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All Year
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull
Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
Number of places
45 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Solihull
About this day nursery
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive through play-based learning. The nursery provides tailored learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), focusing on individual children's interests.
They offer dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, ensuring age-appropriate care and activities. The nursery emphasises a nurturing and safe atmosphere, supported by a team of highly trained staff.
They also provide rich experiences, incorporating creative, outdoor, and community-linked learning. Monkey Puzzle Solihull aims to be flexible for families, assisting with schedules and utilising available funding options.
Their commitment to quality is reflected in their award-winning nursery group status and nutritionist-designed menus that adhere to early years guidelines. Parents are encouraged to explore the facilities through personal tours to experience the nursery firsthand.
Our ethos
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive through play-based learning. The nursery provides tailored learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), focusing on individual children's interests. They offer rich experiences, incorporating creative, outdoor, and community-linked learning.
What it's like
Children separate happily from their parents on arrival at this welcoming setting. They eagerly become involved in the activities and experiences planned by the nurturing staff team to reflect children's interests. Children enjoy opportunities to engage in sensory play, such as rolling cars in paint or burying vegetables in mud.
Tailored EYFS curriculumDedicated age-group roomsHighly trained staffNutritionist-designed menusFlexible funding options
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
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull
Last inspected 7 July 2025 · Lisa Gadsby
Overall effectiveness
Good
What it's like to attend
Children separate happily from their parents on arrival at this welcoming setting. They eagerly become involved in the activities and experiences planned by the nurturing staff team to reflect children's interests. Children enjoy opportunities to engage in sensory play, such as rolling cars in paint or burying vegetables in mud.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders have developed a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of supporting children's communication and language development.
- Leaders support staff to reflect on their practice and encourage them further to extend their knowledge and understanding of child development.
- Staff report high levels of well-being, and leaders provide support and supervision to ensure staff understand their role and responsibilities.
- Staff are strong role models for children's communication and language, using a range of methods including simple sign language.
- From an early age, staff encourage children to develop their independence, teaching essential life skills.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to extend opportunities for children to lead their play and fully explore their ideas in order to develop their critical thinking skills even further.
Inspection #10380956 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff spoke to the inspector about how they support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Outdoor space
The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.
Parent Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull
5.0
(5)
Dannielle Whitehouse
5 months ago
Monkey Puzzle nursey has been absolutely fantastic in caring for my child. When she first started nursery, she was very clingy and unsure, but the amazing team helped her settle in so quickly - especially considering she hasn't been there that long. Their warmth, patience, and genuine care made such a difference. It's been wonderful to see her grow in confidence and begin to love going to nursery each day. The staff truly look after the children beautifully, creating a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. I couldn't be more grateful for everything they've done. I highly recommend Monkey Puzzle nursey to any parent looking for a caring and supportive nursery. They've made such a positive impact on our little one and on us
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M Bashir
5 months ago
Absolutely amazing management at monkey puzzle . Brittany has been doing an amazing job in managing,always listens to my concerns and respond. Staff esp Meghan, Amelia and reya are very well trained and engage well with kids , focus on their needs .My kid has been very comfortable around them. Nursery is clean which was my main concern - food is fresh - child to carer ratio is good . Overall highly recommended.
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P M
5 months ago
Highly recommended. My daughter has worked her way through the nursery from the baby room to pre-school. The staff build lovely bonds with the children and get to know them well. The activities are thoughtfully planned not just around the EYFS but the children’s interests and there are external activities included too. The menu has recently changed and the food is fresh, varied and nutritious. My daughter loves attending.
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Nesrine el sherief
5 months ago
**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I honestly can’t thank this place enough. My daughter Ayla spent 8 months here, and every single time she came home happy, comfortable, and full of positive energy. I’ve seen a huge improvement in her speech, behavior, and overall confidence since joining. The staff are incredibly kind, patient, and truly caring. They go above and beyond with every child, and it really shows. Ayla loved coming here, and we always felt she was in the best hands. We will truly miss all of you. Thank you for everything — highly recommended!**
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Dr osman
a year ago
The staff and management at Monkey Puzzle Solihull are truly incredible, and I can’t thank them enough for taking care of my daughter over the past two years. You’ve made my life so much easier! The outstanding team, delicious food, beautiful redecoration, and excellent staff-to-child ratio have been exceptional. I can’t recall a time when she was unwell, and she absolutely loves going to nursery every day.
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Inspection history
Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025
Date: September 2023
- July 2025Good
- November 2024Requires improvement
- September 2023Good
Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull
About the setting
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Solihull registered in 2023. The nursery employs 15 members of childcare staff, with 13 holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The provider offers funded places for children aged from nine months.
- URN
- 2743677
- Registered person
- Solihull Kiddicare LTD
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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