For over fifteen years Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries have been working closely with parents, staff and Ofsted to deliver childcare of the highest quality, providing children with unlimited opportunities to play, learn and grow within a safe, secure and caring environment.
Babies
3 – 14 Months
During the time your baby is with us, they will stay in our baby’s room, a space designed with their needs in mind.
Your baby will be looked after by a dedicated and specially trained team of individuals. They will each care directly for no more than three children at any one time. In doing so, our team are able to provide the intimate care your young child needs. This will also be achieved in a way that works in partnership with your parenting, so your child maintains consistency in their daily care.
Babies
3 – 14 Months
During the time your baby is with us, they will stay in our baby’s room, a space designed with their needs in mind.
Your baby will be looked after by a dedicated and specially trained team of individuals. They will each care directly for no more than three children at any one time. In doing so, our team are able to provide the intimate care your young child needs. This will also be achieved in a way that works in partnership with your parenting, so your child maintains consistency in their daily care.
Toddlers
14 Months – 3 Years
Your child will thrive our Tweenies and Toddlers room in a space that matches their inquisitiveness and energy, with equipment and learning resources accessible at all times.
As your child plays, our educators sprinkle books, sounds and numbers around them, building your child’s curiosity. There is always space and opportunity for them to create their own work and art as well, inspired by the world around them.
Toddlers
14 Months – 3 Years
Your child will thrive in our Tweenies and Toddlers room in a space that matches their inquisitiveness and energy, with equipment and learning resources accessible at all times.
As your child plays, our educators sprinkle books, sounds and numbers around them, building your child’s curiosity. There is always space and opportunity for them to create their own work and art as well, inspired by the world around them.
Preschool
3 – 5 Years
We are trained and qualified to support your child’s education all the way through to joining school. All children’s development at the nursery is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage which is the framework that your child will be assessed under in their first year at school. At our nurseries, we do this by carefully weaving development into your child’s play each and every day. Our approach to learning ensures that your preschool children are ready when the time comes to transition to school.
Preschool
3 – 5 Years
We are trained and qualified to support your child’s education all the way through to joining school. All children’s development at the nursery is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage which is the framework that your child will be assessed under in their first year at school. At our nurseries, we do this by carefully weaving development into your child’s play each and every day. Our approach to learning ensures that your preschool children are ready when the time comes to transition to school.
Latest Monkey Puzzle Early Years Insights
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It's Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thanksgiving was originally a holiday to give thanks for the harvest. Today it is an opportunity to give thanks for all the good things in your life - whether this be your family, friends, health or anything else you may be grateful for!
Today we have a yummy recipe for Pumpkin Pie. Use the instructions attached and have a go 🎃
Make sure to tag us using the hashtag #mpactivites so we can see your creations!
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #mpactivities #cookingwithmp #Thanksgiving
Monkey Puzzle Safeguarding Conference 2022.
Last week, Monkey Puzzle and Education Child Protection Ltd partnered to deliver a Safeguarding Conference to the Monkey Puzzle employees.
It was an insightful and important day for the team as vital safeguarding issues such as neglect, early help, domestic abuse, exploitation, county lines and much more were discussed.
We heard from the likes of Carly Danes, Katrina Curtiss and Tina Pokuahh, ECP's Safeguarding Consultants, as well as their Senior Education Specialist, Leo Latter and Chief Executive Nicole Williamson.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #playlearnandgrow #mpsafeguardingconference2022 #safeguarding #safeguardingconference
NMT Awards 2022✨
We are over the moon to announce that we won an award for Business Development🏆 This is for all our hard work launching five new owned and operated nurseries in the last eighteen months, discovering properties and turning them into a space to thrive for children.
A big congratulations to the Nursery Group Team and every individual Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd team member for the part they played in earning this award, what a team we have!
And last but certainly not least, a big well done to the other 9 Monkey Puzzle finalists who were up for NMT awards, being recognised and celebrated for the dedication and passion of their Early Years offering is certainly one to be proud of👏
#nmtawards #nurserymanagmenttoday #earlyyears #businessdevelopment #awardwinningteam #team
It's Universal Children's Day ✨
Universal Children's Day has a goal to improve child welfare worldwide, promote and celebrate children’s rights and promote togetherness and awareness amongst all children❤️
There have been many versions of a ‘Children’s Day’ celebrated by different countries at different times.
