Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace

12-13 Regent Terrace, Cambridge CB2 1AA
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  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace, Cambridge
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge offers children a great early years learning experience.   

With rooms for various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Regular classes include sports from a specialist team of sports coaches.

Fees are inclusive of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks and drinks, branded nappies, wipes and creams.

Daily menus are selected by a professional nutritionist to meet energy requirements of children.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Maggie Whiteside (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 59

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • You will be pleased to hear that we are eligible to receive government funding so children can have 15 hours funded nursery education and care per week starting the term after their second birthday. As we are open for 51 weeks of the year we offer the funding on a stretched claim which means that children access 11.4 hours a week over the whole year. Non-funded hours are charged at a normal rate. Please see our website for further fee information.
    Please send us an email for further information.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace Reviews (47)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace has 47 reviews.

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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, caring staff who are full of kindness and energy.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children have attended Regent Terrace for over a year now and they have truly thrived developmentally, including socially and emotionally. We are grateful to the wonderful staff there who have cultivated a nurturing and stimulating environment while demonstrating kindness and respect towards them
as unique individuals.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are really friendly and smiley when I drop my child off. They are happy attending nursery and talk positively about it when at home.
Drop off and pick up can be slow as there is only one door in and out, so you cannot push the buzzer to collect your child if another parent is talking with
staff.
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Review from Ryan W (Father of Child) published on 20 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with great staff and facilities! Our experience at Monkey Puzzle Regent street has been wonderful since our child was 6 months through to over a year now. They are responsive, helpful, and clearly passionate for childcare and our children’s happiness and health in particular. They’re a
bit pricey £88/day, but it’s about in line with central Cambridge nurseries.
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Review from Jacopo R (Father of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
We are extremely satisfied with the high quality of learning, care and staff. That said, we would have been happier to pay the relatively expensive fee if the facilities were newer and more comfortable – we think the toddler room could definitely benefit from a refurbishment. Also, the roadside space
(where parents and children have to spend their waiting time at pick-up and drop-off) can be quite dangerous. We are nonetheless very grateful to the great staff for having played such an essential role in our daughter's development over her second year of life.
Reply from Thulie, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you of your review and we are pleased to hear that the staff team continue to contribute to your daughter's positive experience at our nursery. Thank you also for the feedback regarding the…read more
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Review from Kathryn G (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has made fantastic progress at the nursery. They love going and enjoy the activities. My child has made lots of friends and looks forward to going to Monkey Puzzle and thrives on the routine and enjoys meals.
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Review from Eva L (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to the nursery. We have the feeling he is being taken care of very well and they have a lot of activities. Every week has a different theme, and they are very creative. Very good communication and really great staff.
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Review from T F (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle for over 1 year and whilst it was a wrench to return to work being able to place her in a safe environment with her peers has been beneficial for her development.
They use the famly app for communications and updates which we’ve found reassuring and allows us
to feel virtually involved in her day.
The staff have been excellent and have formed wonderful relationships with her and she often talks positively about them at home.
Food was an important consideration for us when choosing a nursery and Monkey Puzzle employ an on-site chef serving up a varied and nutritious menu.
Activities always seem well planned, featuring a different theme each week, with Monkey Puzzle providing photos and updates via the app.
Overall we’ve been very happy with our experience to date and I’m sure our daughter would say the same.
Reply from Thulie Tshalibe, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you very much for a lovely review. We are pleased to hear that she enjoys her time at nursery and that she shares her positive experiences with you at home.
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Review from Diana M (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 16-month-old daughter has flourished during the past two months since she joined Monkey Puzzle. The nursery has a truly empathic and caring child-centred approach which brings out the best in children.


This was obvious to us starting with the 2 free settling-in weeks (not days!) which, although

challenging, felt very humane and compassionate. Also, at Monkey Puzzle our child was not pre-assigned a key person. Instead, both her and the staff were allowed first to explore with whom our daughter was developing a more secure attachment.


Such nurturing further extends to their thoughtful approach to learning. The knowledgeable staff continuously build on our child's needs and interests, and, by facilitating activities within her zone of proximal development, challenge her to grow while cultivating her joy of learning.


As a result of this exceptionally caring and thoughtful approach, now our child enthusiastically nods 'yes!' every morning when we ask her if she wants to go to nursery.

Reply from Thulie Tshalibe, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you so much for a such beautiful review. We are pleased to hear that your daughter enjoys her time at our nursery and we appreciate your feedback regarding our settling-in sessions which are a…read more
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Review from Gulnoza N (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is such a lovely nursery. The staff in the baby room are just so delightful. I feel very grateful that my baby is in good hands and I feel that he is safe. His key worker is an absolute Godsent. My child is growing really well with these girls as his teacher.
Reply from Thulie, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you for an amazing review! We are pleased to hear about your son's positive experience in our baby room. We are proud of our team!
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Review from Gio E (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is the happiest to attend Monkey Puzzle Cambridge. Their team are lovely and the management are wonderful. The central location of the nursery is really practical and they really embrace the international character of the kids attending. Each activity is delicately prepared with mindfulness and
creativity, bringing everyday joy to my son.
Reply from Thulie, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you very much for taking your time to leave us this lovely review. We are pleased to hear your feedback regarding our approach to activity planning for our children. We hope your son continues…read more
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Review from Maxime D (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Main issues are:
- Rapid turnover of staff
- Small garden/playground


Good points:
- My son loves the place and all the staff
- Sensitive and responsive management


We would maybe encourage more activities outside the nursery (library, park...)

