# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton --- ## Pages - [Extracurricular Activities](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/extracurricular-activities/): Super Star Sport is a coaching organisation founded in 2011 with the aim to inspire the future. - [Open Day](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/open-day/): Monkey Puzzle Loughton are delighted to be able to welcome people to view our beautiful nursery on a Summer Open Day on July 6th, 10am to 2pm - [Contact Us](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/contact/): Monkey Puzzle Day Loughton would love to hear from you! Please contact us with any enquiries, feedback or registrations you might have. - [New Home](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/new-home/): Our Loughton day nursery provides outstanding childcare facilities for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Find out more about our day nursery today. - [School Admissions](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/school-admissions/): Monkey Puzzle Loughton helps prepare our children for the transition to school, supporting them and their families through the schools admissions process. - [About Monkey Puzzle](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle/): Find out more about Monkey Puzzle Loughton, a nursery delivering outstanding childcare to babies, toddlers and preschool children from 3 months to 5 years old - [Gallery](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/gallery/): GALLERY Take a look around Take a look through our gallery BabiesFind Out MoreToddlersFind Out MorePre-SchoolFind Out MoreOur NurseryFind Out... - [News](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/news/): There is always something exciting happening at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton! Find out the latest news and events - [Fees](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/fees/): Monkey Puzzle Loughton Loughton to keep our fees and payments simple. Our prices are all inclusive and with no hidden costs for our sessions. - [Nursery Jobs in Loughton](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/careers/): Interested in a nursery job in Loughton? We are currently seeking level 2 and level 3 qualified nursery practitioners to join our team. Get in touch today. - [Meet The Team](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/meet-the-team/): Meet the Team! Our staff are caring, highly experienced and qualified qualified members of staff who are passionate about what they do. - [Enquire now](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/enquire-now/): Looking to join Monkey Puzzle Loughton? Enquire now to register your interest with us and to find out more information about our nursery. - [Privacy Policy](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/privacy-policy/): Privacy and personal data is important to Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries and data is only used in a way that is consistent with your rights under the law. - [Curriculum](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/curriculum/): Using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, Monkey Puzzle's trained nursery staff encourage children to learn through play and exploration. - [Settling In](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/settling-in/): Moving to and settling in at nursery is a big step in any child's development. Monkey Puzzle Loughton will support you to make it as easy as possible. - [Care](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/care/): Excellent care is at the heart of everything our nursery does, with caring staff and a specialist environment encouraging children to explore and grow. - [Environment](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/environment/): Our environment, inside and out, at Monkey Puzzle Loughton is specially designed to help your child to explore, develop and learn. - [Preschool](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/preschool/): At three years old, children join our Preschool room, continuing their development through exploration, play and staff guided activities. - [Toddlers](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/toddlers/): Between 18 months & 3 years old, children spend time in our specialist Toddlers room, learning through play & exploring the world around them. - [Reviews](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/reviews/): Find out what our parents and families think about us through reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton - [Nutrition](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/nutrition/): Nutrition is important. Monkey Puzzle Day Loughton provides healthy food every day, with a variety of delicious and nutritious meals and snacks. - [Babies](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/babies/): From 3 to 18 months, children spend time in our special Babies room, being cared for by our dedicated team of qualified nursery staff. - [Home](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/): Our Loughton day nursery provides outstanding childcare facilities for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Find out more about our day nursery today. --- --- ## Posts - [Little Dreamers, Big Futures: A Summer of Inspiration at Monkey Puzzle Loughton](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/little-dreamers-big-futures-a-summer-of-inspiration-at-monkey-puzzle-loughton/): At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool Loughton, we’re proud to be part of the nationwide Little Dreamers, Big Futures... - [Why Keeping Your Child in Nursery for Preschool Matters](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/why-keeping-your-child-in-nursery-for-preschool-matters/): In a recent conversation with Katherine, our dedicated nursery manager, she shared how staying within a familiar nursery setting through... - [Nursery vs Preschool at School](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/nursery-vs-preschool-at-school/): Monkey Puzzle discusses the key differences and benefits between keeping your child in a private preschool or transitioning them to a local school early. - [The Importance of Preschool](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/the-importance-of-preschool/): Monkey Puzzle's Head of Early Years and Operations discusses the importance of preschool and how staying in nursery until school will benefit your child. - [Our Little 6 week old bunny](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/our-little-6-week-old-bunny/): Our little 6 week old Bunny 🐰, called Clover 🍀. Named by our Pre-schooler's today. Clover will be