- In America, this is celebrated on the second Sunday of June.
- In Turkey, Children’s Day is celebrated on the 23rd of April.
- In Russia, they declared the 1st of June to be the International Day for Protection of Children.
So how can we celebrate Universal Children's Day?
⭐ Encourage your children to work with others!
⭐ Talk to your little ones about how each and every person is unique, how they may have some differences in the way they look, their likes and dislikes, and how this is normal and natural.
⭐ Encourage your children to celebrate themselves! Celebrating individuality is a great way to boost their self-worth and begin to appreciate their strengths.
For more Monkey Puzzle activities, head over to our website https://monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com/learning-at-home/
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #mpactivties #playlearnandgrow #universalchildrensday
It's International Men's Day ✨
International Men's Day is a celebration of the positive values men bring to the world, their families and communities. Today is about highlighting positive role models and awareness of men's well-being, whether that be your grandad, dad, brother, cousin or friend.
Throughout Monkey Puzzle, whether that be at Head Office, or in our nurseries, our team has so many incredible men to celebrate - it was difficult to choose just a few to highlight!
The Monkey Puzzle men go above and beyond and deserve recognition for their hard work and support. So, THANK YOU! ❤️
How will you be celebrating the men in your life today?
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #playlearnandgrow #internationalmensday
We've been nominated! ✨
This Saturday, the 19th of November, the Monkey Puzzle team will be attending the National Nursery Awards 2022 as we have been nominated for 10 awards across our network!
The National NMT Nursery Awards has celebrated and recognised the achievements of the nursery sector for 20 years.
These awards gather over 700 key industry contacts to network with colleagues and celebrate the well-deserved winners, who are selected by an illustrious panel of judges.
Our finalists are:
Monkey Puzzle Astwick
Monkey Puzzle Uxbridge
Monkey Puzzle Angel
Monkey Puzzle Melody Lane
Monkey Puzzle Grange Road
Monkey Puzzle Nursery Group
Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough
We are honoured to be apart of these awards, and are incredibly proud of our finalists❤️
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #playlearnandgrow #nmtawards #nationalnurseryawards2022 #finalists
Discover Monkey Puzzle and Kide Science 🔬
There is so much we can explore during the season of Autumn, and many fun activities which helps us learn whilst playing!
Today we have a fun activity which uses our senses to learn about rain. 'Make It Rain' is an activity which explains what rain is and the different ways it can sound 👂
Follow the attached instructions and make sure to take some pictures and tag us using #mpactivites so we can see our little scientists working! 😀
For more Kide Science activities, head to our website https://monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com/kide-science/
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #mpactivites #kidescience #earlyyears #autumn
Discover a career in childcare later on in life ✨
At Monkey Puzzle, we fully train, support and develop our people to kickstart their journey in Early Years. The childcare sector has no age limits, don’t be afraid to try something new and challenge yourself.
Mandy, our Nursery Group Support Manager has been in the childcare sector for over 20 years, however she did not begin her career until her late 30’s. Mandy says:
“No matter your age, it is lovely to see the children develop and be a part of that process. I don’t think age comes into it, if you feel you are able to be active with the children and you are young in your own mind, it doesn’t matter. It’s the passion of working with children and what is in your heart.”
We couldn’t agree more! ❤️
If the childcare sector sounds like it could be the right path for you and you would like to read more about Mandy’s journey, head over to our website monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com/staff/mandy-support-manager/
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #playlearnandgrow #careerdevelopment #earlyyears
It's Anti Bullying week ✨
Anti-Bullying Week takes place from the 14th to 18th of November and has the theme Reach Out. The week will kick off with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique.
Bullying affects millions of lives and can leave us feeling hopeless. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If we challenge it, we can change it. And it starts by reaching out.
For more information, head over to https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/anti-bullying-week-2022-reach-out
Never be afraid to Reach Out ♥️
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #playlearnandgrow #antibullyingweek
It's World Kindness Day ♥️
World Kindness Day is celebrated every year on 13th November. On this day, we attempt to make the world a better place by celebrating and promoting everything good and carrying out acts of kindness.
