Monkey Puzzle Ealing Day Nursery & Preschool School in London

Reviews

1. Laura Leigh Matthews ★★★★★

   My daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle Ealing since August - she started at 10 months old and it’s been the best decision for her. She has settled in superbly and is absolutely thriving. She doesn’t look back in the mornings at drop off and vigorously waves goodbye to everyone in the babies room at pick-up. It’s such a delight to see how much she enjoys her time at nursery. We love Monkey Puzzle Ealing and we are so grateful to all staff for their friendly and caring approach to childcare.

   almost 6 months ago
2. Dan Packwood ★★★★★

   Our experience with Monkey Puzzle has been exceptional, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the level of care and dedication the staff have shown our two sons. They create a supportive environment and we have seen our sons flourish under their care. The daily updates with photos, the welcome in the morning and the feedback in the afternoon is really great. Aarti, the nursery manager, is a real delight to deal with and her energy with the kids and staff radiates a positive environment.

   almost 10 months ago
3. Nat Al ★★★★★

   Amazing nursery! My daughter has been going here for 7 months now and is so happy. The staff are all absolutely lovely and fantastic with the most brilliant manager Aarti. The facilities are great and clean. In addition, they cater for specific food requirements such as halal, vegan etc I highly recommend Monkey puzzle and it has been the best decision to place my daughter here as I know she is in good hands.

   almost 10 months ago

1. franci sufali ★★★★★

   We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Monkey Puzzle in Ealing. From the very first visit, the staff made both us and our child feel completely welcome and safe. The atmosphere is warm, nurturing, and full of joy, exactly what you hope for in a place where your child will spend so much time. The teachers are not only highly professional but genuinely caring. They take the time to understand each child’s personality and development needs. Our child has blossomed socially and emotionally since starting here, and it’s been a joy to see how excited they are to go every morning! The curriculum strikes a perfect balance between play-based learning and gentle structure. Daily activities are creative and enriching, from arts and crafts to nature walks and music time. The facilities are clean, secure, and thoughtfully designed to spark imagination. Communication with parents is excellent. We receive regular updates, photos, and progress reports, which really help us feel connected and involved in our child’s day.

   almost 11 months ago
2. Jenna H ★★★★★

   Our little girl loves every moment at this warm, nurturing nursery. She started at this nursery when she was 9 months old and quickly settled in. We viewed seven nurseries in the area before deciding that this one was right for her for four main reasons: 1. The room is bright and airy and with space for several activity stations/areas. 2. Babies can wander around the room freely and choose activities they are interested in (though inevitably everyone does everything eventually!) 3. There is a separate nap room! This is a rare find and it reassured us greatly as our daughter was coming off from feeding-to-sleep and we were not sure that she would nap well. The dedicated nap environment certainly helps as it means children who nap little will be taken into the main room and not disturb those who sleep for longer. After just a couple of weeks our daughter was sleeping with some gentle rocking/singing only. 4. The food is nutritious and varied. For example, one day last week they had a pepper and butternut squash soup for tea and a Moroccan tagine for lunch. My daughter was eating only lumpy purees when she first joined and the nursery staff were supportive in gradually introduced her to different textures. I feel the care my daughter receives at nursery is second to none. I fully trust all the staff with her care and see them as a family extension for her. They comfort her if she is upset and notify us and care for her if she becomes unwell. Her key worker, and all the practitioners at nursery, are clearly loved by her: if she is ever resisting leaving for nursery in the morning, I just need to say their names and she is happy in the knowledge that she is going to see some of her favourite people! Furthermore, the variety of activities that she does at nursery has helped her development no end. The regular updates on the app, and periodic detailed observations specific to my daughter help us to mirror activities at nursery and vice-versa. Motor-skills-wise, nursery encouraged her with standing, then walking, and their regular outdoor play and dance lessons have certainly contributed to her having good rhythm now! She was encouraged to feed herself at mealtimes, with nursery really supportive of her transition to becoming an independent toddler. Education-wise, there are always activities related to words, numbers, identifying colours, animals, objects etc.. Alongside this, there is plenty of seasonally-themed art activities, such as painting autumnal leaves, and educational play, e.g. washing dishes whilst singing about it, or finding hidden animals whilst reading an animal book. I cannot fault the nursery: they are attentive, responsive and communicative, and I don't know any child who doesn't have a great time there!

   1 year ago
3. DG Wise Family ★★★★★

   Our son started at Monkey Puzzle Ealing three months ago and we could not recommend it more highly. Wonderful caring teachers, there are lots of amazing daily fun activities, the baby room space is playful and inviting to children. I especially like how engaged they are when it comes to communicating with parents and making us feel involved - so far I have attended one stay & play and loved every single minute of it. It would be great if the outdoor space was more up to date / bigger but I know there are some plans already in place. We are delighted with our experience so far and our son is very happy to go every day which is the most important thing.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Melissa ★☆☆☆☆

   Unwilling to offer in person or virtual tours till a place becomes available, which defies the objective of a tour or waiting list. I have successfully booked tours with other nurseries despite placements not being available mid 2022 till the end of the year. I spoke to the Deputy Head who appeared to be reiterating information from a another person in the background, which was quite uncomfortable. She was not forthcoming with information or very accommodating. I will not certainly not bother making further enquiries with this nursery.

   almost 4 years ago

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