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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle

Hello. I’m Ritika and I am the owner of Monkey Puzzle Watford. 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 environment.

As soon as we open the door, you become part of our extended family. Your views, opinions and feedback are important to us, as we start our journey together.

I would love to welcome and show you around our beautiful nursery setting so please get in touch.

Ritika

Nursery Owner

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What Makes Us Special

Learning Through Play, Guided by the EYFS

At Monkey Puzzle Watford, our curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and brought to life through engaging, play-based learning, both indoors and outdoors. Supported by skilled practitioners and a dedicated Key Person, every child's learning journey is personalised, nurturing curiosity, confidence and independence as they grow and prepare for their next steps.

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Nutrition That Nurtures Healthy Growth and Positive Habits

We believe a healthy, balanced diet is essential to every child's growth and wellbeing. Each day, we provide fresh, nutritious meals and snacks — often organic and freshly prepared on site — with healthy breakfasts, hot lunches and teas, and fresh fruit throughout the day, helping children develop a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.

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Care That Nurtures, Supports and Inspires Confidence

At Monkey Puzzle Watford, exceptional care sits at the heart of everything we do, because children thrive when they feel safe, secure and truly valued. Our caring team, supported by dedicated Key Persons, build strong relationships with each child, creating a warm, nurturing environment where they feel comforted and confident to explore, grow and flourish in wellbeing.

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A Nurturing Environment Designed for Exploration

At Monkey Puzzle Watford, our environment is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Each of our Baby, Tweenies, Toddler and Preschool rooms is tailored to suit every stage of development, combining homely comforts with engaging, age-appropriate resources and free-flow access to our outdoor classroom — helping every child to thrive.

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Learning Through Play, Guided by the EYFS

At Monkey Puzzle Watford, our curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and brought to life through engaging, play-based learning, both indoors and outdoors. Supported by skilled practitioners and a dedicated Key Person, every child's learning journey is personalised, nurturing curiosity, confidence and independence as they grow and prepare for their next steps.

Find Out More

Nutrition That Nurtures Healthy Growth and Positive Habits

We believe a healthy, balanced diet is essential to every child's growth and wellbeing. Each day, we provide fresh, nutritious meals and snacks — often organic and freshly prepared on site — with healthy breakfasts, hot lunches and teas, and fresh fruit throughout the day, helping children develop a positive relationship with food that lasts a lifetime.

Find Out More

Care That Nurtures, Supports and Inspires Confidence

At Monkey Puzzle Watford, exceptional care sits at the heart of everything we do, because children thrive when they feel safe, secure and truly valued. Our caring team, supported by dedicated Key Persons, build strong relationships with each child, creating a warm, nurturing environment where they feel comforted and confident to explore, grow and flourish in wellbeing.

Find Out More

A Nurturing Environment Designed for Exploration

At Monkey Puzzle Watford, our environment is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning. Each of our Baby, Tweenies, Toddler and Preschool rooms is tailored to suit every stage of development, combining homely comforts with engaging, age-appropriate resources and free-flow access to our outdoor classroom — helping every child to thrive.

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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 Watford.

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

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 

  • Part of an award winning nursery group with over 30 years experience
  • Dedicated rooms for Babies, Tweenies, Toddlers and Preschool
  • Open Mon-Fri 51 weeks a year – 7.30am – 6.00pm
  • Full day or half day sessions available
  • Delicious, healthy food prepared on site by our Nursery Chef
  • Branded nappies, wipes and creams all included in the price
  • Regular outings to aid the children’s learning and awareness of their surroundings
  • Amazing outside play area with a dedicated area for Babies and Tweenies
  • Modern security systems, including CCTV
  • Key worker allocated to each child

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.

Whats been happening at Monkey Puzzle Watford

We love to share insight into nursery life through our social media pages and accounts. Take a look below to see some of our posts, click to go through to view them in full and leave us a comment or a like.

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How To Find Monkey Puzzle Watford

Our nursery is conveniently located near Watford town centre, amidst a GP surgery and a dental surgery. We are served well by transport links; a 9 minute walk from Watford Junction Station and a 15 minute walk from Watford Underground Station (Met line).

Get In Touch

To book a viewing, please give us a call.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford
36 The Avenue,
Watford, Herts, WD17 4NT

Tel: 01923244834
Email: manager@monkeypuzzlewatford.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)