Our Son, 29months, has been attending Cheeky Monkey’s since he was 9 months old.
He was extremely premature and as a result when he first started was tiny for his age. This made it all the harder to leave him with anyone when I went back to work.
The worry of any parent returning to work is the environment they are leaving their baby/ child in, their safety, their development - physically/mentally/emotionally/ behavioural.
When I first visited I knew instantly that I had found the right place for my child and I am eternally grateful that I did find them.
Karen and the team have created something remarkable and special at Cheeky’s - a home from home where children are looked after with such care, love and structure that simply they are thriving.
From the warmth of each of the teams obvious love of childcare, the brilliant and constant updates on the baby days app and the visual progress Xander has made with them,
I couldn’t wish for a better setting for him as he grows.
The multiple activities they provide for the children daily astound me, such an enriching environment that I have not seen the standards of anywhere else. And as I talk to other mum friends about their childcare provider I am continually proud and relieved that DS attends Cheeky’s.
The team have helped me through difficult situations, behavioural phases and the daunting navigation of being a first time mum with such kindness, care and always with DS as their priority.
As of today he is advanced in his language for his age and his physical development is completely caught up to his due date age and he was even an early Walker at 11months!
But perhaps even more importantly his social skills, interaction with children and adults is constantly remarked on how good it is and Cheeky’s has played a vital crucial role in that.
I don’t think Karen and the team will ever know just how grateful we are that we found them and when I drop with them each day the peace of mind I have that he is with them for the day is irreplaceable.
I would not only recommend Cheeky’s to every one, I would let them know that if they are lucky enough to gain a place there, it will truly be the best decision they will ever make, it certainly was ours.

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