joining Sassy... - [Opening of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/opening-of-monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-loughton/): We welcomed the Mayor of Loughton, Stella Murphy, joined our team to officially open our brand new Monkey Puzzle Loughton nursery - [Nutrition at Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/nutrition-at-monkey-puzzle-day-nurseries/): Food and nurtrition are important in our nursery and we know that a healthy balanced diet is essential to your child’s growth and development - [We are approaching the end of March](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/we-are-approaching-the-end-of-march/): We are approaching the end of March, welcoming Spring, celebrating Easter and we are closer to one other exciting date,... - [Our Build Renovation](https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/our-build-renovation/): The sky may be slightly grey and gloomy today but it doesn’t stop our nursery in Loughton from standing out... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages > Super Star Sport is a coaching organisation founded in 2011 with the aim to inspire the future. - Published: 2024-09-19 - Modified: 2024-09-19 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/extracurricular-activities/ Super Star SportsSuper Star Sport is a coaching organisation founded in 2011 with the aim to inspire the future. They are the leading UK supplier of nursery sports coaching delivering fun and engaging sports sessions for children in many settings around the country following the early years guidelines and our sessions are OFSTED approved. Their team visit Monkey Puzzle Loughton on a weekly basis to help create and maintain a sporting culture which our team, parents, and children can be proud of. They do this by providing a fun, enthusiastic, positive and high energy service which inspires our children to fall in love with sports and exercise. Petite ProductionsPetite Productions offer bespoke sessions at Monkey Puzzle Loughton, of the three intertwined theatrical disciplines; acting, singing and dancing, with their aim to produce a fun and energetic environment in which your child will grow in knowledge, confidence and the art of teamwork all through use of play. A member of the Petite Production team visits Monkey Puzzle Loughton on a weekly basis to provide engaging learning through play sessions that follows the EYFS framework and compliments the ongoing work of our Nursery Practitioners who they work alongside. --- > Monkey Puzzle Loughton are delighted to be able to welcome people to view our beautiful nursery on a Summer Open Day on July 6th, 10am to 2pm - Published: 2024-05-24 - Modified: 2024-10-28 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/open-day/ open day Register to attend our Festive Fun Open DayTo join in the holiday joy and enjoy a range of festive activities designed for children and families, simply fill out the form below to secure your place! Spaces available for Under 2's. /* */ This field is hidden when viewing the formNursery SettingMonkey Puzzle LoughtonThis field is hidden when viewing the formForm TitleOpen Day FormName(Required) First Last Postcode(Required)Phone(Required)Email(Required) Age of child(Required)Babies (3 months - 14 months)Toddlers (14 months - 3 years)Preschool (3 years - 5 years)Would you like to book a personal tour? (Required)YesNoMarketing permissions(Required)By submitting this form you are giving permission to contact you regarding your enquiry. News & Information: We like to contact you from time to time about products, services, news and promotions we think may be of interest to you. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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Please contact us with any enquiries, feedback or registrations you might have. - Published: 2024-05-02 - Modified: 2025-02-07 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/contact/ Enquire here for a personal tour of our nursery If you would like to enquire about a nursery place, we would love to hear from you and help answer any questions you may have. Please complete the form below with as much information as possible and click submit. Once you have submitted the form, our Parent Experience Manager will be in touch to discuss your childcare needs in more detail and offer you a personal tour of our wonderful nursery in Loughton. You will be able to discover the child centred indoor and outdoor nursery environments, meet the team and understand more about how we give every child the opportunity to play, learn and grow. 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CAPTCHA /* { mutations. forEach( ( mutation ) => { if ( mutation. type === 'attributes' && visibilityTestDiv.... --- > Our Loughton day nursery provides outstanding childcare facilities for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Find out more about our day nursery today. - Published: 2024-05-02 - Modified: 2024-05-02 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/new-home/ open daytoddlers homePlay, learn and growwith Monkey Puzzletoddlers home toddlers hometoddlers homePlay, learn and growwith Monkey Puzzletoddlers home Enquire here for a personal tour of our nursery Please complete the form below and one of our nursery team will be in touch to answer any initial questions, discuss your childcare needs and offer you a personal tour of our wonderful nursery. New Form Enquiry Step 1 of 3 33% This field is hidden when viewing the formNursery SettingMonkey Puzzle LoughtonThis field is hidden when viewing the formForm TitleRegister Your Interest - Monkey Puzzle LoughtonYour Details(Required)Last Name(Required)Email(Required) Phone(Required)Postcode(Required)Start Date Required Your Child's Details(Required)Child's Gender Learning guided by the national Early Years Foundation StageAn amazing home-from-home environmentCCTV to ensure safety and securityBranded nappies and creams includedChildren experience more with all-inclusive extra-curricular activitiesFantastic all-seasons outdoor play areaInspiring, caring and highly qualified teamOpen 51 weeks of the yearExciting Days It’s smiles all round with fun and inspiring days with child centred activities supported, guided, and encouraged by our passionate team. Follow your child’s progress as they learn and develop through their learning journal with regular updates from our nursery team throughout their day with us. Explore Example TimetableMeet A Few Of Our TeamOur amazing, highly qualified and creative nursery team support and care for your little learner as they play, develop and grow. KatherineNursery ManagerHi, my name is Katherine, and I am