Opening hours
weekdays from 7.30am to 6.30pm
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Aylesbury
Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2022)
Number of places
69 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2022
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
About this day nursery
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Aylesbury is an award-winning nursery dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children to play, learn, and grow. With over 47 years of experience in childcare, the nursery focuses on tailoring learning experiences to individual child interests, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
They offer dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring age-appropriate activities and development. The highly trained and caring team at Monkey Puzzle Aylesbury creates a safe and engaging atmosphere where children can thrive through creative, outdoor, and community-linked learning opportunities.
The nursery prides itself on its flexible approach to families, working collaboratively on schedules and navigating funding options to best suit individual needs. They also prioritise healthy eating, with menus designed by a nutritionist following early years guidelines.
What it's like
Children have access to a well-planned curriculum that promotes all areas of learning. They happily engage in a range of games in the garden and learn simple rules, listening, taking turns and socialising. Children behave well and develop a positive attitude to learning, becoming independent and confident.
Award-winning nursery groupEYFS-led curriculumNurturing and safe environmentFlexible for families
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2018
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Aylesbury
Last inspected 7 March 2022 · Maria Conroy
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children have access to a well-planned curriculum that promotes all areas of learning. They happily engage in a range of games in the garden and learn simple rules, listening, taking turns and socialising. Children behave well and develop a positive attitude to learning, becoming independent and confident.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and managers have reviewed their practice in depth since the previous inspection and put in place intensive training to address weaknesses.
- They have re-organised the play environment, providing children with a greater choice of resources and activities.
- Staff are well supported and inducted well, demonstrating a secure understanding of children's needs and interests.
- Staff have attended training on 'self-regulation', raising their awareness of how to deal with young children's behaviour.
- Staff plan activities to help children learn about different festivals and gain key words from families to support children who speak English as an additional language.
Areas to develop
- 1on occasions, some staff are unsure what they want children to learn from the activity.
Inspection #10209651 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents speak highly of the staff.
They confirm that they feel well informed about their child's progress and daily care.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs/and or disabilities are supported well. Staff work effectively with other professionals, to ensure that the child receives the best possible care. For example, health professionals train staff to meet the needs of individual children.
Outdoor space
Children happily engage in a range of games in the garden, such as 'what's the time Mr Wolf?'. Staff supervise children well, for example when they walk up and down the stairs to the garden.
EAL / language support
Staff plan activities to help children learn about different festivals throughout the year. They gain key words from families to support children who speak English as an additional language. This helps staff to communicate with children, particularly when they initially join. Staff provide plenty of opportunities for all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to develop their communication skills.
Parent Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Aylesbury
4.0
(12)
Maddy Entecott
a year ago
Aw what a lovely little nursery! Cracked my daughter’s fear of the unknown (huge adults 😆) incredibly informative, so many nurseries just handover and say goodbye but the team at monkey puzzle are brilliant at telling you what your kids have been up to. Especially Lori, she always had a lovely story to tell of the day they’ve had. They’re great at updating the app with your children’s progress and upload pictures of their adventures! All the staff in general are fab and you can rest assured your children will have a brilliant time at Monkey Puzzle :) thank you Bonnie will miss you all so much!!
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Daniel Shaw
2 years ago
Our 3 year old son has been attending Monkey Puzzle Aylesbury for 2 years. He has loved it and had made many friends and loved his carers. The only reason why we didn’t keep him there for his pre school year. Is to try and get him to make friends with the kids that he will be a school with next year. The team have been fantastic over the past couple of years and have been an important part of his life and helping him to become the cheeky monkey he is today. Thank you for everything you have done. Would highly recommend putting your little ones in to this nursery/pre school.
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Lindsay Campbell
8 years ago
Just had a tour of this nursery and was blown away by how friendly and welcoming all the staff were. I love the space they have and how light and clean all the rooms were. I managed to pop my head into the kitchen and the nursery cook confirmed that all the food is prepared freshly on site. I have to admit my tummy was rumbling with all the delicious smells! I particularly liked their HUGE interactive board that they use daily for learning, as well as being creative. Not seen that before in some of the nurseries I've looked at so far and I know my son would have so much fun with it. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for childcare in the Aylesbury area. Perfect location if you are heading our on the A41. They have car parking at the rear and the playground area is amazing. Lots of soft surfacing for little knees. A definite plus if my sons knees are anything to go by!
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aj boizes
a year ago
Stacey and the team clearly care greatly about the children in their care. We are blown away at how much they do with the children and how well they keep the parents informed of their children’s development and enjoyment of the nursery. They regularly organise social events for parents and the children to attend together which is great for meeting and interacting more with the team and the other families. A nursery that really cares, 5 stars.
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Sian Sagoo
5 years ago
My daughter absolutely loves attending this nursery and she did attend 2 others prior to this and since I moved her she super excited to go every morning. They have recently refurbished their garden and its amazing with lots to do in any weather with an app In place now i can check in on her progress, view photos and receive clear and informative messages about her. Stacey and Clarrisa are very friendly and professional and both are a credit to the MONKEY Puzzle team. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022
Date: September 2021
- March 2022Good
- September 2021Inadequate
Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Aylesbury
About the setting
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Aylesbury registered in 2018 and is located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. It opens on weekdays from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year. The nursery employs 16 members of staff, 14 of whom work directly with the children. Seven staff members hold qualifications at level 3 and four at level 2. The nursery accepts funding for the provision of free education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- EY558216
- Registered person
- Broughton House Daycare Ltd
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Inadequate
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