Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick

The Old Granary, Units 4 and 5 Church Farm, Astwick Nr Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4BH
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick opened in September 2019, and is built in a newly refurbished barn which is located in beautiful countryside in the hamlet of Astwick, right next door to the historic church of St Guthlac. It is an area of both historic and natural beauty where regular outings are arranged so children can freely explore nature to aid their learning and awareness of their surroundings.

There are dedicated rooms for various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. There is free-flow access all year round to a purpose-built garden where children can continue their learning but more importantly have fun, jumping in the sandpit or making mud pie in the mud kitchen!
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natasha Moniz (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 105

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Age: 3 months - 5 years:
    Full day: £92.00
    Half day: £55.00

  • Please see our website for more 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

Parking

  • There is free parking on site for nursery drop off & pick up.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick Reviews (95)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick has a Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick has 95 reviews.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 1-year-old started at Monkey Puzzle just over a month ago and I’ve been really happy with the nursery - the staff are caring, responsive and communication has been great. Although my son took a bit of time to settle, he’s really enjoying nursery and comes home really happy after each day, babbling
away and full of smiles. I love the setting and the effort the staff put into lovely-themed tuff trays and activities for the children each day. I’m only a month in as a first-time mum, but I’d really recommend Monkey Puzzle Astwick from my experience to date.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
This is so lovely to hear, we are really pleased he’s settled in well now and you are so happy with the nursery and team. I will be sure to pass on this review to the team! Thank you.
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Review from S O (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn’t be happier having chosen Monkey Puzzle Astwick for my son. He has grown in confidence and ability with each day and formed really strong bonds with all the staff he interacts with. So much so, that he is the one rushing us out the door each morning, he is just that excited to go each day.
The communication from the nursery team has always been fantastic, and the app makes it so easy to stay up to date with his activities each day. Getting the snapshot report at the end of each day, seeing what he did and seeing him interacting with others has become the highlight of our day and it wouldn’t be possible without the great work at Monkey Puzzle Astwick each and every day.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you for taking your time to review us and it being so positive. We are so pleased your little one had a fantastic time with us and can’t wait to come in! It is also great to hear you find our…read more
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Review from Katie P (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves coming into nursery three days a week. The children experience such a wide range of activities, and she especially loves their signing classes and going for walks!
Communication is excellent and it's lovely to have updates each day with photos.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
It is great to hear that you are happy with all we provide here at Astwick and that your daughter loves coming in each day as that’s the best feedback, let us know we are important to her and she’s…read more
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Review from Emily L (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery and staff. My daughter has settled very well and has developed so much since starting age 1 a few months ago! The staff are all lovely and share regular updates on what my daughter is up to and how she is progressing. Would highly recommend it!
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, it really does mean so much to us to hear your feedback. It’s especially nice to hear such lovely feedback! The team do work so hard and we are…read more
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Review from Sarah G (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle for over a month. We cannot fault the care that she has been given by the staff. They have helped her to settle in and have been excellent in responding to any questions we have had. She is always happy when we drop her off and pick her up. The staff have been
superb in catering to her dietary needs. We have always felt confident that she is being given the very best care and is in an enriching environment.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you so much for your review and feedback on your daughter’s time with us! I’m so pleased to hear how well she has settled as the team works so hard to ensure our little ones feel happy and…read more
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Review from Rossana S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve been lucky enough to have both of my children be part of Monkey Puzzle. They are very professional, caring and nurturing. They provide my children with varied opportunities to learn that are fun and inclusive.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and we are so pleased you have had such a positive experience. It’s great to hear that you have seen the positive impact the staff and nursery try to…read more
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely hands down the best choice we made for our daughter. She started at 10 months old and has thrived at Monkey Puzzle. The staff are amazing and really take the time to ensure they meet your child's individual needs. The updates throughout the day, milestones they've met and new experiences
are without a doubt the best. They are a family and I couldn't ask for a safer place for our daughter.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
What a lovely review! It has really made us smile to hear how highly you think of us at Astwick. We do strive to be a family nursery and help wherever we can, making sure our children and families…read more
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been attending Monkey Puzzle Astwick since he was 8 months old and he is now 3. We could not have found a better setting for him. He settled straight away and loves attending his 4 days per week.
The girls make every day exciting and our child has progressed so much, they make learning
fun and engaging and we have seen him come on leaps and bounds. He loves to play games and go for their daily walks to see the animals in the field close by and he has just started French and PE lessons as part of pre-school.
