Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington

106 Stoke Newington High Street, London N16 7NY
Review Us
9.1 29 Reviews
  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington, London
The nursery is set across two floors of a beautiful, brand new building.

Key features include underfloor heating throughout, lift access, and two outside play areas.

Each age group has its own specially designed room with bespoke fittings and high-quality furniture.

Meals are prepared fresh on-site in the nursery's kitchen and all milk provided is organic.
Show Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington on the Map

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Cayden Herbert (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • £89 per day

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington Reviews (29)

9.1

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.107) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington has 29 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 25
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
Date Published
  • 29
  • 0
  • 4
  • 9
  • 20
Reviewer Connection to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
  • 25
  • 4
Total of 29, showing 1-20
Review from Emily K (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a wonderful nursery. My daughter has been attending for two years and she loves it. The staff are all fantastic - from management to the teachers. The standard of education is excellent - my daughter learns Spanish through singing lessons, have a weekly PE lesson, and can count in two languages
and is learning to read and write. The menu is really fab - exciting and varied and healthy. The grounds are great and expanding with good outdoor space (but they regularly go on excursions to the local parks and libraries.) I am so glad we chose Monkey Puzzle - I would recommend it unreservedly to anyone.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your daughter loves her time at Monkey Puzzle and that you've had such a positive experience over…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is 15 months and loves going to nursery and you can tell because when he arrives he takes off his jacket and goes to the breakfast table to sit with his friends. He learns so many new things at nursery and I love seeing him implement them when he's with me. The staff is great I love having my
little chats with them.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's so heartwarming to hear how much your little one enjoys coming to nursery-his morning routine of heading straight to the breakfast table is just…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery ticked all of my boxes - The children spend time outdoors, do lots of activities daily and enjoy learning phonics as well as early maths skills. Planned activities are well considered and thoughtful - staff have a real knack for making learning fun for the children. Most importantly, the
staff genuinely care for the children's emotional wellbeing and there's a strong 'family vibe'. If you're looking for a nursery, this is a great 'all rounder'.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that our nursery ticks all your boxes. Creating a fun, engaging, and nurturing environment is at the heart of what we do, and it…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Victoria G (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, really wonderful and caring staff! The nusery is very well organised, clean and has a lovely atmosphere. Our son had a wonderful expereince, we always felt very much involved and happy that he was being looked after very well- we can't recommend enough. Thank you guys.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear your son had such a wonderful experience with us. It was a joy having your family as part of our nursery, and we miss you all! Your…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is coming to the end of his tenure at Monkey Puzzle and we can't speak highly enough of our overall experience and the positive impact it's had on all parts of our son's development.
Full credit to the manager and her team who have really developed the overall learning experience adding forest
days, music sessions and sports.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear about the positive impact Monkey Puzzle has had on your son's development. It's fantastic to know that our recent…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Heloise R (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our preschooler really enjoyed his time at Monkey Puzzle. He first started in the baby room, which is bright and airy. The staff are lovely and very caring. Our son is always excited to go in and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day.
Communication with the team is also very easy and we always
get prompt replies. Lastly, we enjoy checking the app and seeing all the pictures at the end of the day (also great for tracking what they eat, potty time, and nap time).
Thank you so much for taking such great care of our son, and we are looking forward to sending our new baby next year.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Hello! Thank you for your heart-warming review! We're delighted to hear how much your pre-schooler enjoyed his time at Monkey Puzzle, from the baby room all the way through. It's wonderful to know…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5
During the settling-in, we had a very bad experience! The place was empty, just a few pieces of furniture and some staff members didn't seem very familiar with babies. They were not paying much attention as there were a few going up and down some steps in the baby room. It all felt a bit improvised
and nothing like the established nursery we had seen a few months before under the previous management. Besides, nobody had the decency to inform us of the change of ownership/management when it happened, expecting parents to leave their babies to the care of complete strangers, never seen before! Transparency and honesty are key in a nursery, even in a city like London! If I could I would give 0 stars, in all honesty.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Dear parent, Thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize that your settling-in period in February did not meet your expectations. At that time, we were transitioning to new…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from P A (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am really pleased with the nursery, my daughter is always very happy to go and play with other children. They organise a lot of activities and take them out very often which I think it's really important.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Hi there! Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at the nursery and loves playing with the other children. It's great to know that our activities and…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Alison H (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington since February 2024 and it has been a great experience for us. She took a few weeks to settle in (which is normal) but since then she’s been thriving at nursery. They do so many great activities with the babies: messy play, painting, water and texture
play, singing, reading books and usually a trip out to the local park or gardens if the weather allows. The new manager has introduced some wonderful activities like Spanish music lessons, a lady that plays guitar, watching ducklings hatch and grow, trips to the library and even to the theatre. The staff are lovely and we know really take care of our daughter. The nursery has also been really flexible with additional ad-hoc which has been so helpful for us, as we have no family nearby so rely on, the nursery to take her if we need to work unexpectedly. It’s lovely to know our daughter enjoys nursery and it’s been fantastic for her development.
Reply from Cayden Herbert, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
That's wonderful to hear, Alison! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that your daughter has been thriving at Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington.…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from F F (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two kids at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington and have been super happy with the care so far. They do lots of messy play and outdoor activities with them daily. Both kids really enjoy being there and the staff are brilliant.
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your review, it really means a lot to us!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from T S (Mother of Child) published on 10 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington is a lovely nursery. My son started more than two years ago. He is currently in preschool and is very happy there, looking forward to seeing his friends as well as the members of the staff every morning.