the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Loughton. I absolutely love the difference we make in every child’s life, offering different opportunities for our... --- > Monkey Puzzle Loughton helps prepare our children for the transition to school, supporting them and their families through the schools admissions process. - Published: 2023-05-19 - Modified: 2025-06-06 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/school-admissions/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery As one of the leading nurseries in the area, we have established good working relations with local state and independent schools, helping our children be ready for their transition and supporting families with school admissions as they move on from preschool. The staff in our Preschool work closely with our families and the local schools as children grow closer to their transition. We aim to help make sure that our preschoolers are as prepared as possible for their admissions process. We work tirelessly with all preschool children to make their transition to Reception as smooth as possible.   For any questions about local schools or their admissions, please speak to our management team who will be able to assist you and help make the transition as easy as possible for you, your children and the schools they will be attending when September arrives. Some of the local schools that are children have graduated to include: We are a Feeder Nursery to: Oaklands School The Alderton Infant School Staples Road Primary School White Bridge Primary School St Johns C of E Primary School --- > Find out more about Monkey Puzzle Loughton, a nursery delivering outstanding childcare to babies, toddlers and preschool children from 3 months to 5 years old - Published: 2022-02-28 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Loughton. A beautiful nursery setting offering outstanding childcare to Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers aged 3 months to 5 years old. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton is proudly located in the heart of Loughton and is just a seven minute walk from Loughton tube station. This makes us well located for serving families in the Epping Forest district of Essex. We offer your child the opportunity to learn and play in carefully designed surroundings, that are not only stimulating and creative but provide peace of mind where safety is of the utmost importance. We have dedicated nursery spaces for the different age ranges, including mobile and non-mobile babies. Each room reflects the seven areas of learning as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is designed to be accessible to every child. At Monkey Puzzle Loughton, our staff team are a family, which is reflected in the home from home feel throughout the setting. The Loughton team take pride and have confidence in the high-level care they provide your child. The environment is energised and positive to aid in your child’s experience and development throughout their time spent at our setting. Our local community is extremely important to us, so Monkey Puzzle Loughton have built some incredible relationships over time, this including Totscrops, an in-house hairdressing service. When you ask yourself, what’s the best nursery near me, come and see us as we believe it’s Monkey Puzzle Loughton! About Monkey... --- - Published: 2021-04-07 - Modified: 2022-02-22 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/gallery/ GALLERYTake a look aroundEnquire now with Loughton Enquire now Take a look through our gallery BabiesFind Out MoreToddlersFind Out MorePre-SchoolFind Out MoreOur NurseryFind Out MoreOur GardenFind Out MoreActivities Coming Soon --- > There is always something exciting happening at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton! Find out the latest news and events - Published: 2021-03-25 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/news/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery There is always something exciting happening at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton. Come and find out about the latest news, learning and trips for our children. Latest News Little Dreamers, Big Futures: A Summer of Inspiration at Monkey Puzzle LoughtonPublished On: June 16th, 2025At 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. Read More Why Keeping Your Child in Nursery for Preschool MattersPublished On: April 11th, 2025In 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. Read More The Importance of PreschoolPublished On: March 13th, 2025A 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. Read More Nursery vs Preschool at SchoolPublished On: March 13th, 2025Deciding 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... --- > Monkey Puzzle Loughton Loughton to keep our fees and payments simple. Our prices are all inclusive and with no hidden costs for our sessions. - Published: 2021-03-19 - Modified: 2025-01-20 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/fees/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery We like to keep things as simple as possible. This helps provide predictability and stability for families by avoiding confusing multi-tier fee structures and hidden costs. Charges are always for the month in advance and you will be invoiced monthly through our convenient ‘paperless’ system through the Famly app. The fees include all meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the day, including milk formula. They also include nappies, wipes, and creams. There are no additional charges within the fees below. That includes various activities that take place at the nursery such as extra-curricular sessions, trips, and experience days. Its all-inclusive! Click here for Monkey Puzzle Loughton Fees We would love to discuss our fees in detail. Please don't hesitate to get in contact and a member of our nursery team would be happy to talk to you about our structure. Government Funding for 15 and 30 Hours Childcare costs can be difficult to cover, especially in the current climate. However, the Government do offer funded support towards these costs which could significantly reduce the amount you are paying each month. How does it work? Every child who lives in England is entitled to Universal funding from the term after their 3rd birthday. This is commonly known as “15 hours” and nurseries are entitled to claim this funding for 38 weeks of the year (term times). This equates to 570 hours per year. No eligibility code is required, just proof of your child’s... --- > Interested in a nursery job in Loughton? We are currently seeking level 2 and level 3 qualified nursery practitioners to join our team. Get in touch today. - Published: 2021-03-09 - Modified: 2025-05-01 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/careers/ Our Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries staff are all selected for their positive, caring, and passionate nature, alongside their expertise in care that they bring. We value their diversity and the unique qualities and skills that they can bring to our family and want them to have careers and jobs that they are proud of. Join our team | Careers | Job VacanciesMonkey Puzzle Loughton knows that our staff team is our greatest resource. Every day they offer outstanding love, care and attention to our children. They show a real passion for what they deliver to our children and take enormous pride in what they do. When filling vacant job roles, our policy is to always recruit and/or promote internally where possible. We want to offer exciting and diverse careers to all staff that are seeking them. Whatever your goals are within our internal teams or your personal career, we will assist you in achieving that goal and progress even further. We want all of our staff to grow and develop to be the best they can be, just like the children who join us in the nursery and preschool each day. We also offer our staff access to a range of training routes to ensure they stay up to date with the latest guidance for care within our nurseries at all levels of staff, continuing to help them progress in their careers and build on their skills. We believe in working alongside each other to create our very own Monkey... --- > Meet the Team! Our staff are caring, highly experienced and qualified qualified members of staff who are passionate about what they do. - Published: 2021-03-09 - Modified: 2024-11-04 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/meet-the-team/ yes Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Monkey Puzzle Loughton has a varied and diverse team working in our nursery. We value warmth, friendly personalities, caring natures and professionalism alongside expertise in our staff. Our team Everyone brings a particular skill or energy to the team and everyone who joins us embarks on a voyage of discovery with the children, but also in their own personal and professional development. Our team ethic is very much that we can never stop learning from each other in order to achieve our shared visions and goals. We provide regular support, training and development opportunities for all team members to learn and grow to be the best that they can be. We are currently recruiting staff in our nursery so if you would like to join us, get in touch and let us know! We’re always looking to welcome talented and passionate people into the Monkey Puzzle family! Meet our ManagersKatherineNursery ManagerRead Staff Profile BethDeputy Manager - Maternity LeaveRead Staff Profile VickyDeputy ManagerRead Staff Profile Meet our Nursery Room LeadersCharlotteThird in Charge┃Toddler Room LeaderRead Staff Profile DanielleToddler Room LeaderRead Staff Profile TiaBaby Room LeaderRead Staff Profile ShelbyTweenies Room LeaderRead Staff Profile AmyToddler Room Leader - Maternity LeaveRead Staff Profile Meet our Nursery PractitionersKatieSenior Nursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile HannahNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile CharlotteNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile JadeNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile BrónaghNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile JonathanNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile CameronNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile CharleyNursery PractitionerRead Staff Profile Meet our Nursery AssistantsLaurenNursery AssistantRead Staff Profile... --- > Looking to join Monkey Puzzle Loughton? Enquire now to register your interest with us and to find out more information about our nursery. - Published: 2021-03-08 - Modified: 2023-02-27 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/enquire-now/ If you would like to enquire about a nursery place, we would love to hear from you and help answer any questions you may have. Please complete the enquiry form below with as much information as possible. Once you have submitted the form, one of our nursery team will be in touch to discuss your childcare needs in more detail and offer you a personal tour of our wonderful nursery. You will be able to discover the child centred indoor and outdoor environments, meet the team and understand more about how we give every child the opportunity to play, learn and grow. Enquiry form information To make an enquiry Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd needs to collect and process your personal data. We will use the information you have provided to contact you regarding your enquiry via email or over the phone, as well as providing updates and information about the nursery you may find useful following your expression of interest through submitting our enquiry form. Enquire now --- > Privacy and personal data is important to Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries and data is only used in a way that is consistent with your rights under the law. - Published: 2021-03-04 - Modified: 2024-05-07 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/privacy-policy/ Privacy Policy MPDN_Website_Privacy_Policy (1) --- > Using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, Monkey Puzzle's trained nursery staff encourage children to learn through play and exploration. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/curriculum/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery At Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries our approach to your child’s development starts with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and goes way further to help your child make the most of their time at nursery and prepare them for the journey ahead. Your child will learn through the magic of play, supported by trained staff who have a passion for providing memorable learning experiences with expertise in the specific areas of building children’s communication and language, supporting physical development, and crucial emotional development too. We extend these prime areas with activities and an environment that promotes exploration in literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive arts and design. Our curriculum is not confined to four walls and you’ll find learning lives in every space including the outdoors, and the world around us. Staff carefully devote their time actively caring for and playing with the children and supporting the whole group routine with welcoming the children, circle times, nappy changing and toilet training, meal times, and saying farewell at the end of nursery day. During this time they are constantly carrying out observations spotting those developmental milestones and subtle changes in a child's interests ready to record and share in your child's Learning Journey. We capture and share your child’s development through our Famly app, updating the Learning Journey with observations that detail the activities your child takes part in by capturing the moment in both written word and photograph. This... --- > Moving to and settling in at nursery is a big step in any child's development. Monkey Puzzle Loughton will support you to make it as easy as possible. