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  • Phone Number
    01462 734292
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  • Group/Owner
    Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd
  • Person in Charge
    Natasha Moniz (Owner/Manager)
  • Number of Staff
    38
  • When Closed
    Bank Holidays & Christmas
  • Type of Service
    Day Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care Sessional Day Care
  • Total Places for children
    105
  • Age range
    from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
  • Parking
    There is free parking on site for nursery drop off & pick up.
  • Opening Days
    Mon-Fri
  • Opening Hours
    0730-1830
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Location
  • The Old Granary, Units 4 and 5 Church Farm, Astwick Nr Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4BH

  • Bethan A
    April 22, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our two-year-old daughter has been attending since the age of 10-months, and we couldn’t have hoped for a more caring setting. All of the staff build lovely relationships with the children and create so many activities. My daughter especially loves going on walks and seeing the sheep. She is thriving in their care, and they know her so well and how to support her. We are so happy to have found a nursery where she walks in and out every day with a smile.

  • Lucy H
    April 22, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Very welcoming. My daughter loves going and loves going out exploring in the fields and joining in the outdoor activities no matter the weather. Communication is excellent with daily updates of what has been done and I can always get hold of the nursery to check up on my child.

  • Fia K
    April 22, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has now been at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick for nearly two years and has moved from Daisies to Lillie’s to Bluebells, which is preschool. My daughter is incredibly happy in her new class, and the transition has been seamless. The nursery is always working on new ideas such as French and singing lessons, as well as looking at ways to provide support. They are also gaining feedback from parents to continually improve. Health and safety are always at the forefront, and I had no hesitation in signing my little one up to their Forest School! The whole team are engaging and listens, and it is immediately apparent how child-focused everyone is, which is exactly the assurance a parent needs when leaving their child in somebody else’s care. We moved away from the area and didn’t even consider looking for a more local nursery. We will be sad to leave when my daughter eventually goes to school.

  • Katie S
    April 23, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle since the summer of 2020 and she has flourished. She loves the vast array of activities on offer and the children she goes to nursery with are lovely and she has made wonderful friends. The staff are superb. They keep you informed, are approachable and have a lovely manner with the children. There is also a great deal of rigour when following the EYFS framework and this is linked to all activities and observations. Our daughter has now joined the pre-school and she is thoroughly enjoying the forest school! We would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle.

  • Elysia S
    April 24, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Our little boy has been going to the nursery for over a year now and he loves it. The nursery has wonderful outside spaces and facilities which is important to us, the staff are friendly, caring, and helpful. He always eats healthy meals that are varied and thoroughly enjoys them! I can’t recommend Monkey Puzzle at Astwick enough!

  • K B
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick has provided great care and attention both individually to my daughter as well as to us as a family. The staff are so welcoming and you feel part of a family. The farm environment is fantastic and my daughter loves the outdoor adventures that the nursery location allows. I would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick. Thank you to all the staff.

  • Victoria D
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    I couldn’t ask for anything more from a nursery! My daughter absolutely loves it. it has a great mix of messy play, time playing outside and general development. She has come on leaps and bounds. We feel listened to as parents, and there is always someone to talk to if we need them.

  • Beatrice U
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    This is the nicest nursery in our local area. It is situated in the countryside which gives our son the opportunity to see farm animals and go for walks with his friends. All staff are always lovely and know a lot about our son. I love hearing stories of what he got up to during the day and seeing photos of his playtime.

  • Emma M
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    We couldn’t be happier with the nursery. As parents of a baby born in lockdown, leaving our daughter in someone else’s care felt particularly strange but the nursery staff made us feel immediately at ease from the beginning knowing that our daughter was getting the very best care and attention. She settled quickly and now gets excited for her days at nursery and loves all of the staff there. The setting really is idyllically located on a working farm surrounded by countryside, and a huge benefit for us is the gorgeous outdoor space and the way the nursery promotes outdoor play and walks. Highly recommend!

  • Lauren A
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My daughter has been going since she just turned 1 and the nursery had recently opened. The staff are all brilliant, communication is great and my daughter enjoys going. The location was one of the key decision makers of choosing to go here, the beautiful farm setting is peaceful and offers fantastic walks and open space. We’re looking forward to moving up to the preschool class, for more educational challenges.