Nothing is too much trouble for the staff at Monkey Puzzle Astwick they are so accommodating and passionate about their work.
We are so pleased with this setting that we have already pre-booked a space for our unborn baby.
I highly recommend Monkey Puzzle Astwick to anyone looking for a nursery setting it is such an amazing place.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
This is great to hear, thanks so much for such detailed feedback regarding what you like about the nursery. This helps us develop as a team and nursery further and helps direct us as to what is…read more
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Review from Trish M (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our eldest son has been at Monkey Puzzle for a year now and our youngest is just starting there. We’re so happy with the nursery. The setting is perfect and allows for lots of walks and outdoor activities in the fields nearby. The staff and brilliant, has great communication both face-to-face and through
the app and are really supportive of things like potty training. There is always a variety of activities each day for the children and we’ve really enjoyed seeing our little boy's confidence and independence grow. We have no doubt our youngest will settle in just as well with the help of the amazing staff.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
We really appreciate you taking the time to feedback on our experience with us and it’s great to hear that you brought the baby to us too! We love having siblings and continuing our bond with the…read more
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Review from Abi P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has settled in so quickly to the nursery, the staff have been really kind and nurturing towards him. The location of the nursery is perfect on a farm, we couldn’t be more happy.
The communication between the staff and parents is great and we feel so reassured he is cared for brilliantly.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
This is so nice to hear and means a lot to the team at Astwick. We work really hard to ensure our children and parents feel secure settling in as it’s such a big milestone, and we are proud that our…read more
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Review from Emily E (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is just wonderful. They provide such an amazing environment where my daughter is thriving. She has settled in like she has always been there and comes out smiling.
My son went to this nursery from 2 until school age and they set him up perfectly for school life and confidence in life.
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staff here and friendly, efficient and child-focused.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
We are so pleased to hear that we have provided such a positive experience for your children to learn and develop. It’s always lovely to know that our little ones have gone on to thrive at school with…read more
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Review from Jess W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Astwick has been amazing for my almost 4-year-old son (who started at 9 months). He really struggled to settle being left but the staff were amazing, they were very patient with him but also communicated well with us to discuss what we could do to help. He now loves going to nursery and
runs to the gate each morning. He loves the long walks and fun games around the farm, enjoys playing in the garden with the cars, scooters etc, and has great fun with all the indoor organised activities. He has become so independent and amazes us daily with the things he is learning.
My 11-month-old started 2 months ago and absolutely loves it. In all the photo updates we receive she is grinning away and loving getting messy in the tuff tray activities.
We are so happy with Monkey Puzzle Astwick, from the setting to the lovely staff and fabulous communication from management. We would highly recommend it.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thanks for such an amazing review. It’s great to hear all the positives you have found being with us for the past 3 years and that we now have your little one with us to.
We also are happy to find…read more
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Review from Tami M (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Watching our daughter's confidence grow as she explores her surroundings after attending Monkey Puzzle has been amazing. The ladies are so friendly and hands-on with the kids, we're so lucky to have found a nursery that has been so attentive to our little one.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you for taking the time to review us so positively. It means a lot to hear your view on what you like about the nursery and how great you feel the team have been with your daughter. I will be…read more
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Review from Tanith F (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves it at this nursery, she is always raring to go in. She's been attending since she was 1 and she's now 2.5 and still loves it. She talks about the staff as if they are friends and has a good social experience with the other children. The staff are always friendly, it must be an incredibly
tough job but they are always enthusiastic about the kids. They use a great app to keep us all up to date with what's going on and how the children are doing, with daily photo updates and focus weeks for your child.
They regularly do forest walks and spend time with the animals on the farm. The setting is lovely and the staff are amazing.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
We are so happy to hear this - especially that your daughter talks about the staff as her friends - we are! We do care about them all so much and this is lovely to hear. We want them to feel excited…read more
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Review from Fiona R (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we chose Monkey Puzzle Astwick for our son. I went back to work when he was ten months old, and he hadn’t really spent very much time away from me, so I was obviously apprehensive about how he would settle. However, right from his very first settling sessions, he responded so well
to the staff, which is a testament to the warmth and positivity that they project. He had a few wobbles during his first few weeks, as expected, but the staff kept us up to date at all times and offered comfort and support as needed. It’s now been two months, and he is so excited every morning when we get his bag ready, and he practically jumps out of our arms when we arrive in the morning. All of the activities are so stimulating for him, and I love seeing the photos posted every day to see what he’s been up to. He eats such a wide variety of nourishing and healthy foods every day, and it’s really made him more adventurous with food at home as well. I would recommend this nursery to anyone!