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/settling-in/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery We recognise that each child, parent, and nursery relationship is unique, and we use our experience to support everyone in making that transition into nursery life as smooth as possible. Gradual steps – your first sessions Your child will then be invited to 3 FREE settling in sessions within the nursery that will be organised as follows: Settling in sessions Session 1We recommend the first settling in session is via a Teams video call. This will allow you to meet with your child’s key person and for us to learn about your child. We will complete an “all about me” booklet with you about your child’s interests, favourite toys, and allergies etc. The call will also allow your child to meet their key person in your child’s own environment enabling them to feel safe and secure. Session 2The second settling in session will be for one hour. Upon arrival, your child's key person will greet you, and toys of interest will be available for your child to come in and play with. Whilst your child is with us they can experience activities taking place and meet their peers. Due to Covid restrictions, parents will not be able to stay in the room with their child but will be able to stay on the premises. Session 3The third settling in session will be a two-hour visit.  This visit can be in the morning or afternoon.  It could be mid-morning enabling your child to experience having snack and lunch with... --- > Excellent care is at the heart of everything our nursery does, with caring staff and a specialist environment encouraging children to explore and grow. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/care/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Providing excellent quality care for children is at the heart of everything we do at Monkey Puzzle; only when a child feels truly safe and secure will they explore and conquer their environment to their fullest. We achieve this by working towards these aims... To give every child we care for a positive and lasting memory of a fulfilling childhood To provide completeness of care to every child as if they were our own To know and understand the hopes and wishes of every parent for their child To use all our resources and professional training to develop the whole personality of every child Meeting their everyday needsBabies and children need to know that there is someone who cares greatly for them and will keep them warm and dry, safe and that will feed them when they are hungry. Someone who can help them when they are scared, upset or uncomfortable. Somewhere they can have the security of some routine and predictability. At our nurseries, your child will benefit from a whole team of caring passionate staff with the benefit of their very own Key Person who works closely with you to provide the very best care for your child just as you'd provide yourself. Your child's key person will keep a Learning Journey up to date with all the great things your child has achieved both great and small. Feel safe and secureSafety, security and trust are the fundamentals of... --- > Our environment, inside and out, at Monkey Puzzle Loughton is specially designed to help your child to explore, develop and learn. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/environment/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Our nursery environment and facilities enable your child to explore, develop and learn. Our Baby, Toddler and Preschool spaces are specially designed and equipped especially with them in mind. You’ll see many familiar homely items such as bookcases, tables, chairs, and sofas just much smaller than you are used to! We consider the spaces around your child to be like their third teacher, joining you as parents and us as educators in guiding them through their learning. And you’ll notice how we use our garden area as an outdoor classroom too, full of features to support their play and learning. Our Baby, Toddler and Preschool rooms are perfect for the ages of children that spend their time in them. We keep many aspects of our nursery environments consistent as we know your child will benefit greatly from this. With core resources, enriching toys, games and creative materials, that are always at hand for your child to play with. However, it is not unusual for parts of our nurseries to become unique adventure places where your child’s imagination can run free! Babies Environment Our baby rooms offer so much for the youngest children at our nursery, providing them with a space that caters for their quickly developing needs. Space for cosy cuddles and stretches in their infancy, toys and activities to boost their physical development – rolling, sitting, standing, and striding. And place for that all-important exploration as they begin to make their mark on their... --- > At three years old, children join our Preschool room, continuing their development through exploration, play and staff guided activities. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2025-03-27 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/preschool/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Preschool at Monkey Puzzle: A Seamless Transition for Your ChildMonkey Puzzle Preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education based on their developmental needs. This framework covers learning and development through areas such as communication, physical development, personal, social, and emotional development, and literacy. By adhering to EYFS, Monkey Puzzle provides an engaging, balanced curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and academic growth while supporting children in building essential skills for their future school experience. Why choose Monkey Puzzle Preschools for your child? Our small class sizes, individualised approach, and nurturing curriculum foster essential skills like social interaction, independence, and academic readiness. We create a foundation of trust and growth, preparing children for future school