Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kettering has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.043) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Kettering has 109 reviews.
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Review from Phil W (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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We love Monkey Puzzle Kettering.
Our daughter goes for 2 days a week, she's a different person when she leaves compared to when she arrives. So confident and chatty. She loves the staff and they clearly love her. She's thriving in their care.
We love Monkey Puzzle Kettering.
Our daughter goes for 2 days a week, she's a different person when she leaves compared to when she arrives. So confident and chatty. She loves the staff and they clearly love her. She's thriving in their care.
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Review from Lisa D (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My beautiful granddaughter joined the nursery and we have all been so lucky that she literally loves everyone. The staff are friendly and a very important factor is that the nursery is clean. The food is also brilliant and the cook also spends time with the children doing cooking.
My beautiful granddaughter joined the nursery and we have all been so lucky that she literally loves everyone. The staff are friendly and a very important factor is that the nursery is clean. The food is also brilliant and the cook also spends time with the children doing cooking.
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Review from Paula M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I was so lucky to be recommended this nursery and I will continue to pass that on as my boy (just turned one) has learned so much since attending. I was a bit nervous at leaving him with a nursery when I returned to work but they have made us feel very welcome and I feel 100% about leaving him in...
I was so lucky to be recommended this nursery and I will continue to pass that on as my boy (just turned one) has learned so much since attending. I was a bit nervous at leaving him with a nursery when I returned to work but they have made us feel very welcome and I feel 100% about leaving him in their care.
He was slightly behind in mobility skills and believe he has now caught up from being here so I’m happy to recommend anyone to send their children/babies here.
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Review from Sam B (Father of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My wife and I decided to move our child to Monkey Puzzle after the previous nursery our child was attending didn't seem to fit his needs. From the get-go, we were presented with a very smiley and friendly welcome.
My wife attended a 'show around' and was instantly impressed with the facilities...
My wife and I decided to move our child to Monkey Puzzle after the previous nursery our child was attending didn't seem to fit his needs. From the get-go, we were presented with a very smiley and friendly welcome. My wife attended a 'show around' and was instantly impressed with the facilities and how the staff interacted with the children. As part of the settling in period, our child attended short sessions and felt instantly at home. Both my wife and I could see a difference in our child, he seemed much happier. When our child started, we were given a login to an application which gives us daily updates on our child's activities during the day, pictures of our child playing and also a rundown of what had been eaten at lunchtime. We feel confident that our child will thrive and continue to develop fully while attending Monkey Puzzle.
My wife and I would recommend Monkey Puzzle as they offer the whole package, finished off with a friendly smile.
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Review from Vikki D (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My child loves the nursery they are always busy participating in new activities! Their communication and learning has excelled while attending! The staff are lovely friendly and can't do enough to make nursery an amazing, fun and enjoyable experience.
It’s hard enough leaving your child but when...
My child loves the nursery they are always busy participating in new activities! Their communication and learning has excelled while attending! The staff are lovely friendly and can't do enough to make nursery an amazing, fun and enjoyable experience.
It’s hard enough leaving your child but when you know they are safe and having fun, it makes it all that more easier!
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Review from Charlene T (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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The team at Monkey Puzzle Kettering are extremely caring and I feel so safe leaving my daughter with them. It was very difficult for me to do at first but I actually feel they are a little family and have complete trust in them.
My daughter has learnt so much since being there and I only wish...
The team at Monkey Puzzle Kettering are extremely caring and I feel so safe leaving my daughter with them. It was very difficult for me to do at first but I actually feel they are a little family and have complete trust in them.
My daughter has learnt so much since being there and I only wish she could go more often as she loves it so much.
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Review from Derushia S (Mother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent nursery! All the staff are extremely professional and very friendly. The nursery is clean and secure. My daughter cannot wait to to go to school every week which says a lot about the staff here. Highly recommended!
Excellent nursery! All the staff are extremely professional and very friendly. The nursery is clean and secure. My daughter cannot wait to to go to school every week which says a lot about the staff here. Highly recommended!
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Review from Zoe D (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 March 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My Grandaughter started at Monkey Puzzle three weeks ago. The staff go above and beyond to make sure she is happy. We had numerous show rounds - Mummy and I, Mummy and Daddy and even Aunty and Great granny! We asked question after question as we wanted to know our little girl was going to be in...
My Grandaughter started at Monkey Puzzle three weeks ago. The staff go above and beyond to make sure she is happy. We had numerous show rounds - Mummy and I, Mummy and Daddy and even Aunty and Great granny! We asked question after question as we wanted to know our little girl was going to be in safe hands. They booked her in for settling in sessions and we felt that she needed an extra one which they were more than happy to accommodate. They keep us informed of what she is doing throughout the day and we all look forward to receiving photos of her. The outside play area is amazing, which was important as she loves being outdoors. The rooms are colourful, clean and filled with some fabulous toys. Security is the best I’ve ever seen. All staff are so smiley and friendly and take time out to speak to me when I collect her.
My Grandaughter is so happy there and if she’s happy then we’re happy.