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
I’m so pleased to hear you have had such a positive experience with the team at Astwick. We try really hard to settle all our little ones, and it’s so lovely once we have got them happy and jumping…read more
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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We first looked round Monkey Puzzle Astwick in January 2020, just 4 months after it first opened and got ‘that feeling’. It just felt right.
Since then our little girl has thrived at every stage and in every room. She started at 13 months and is now almost 4 - and we wouldn’t have changed anything
in that time. The amount of time they spend outside is incredible, the staff are amazing and build relationships with each and every child, and the food goes down well too!
When we had our second baby, there was no doubt in our minds that he had to go to Monkey Puzzle Astwick. Why would we go anywhere else?!
(Although being based on a farm, If you want them to come home clean every night, this probably isn’t the nursery for you!)
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you for your amazing review! It’s great to hear you have loved having your daughter with us, and to hear that she’s happy with the chef’s home-cooked meals! I will be sure to let her know! We do…read more
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Review from Rob S (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle provides a safe and caring environment for our child and one where she can learn, develop and grow. They operate in a modern facility and take the children out into the fields exploring nature and developing their understanding even further.
We have been in two classes and the staff
in each have been brilliant including those in the Admin office. Continually met with a smile at drop off and pick up and they always take the time to provide feedback or ask how they have been. The staff update throughout the day on an App which is helpful to monitor how our child is throughout the day for when we pick up, this also includes a daily update with pictures.
We are overall really pleased with the nursery and would highly recommend them.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
We really appreciate you reviewing us and providing your feedback on what we offer at Astwick and what you find helpful in your child's time with us. It helps us to know what we do right and continue…read more
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery set in beautiful farmland. My daughter loves attending monkey puzzle Astwick, she particularly enjoys the forest school and the French classes. The staff are super friendly and supportive. We will miss them all when school starts in September.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you for your review and it's great to hear you miss us when she heads to school. We will miss you all after being with us since a baby! We really appreciate you letting us know what you like…read more
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Review from Claire F (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Astwick is a wonderfully run nursery set on farmland which is great for the little ones. My daughter absolutely loves her days there, especially as she gets to play outside every day and goes on walks through the fields where she can see sheep and horses.
The staff are all so hardworking,
caring and friendly that I have complete faith and trust in them. I have no concerns about my daughter while she is there.
I chose July in particular as my daughter was transitioning rooms at that time which she found difficult and the staff handled it all so well. They kept me reassured and did everything they could to help her settle in and it wasn't long before she was back to her old self.
Thank you Monkey Puzzle Astwick, you are brilliant!
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
It is lovely to hear such positive feedback and thank you so much for taking the time to review us. I am so glad your daughter has been happy and settled with us and we do put lots into place with…read more
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Review from N K (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery always helping my daughter to progress and always take such great care of her. Monkey Puzzle Astwick have an amazing outside space for all ages of children, especially the forestry school. The nursery has made my time going back to work so easy and especially with the great communication
throughout the day.
Reply from Natasha Moniz, Nursery Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
Thank you for such a positive review. We are pleased to hear its made your transition back to work easier and that your little one has settled so well with us.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.973)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.973) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.973 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick is calculated as follows: ( (359 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 369 Ratings = 4.973
  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 Astwick is based on 31 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 105 number of registered child places is 21, which has been reached with 31 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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Natasha Moniz

Job Title: Nursery Owner Joined: 2019

NVQ Level 4 – Childcare & Education
Safeguarding Officer
First Aid Officer
Paediatric First Aid
Food Hygiene


I have over 20 years’ experience in childcare, first starting as a nursery nurse, then as a deputy manager and finally a manager working for two of the largest nursery groups in the UK. I have also worked in the NHS with babies and their mothers who were suffering with severe mental health conditions.


I have always loved working with children as no two days are the same, and children have a way to make you smile so much. It is a privilege to teach a child something new and watch them grow and develop until they are ready for school.


I love working at Monkey Puzzle Astwick as its always been a dream of mine to own my own nursery and I still can’t quite believe it’s finally happened! It’s no longer a job – it’s a passion, and I have absolutely loved putting my heart and soul into making my nursery such a beautiful place (even if I do say so myself ??). I also love the location on Church farm; it’s such an amazing environment for the children and my staff team.


In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my own three boys and my husband, going on family days’ out or movie nights at home on the sofa. I also enjoy spending time with friends and travelling.


An interesting fact about me…


I used to work as a PA for Charles Worthington (celebrity hairdresser) and also trained in fashion and make-up at the London College of Fashion before realising that my passion was caring for children.

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