success while maintaining a supportive, close-knit community. Choose Monkey Puzzle for an enriched preschool experience that builds on your child's unique potential. The transition from Toddlers to PreschoolIt’s important that your child has a smooth, consistent and familiar transition from nursery to preschool. Your child will benefit from a stable environment, with familiar caregivers who understand their needs. Children thrive in an environment where they feel safe and secure, while developing the essential skills for future school success. I do not need childcare, why should I consider sending my child to Preschool? Preschool provides essential benefits for children who have not attended nursery. It helps them develop foundational skills in socialisation, communication, and early learning. Preschool programs offer structured... --- > Between 18 months & 3 years old, children spend time in our specialist Toddlers room, learning through play & exploring the world around them. - Published: 2021-03-03 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/toddlers/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton, between the ages of 14 months and 3 years old, children are welcomed into and enjoy a space in Toddlers that matches their inquisitiveness and energy. The space is filled with well-considered furnishings and learning resources that are accessible to them at all times. We are passionate about taking care of your Toddlers With your child’s growing independence their reliance on adults is eased slightly and we ensure that each team member has no more than four children to support at any one time. By doing so we see children at this age and stage thrive. Toddlers continue to develop with a focus on the three prime areas and are more fully introduced to four more specific areas that support their growing enthusiasm for exploring their world. These are: Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive art and design. As our Toddlers go about their play our educators sprinkle texts, books, sounds and numbers around them, promoting your child’s curiosity. There will always be space and opportunity for them to create their own work and art, being encouraged to have a go themselves inspired by the world around them. Where Next? Environment Care Nutrition Settling In Curriculum Meet the Team --- > Find out what our parents and families think about us through reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton - Published: 2021-02-03 - Modified: 2022-03-07 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/reviews/ What our parents say about usWe pride ourselves on the high quality, premium childcare that we have to offer. Therefore, we are always encouraging our parents to leave honest and valuable reviews to help future parents make easier decisions. We will be posting here soon, check back for our latest testimonials.   --- > Nutrition is important. Monkey Puzzle Day Loughton provides healthy food every day, with a variety of delicious and nutritious meals and snacks. - Published: 2021-02-02 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/nutrition/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Food and nutrition are important to us and we know that a healthy balanced diet is essential to your child’s growth and development. Every day is an opportunity for us to satisfy your child’s appetite with delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, designed with their needs in mind, with a menu planned to broaden their food experiences. We love to see children’s excitement when presented with a selection of colour, shape, texture, and taste for their mealtimes. It is a privilege to support you in developing their palate. Our staff will support your child to keep healthy and hydrated enabling them to have their drink at hand for when they need one, and working regular drinks breaks into our daily routine too. Example daily menu Breakfast Fresh fruit salad English muffins with berries Snack Mini banana Oat muffins Lunch Smoked haddock & spinach pie or sweet potato & spinach bake Little apple and cinnamon swirls Snack Fruit selection   Afternoon Tea Red pepper and pea frittata Crudites of carrots, peppers, and cucumber Babies' nutritionAt this age nutrition for your child and support for you go hand in hand as we work together to find your child’s feeding rhythm throughout their daytime with us and their night time and earlier mornings with you. We support both breastfeeding and formula feed with bottle feeds at nursery, delivered with comfort and care for their feeding and winding habits. When your babies are ready to... --- > From 3 to 18 months, children spend time in our special Babies room, being cared for by our dedicated team of qualified nursery staff. - Published: 2021-01-15 - Modified: 2024-05-08 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/babies/ Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery The very youngest children at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton spend their time in our specially designed Babies' room, welcoming children from the age of three months to fourteen months. The entire space is created with all their needs in mind and built as the perfect environment for them to begin to explore the world around them. We are passionate about taking care of your babies While with us, babies are looked after by a dedicated and specially trained team of individuals. Each member of staff will care directly for no more than three children at any one time. This enables staff to provide the intimate care your child needs, understanding them as an individual. Doing this also helps staff to work in partnership with your parenting and continue routines from home. In addition, your baby’s development is focused on three prime areas. These are: Physical development Communication and language Personal, social and emotional development Not only do we focus on these key areas, but we also weave development through your child’s day. We achieve this by talking and role-modelling with them during their play, for example. The care that Monkey Puzzle Loughton delivers ensures the environment that our babies stay in is stimulating and warm, full of interaction and play. Where Next? Environment Care Nutrition Settling In Curriculum Meet the Team --- > Our Loughton day nursery provides outstanding childcare facilities for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Find out more about our day nursery today. - Published: 2020-12-03 - Modified: 2025-06-16 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/ open daytoddlers homePlay, learn and growwith Monkey Puzzletoddlers home MP_Web_Banner_-_600x600MP_Web_Banner_-_600x600 Enquire now for a personal tour of our nursery Welcome to Monkey PuzzleHello. I’m Katherine and I am the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Loughton. My team and I are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life by caring for and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating nursery environment. I would love to welcome you for a tour of our beautiful nursery and preschool in Loughton, where you can discover so much more about the exciting days your babies, toddlers and preschool children can look forward to with our Early Years expert team so please get in touch through our enquiry form.   