  • Charlie P
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    The staff at Monkey Puzzle Astwick are simply amazing, their dedication and care have never left me in any doubt that our son is in the best hands and receives the best care possible. He has developed so well since he has been coming to this nursery and the location in the heart of a rural village farm is truly special.

  • Kelly B
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    My son started here last summer having been in no childcare setting before. I was anxious about his transition but he has really thrived since starting Monkey Puzzle.
    I love that he is outdoors so much, that he comes home messy and happy! The staff all go above and beyond and are creative in the activities that they set up each day. It is a very nurturing environment and one that is different from other settings.
    The food offered is excellent and the communication between parents and staff is also very responsive.
    I’m so pleased that he has a place here and loves his nursery so much.

  • Claire F
    April 25, 2022 at 12:00 am

    This nursery was recommended to me by a friend and I’m so glad she did! After the first viewing, I wanted to sign my daughter up straight away. It is set in a great environment on a farm where the children are taken outside as much as possible. The rooms inside are spacious and clean. The children have the opportunity to take part in all sorts of messy play as well as craft activities. The staff are all extremely friendly and have a great relationship with my daughter. She is always happy to go through the door and is always smiling when she’s picked up so we know she’s had a great time. The care she receives there is second to none and I’m never worried about her while she’s there. She loves the food as well and quite often will have seconds!

  • Claire F
    January 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Monkey Puzzle Astwick is a wonderfully run nursery set on farmland which is great for the little ones. My daughter absolutely loves her days there, especially as she gets to play outside every day and goes on walks through the fields where she can see sheep and horses.
    The staff are all so hardworking, caring and friendly that I have complete faith and trust in them. I have no concerns about my daughter while she is there.
    I chose July in particular as my daughter was transitioning rooms at that time which she found difficult and the staff handled it all so well. They kept me reassured and did everything they could to help her settle in and it wasn’t long before she was back to her old self.
    Thank you Monkey Puzzle Astwick, you are brilliant!

  • Sophie H
    January 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Couldn’t ask for more from a Nursery! Our daughter loves going in and has made so much progress. Great communication and such caring staff.
    We love the location and the opportunity for our daughter to be outside and explore nature.

  • N K
    January 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Amazing nursery always helping my daughter to progress and always take such great care of her. Monkey Puzzle Astwick have an amazing outside space for all ages of children, especially the forestry school. The nursery has made my time going back to work so easy and especially with the great communication throughout the day.

  • S H
    January 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Fantastic nursery, highly recommended! The staff and management at Monkey Puzzle at Astwick went above and beyond to support my daughter who had an awful experience at a nearby nursery. She loves to attend nursery, looks forward to running in and has a fab relationship with the key workers in her room.
    All the staff are honestly amazing and I have full faith that my daughter is looked after in every sense. Leaving me with one less stress as a family of three kids. Often she comes home with paintings, handmade food and other lovely pieces of work she has created at nursery.
    The children go on daily outings and have sign language classes and it’s lovely to see the daily posts on the nursery app as to what themes are going on each week. Thank you!

  • Jessica M
    January 18, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Fantastic nursery.
    Our little girl is always so happy to be going into nursery and the things she learns are prominent at home.
    She eats well there and her key worker is a delight.
    Thank you Astwick!

  • Rob S
    January 19, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Monkey Puzzle provides a safe and caring environment for our child and one where she can learn, develop and grow. They operate in a modern facility and take the children out into the fields exploring nature and developing their understanding even further.
    We have been in two classes and the staff in each have been brilliant including those in the Admin office. Continually met with a smile at drop off and pick up and they always take the time to provide feedback or ask how they have been. The staff update throughout the day on an App which is helpful to monitor how our child is throughout the day for when we pick up, this also includes a daily update with pictures.
    We are overall really pleased with the nursery and would highly recommend them.

  • K B
    January 19, 2023 at 12:00 am

    A lovely nursery set in beautiful farmland. My daughter loves attending monkey puzzle Astwick, she particularly enjoys the forest school and the French classes. The staff are super friendly and supportive. We will miss them all when school starts in September.

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