Description
Contact Information
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Phone Number01462 337273
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Details
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Group/OwnerMonkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd
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Person in ChargeSarah Kingsley (Manager)
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Number of Staff16
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When ClosedBank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
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Type of ServiceDay Nursery – Privately Owned Open all year Full Day Care
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Total Places for children52
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Age rangefrom 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months
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DirectionsLocated on the roundabout off the A507/A600.
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Opening DaysMon-Fri
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Opening Hours0730-1830
P M
September 4, 2018 at 12:00 amMy son has made his best friends in this safe friendly environment, he speaks about the staff and children all the time and enjoys nursery so much he is reluctant to leave in the afternoons. The staff are amazing for giving accurate and detailed accounts of what he has done during the day and his development. Both myself and my son’s mother have complete peace of mind that our son is safe, being cared for and developing while at the nursery.
E D
September 28, 2018 at 12:00 amMy daughter loves her time at nursery! They always seem to be doing fun activities and I like how much time they spend outside. My little girl has a lovely bond with her key worker, but all the girls in the baby room are great.
Amy
November 9, 2018 at 12:00 amMy son currently attends nursery in the ‘Squirrels’ baby room and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all absolutely lovely and they always have loads of different play stations set up every morning for the day when we go in. My son’s development has come on leaps and bounds there and always has a great day… would certainly recommend.
Michelle W
April 18, 2019 at 12:00 amMy son only started nursery in January this year and at such a worrying time with also going back to work. Monkey Puzzle has been amazing at making the experience smooth sailing for both of us. The staff have been so welcoming and supportive of my son who is already loving it. They also focus on his development daily and I can already see such a positive difference. Thank you!
Victoria B
April 18, 2019 at 12:00 amMy little boy loves going to nursery. He has learnt so much and is progressing well.
S R
January 29, 2021 at 12:00 amMy children have attended a few different nurseries and enjoy Monkey Puzzle the most. When your son gets upset, it is not ‘a nursery day’ you know that’s a good thing!
Victoria M
September 16, 2021 at 12:00 amMy son started at Monkey Puzzle in April this year, after visiting back in October last year.
The staff were warm and welcoming, and I could see that he felt at ease from the moment we walked in during our visit.
Despite only attending sessions twice weekly, and having an emotional start (super clingy, thanks to Covid lockdowns) he settled in very quickly, forming attachments to key workers and other children, and he comes out smiling after every session!
From using the smart doorbell to manage drop-offs and collections, to the parent app used for documenting the sessions, we couldn’t be happier that he’s part of the Monkey Puzzle family. Highly recommend!
Joe G
September 30, 2021 at 12:00 amWe moved down to the area just over a year ago and not only did we have to contemplate the logistics of moving, the pandemic still going on and new careers for myself and my partner we also had to find the best and most suitable nursery for son. We came across Monkey Puzzle as it was not far away from where we were moving to. First contact with the nursery we found them very warming and friendly and the facilities were great. Our son has been at the nursery now for over a year, he goes 4 days a week and loves it! He is always excited to go to nursery, has a smile on his face and loves the staff. Since starting nursery his speech has come on so well. We are really happy we chose Monkey Puzzle and would highly recommend them!
D P
October 6, 2021 at 12:00 amMonkey Puzzle is a great little nursery located in a lovely setting. My youngest child is at Monkey Puzzle and her older sister previously attended and loved her time there. The staff are very friendly and caring, as well as encouraging independence and learning. Both my children started the nursery when they were 1 year old and through the different stages, it’s been wonderful to see their development from little babies through to preparing them for school. I would definitely recommend Monkey Puzzle.
Sonya P
October 15, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter attended Monkey Puzzle from May 2018 to September 2021 so went through the three rooms of Squirrels, Hedgehogs and Owls and thoroughly enjoyed every room! My daughter has additional needs and the manager and her team were so supportive throughout her whole time there even to the extent of getting her an education health care plan in place before she started school in September. Lovely setting next to the woods, the car parking could sometimes be fun to navigate but yet it worked at the same time. The staff were supportive, reassuring and fun and we have many happy memories of her years there so thank you!
Rebecca F
October 15, 2021 at 12:00 amBrilliant nursery! My son absolutely loves it there. He looks forward to going and comes home happy. The staff are all lovely and provide you with updates regularly on their learning and development. They provide a wide range of activities with an emphasis on getting outside and exploring the natural world. He comes home in a mess most days but that’s due to his exploring!
Helen S
October 15, 2021 at 12:00 amI have no hestitation in recommending Monkey Puzzle Day nursery to other parents. My twin boys attended here from the age of 10 months until 4 years old. They were very well cared for and felt secure. The boys were provided with many wonderful learning experiences and especially loved the outside learning area. I love that the nursery uses everyday, natural learning experiences which include gardening, forest walks, building and physical play using every day objects. My boys are very active and enjoyed getting messy, expressing themselves and meditaion/yoga sessions. The staff have always been approachable and shown genuine warmth towards the children they work with. Monkey Puzzle provided them with the skills needed for starting school and helped them grow in confidence and as individuals.
Rebecca N
October 15, 2021 at 12:00 amMy boys are really settled and happy at the nursery. The staff are really responsive to SEN needs and my son is progressing well. The staff set activities that reflect my sons’ interests and their own targets. Regular updates given, with photos, as to how their day has gone too which is always lovely to see.
G C
October 18, 2021 at 12:00 amMy daughter had attended Monkey Puzzle since 9 months old, she is now in her last year. She has loved every second, has come on leaps and bounds and thoroughly enjoys each day.
Staff are always super helpful, caring and friendly.
K R
April 3, 2023 at 12:00 amI have loved my experience at Monkey Puzzle Shefford. Both of my children have been all the way through the nursery and I feel sad my time with them will end when my youngest goes to school in September. The team are amazing, so friendly and kind and I never feel like I can’t ask silly questions. The staff have great knowledge and understanding of the needs of the children. The management team are great always helping where they can, and going above and beyond to ensure all children are cared for. I’m sure my children will miss their Monkey Puzzle family as my eldest still speaks about them even after being at school for two years.
M F
April 4, 2023 at 12:00 amWonderful nursery. Happy, friendly and fun staff who are great. Feel very at ease dropping my son off here. They get him to eat a wide range of food and he loves going to the woods and playing outside. I would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle to anyone.
B K
April 25, 2023 at 12:00 amMy daughter goes to this nursery and is always so happy to be there the staff are amazing with her too. My older daughter also went to the nursery and is doing so well in school because of the effort that went into the years she was at Monkey Puzzle.
V G
April 25, 2023 at 12:00 amThank you so much for all you have done for my daughter. She has really grown in confidence and gets upset when it is not a ‘school’ day. We love all the activities you offer and I can’t believe what you have got her to eat. All the staff have been so lovely I can’t say enough about them. I would so highly recommend you to anyone. Thank you to the nursery director and the nursery manager for how well they run the nursery. It has such a family feel.
S B
May 26, 2023 at 12:00 amGreat nursery and the staff are absolutely amazing with the children.
The facilities for the children and extensive.
Child-led and homely feel to the nursery.
Lisa J
June 2, 2023 at 12:00 amGreat nursery with lots of activities that help with development at various ages. The staff are very attentive and always interact with kids. The food menu is varied and nutritious.