“I recommend monkey puzzle. I and my sister went round Stanway in search of a good nursery and monkey puzzle stood out. The staff were welcoming. The school very neat. My son very excited to go to school each morning. I’ve noticed so many changes in his communication skills. We really love it there.” – Mother of child

“From our very first visit, my daughter and I were made to feel extremely welcome! I’m a first-time mum and it was the first nursery I visited so naturally, I had lots of questions. The nursery manager couldn’t have been more helpful! She has a warming and bubbly nature and shows very genuine care and interest in the children and their parents. My daughter has been going to Monkey Puzzle for a few weeks now and has had a bit of separation anxiety as she isn’t used to being away from me. During this time, all of the staff including the director, have been brilliant in supporting us both, by suggesting different approaches and putting my mind at ease by giving me a call after I’ve left to let me know once my daughter has settled, or uploading photos to the parent app. Overall, it’s modern, safe (CCTV everywhere), well established and stimulating. Loving the monthly newsletter and special events such as dressing up and Mothers’ Day Tea too! Cannot recommend this nursery enough!” -Laura

“If you are looking for a friendly nursery, where the staff and management work with you to achieve the outcome you want for your child then look no further. As older first-time parents, our main concern was to ensure that our infant son ended up somewhere clean, safe and secure and where he would get peer interaction and lots of cuddles! We looked at 5 other nurseries before choosing this one. Despite the 30 minute commute, for us, it is worth the extra effort. Facilities are clean and bright with plenty of space to run around. The staff have been great keeping on top of all things relating to baby’s milk allergy, including dairy free, soya free options – our son adores his carers and loves going to nursery. The special ParentZone app gives us updates on what is happening during the day. We especially look forward to the images. Working with the nursery our son is now on a scheduled routine and gets help managing his dry skin. The perfect nursery for our baby. And yes, he gets plenty of cuddles!” -Gabriella

“This was one of a few nurseries we took our son to view, and after visiting he seemed to really enjoy himself and he has been attending since the day they opened. It is so lovely to see the relationships he has been building with the staff and the excitement he has for going to nursery. I can safely say he loves being there! And his development is really coming along in the short time he’s been attending. We enjoy hearing about all the activities he’s been up to and seeing his progress via the parent app and look forward to hearing about upcoming events and activities the nursery has planned. If there have been any problems or queries the nursery have gone out of the way to address or resolve them instantly.” – Laura

“A wonderful positive environment. I am so impressed at how well staff interact with the children and redirect unwanted behaviours in a positive way. Our son loves teachers and classmates and so do we. It is obvious that the nursery has our son’s well being, learning and social-emotional growth as a priority. We have been very impressed.” – Shahram

“My daughter started Monkey Puzzle back in March, and I must say, I don’t think I could have picked a better nursery for her. The staff are amazing, warm and welcoming and they listen to everything you have to say and take every suggestion on board. I also feel like they took time out to study my child and cater appropriately to her needs; the report at the end of the day is detailed, which is very comforting for me. The staff really go above and beyond to create an amazing atmosphere and my daughter loves coming to the nursery .” – Qudrat

“Monkey Puzzle is a fantastic nursery. My little girl, who is three, has been going to this nursery since September 2019. She goes two days a week and enjoys every moment, she always leaves there very happy and content. The management and staff are fantastic, hard-working, very approachable and very friendly. The facilities are great, the outdoor area is really good, and the room indoors is very spacious. The snacks and food menus are great, my daughter really enjoys the food there, Best of all, there is a really good selection of activities for my child to choose from and enjoy whilst building up her skills to prepare her; for school starting this year.” – Nichola

“Such a lovely nursery with staff that genuinely care about the children. You can see all the children learning through play and having lots and lots of fun. Nursery very secure, spacious and clean. I would recommend Monkey Puzzle without hesitation. My son love this nursery!” – Lidia

“Very nice and safe place. My two and half-year-old daughter could not settle into the previous nursery that she had been to. The staff at Monkey Puzzle, Colchester have been great and helped her during the settling in process and now she absolutely loves going there. It’s a very neat and clean place and the food is freshly prepared onsite. They cater to individual needs and there is always something else on a plate if the child refuses a meal, so the kids are not tired or hungry at any time. Very friendly and pleasant staff and we are very happy there.” – Sunitha

“Great nursery with great facilities and staff. Everybody there is kind, helpful and encouraging. Our daughter has been there for over a year now and they have helped her really develop. She had difficulties with speech and they have been working with us to improve this. Since going to the nursery she’s become more confident in herself and with other children. We feel like this is putting her on the right track for starting school. Would highly recommend this nursery.” – James

“Since day one of walking around Monkey Puzzle Nursery on the open day our daughter has loved going. She wakes up every morning shouting “is it nursery day?” and can not wait to get to nursery on the days she goes. Extremely friendly and professional staff. Well balanced diet for all meal times” 
Danielle