Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield

85 Southbury Road, Enfield EN1 1PJ
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  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield, Enfield
Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Enfield – a place to grow, play and belong

Monkey Puzzle Enfield is a nurturing, child-centred nursery where children are at the heart of everything they do. As part of an award-winning nursery group, the team at Monkey Puzzle Enfield has created a warm and welcoming environment where children feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn every day.

Conveniently located just a few minutes’ walk from Enfield Town Train Station and close to the town’s main shops, the nursery is perfectly placed for busy families.

The setting is designed to feel like a home from home. From calm, engaging playrooms to a lovely outdoor play area, every space has been thoughtfully created to spark curiosity and help children explore, make friends, and grow in confidence.

What Monkey Puzzle Enfield offers:

- A friendly, experienced team who take the time to get to know each child
- Open Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (closed on Bank Holidays and during Christmas week)
- Full-day sessions from 7.30am to 6.30pm
- Fresh, healthy meals and snacks prepared on site each day
- Nappies and wipes included – making mornings that bit easier for parents
- A safe, secure environment with intercom, cameras, and CCTV
- A fantastic outdoor play area with soft-surface flooring for safe adventures
- On-site parking for convenient drop-offs and pick-ups

Families are warmly invited to visit the nursery, meet the team and discover what makes Monkey Puzzle Enfield such a special place for children to learn and grow.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sumaiya Niaz (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We accept all major childcare vouchers and payments via a Tax Free Childcare Account. We are also eligible to receive 15 and 30 hour government funding schemes. If you would like further details of how these schemes could be of benefit to you, please contact us.


    2 Day minimum attendance.
    Open 07:30-18:30 and fees are all inclusive of nappies, wipes, meals, extra curricular activities etc

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available on-site and there is free parking on nearby streets and at Tesco's just a few minutes walk away.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield Reviews (88)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield has 88 reviews.

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Review from Stephanie N (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This was the best nursery we viewed by far, in the area. There are many reasons for this but, the main and most important for us, is the staff. They create the most happy, warm and positive environment. They are always so supportive to us as well as our child and nothing is a problem. Moreover they
are always finding fun and interactive ways to teach our little one and inspire her imagination. She absolutely adores them, so much so that she doesn't even look back to say goodbye when dropping her off. I'm so grateful there was a space for us. Thank you so much monkey puzzle Enfield x
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Review from M A (Aunt of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've picked up my niece from Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery a few times and the staff there are incredibly warm, nurturing and professional. Even though I am not her primary caregiver, I can see it's an environment my niece thrives in!
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 5 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Monkey Puzzle for over a year now, and before that, my daughter was there from when she was a baby until she left for school last year. This place honestly feels like family to us.
The staff and management have been so supportive, always kind, welcoming, and genuinely caring.
They've been our village, helping us raise our little ones and we're so grateful for the love and attention they've given our children.
We really couldn't ask for a better start in life for them.
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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has enjoyed nursery since he joined 4 years ago - so much so that our next son will be going to Monkey Puzzle too. Staff are friendly and caring and give great communication.
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle are an extension of my family, they really care about my daughters (one who is currently attending nursery and one who left 2 years ago). My daughter has a lot of fun and exciting experiences and is really blossoming.
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Review from Audrey B (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've always had a great experience! Lovely staff and great daily activities organised for the kids. I recommend this nursery to everyone around me!
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Review from Abbas J (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has always loved coming to nursery.
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Review from Chris S (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the nursery, all carers and staff are very professional and helpful.
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Review from Stephanie R (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is really happy in nursery, over the years she has bonded with the staff and friends. I think the activities provided are really well prepared and varied. Regarding food, it seems that my daughter enjoys more the food in nursery rather than at home, which shows it must be good!
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Review from James L (Father of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Monkey Puzzle Enfield, we have sent 2 children here, and are very happy with the staff and the experience we have here.
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Review from B S (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle is a great place with wonderful staff and facilities. Our child has thrived and loved coming to nursery since he joined.
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle has been fantastic from baby room all the way through to preschool. My child has always loved going, has had wonderful bonds with all the staff, and the care and attention to detail has been remarkable, from imaginative meals for a child with special dietary needs, to close attention to
medical issues. I feel that Monkey Puzzle has been an amazing foundation for my child's future education and I have felt secure in the knowledge that my child is happy and safe with the brilliant nurturing team there. Feedback and updates are regular and useful, and really supportive for both children and parents.
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Review from Joanne H (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a great experience with Monkey Puzzle. They have supported both my child and myself over the years. I have always recommended them to everyone. My child's keyworker has been nothing but amazing.
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Review from Samantha R (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Son very engaged and staff always helpful.
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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our second child attends Monkey Puzzle as we had such a good experience with our first child. The practitioners make an exceptional effort to keep the children engaged with various activities and provide meaningful feedback on their development.
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Review from Melda C (Aunt of Child) published on 7 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My nephew goes to Monkey Puzzle and I often pick him up from nursery. Every time I'm there, I can see how seriously they take the children's safety. They have clear rules for collecting the kids and they always make sure it's done properly. It really puts your mind at ease.