Reply from Thulie Tshalibe, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you for your lovely review regarding our nursery and the team.
We continue to invest in our staff and as such most are long standing permanent members of the team and we hope the quality of…read more
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Review from E G (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is a safe and nurturing environment. My son has been there since he was 20 months old. Everybody was always very attentive, caring and helpful towards him. We always feel that they really care. That was really important to us. There is no conservative, rigid approach to children's behaviour due to
their developmental stages compared to other places we had experienced. Yes, outside space is limited and the fees can be tricky, but people are real and they do look after my son very well. Also, he eats well there, tries new things and the menu they have is really good.
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Review from G R (Father of Child) published on 7 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The most valuable thing for me is to see that my daughter loves spending time at the nursery, especially with one member of staff and the other kids. We are happy with the staff and the care she gets. We want her to be as stimulated to learn, play and be curious as possible.
I like the addition of
a doorbell connected to the baby room, as it was a major issue to drop off/pick up my daughter every day.
As a not-so-positive aspect, Monkey Puzzle prices are above the average in town.
Reply from Thulie Tshalibe, Director at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace
Thank you very much for the lovely review and we are glad to hear that your daughter loves spending time at our nursery. Our biggest investment is in our staff team as we ensure that they are…read more
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Review from Emily I (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been going to the nursery since he was 9 months old. The level of care in the baby room is outstanding, and we are very happy with how he is thriving with the activities and care. They support him in progressing through development with the food, and management has also been great.
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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very pleased with the quality of care the nursery is providing for our child. All current staff in the baby room at the Regent Terrace branch are caring, friendly and lovely. Thank you all for the hard work.
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Review from Kirill B (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall this is a good, safe nursery. The staff is professional and has been flexible in trying to accommodate when we needed last-minute additional cover. The staff is knowledgeable. There is a reasonably high staff turnover but this is likely a challenge all nurseries face. There is a clear educational
plan for each age group.
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Review from M F (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been attending this nursery for more than a year now.
The nursery has helped my child to extend his English vocabulary, to be more confident and to easily socialise with other children.
We are happy to see how our child enjoys his days there.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 6 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had attended Monkey Puzzle for 18 months and had the best experiences. He was so happy going in each morning and never wanted to come home! My husband and I were so welcomed from the first minute we entered the nursery and it certainly felt like home.
The staff cared so much for us, and we were
so sad when he eventually had to go to school!
Thank you!
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has spent very pleasant and fruitful six months here. The teachers are very friendly, professional good at communicating and solving all kinds of situations my daughter had. My daughter learned to be friendly and well behaved in this warm family. She learned English in 3 months from zero
background of English and established good self-confidence and social skills. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge is absolutely a fantastic place for any kids nationally or internationally.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.628)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.628) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.628 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Regent Terrace is calculated as follows: ( (183 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.628
  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 Cambridge, Regent Terrace is based on 18 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 59 number of registered child places is 11.8, which has been reached with 18 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)

Thulie

Thulie T

Job Title: Nursery Owner and Director Joined: 2017

My name is Thulie and I am a mother to three beautiful children. I spent a considerable amount of time in Sweden and I was very impressed by their take on nursery and pre-school learning, which focuses on child-led learning and creativity, in addition to using the outdoors to encourage exploratory learning. I believe this helps the children at this tender age to develop in leaps and bounds, compared to their peers who are not actively exploring and utilising the natural spaces around them.


I have worked in the City specialising in Finance roles, within multinational companies. Prior to that, I worked in management roles in Social Care, supporting young adults with Autism and Learning Difficulties. The experience I gained in this sector has given me a solid understanding of the importance of Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Compliance within a setting as well as providing a caring and stimulating environment for the people we care for every day.


My promise to parents, who choose to entrust us with their children, is that I will personally work with our very experienced manager and team to create a home-from-home environment for their children and can be confident that their children are getting the best care, cuddles and comfort.

Maggie

Maggie Whiteside

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

I have been working in the Early Years sector for 23 years and have 13 years managerial experience.
I joined Monkey Puzzle as a Nursery Practitioner in 2022 in the baby room and I had a wonderful time working with an experienced team and became a Manager in January of 2023. I have had so many rewarding moments during my time working with children and families and I am committed to doing my best to ensure every child in our care has days filled with
happiness.


Teamwork is crucial to offering high-quality childcare and Monkey Puzzle offers continuous professional development enabling practitioners to enhance their knowledge and skills and progress within the team.

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