Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton

34 Kingsdowne Rd & 222 Ewell Rd, Surbiton KT6 6LA
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9.9 71 Reviews
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery in Surbiton offers 58 childcare places in a stimulating setting.

A team of dedicated staff strives to make each and every child's day at nursery, a rich and rewarding learning experience.

With a variety of age-appropriate resources and staff-led activities, children can also engage in their own creative play indoors and outdoors.

Children can enjoy healthy food provided at the nursery each day.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Vjollca Niklekaj (Owner/Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Minimum of 3 full days per week, including Monday or Friday *.


    Under 2’s:
    Full Day 7.30am – 6.30pm – £110


    Over 2’s:
    Full Day 7.30am – 6.30pm – £108

  • Please see our website for further fee 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

  • Car parking at the front of the building

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton Reviews (71)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton has 71 reviews.

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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Monkey Puzzle and are very happy. The staff take the time to know all the kids really well and are caring and engaged in their learning. They always go the extra mile in providing opportunities for the children to learn about the world, even getting eggs so they can see chicks
hatch and care for them. We receive lots of updates and you can take part in stay and play sessions too. We're really impressed and happy we chose here!

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Review from James M (Grandfather of Child) published on 15 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

As a Grandad who only has limited experience with the Nursery . I must say whenever I have been to Monkey Puzzles I have been impressed with the way the staff interact with the children and the Parents/Grandparents . I also love the post put on various media streams as it lets us see how much fun the
children have whilst learning. Thank you for your work with the children.

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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Monkey Puzzle for over 6 months, having moved into the area. It's hard to know what to look for when looking at nurseries having no context, and whilst we had no issues with our previous nursery, MP has set the bar high!
He settled quickly with support of the staff who are exceptionally
caring & kind.
He's since moved rooms & again this transition was well supported.
We've been really impressed by the quality & breadth of activities, & the plenty of time outside whatever the weather! Assessments take place regularly to report on his progress, and we're given daily updates by staff at pick up & lots of photos daily on the app to keep us in the loop.
Meals are of high quality & well varied.
The management team are great, learning names of parents/carers which goes a long way!
Regular opportunities to meet the team at both weekends and be involved with Stay & Play sessions are great too.
Our son is very happy here.

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Review from N B (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 15 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. She'll be turning two soon, and in these past several months, we've seen her grow so much -both socially and developmentally.
The staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and caring.
It's clear they genuinely love working with the children and create a nurturing, welcoming environment. We always feel reassured knowing she's in such good hands.
The activities are varied and engaging, and she comes home every day full of stories, new words, and big smiles. We've also appreciated the regular updates and open communication with the team.
We're very grateful for everything the nursery has done for our daughter so far, and we're looking forward to seeing her continue to thrive there.

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Review from O H (Father of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children in the Monkey Puzzle nursery and couldn't be happier with this nursery.
Both kids enjoy going in , and the staff at the front door are very welcoming . Often get a quick feedback at the end of the day from the team . And lots of photos of today's activities .
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are engaged in indoor and outdoor activity and parents are often invited to attend special events with the kids .
Meals are served , flexible schedule, and friendly well trained staff onsite . Very happy to recommend .

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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We could not be happier that our daughter attends Monkey Puzzle Surbiton. The support, care and genuine love that the staff show towards her is nothing but amazing and makes us realise we have definitely made the right choice. As a Mum of a child with an allergy, I feel that my daughter is safe and
it is treated with the same level of seriousness as we do at home. I felt listened to when I was explaining the seriousness to the owner and the team, even having a time to privately meet with them all. This was so important to me. The meet the team days, stay and plays and all events put on for us as a family is just the cherry on top - something my friends who have children at other local nurseries are envious of! I would recommend the team and the nursery again and again. Thank you!!

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Review from F P (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our Daughter started at Monkey puzzle Surbiton at 10 Months old. Since day one its been brilliant! She has flourished and loves going. The staff are kind and caring and our daughter thinks the food is yummy (All + everyday on the app). You are given lots of information about your child everyday via
an app, something that doesn't happen at most nurseries. I would recommend Monkey Puzzles 1000%

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Review from Marsida Z (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Monkey puzzle in Surbiton and their team highly enough. My child has a wonderful experience, flourishing in a supportive and enriching environment. The educators' care, dedication, and expertise have made a remarkable difference, nurturing confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.
It has truly been a magical journey so far , and I'm incredibly grateful for the positive impact they've had!Though it has only been few months, the changes we get to see in him are profound. The way his sense of expression and self confidence has developed in this relatively short period of time is incredible. He has started to tell stories, make new friends and get comfortable with new people around.Everytime we pick and drop him the space feels so alive!A lot of work and effort goes into being around and manage so many kids in the indoors & outdoors, but the teachers do it so effortlessly. Probably London's best nursery! Thank you to the manager and everyone for looking after our son!