Katherine Nursery Manager Enjoy our virtual tourWhat Makes Us SpecialExtracurricular ActivitiesSuper Star Sport is a coaching organisation founded in 2011 with the aim to inspire the future. Their team visit Monkey Puzzle Loughton on a weekly basis to help create and maintain a sporting culture which our team, parents, and children can be proud of. Petite Productions offer bespoke sessions at Monkey Puzzle Loughton, of the three intertwined theatrical disciplines; acting, singing and dancing, with their aim to produce a fun and energetic environment in which your child will grow in knowledge, confidence and the art of teamwork all through use of play. Find Out MoreStimulating the imagination Enriching environmentOur environment is energised and positive to aid in your child’s experience and development throughout their time spent at... --- --- --- ## Posts - Published: 2025-06-16 - Modified: 2025-06-16 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/little-dreamers-big-futures-a-summer-of-inspiration-at-monkey-puzzle-loughton/ - Categories: News 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. Little Dreamers, Big Futures: A Summer of Inspiration at Monkey Puzzle Loughton 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. This special summer programme is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire our children to dream big about who they are and who they might become. What is Little Dreamers, Big Futures? This campaign is more than just seasonal fun — it’s a celebration of ambition, imagination, and the vital role early years education plays in shaping the future. It’s about helping children discover their interests, express their ideas, and feel empowered to explore the world around them. At Monkey Puzzle Loughton, we’re bringing this campaign to life by: Encouraging children to explore their unique talents and interests Creating hands-on, imaginative learning experiences linked to future careers Strengthening partnerships with families and the local community Supporting parents and carers throughout the early years journey Welcoming new families and early years professionals into our nursery community What’s Happening at Loughton? This summer, our team has planned a wonderful programme of activities designed to help our children dream big while having lots of fun along the way. Highlights include: “When I Grow Up” Dress-Up Days – Inspiring role-play where children can dress up as vets, chefs, builders, astronauts, and more Visits from Local Professionals – Real-life role models from our... --- - Published: 2025-04-11 - Modified: 2025-04-11 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/why-keeping-your-child-in-nursery-for-preschool-matters/ - Categories: News 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. At Monkey Puzzle Loughton, we understand that preparing your child for school is about so much more than ABCs and 123s. 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. Here’s a closer look at how we support children’s development and get them ready for their next big step: starting school. A Familiar Foundation with Room to Grow One of the biggest benefits of keeping your child in our nursery for their preschool years is consistency. Being in a space where they feel secure, nurtured, and understood allows children to flourish at their own pace. With familiar faces and routines, they can build confidence, explore new challenges, and truly enjoy the learning journey. Supporting Early Reading and Writing – When They're Ready Every child develops at their own pace, and at Monkey Puzzle Loughton, we meet them where they are. When it comes to early literacy, we focus on building the foundations first. We start with mark-making activities to strengthen both fine and gross motor skills, think painting with big brush strokes, drawing in sand, or using chunky crayons. As children progress, we introduce smaller paper and encourage them to hold pencils properly, helping to build control and precision. Phonics is introduced through playful, sensory experiences like painting letters, drawing in sand, and exploring letter sounds with real-life materials. We also begin... --- > Monkey Puzzle discusses the key differences and benefits between keeping your child in a private preschool or transitioning them to a local school early. - Published: 2025-03-13 - Modified: 2025-04-11 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/nursery-vs-preschool-at-school/ - Categories: News 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. 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. In this blog, we will be exploring the ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of keeping your child in nursery instead of making the switch to a preschool at a local school, so you can make the choice that aligns with your child’s needs and your family’s priorities. Pros of Sending Your Child to a Local School Preschool Seamless Transition to Primary School – Attending a preschool attached to a local school can help children become familiar with the environment, routines, and possibly the teachers they will have in Reception, making the transition smoother. Stronger Peer Relationships – Children may form friendships with peers who will be in their class when they start formal schooling, fostering continuity in social connections. Free Government-Funded Hours – Most school based preschools offer funded places for 3 and 4 year olds, potentially reducing childcare costs for parents. Early Exposure to School Structure – School preschools often have a more structured day, which can help children get used to the expectations and routines of a formal school setting. Specialist Early Years Staff – Many school preschools have qualified early years teachers who focus on school readiness, providing a strong educational foundation. Cons of Sending Your Child to... --- > Monkey Puzzle's Head of Early Years and Operations discusses the importance of preschool and how staying in nursery until school will benefit your child. - Published: 2025-03-13 - Modified: 2025-04-11 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/the-importance-of-preschool/ - Categories: News 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. As an Early Years Quality Manager, my role is to ensure that every child at Monkey Puzzle receives the best possible start to their educational journey. 