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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. 

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle

Hello. 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 personal tour of our beautiful nursery and preschool in Loughton, where you can discover 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

Katherine - Monkey Puzzle Loughton Manager

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What Makes Us Special

A Confident Start to School Life

Children continue their learning through the EYFS, building on earlier foundations as they prepare for primary school. With a more structured routine and small group work, preschoolers develop focus, independence, and social skills. While play remains central, we introduce activities tailored to each child’s interests, linked to the seven EYFS areas. To support digital confidence, children use age-appropriate IT equipment, including iPads. Our goal is to help every child feel confident, curious, and school-ready.

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Nutrition & Healthy Habits

We know preschoolers are energetic, curious learners who need the right fuel to support their growth and busy days. A healthy, balanced diet is essential for their development and daily adventures. At this stage, children start to understand how food helps their bodies, building the foundation for lifelong healthy habits. Mealtimes also promote independence, preschoolers are encouraged to self-serve with gentle guidance, helping them develop confidence, self-regulation, and a sense of choice in a supportive, nutritious setting.

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Promoting Independence & Wellbeing

We support children in becoming confident, independent, and self-aware. We also encourage empathy by helping them recognise when their peers might need support. Our environment is thoughtfully designed to promote independence, with easy access to child-friendly toilets and handwashing facilities available throughout the day, empowering children to take ownership of their personal care and wellbeing.

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Learning Through Play

Your child will thrive through a play-based curriculum rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development best practices. Led by passionate, qualified educators, children explore key areas such as Expressive Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, and Understanding the World. Learning goes beyond the classroom, with rich experiences in both indoor and outdoor environments, whether it’s nature walks, sensory play, or cosy storytelling, every moment inspires growth and discovery.

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Parent and Carer Reviews

From our Daynurseries.co.uk reviews, find out what our parents have to say about their time at our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Loughton.

Hear what our parents and carers have to say about our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Loughton with a selection of reviews from Daynurseries.co.uk.

Andreea Porea

I had an exceptional experience with Monkey Puzzle. The staff's dedication to nurturing each child's development is truly commendable. The environment is warm, inviting, and filled with enriching activities. My child has thrived under their care

Stacey Sharpe

Monkey Puzzle is a fantastic nursery and my little boy absolutely loves it there. The staff are amazing, very approachable and understand the needs of each child. They have a variety of activities for the children every day and lots of healthy food options cooked on-site by the chef.

Joshua Cummins

Cannot praise the team at Monkey Puzzle Loughton highly enough. They are absolutely great with my child. The facilities are great and the regular updates via the app are very helpful. So good that our other one will be starting with them in the coming weeks. Thank you!

Jyoti Ponting

The nursery provides a great environment for my daughter to learn and develop. The care and attention the staff provide is evident, my daughter often speaks of the staff as her friends and I am confident the nursery supports her and will prepare her as she transitions to school.

Raj Bhogal

I thought my son would never settle anywhere, we tried different nurseries, nannies and a childminder. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery managed to do it and now my son sings songs about his teachers! My son also has a number of allergies and the nursery staff have taken this very seriously.

Harriet Halls

Monkey puzzle is such a lovely nursery. Bright and spacious rooms with creative activities set up. Lovely outdoor space. Healthy and tasty food served up that my daughter loves. And most important of all, lovely staff. Kind, friendly, caring, professional, and more.

A Day In Our Nursery

Healthy Eating

As children grow, a healthy and balanced diet is key, and we inspire with a variety of colour, texture, and taste to expand their food experiences.

Seasonal and local produce are also important in helping children understand more about where food comes from and nutrition.

All The Essentials 

Monkey Puzzle Loughton’s key information at a glance.

  • Learning guided by the national Early Years Foundation Stage
  • An amazing home-from-home environment
  • CCTV to ensure safety and security
  • Branded nappies and creams included
  • Children experience more with all-inclusive extra-curricular activities
  • Fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area
  • Inspiring, caring and highly qualified team
  • Open 51 weeks of the year

Exciting 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.

Meet A Few Of Our Team

Our amazing, highly qualified and creative nursery team support and care for your little learner as they play, develop and grow.

Katherine - Monkey Puzzle Loughton

Katherine

Nursery Manager

Hi, 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 next generations. We pride ourselves on offering a calm, stimulating, caring environment & for our family-feel nursery.

Beth - Monkey Puzzle Loughton

Beth

Deputy Manager

Hi I’m Beth, I am the Deputy Manager for Loughton and a mum of an adventurous little boy! I find it so rewarding when a child has learnt something new, from their first steps to becoming independent and ready for school. I have always loved childcare and my absolute passion is to help children to achieve their milestones!

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.

How To Find Monkey Puzzle Loughton

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton is proudly located in the heart of Loughton We’re just off Ollard’s Grove, close the High Road and Sainsbury’s. The nursery is just a seven minute walk from Loughton tube station and a short drive from the M11. This makes us well located for serving families in the town of Loughton.

Opening times: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)

Get In Touch

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton
1 Connaught Ave, Loughton IG10 4DP

Call us: 0208 502 5802
Email: nursery@monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk

Opening times: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)