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Review from Fiona O (Guardian of Child) published on 28 January 2019 Submitted via Website•
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I can truly say this place is home away from home. Friendly / accommodating staff, a range of activities, a variety of meals, beautiful ambience and total care. It feels like a personalised service to each child. What can be more rewarding than a child talking about all the fun / educative stuffs...
I can truly say this place is home away from home. Friendly / accommodating staff, a range of activities, a variety of meals, beautiful ambience and total care. It feels like a personalised service to each child. What can be more rewarding than a child talking about all the fun / educative stuffs they did at nursery :). I love the attention to detail and I highly recommend to all family and friends. Top Notch in all aspects.
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Review from Tímea D (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2019 Submitted via Website•
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It’s a very lovely, nice and good nursery! All staff is very friendly and helpful! I’m very happy with Monkey Puzzle Nursery!
My son loves to go there.
It’s a very lovely, nice and good nursery! All staff is very friendly and helpful! I’m very happy with Monkey Puzzle Nursery!
My son loves to go there.
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Review from Susan G (Grandmother of Child) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My grandson has been coming here since October and I think he may be the youngest child here (11 months). Seeing the photos of him today 15.1.19 sitting down and doing some sticking melted my heart. The staff at this nursery are so pleasant and patient that they took the time to sit with him...
My grandson has been coming here since October and I think he may be the youngest child here (11 months). Seeing the photos of him today 15.1.19 sitting down and doing some sticking melted my heart. The staff at this nursery are so pleasant and patient that they took the time to sit with him watching and helping if needed to do this and by the look on his little face he looked like he was having the time of his life. Thank you.
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website•
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My son has settled in really quickly. Staff are really friendly and helpful which has helped him settle in so fast.
My son has settled in really quickly. Staff are really friendly and helpful which has helped him settle in so fast.
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Review from Barry A (Grandfather of Child) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Website•
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The manager is so helpful as are the staff, always welcoming with a smile on their face. Always wanting to help, food is excellent, facilities are excellent. Opening times are excellent and I am just so pleased I chose this nursery.
The manager is so helpful as are the staff, always welcoming with a smile on their face. Always wanting to help, food is excellent, facilities are excellent. Opening times are excellent and I am just so pleased I chose this nursery.
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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Lovely atmosphere throughout the nursery with friendly staff. My child is very happy here and loves going to nursery.
Lovely atmosphere throughout the nursery with friendly staff. My child is very happy here and loves going to nursery.
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Review from Jenny B (Grandmother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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My grandson really enjoys his time at the nursery and loves to tell us about his day and the activities and the resources he has played with. He talks very fondly of the staff and is always happy when we pick him up. I have always found the staff to be very professional and approachable. They are...
My grandson really enjoys his time at the nursery and loves to tell us about his day and the activities and the resources he has played with. He talks very fondly of the staff and is always happy when we pick him up. I have always found the staff to be very professional and approachable. They are very knowledgeable about the children in their care and give productive feedback to parents/carers about the child’s day, enabling parents and staff to work together as a team supporting their learning/development.
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Review from Magdalena S (Mother of Child) published on 26 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Staff are always smiling and very helpful. The use of the family app is brilliant and reassures me that everything is going ok and he’s eating etc. I'm very happy with Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and my son loves the nursery.
Staff are always smiling and very helpful. The use of the family app is brilliant and reassures me that everything is going ok and he’s eating etc. I'm very happy with Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and my son loves the nursery.
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Review from Chelsey L (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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Excellent nursery all round! My children have come on so much since enrolling at this nursery! They came right from day one of the Kettering Monkey Puzzle opening!
Excellent nursery all round! My children have come on so much since enrolling at this nursery! They came right from day one of the Kettering Monkey Puzzle opening!
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Review from Oliver H (Father of Child) published on 13 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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I am always greeted with a smile when arriving at the nursery. It's also nice that the staff truly take the time to get to know my son. My son now eats more at nursery then he does at home (such variety). He settled in with ease mainly due to the patience and flexibility of the staff and his key...
I am always greeted with a smile when arriving at the nursery. It's also nice that the staff truly take the time to get to know my son. My son now eats more at nursery then he does at home (such variety). He settled in with ease mainly due to the patience and flexibility of the staff and his key worker. I would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle Kettering.
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Review from Cristina T (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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After seeing a few nurseries and started some settle in sessions to another nursery, we went to an open day at Monkey Puzzle and we changed our mind.
The settling in was not easy for us in terms of my daughter being very attached to us (parents), so she would cry at drop off. However, most of the...
After seeing a few nurseries and started some settle in sessions to another nursery, we went to an open day at Monkey Puzzle and we changed our mind. The settling in was not easy for us in terms of my daughter being very attached to us (parents), so she would cry at drop off. However, most of the times she would have stopped before me leaving the nursery. It was really important the fact that they were patient with both of us and they were always supportive. I greatly appreciate that. I find the manager, really nice, knowledgeable and she managed to reassure me even when I thought I can’t do it. My daughter's key person has been fantastic in bonding with my baby girl, getting her distracted (feeding the rabbit) and giving her cuddles when she needed. I also think the cook and the rest of the girls are lovely and do a fantastic job. It is a great nursery with lovely educational resources. I also like the creative and messy play activities.