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with Monkey Puzzle,when my child entered there she didn't speak English,she has emproved a lot,she has learned to write letters and numbers and speak English as well,she is happy with her friends and teachers,i am also happy she enjoys the food and now that is time for her graduation
I think we will all miss this nursery,i can't express my gratitude for all the good things they have done for her.I suggest all parents to send their children to Monkey Puzzle Surbiton.

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my daughters attend the monkey puzzle nursery one in preschool and the other in the baby room.
The girls love attending and are always disappointed on the weekend when they have to stay at home with family.
The nursery have an exciting program with trips around the local area as well as outside
company's (recently a petting farm ) visit.
The nursery really Excel themselves with putting up decorations and celebrating festivals that are relevant the the children.
My child's development has been incredible with a big focus on fun. My cousin who works in a primary school said my daughter is doing much better than some of the children in year one and I can only put this down to the hard work of the wonderful monkey puzzle staff. I am so happy I chose monkey puzzle..
the only downside is the fees are a little expensive but I think this is a case of getting what you pay for.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 13 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with this nursery,my child loves going there,she enjoys the food and loves her friends and the teachers.It's been two years since she started nursery and she's emproved a lot,at first she didn't speak English at all and now she speaks very well,she knows numbers and letters of alphabet
and write them.I can't express my gratitude to all the staff and the manager of the nursery for all the good work they've done with her.I suggest to all parents to send their children to Monkey Puzzle Surbiton.

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Review from E Y (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We can't fault the nursery, everything is extremely well organised, the staff friendly and open and the management impeccable. Our baby has settled in very quickly, as we can see from the daily photo updates.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Monkey Puzzle before her first birthday, and as her graduation approaches, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for everything this nursery has done for her.
The caring and professional staff have been incredible, always communicative and supportive. They created a nurturing environment
that helped our shy little girl come out of her shell and guided her through big milestones like potty training with so much patience and care.
We've been amazed by her growth, from building confidence to learning so much academically and socially. Monkey Puzzle has truly been a second home where she has felt safe, loved, and inspired.

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Review from Eleanor P (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank the team at Monkey Puzzle Surbiton enough for the outstanding level of care they provide. Their commitment to maintaining exceptional standards and working together with shared values has been truly inspiring.
The team creates such a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe,
valued, and supported. Their respect, kindness, and inclusivity shine through in everything they do, and the way they work together so seamlessly ensures that every child's needs are met with care and attention.
It's clear they're passionate about what they do, constantly striving for excellence and staying innovative in their approach. This has made a huge difference in my child's growth and happiness. I couldn't recommend Monkey Puzzle more highly for any parent looking for a childcare experience built on collaboration, care, and genuine commitment to the children.

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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love Monkey Puzzle, the team are great, responsive and attentive to detail. Our son has loved it since day 1 and is always excited to run into nursery to see his friends in the morning. The team always have events on and put so much effort into them. They frequently have meet-the-team days and these
are so much fun! Thanks for all you do Monkey Puzzle, couldn't recommend you more.

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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Monkey Puzzle. The staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and nurturing. The activities are thoughtfully planned, The environment is both safe and stimulating, with a wonderful outdoor space where the children can explore and play. Communication from the
nursery is fantastic; we always know what our child is up to and the progress they're making.
Most importantly, it's clear that the team genuinely cares about the children. They go above and beyond to make each day special.
We recently attended Monkey Puzzle's meet the team day, which was fantastic. So much effort had gone into making the event special. Our little one loved the animals the best!

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Review from H F (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves it there; he is very happy, eats well and sleeps well and has been going for over a year now. He settled in fine and transitioned into the older room easily. The staff all care and are so kind!

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Review from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm very happy with my child's development at Monkey Puzzle. He loves attending and the staff are attentive and work towards helping him reach his milestones. The nursery is clean, with great facilities and friendly staff with a safe environment for the babies and children.

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Review from N Z (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery all around. The staff are amazing, our son really enjoys his time there, and he’s always really well looked after: he’s always clean, eats well and loves going to Monkey Puzzle. Anytime there are any concerns, the staff communicate promptly and are very flexible. Couldn’t recommend more.

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Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Money Puzzle Surbiton for a little over a year now and she absolutely loves it. She is so excited to arrive there every time and always comes home happy. The communication from management is great and we get regular updates on the app throughout the day. We have also recently
started potty training and the team have been really supportive and cooperative. I would without a doubt recommend this nursery to others!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.896)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.896) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 16 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.896 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 192 Ratings = 4.896

  • b) 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 Surbiton is based on 16 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 16 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton

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

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

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton 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 Surbiton have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Surbiton has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

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

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

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