Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood

23 Shenley Road, Borehamwood WD6 1AD
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9.9 35 Reviews
  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood, Borehamwood
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood gives children the chance to learn about the world in a stimulating and fun learning environment.

Staff ensure parents are given up to date information on their child's progress each day.      

Highly-skilled and caring staff offer children a variety of adult-led activities as well as the space for young children to enjoy child-initiated play.

Nutritious and balanced meals are provided each day.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lenka Hasajova (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 98

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fees for full day sessions
    Fees for half day sessions

  • Their set fee covers all age ranges:
    Full day
    Session

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 Borehamwood Reviews (35)

9.9

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood has 35 reviews.

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Review from Camilla T (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just left Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery after about two and a half/three years of being there. We have been so happy with the care and support she has been given in all of the ‘rooms’ she has been in. The activities and learning in preschool have been really impressive. We have loved all
the extra-curricular activities too, such as the French and football lessons; and seeing what my daughter is doing through the app is an added bonus. We also love the fact they have their own library for the kids to attend. My daughter has loved her time there and we are going to miss all the staff enormously.
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I reviewed this nursery three years ago but my son is now about to leave to start school, having been there since he was a baby, and my daughter before him. From getting them to nap as babies to potty training them as toddlers to teaching them their letters, they have supported my children through every
stage of their early years. The staff are wonderful and have created an environment that is both nurturing and professional. They care for each individual child and do so much to help them develop their social and personal skills. The children are able to play and have fun in a calm and well-organised environment that prioritises their safety and well-being. The learning in the preschool has been of an extremely high standard and the staff work so hard to get the children school-ready and excited about learning. It really is a fantastic nursery and we would not hesitate to recommend it.
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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood are exceptional. Not only do they do a wonderful job looking after my child but they are so caring and always go that extra mile to make sure everything is perfect. My child comes home with the biggest smile on his face and walks in every morning so happy and excited.
I was really nervous as this was their second nursery in only a year but the move went so smoothly and I had nothing to worry about at all. Highly recommend sending your children here. Thank you so much team!
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Review from Mike K (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at the nursery for nearly 3 years and loves it - he has progressed so much and the nursery has taught him so much. The staff are exceptionally friendly and warm to both the children and the parents.
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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood and I would highly recommend this nursery. The management team is very professional, approachable and efficient. Staff are lovely and very prepared - they are creative and always finding new activities for the kids - they are also very kind with kids
and it is clear that they do what they love! The hours are amazing for parents/carers who work full time and the location is very convenient since it is next to the train station. The outside space is fine and the indoors is very clean and organised. I am also very happy with the pre-school curriculum and the clear communication received from the team.
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Review from Alex (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - really happy with it for our daughter who loves going. Her development has been great.
The nursery is also great for working parents, with very convenient hours and is open pretty much year round.
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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood team have given both my boys the most fun and most loving environment during their time there. From day one every member of staff has shown their dedication in understanding their personalities and what makes them happy, and most of all showed them the most amount of love
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The activities are varied and endless, there is something for everyone, whilst implementing some structure and rules to the day - a perfect mix!

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Review from Liron M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood. My kids skip in every morning and come out smiling at the end. Staff are absolutely faultless, it's such a friendly and nurturing environment. The current manager is amazing, always responds to queries and does a great job. I've sent two kids here
and both love/d it
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Review from Debs H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such a fantastic nursery - loving, caring, excellent management and communication. My 2 children were so happy there and thrived, and are now doing really well at school after their excellent nursery foundations.
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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have been at the nursery for 2 and a half years and we/they have been so happy. The management team are great, and both of my daughters have had key workers who have helped enormously with their development and general well-being. We didn't encounter a single member of staff in our time
there who didn't seem to genuinely love what they do and the children in their care. We have moved away from the area and it was a really sad day to leave Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood. Would highly recommend it.
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Review from Zoe H (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had both eldest two children at Monkey Puzzle from the ages of 9 months up until my second just left for school at 4 years old. I can’t recommend this nursery enough. The staff are amazing, they really care for the children and prepare them so well for big school. The facilities are great and
they are very flexible with any changes I need in terms of days or hours. They have a great outdoor area for all the kids and I currently just started my baby in the baby room and I'm excited for him to grow more throughout all of the year groups. The manager and her team are amazing.
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Review from Emma L (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle for nearly 18 months now and we would highly recommend it to other parents. She has attended full time since 9 months old, starting in the Babies room, then moving on to Tweenies and is now in Toddlers. Leaving our baby for the first time was a difficult hurdle
to overcome but the staff at Monkey Puzzle made us feel at ease from day one. Each member of staff that we have come into contact with has been warm, kind and seem to be 100% committed to the children. Our daughter absolutely loves going in every day and always has lots of stories about her day to tell us when we pick her up. The activities are fun and stimulating and the facilities are fab - both indoor and outdoor. Special occasions are always celebrated inclusively and the children learn lots about celebrations from various cultures through these. Would highly recommend.
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Review from Helen A (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I put my daughter in Monkey Puzzle whilst I waited for a place at our first place nursery. I was so pleased with MP that I left her there. My daughter is so happy to go to nursery every day, the staff are fab with the kids and genuinely care and they all have so much fun. I’ve often watched through
the door as they run about and do arts and crafts. They are very diligent with the updates at the end of the day also, I never leave without an update. Highly recommend.
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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 31 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is in the preschool room and is so happy there. The care and attention she receives is great and the teachers and I are constantly in touch discussing my daughter's progress.
The learning resources are very good and it’s a nice big room with plenty of play spaces.
The management of the
nursery is excellent, and although the nursery has had a number of changes over the past year, it’s had a positive effect.
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Review from Katherine M (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 2 children at this nursery and I feel the care and friendly environment have been outstanding.
I especially feel that the preschool is fantastic and the introduction of the library has made my daughter much more interested in books.
I'm very impressed that my 3 and a half-year-old girl
is learning to write her name and learn numbers.
If a manager was always available in the evening then I would score better.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.879)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.879) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.879 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.879
  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 Borehamwood is based on 20 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 20 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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Lenka

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

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