Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup

30/09/2026

Autumn term fund raiser, Guess the name of the witch £1 a go £50 to the winning guess.
We are a registered charity and rely solely on fundraising to help us buy resources. This might seem a bit random but we are raising funds to buy an air conditioning unit for playgroup. The temperatures in playgroup during the summer months are unbearable, so our logic is buy in Winter it might be cheaper 😊

08/09/2026

We are having an open session for new families to come see what we get Upto at Cheeky Monkeys on Thursday 10th September at 3.15. Everyone is invited to come along, we take children from the age of two up until reception. Give us a call on 01904 788199 or just pop along. We have spaces available to start now. . Looking forward to meeting our new Cheeky Monkeys.

28/08/2026

That’s holiday club finished for the Summer. Playgroup reopens on Thursday 10th September. 🌞
We still have some availability for your little ones to join us this September. You can drop us a message on here if you are interested. The deadline to claim funding is the 31st August.
Hannah and myself are taking a well earned rest next week, so no messages will be picked up straightaway but please still send them and we will get back to you when we return.
Thank you to all the families who joined us over the Summer, those 5 weeks flew by.
Hope you all enjoy the remainder of the holidays.
Tracey ☺️

18/08/2026

Just a reminder the cut off date for the 15/30 hours funding is the 31st August. There are lots of different funding options available, just click on the link below to see if you are eligible.
We still have few spaces left to start in September 2026, give us a call on 01904 788199 or drop us a message on here.

Find out more about the available childcare support.

17/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who has applied for the level 3 apprenticeship. We will be contacting the short listed applicants this week for an interview on Thursday 27th August.

29/07/2026

Job Title: Apprentice Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
Location: Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup Acomb, York
Salary: Hourly rate to be confirmed
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Working Days: To be confirmed
About Us
Welcome to Cheeky Monkeys Playgroup! We are a lively, fun-loving, and supportive team dedicated to creating a warm, stimulating, and safe environment for our little monkeys to explore, learn, and grow. We pride ourselves on making everyday learning an adventure.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join our team as an apprentice working towards their level 3 qualification for 21 hours a week.Learning alongside our experienced team, you will:
• Help create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for all children.
• Assist in planning and setting up creative, play-based learning activities.
• Observe and engage with children to support their early development and social skills.
• Assist with essential daily routines, clearing up, and personal care.
• Form friendly, professional relationships with parents and carers.
What We Are Looking For
• Qualifications: A childcare qualification is a plus, but we welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals looking to start or grow their childcare career. GCSE level 4 Maths and English / level 2 functional skills equivalent
• Skills: Excellent communication, a patient nature, and a strong understanding of how to keep children safe.
• Personality: Energetic, reliable, creative, and a genuine love for working with young children.
What We Offer
• Great part-time hours to fit around your lifestyle.
• A friendly, highly collaborative, and cheerful working environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
How to Apply
To apply or find out more, please ring 01904 788199 and ask for Tracey or Hannah or drop us a messeage on here or email [email protected]
• Closing Date for Applications: Friday 21st August
• Interview Dates: Applicants must be available for interviews during the week commencing Monday 24th August.

17/07/2026

Well that’s another year gone in the blink of the eye. Hope you all have a wonderful Summer. Xx

15/07/2026

Can we please remind parents our beach party is this Friday 8.35. till 11.35. We will be having a water sprinkler so please bring your child’s bag as normal with spare clothes in it. 🌞🌞

15/07/2026

The winner Bamburgh well done Tracey 🥳

13/07/2026

Last few places left on our guess the destination fund raiser, £1 a guess £50 to the winner. The winning guess will be pulled out of the tub on Wednesday. Thank you again to everyone who has supported us through all our funding raising activities, as a registered charity we rely solely on fund raising to buy new equipment for the children.