At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool Loughton, we’re proud to be part of the nationwide Little Dreamers, Big Futures campaign — an exciting initiative running across all Monkey Puzzle nurseries from mid-June to the end of August 2025.

In a recent conversation with Katherine, our dedicated nursery manager, she shared how staying within a familiar nursery setting through the preschool years can offer a stable, supportive, and enriching environment for children to grow and thrive.

A common question from parents is whether their child should leave nursery early to attend a local school preschool or stay with us until the end of their preschool years. While every child and family is unique, I believe there are several key benefits to staying at Monkey Puzzle before starting school.

Deciding whether to transition your child from a nursery to a preschool at a local school is a choice many parents face as their little ones approach school age. While the prospect of moving over to a school earlier can be exciting, it’s important to consider the benefits of staying in nursery for a bit longer.