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. A Strong Sense of Security and Emotional Stability At Monkey Puzzle, we create a warm, nurturing, and familiar environment where children build strong relationships with our staff. This emotional security helps children feel safe and confident, making their transition to school smoother and less stressful. Familiarity with their surroundings and caregivers provides reassurance, reducing anxiety and allowing them to focus on learning and growing. Tailored Learning and Individual Progress Every child develops at their own pace, and we celebrate their individual milestones. Our child-led approach tailors activities to each child’s unique needs and interests, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills for their next educational stage. We emphasize social, literacy, and numeracy skills, fostering independence, resilience, and self-confidence. Language and literacy development are crucial. These skills encompass vocabulary acquisition and the first steps in reading, enabling children to communicate effectively. By the time they leave Monkey Puzzle, they will be able to express their needs, understand and respond to questions, and build a foundational vocabulary for future learning. Smooth Transition to School A... --- - Published: 2022-07-22 - Modified: 2022-07-22 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/our-little-6-week-old-bunny/ - Categories: News Our little 6 week old Bunny , called Clover . Named by our Pre-schooler's today. Clover will be joining Sassy our tortoise in our Pets Corner . Having pets at our nursery can create so many benefits for children. By engaging with pets, this will encourage children to learn about empathy for other beings, building a connection with the world around them. At the same time, creating engaging social situations with a pet will boost a child’s self-esteem. Also learning about responsibility's of cleaning and caring for animals, life cycles and so much more.   --- > We welcomed the Mayor of Loughton, Stella Murphy, joined our team to officially open our brand new Monkey Puzzle Loughton nursery - Published: 2021-04-16 - Modified: 2022-07-20 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/opening-of-monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-loughton/ - Categories: News Members of Monkey Puzzle Head Office and the nursery team at Monkey Puzzle Loughton welcomed some very special guests through their doors to officially open the brand new Day Nursery. Loughton Town Mayor, Stella Murphy, came along to Monkey Puzzle Loughton’s official unveiling as a guest of honour, Stella was joined by Mark and Rebecca Crosby, founders of Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries. The Mayor took a tour of the nursery rooms and facilities, joined the Monkey Puzzle team for refreshments and cut the ribbon to unveil the beautifully refurbished new Day Nursery. The Mayor, Stella Murphy said: ‘The level of care and thought that has gone into the nursery is incredible. You can see that everything has been done with the children in mind. ’ The Manager of Monkey Puzzle Loughton, Mandy Caslake was proud and elated to welcome guests into their new nursery. Mandy Caslake expressed: ‘This is a very special nursery, I have worked in childcare nurseries for many years now and this nursery is my proudest achievement. We have created a place where children can come and thrive, and parents can leave their children with peace of mind. ’ Stuart Graham (Operations Director) was asked if the build and opening process was difficult due to COVID 19. Stuart Graham commented: ‘We are delighted to be the occupants of this wonderful building and look forward to being part of the community here in Loughton. We have been wanting to do something for the families of Loughton for quite... --- > Food and nurtrition are important in our nursery and we know that a healthy balanced diet is essential to your child’s growth and development - Published: 2021-02-23 - Modified: 2022-07-13 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/nutrition-at-monkey-puzzle-day-nurseries/ - Categories: News Food is important to us and we know that a healthy balanced diet is essential to your child’s growth and development. Every day is an opportunity for us to satisfy your child’s appetite with delicious and nutritious meals and snacks, designed with their needs in mind, with a menu planned to broaden their food experiences. We love to see children’s excitement when presented with a selection of colour, shape, texture, and taste for their mealtimes. It is a privilege to support you in developing their palate. We support your child to keep healthy and hydrated enabling them to have their drink at hand for when they need one, and working regular drinks breaks into our daily routine too. Menus will be available upon registration and we will work with you to ensure we meet all of your child’s dietary requirements. --- - Published: 2021-02-22 - Modified: 2022-07-13 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/we-are-approaching-the-end-of-march/ - Categories: News We are approaching the end of March, welcoming Spring, celebrating Easter and we are closer to one other exciting date, can you guess what that is? It’s the grand opening of Monkey Puzzle Loughton!   We are counting down the days until the 7th, 8th and 9th April where we will be cutting the ribbon for our grand opening and welcoming the parents of Loughton in for a show around of our beautifully renovated nursery. We have transformed the building into a state of the art, high quality nursery setting. Over the next 3 weeks, we will be showcasing how we have added colour, character, warmth and excitement to our nursery. The below sketches of the previous rooms are now hardly recognizable. --- - Published: 2021-02-17 - Modified: 2022-07-13 - URL: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/our-build-renovation/ - Categories: News The sky may be slightly grey and gloomy today but it doesn’t stop our nursery in Loughton from standing out with all of our bright and eye catching brand colours! Our build renovation is well underway and we are approximately 53 days away from completion. We are hard at work shaping the absolute best environment for your children, keep your eyes peeled over the following weeks for some snippets of our babies, toddlers and pre-school rooms Are you as excited as we are? --- ---