The team at Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington is what stands
out the most. They are taking extra care of the kids, taking into consideration their personal characteristics. The kids learn a lot in the nursery - not only the usual stuff but also how to behave to each other in a nice way. The manager is capable of solving literally every problem and is very easy to communicate with.
The only thing that could be a tad better is the activities - the bigger kids could have some regular musical activity or forest school etc. (there is just one PE type of activity at the moment). A proper garden would be nice too, however, the kids go to the local parks often so it isn’t a big issue.
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your lovely review and for the suggestion, we will look into incorporating a regular music slot alongside sports and foreign language lessons!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Nick G (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington for almost a year now and is very happy there. The staff are really good with her and clearly care for her. They do lots of fun activities and outside trips, plus send lots of good updates via the app. Having visited a few other nurseries,
this one always felt like the one where the kids were the happiest. Highly recommended.
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you for the amazing review and for your feedback!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Monkey Puzzle with all our hearts. The manager and her team are phenomenal, their patience, care and positivity are wonderful, and their organisation and consistency are impressive. Our two boys have benefited greatly from Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington and love/loved it. Our third has just started,
and we feel extremely fortunate to have found MP.
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your kind words; it really means a lot to us!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the baby room at Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington for a few months now and we are incredibly impressed with the level of care provided by all the staff members, management team and especially the owner who really understands the needs of working parents, giving us peace
of mind knowing our baby is being wonderfully looked after while we are at work. Highly recommend it!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 7 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle is a great nursery with lovely staff and great activities for the children. Whilst the baby room is a little tired, the food is great, there is plenty to do and my daughter loves it. The team are really flexible and happy to help however they can. We love getting the daily photos too,
it’s a great way for the family to keep up with all the antics!
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you for your kind words and your lovely review.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Julia L (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic experience with Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington. Staff have been brilliant, so caring and genuine. Chef is top notch, she does a great job. Management are super. Very responsive and involved with the running of the room. Our child is in baby room. The space is lovely. They go outside on the
balcony a lot and go out to the park regularly. Lots of lovely activities like yoga and language classes. Highly recommend.
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you for such a wonderful review!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from P B (Father of Child) published on 13 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves the Monkey Puzzle, and he can't wait to get back when we are away! He has learnt so much and made friends with other children and the nursery staff. The management are welcoming and flexible, all the staff are super-patient and loving towards the kids. I would definitely recommend it to
anyone in the area!
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you for such a lovely review and for your kind words.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from D L (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful staff and great care for children.
There is good communication between home and nursery (both written and verbal).
I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent.
Thank you for all you do!
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you for your really kind words and for your lovely review!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rich (Father of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves it here. The staff are fantastic - providing an excellent balance of warmth and professionalism. Having looked at about ten nurseries, this is no small feat. It was evident from our initial visit, so much so that we didn't hesitate to book him in. Highly recommend!
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thank you so much for your kind words and amazing feedback!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Kathryn H (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It makes us so happy to see how much our daughter loves going to Monkey Puzzle N16. The staff (all of them) are so caring and are such a lovely mix of individual people with different backgrounds and cultures. The venue is bright and playful and the children can flow in and out of the large outdoor
terrace where they can ride bikes and run around. They encourage messy and wet play and do thoughtful daily activities which are fun and educational. We visited a lot of nurseries but this was by far our favourite. It just felt right from day 1. The manager is very friendly and dedicated. She helped us to settle in and was very accommodating when we needed extra days. She has great energy and always makes everyone feel well looked after. Her own son attends and all the children love her and smile when she greets them in the morning. One of its advantages is it’s one of the smaller nurseries (especially in 2020) and has a very good child to supervisor ratio.
Reply from Chiara Morbelli, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
Thanks for the awesome review, Kathryn! Our team works incredibly hard to provide outstanding childcare, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.107)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.107) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.491 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 106 Ratings = 4.491
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.616 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington is based on 8 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.8
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 49 number of registered child places is 9.8. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.8 = 0.816
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Meet the Team (2)

No image found

Rafael

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

When I was in Year 6 my teacher asked me 'What would you like to be in the future?' I said 'a teacher' and... here I am! (Also being the grandson, son and brother of teachers helped a little)


Teaching and spending time with children has always been my passion and, to do it in such an inspiring environment is all I can ask for.

Cayden

Cayden Hernert

Job Title: Nursery Owner Joined: 2023

I am Cayden Herbert, a passionate qualified teacher from South Africa and the owner of Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington. I have spent my life surrounded by children. My mum owns a nursery school back home, where I took full advantage of spending most of my spare time learning and helping. This is where my passion for child care and teaching began. A passion which naturally progressed into a career where I went to university and studied teaching in EYFS and Primary school.


I have many years of experience teaching in primary and nursery schools and it has always been a dream to follow in my mum’s footsteps and be a part of running a nursery.


I am so excited to join the Stoke Newington family and help your little ones grow to be the best they can be!

Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington

What is the Age Range of Children that Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington accepts?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington Open?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington to the centre of London?

5.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington has an Enhanced Service - more info.