We challenge you to carry out five acts of kindness each! Kind acts don't need to cost you money; they could be anything from helping someone or giving them a compliment.
Random acts of kindness are one of the best ways to spread some cheer and happiness around!
Let us know which acts of kindness you complete today in the comments below👇
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #mpactivities #playlearnandgrow #monkeypuzzlefamily #WorldKindnessDay
Another week another OFSTED celebration! Monkey Puzzle Maidenhead have recently received a GOOD rating in their inspection! ✨
Ofsted's report says: Children are happy in the nursery. They are warmly greeted by staff and enter the playrooms with confidence, demonstrating that they feel safe. The environment ignites their curiosity and eagerness to learn. Relationships with parents are strong. Parents say their children settle well with kind and caring staff."
And there is much more where that came from! Head over to their report now: https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197471
Well done Monkey Puzzle Maidenhead! ❤️
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #ofsted #monkeypuzzlemaidenhead
It's Remembrance Day ♥️
Remembrance Day, also called Armistice Day or Poppy Day, is a Memorial Day to celebrate the end of World War One. It ended on November 11th 1918 at 11am, which is why many people hold a two-minute silence at 11am.
Today we honour and remember the soldiers lives and their sacrifices from the First World War by wearing our poppies, attending ceremonies, and listening to real life stories.
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #RemembranceDay
Discover how the season changes impact our nursery menus✨
The changing of seasons impacts everything around us – from the weather to the way we dress and what we eat. At Monkey Puzzle, our nursery chefs alter their menus according to the season, ensuring that the children are getting a balanced and nutritious diet all year round.
Today we speak to Gary, the nursery chef at Monkey Puzzle Loughton. Gary is responsible for delivering the nutritious and delicious food that we provide for our children.
Gary says: "I think it is important that nutrition changes with the seasons because it gives the children the ability to eat different foods that are only available during certain times of the year, thus giving them nutrients which they might not throughout the rest of the year."
To read more about how Gary provides balanced and nutritious meals, head over to our website https://monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com/staff/gary-nursery-chef/
To take a look at all of our yummy recipes, click the below link:
https://monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com/recipes/
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkepuzzlefamily #nurserychef #chef #nutrition
Discovering Wildlife with Monkey Puzzle 🐜🐛🦋🐞
At Monkey Puzzle, we love to teach the children about the wildlife that lives just outside the doors of their nursery, especially during autumn when the mini beasts come out to play!
The team at Monkey Puzzle Guildford kicked this off with their recent activities. The activity involved the practitioners showing the children the bug book and the wildlife that lives outside. The children showed a keen interest in the insects!
The little ones were then shown the bug house and each child was given a clip board with a tick sheet which listed all the critters. The children used the magnifying glasses to search through the bug house to find the insects 🔍
For more exciting Monkey Puzzle activities, head over to our website monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com/learning-at-home/
#monkeypuzzledaynurseries #monkeypuzzlefamily #mpactivities #playlearnandgrow #discoveringwildlife
It's Thanksgiving! 🦃
Thanksgiving was originally a holiday to give thanks for the harvest. Today it is an opportunity to give thanks for all the good things in your life - whether this be your family, friends, health or anything else you may be grateful for!
Today we have a yummy recipe for Pumpkin Pie. Use the instructions attached and have a go 🎃
Make sure to tag us using the hashtag #mpactivites so we can see your creations!
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Monkey Puzzle Safeguarding Conference 2022.
Last week, Monkey Puzzle and Education Child Protection Ltd partnered to deliver a Safeguarding Conference to the Monkey Puzzle employees.
It was an insightful and important day for the team as vital safeguarding issues such as neglect, early help, domestic abuse, exploitation, county lines and much more were discussed.
We heard from the likes of Carly Danes, Katrina Curtiss and Tina Pokuahh, ECP's Safeguarding Consultants, as well as their Senior Education Specialist, Leo Latter and Chief Executive Nicole Williamson.
Thank you to everyone who attended!
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