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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.6(14 parent reviews) ·36, The Avenue, Watford, WD17 4NT · Hertfordshire
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford offers a nurturing environment for children from three months up to preschool age, focusing on learning through play to support their development. The nursery is conveniently located near Watford town centre, with excellent transport links, including Watford Junction Station and Watford Underground Station.

The dedicated team of practitioners ensures a safe and secure setting where children can thrive. Additionally, the nursery provides nutritionally balanced meals following early years guidelines, designed by a nutritionist.

Parents have continuously praised the nursery, reflecting the high quality of care and education provided. Monkey Puzzle Watford is part of an award-winning nursery group with over 47 years of experience, offering flexible scheduling and support with funding options for families.

Our ethos

The nursery focuses on learning through play to support child development. They provide a safe and secure setting for children to thrive and offer nutritionally balanced meals.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and caring environment for children. Babies respond positively to the gentle reassurance of staff and settle quickly to sleep, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in their surroundings. Children behave well and enjoy the activities on offer, with older children demonstrating good levels of focus.

Learning through playNutritionally balanced mealsConvenient town centre locationAward-winning nursery group

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

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2019

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford

Last inspected 23 May 2023 · Jenny Hardy

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff provide a warm and caring environment for children. Babies respond positively to the gentle reassurance of staff and settle quickly to sleep, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in their surroundings. Children behave well and enjoy the activities on offer, with older children demonstrating good levels of focus.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have a clear vision for all children's learning and quickly identify children who may require additional support.
  • Staff promote children's independence from a young age, encouraging self-feeding and supporting personal care needs.
  • Leaders and managers work hard to ensure sufficient staff are on site to meet children's needs.
  • Staff well-being is important to leaders, and staff speak highly of the support they receive.
  • Staff receive appropriate induction, regular supervision, and access to training, taking initiative to refresh their knowledge.

Areas to develop

  • 1review staff deployment to help staff make the most of all opportunities to build on children's learning
  • 2support newer members of staff to develop professional relationships with parents to promote the already good sharing of information about children's learning and development even further.
Inspection #10291456 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with the care the nursery staff provide.

They speak about the range of information that staff gather from them before children start.

They speak positively about the visits children make before they start attending.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders quickly identify children who may require additional support and monitor them closely. Staff plan appropriate activities for children, using what they know about their interests and abilities. This helps them to provide children with meaningful opportunities to build further on their learning.

Outdoor space

Toddlers build their vocabulary as they play imagination games in the garden with staff.

EAL / language support

Children who speak English as an additional language hear the correct pronunciation of words as staff repeat words back to them clearly. This helps them to become effective communicators.

Parent Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford

4.6
(14)
Amena Thanni
3 months ago

My daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle Watford since she was one, and seeing her grow there over the last two years has been wonderful. It truly feels like a warm, cosy family atmosphere rather than just a nursery. The staff are incredibly friendly, and there’s a lovely sense of community among the parents, too. I’m constantly amazed by the variety of activities—just this week they’ve celebrated Valentine’s, Chinese New Year, and Pancake Day! Highly recommend to any local parents!

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Adriana Silva
a year ago

My little one was at monkey puzzles for two years and she absolutely loved it! She developed a lot and was learning so many new things each time she came back. There was a real focus on not just having fun at nursery but also developing key skills at her age. Not to mention all the lovely friends she made! A special shout out to both Shalini and Manisha who have been so lovely with our daughter. Everytime we collect her they make a real effort to tell us how she has been all day and what she’s been up to which we appreciate after a busy day with toddlers. Emily has also been great, always with smile and ready to have a chat with parents. Would definitely recommend.

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deee
2 years ago

My daughter attends here at Monkey puzzle Watford, full time. The nursery is absolutely brilliant! As a parent I get so much support from all the staff. The handover in the afternoon when I pick her up is full of useful information. They have a good eye to small detail and I feel like they know my daughter very well already. She has been attending just over a month and my daughter is really happy here. Thank you! I am a parent that is happy with the care provided here which puts my mind at ease.

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Patricia Braulio
a year ago

I am happy to share our wonderful experience with the nursery. My son has been attending for just over a month, and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention he receives. He loves all the staff, and it's clear they genuinely care for the children. The stimulating environment has made a significant positive impact on him. Highly recommended!

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Kapil Chawla
a year ago

My daughter started back in June and she settled so well due to the care and attention of the staff. She is now one year old and loves going to nursery. She has learnt so much since being in nursery and really developed her social skills, which is great to watch. Thank you to all the staff for giving my little girl the love, care and attention that she is thriving off.

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Inspection history

Date: September 2021

  • June 2023Good
  • May 2023Good
  • September 2022Good
  • August 2022Good
  • October 2021Requires improvement
  • September 2021Requires improvement

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