalities develop.
Laura
Hi, I'm the Manager of Cheeky Monkeys & have 3 children, 2 who've been to Cheeky Monkeys and one who's still here. I feel that this gives me a parent's persepctive & helps me to understand the challenges of being a busy, working Mum. I have loved seeing my eldest 2 enjoy the opportunities nursery life offers and I am excited for my youngest to experience the same!
Lisa
Hi, I´m Lisa, I have been here since 2002.
I love to do music and movement sessions with the children, as this not only allows the children to express themselves and burn off energy but also is lots of fun too!
Charne
Hi I’m Charne and have worked with children in Day Nurseries since 2002.
I’m an outdoors girl myself so love to see the children enjoying our outdoor area and getting fresh air while exploring and investigating our resources.
Gracie
Hello my name is Gracie.
I have enjoyed working with children from a young age as I have been able to experience children from different cultures and backgrounds whilst growing up. I hope to learn a lot more now that I am part of the Cheeky Monkey team.
Eden
Hi I'm Eden. I'm the Senior in the Baby Room. I love every minute of my time here and enjoy watching as the children learn important life roles and seeing their cheeky smiles when they complete a task. I feel very settled here and am excited to see what the future holds.
Lynny
Hi my name is Lynny and I have worked at Cheeky Monkeys since 2003. I have four grown up children of my own and working with children is all I have ever wanted to do and there's nothing I enjoy more than letting our imagination flow freely every day.
Christine
Hello my name is Christine.
I have worked with children since 2014 and have a BA in Education and am assistant senior in the Mini Monkeys room.
I enjoy working with children as it allows me to witness and be apart of a child's growth as well as watch them develop their skills for later life.
Mear
Hello my name is Mear.
Working with children is such an amazing job.
There's so many milestones for them to achieve, it's wonderful to witness. My favourite activity to do with children is when I can be creative and imaginative with them while they play.
Ann
Hi my name is Ann, I have been at Cheeky Monkeys since 2003, and work with all ages.
I particularly enjoy the messy play activities as the children also enjoy it immensely.
Laura
Hi my name is Laura. I have recently graduated from University and am dedicated to make it my goal that children receive the best care and to watch them grow and flourish.
I am especially looking forward to seeing what the future holds.
Chloe A
Hi my name is Chloe and I have a Teaching Assistant qualification as well as my one in childcare.
I especially enjoy working with the toddlers as this is where their little (and big) personalities really shine through.
I enjoy teaching them new skills and watching them succeed and grow.
Lisa
Hi, my name is Lisa. I have worked in childcare since 1994.
I enjoy the Early Years because children learn so much. It can be as simple as enjoying a story, learning to take turns, using their imagination or gaining life skills whilst exploring the environment around them.
Rachel
Hello, my name is Rachel and I am the senior of the Mini Monkeys room
I have worked with children since 2000 and joined the team here at Cheeky Monkeys in 2023. I have a foundation degree in Early Childhood Studies.
I have always been passionate about working with children and enjoy watching their individual characters blossom. I find it very rewarding knowing I have played a key role in their early years journey.
Jess
Hi my name is Jess, and I'm senior in Little Lemurs.
My favourite activity is Forest School. It's so rewarding watching the children grow and develop in this area, they just love it. I also enjoy reading and singing with the children.
Charlotte
Hi my name is Charlotte and I am Deputy Manager at Cheeky Monkeys. I started at Cheeky Monkeys as a student and am now lucky enough to be a part of the team.
I have always been passionate about working with children and I especially love the idea of being able to watch them grow and develop their own unique characters.
Laura
Hi I'm Laura.
I am a former physiotherapist who has always wanted to work with children. In 2020 I decided to change career and now have a level 3 qualification in childcare. I love seeing the children's personalities develop and of course I have a particular interest in observing their physical development due to my background.
Zoe
Hi I'm Zoe. I started working with children in 2009 when I started gymnastics coaching. I soon realised that I love working with early years and wanted to pursue a career in childcare. I love working with children and seeing each child develop in their own way.
Jasmyn
Hi my name is Jasmyn.
My childcare journey began in 2023 and I am loving it. They always make you smile with their funny little ways and I enjoy watching all the their personalities shine through.
Kelsie
Hi my name is Kelsie and I really enjoy working with children.
I love the variety of each day and watching all their personalities develop as they grow with confidence.
Tamzin
Hi, my name is Tamzin
I love all aspects of working with children and watching them show their personalities. My favourite types of activities are those that are creative and physical.
Leah
Hello my name is Leah,
From a very young age I knew that working with children was the career I wanted to go into. Working with children gives me a huge sense of pride knowing that I have helped them to achieve their milestones or develop new skills.
I particularly enjoy messy play and craft activities with the children to help develop their creativity and let their little imaginations run free.
Amber
Hi my name is Amber, I have a BA (Hons) degree in childcare.
Working with children has always been my passion. I love messy play and watching the cildren get creative. I love seeing their amazing smiles everyday.
Millie
Hi I'm Millie. I love watching and helping children develop and learn through different styles of play.
I have two children of my own and started my journey with Cheeky Monkeys as a parent here. I have a degree in Education and Psychology and feel very proud to work in such a wonderful nursery.
Tia
Hi my name is Tia. Working with children is the most rewarding job ever.
Adults can also learn so much from them and it gives us a sense of playfulness and creativity too. It's amazing to watch them become their own person and become more independent.
Amy
Hello my name is Amy.
I love working with children of all ages but particularly enjoy seeing a child achieve their firsts - first steps, first words, first relationships!
I am creative and musical and truly believe that the arts help children to flourish.....
Poppy
Hello my name is Poppy
My name is Poppy,
I have recently completed my college placement here at Cheeky Monkeys and am delighted to now be apart of the team.
I enjoy being creative and providing the children with lots of messy play activities.
I’m excited to see what the future holds.
Charlotte
My name is Charlotte and I began my childcare career as a student at Cheeky Monkeys and am now lucky enough to be apart of the team on a regular basis.
My favourite aspect of working with children is being able to interact and play with them in many ways.
I love watching their characters blossom.
Alesha
Hi, I'm Alesha,
I have always wanted to work with children, having grown up in a large family it's always been a keen passion of mine.
I find their minds are always full of wonderful and creative things. Every day is different and rewarding.
My favourite thing to do with the children is messy play. I love to see their imaginations flourish.