He's been having such

a great time at nursery and has come on so much, especially with his speech. The difference we've seen in him is amazing. The staff are always so friendly and give me lovely feedback about how his day has been.


I honestly think it's a brilliant nursery; warm, caring, and really focused on the children.

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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the school and so is my daughter. She has been going to school since she was nine months old, she is now two years old and is already very independent and intelligent. I recommend family and friends to send their children here because I feel confident in the staff and the values
that the school transmits.
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Review from Rochelle M (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with our daughter's experience here. Since she started in September last year, her development has absolutely soared. From her language skills to her confidence, creativity, and social interactions-every aspect of her growth has been nurtured with such genuine care and attention.
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staff are not only incredibly warm and welcoming, but also highly skilled. It's clear that they create a loving, stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
We've seen a remarkable boost in her independence and emotional maturity as well. It's such a joy to watch her flourish, and we credit so much of that to the fantastic team.
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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We sent both of our kids to Monkey puzzle in Enfield. We have been so pleased with the nursery, both our kids love going there, without any hesitation. The staff are attentive, plan lots of fun activities to keep the kids busy, including garden time, indoors and taking them out for trips. We receive
daily updates and photos, and feedback at the end of each day. They also conduct observations to check in on their development and put plans in place to help guide the kids learning. We are grateful to the staff for taking such good care of our kids! Thank you all!
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Review from Ioanna T (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The first of all the cleanliness is excellent. Staff is good,practitioners are happy and they have positive behavior. Safeguard is well and I feel kids are safe. Management services is good too. if I need anything, it will help me.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.920 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 263 Ratings = 4.92
  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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield is based on 22 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 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 22 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  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.

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Meet the Team (2)

Mediha

Mediha Marku

Job Title: Business Manager

Mediha is the Regional Business Manager at Monkey Puzzle Enfield and Southgate.


"Hi, I’m Mediha and I’m the Regional Business Manager for Enfield and Southgate, with over 14 years of experience in the early years sector.


My journey began when I started volunteering at a local nursery in my area, an experience that gave me purpose and sparked my passion for early years education. Since then, I’ve held a variety of roles, including practitioner, room leader, and deputy manager, manager, previously leading the Enfield branch before stepping into my current role.


As a mum to a wonderful little boy, I understand how important it is to create nurturing, engaging environments where children can thrive. I'm passionate about supporting teams to deliver the highest standards of care and learning for every child.


If you’d like to find out more about our nurseries, please get in touch. We’d be happy to arrange a visit and show you around."

Sumaiya

Sumaiya Niaz

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Sumaiya is the Nursery Manager and has been working within childcare for over 12 years, including 7 years in a managerial role.


She is extremely passionate when it comes to seeing children succeed and strives to manage the nursery to the highest standard possible. Sumaiya is very professional but also approachable at the same time, and is always seeking to learn more within the industry in terms of what works best for our little ones and what strategies we can try to develop further. She says, "I believe that there is always room for improvement, so I am always open to seeking out what I can do more to succeed in my goals and vision for the nursery".

Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield

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

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

What Days & Hours is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield Open?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Enfield to the centre of Enfield?

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

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