I definitely recommend Monkey Puzzle.
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Review from Kaileigh H (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Website•
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my son loves Monkey Puzzle Nursery. We moved his setting in April and it was the best decision we made. The staff are friendly and cannot do enough to help and you are always informed with what is going on with the children.
my son loves Monkey Puzzle Nursery. We moved his setting in April and it was the best decision we made. The staff are friendly and cannot do enough to help and you are always informed with what is going on with the children.
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Meet the Team (4)
Michelle MobeyJob Title Co-owner and PrincipalJoined 2016
Michelle is a Qualified Teacher holding a Bachelor of Education (Hons), Qualified teaching status as well as a Master of Arts Degree specialising in...
Michelle is a Qualified Teacher holding a Bachelor of Education (Hons), Qualified teaching status as well as a Master of Arts Degree specialising in Early Years Education. She has been working in education and childcare for over 15 years, as well as bringing up her two children, who attend/attended their settings.
When asked why she wanted to work with children, Michelle replied ” I have always wanted to be work with children. I love their energy, honesty and their total love of everything fun and exciting. I really enjoy sharing new ideas and experiences with them. My hope is that I can create a fun, exciting and caring learning environment. I have a lot of patience, enthusiasm, creativity and enjoy helping children (and adults) to discover new things. I want to create an environment that is exciting and fun for the children and my staff. As long as children are given, love, support and encouragement they will succeed. Job satisfaction was the most important factor in choosing a career, and working with children, I believe, is the ultimate choice.”
Since moving to the UK, from South Africa in 2007, Michelle has worked for the National Autistic Society as a teacher creating highly motivating, sensory, dynamic and visually based lessons. After having her first child she branched out into Childminding and received an Outstanding from Ofsted. Michelle has experience of working with children who have multiple barriers to their learning with a vast array of needs and abilities. She hopes to pass on this knowledge to her staff and will use her previous experience as a sound base for coaching and staff development.
Michelle is a good people manager, believing that open honesty, clarity and consideration go a long way in inspiring the best from people. She has a strong work ethos and is highly adaptable, motivated and incredibly enthusiastic.
Michelle MobeyJob Title Co-owner and PrincipalJoined 2016
Michelle is a Qualified Teacher holding a Bachelor of Education (Hons), Qualified teaching status as well as a Master of Arts Degree specialising in...
Michelle is a Qualified Teacher holding a Bachelor of Education (Hons), Qualified teaching status as well as a Master of Arts Degree specialising in Early Years Education. She has been working in education and childcare for over 15 years, as well as bringing up her two children, who attend/attended their settings.
When asked why she wanted to work with children, Michelle replied ” I have always wanted to be work with children. I love their energy, honesty and their total love of everything fun and exciting. I really enjoy sharing new ideas and experiences with them. My hope is that I can create a fun, exciting and caring learning environment. I have a lot of patience, enthusiasm, creativity and enjoy helping children (and adults) to discover new things. I want to create an environment that is exciting and fun for the children and my staff. As long as children are given, love, support and encouragement they will succeed. Job satisfaction was the most important factor in choosing a career, and working with children, I believe, is the ultimate choice.”
Since moving to the UK, from South Africa in 2007, Michelle has worked for the National Autistic Society as a teacher creating highly motivating, sensory, dynamic and visually based lessons. After having her first child she branched out into Childminding and received an Outstanding from Ofsted. Michelle has experience of working with children who have multiple barriers to their learning with a vast array of needs and abilities. She hopes to pass on this knowledge to her staff and will use her previous experience as a sound base for coaching and staff development.
Michelle is a good people manager, believing that open honesty, clarity and consideration go a long way in inspiring the best from people. She has a strong work ethos and is highly adaptable, motivated and incredibly enthusiastic.
Simon MobeyJob Title Co-owner, Maintenance and Facilities ManagerJoined 2016
Simon is one of our owners, and is responsible for all things building, site and maintenance. He is a qualified electrician holding 17th Edition city...
Simon is one of our owners, and is responsible for all things building, site and maintenance. He is a qualified electrician holding 17th Edition city & Guilds, CDM Construction Design Manager, British Safety Council Level 2 ‘Risk Assessment, Fire Warden, LGWSETA trade Test-Electrician (SA), National N3 Certificate (SA).
Simon has the amazing task of creating and building special requests for our team as well as building, upgrading and our fantastic Nursery. He works tirelessly in repairing, building and generally making our Amazing Nursery even more awesome.
In 2015 Michelle and Simon opened their first Nursery, Monkey Puzzle Irthlingborough. Michelle managed this until late 2016. In 2017 Michelle & Simon opened their second beautiful setting Monkey Puzzle Kettering. Following on from the success of these two amazing settings in, July 2018 Michelle and Simon took over ownership of Monkey Puzzle Bedford.
Fergus MurrayJob Title Nursery ManagerJoined 2023
Fergus has been working for Monkey Puzzle for 4 years. He took over the Kettering branch in October 2025, having been the Deputy Manager before and is leading the nursery to great success.
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