Littlemonkeys Daycare

Counting votes for a snack choice gives early maths a practical purpose at Littlemonkeys Daycare in Winklebury, Basingstoke. That May 2026 example captures an everyday approach to learning: familiar routines become opportunities to practise skills.

At its 6 May 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged all six evaluated areas to meet the expected standard and safeguarding standards to be met. Teaching consistency and toddler mealtime organisation were the priorities for further work.

The nursery has 60 places in total. Children attending in May 2026 were aged 0 to 4.

In May 2026, babies explored large equipment for physical play, including soft play blocks for climbing and bouncing. Toddlers shared model animals and used resources for pretend play. These examples give families a concrete picture of the different experiences arranged for younger children.

The early years' foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning and care, with play covering the different areas of learning. In May 2026, songs, rhymes and books formed part of the day across age groups; preschool children also counted snack-choice votes and shared books with friends. Learning had everyday uses.

Community outings in May 2026 included walks to a park and library. Preparation for school included conversations about starting and visits to nearby schools, giving children opportunities to become familiar with that next step.

In May 2026, settling arrangements were agreed with parents and adapted to individual children. Younger children's sleep followed routines from home, while practitioners had undertaken safer-sleep training. Familiar patterns mattered alongside time to build relationships.

At the May 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that support for children with SEND included individual educational plans and collaboration with parents and professionals, while children's learning generally progressed securely but next steps were not consistently developed. This distinction matters: individual support arrangements sat alongside a wider need for more consistent teaching.

Food in May 2026 included healthy meals, with staff encouraging children to taste unfamiliar dishes and discussing healthy choices. Children also practised independence, including pouring drinks and buttering rice cakes.

Littlemonkeys Daycare is at 58/59 Watson Way, Winklebury, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8AN. Opening hours at the May 2026 inspection were 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. That describes the operating window at that date, rather than a particular booking pattern.

• Teaching consistency. In May 2026, some quieter children, including those content to play alone, received too little extended interaction. Families should weigh how practitioners draw these children into conversations and build on their learning.
• Toddler meals. In May 2026, handwashing interrupted seating routines, and children sometimes had too little engagement after eating while staff cleaned. The organisation of these transitions deserves attention when considering toddler care.
• Attendance and costs. The May 2026 operating window spanned 7am to 7pm on weekdays. Which booking patterns and written charge arrangements would fit your family's routine?

Littlemonkeys suits families who value learning through everyday tasks, community outings and preparation for school. Those strengths are illustrated by its May 2026 practice, rather than a promise about every child's day. The decision should also account for the two clear development priorities: sustained interaction with quieter children and better organised toddler mealtimes.