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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells

32-34 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells TN4 9NT
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After such a terrible and trying time Monkey Puzzle is a real beacon of light and joy.Thomas S(Father of Child)
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells
Lots of outside space which has been well considered (covered area when the weather's not so nice)Sarah G(Mother of Child)
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells
My child is safe, engaged and truly happy - it doesn't get much better than thatAmanda S(Mother of Child)
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells

The friendly, supportive management and team provide a family feel and a home from home approach to childcare focusing on lots of love, nurture and care as priorities alongside their child-centred curriculum.

They are proud of creating lots of bright, beautiful and exciting spaces for the children to play and explore providing the highest quality childcare to children aged from 3 months to 5 years.

They take great pride in being part...  

Funding & Fees

£90 per day including branded nappies, wipes, 3 main meals and snacks and all of our extra curricular activities to support the children's learning and development

The nursery 'stretches' the Government's 15 and 30 hours funding over the whole year.

Please contact the nursery management team for further details and a fee sheet.

Contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Joanne Curtis-Lawrence (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 94

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Car park at the front of the nursery for drop off and collection times

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells Reviews (46)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells has a Review Score of 10 (9.967) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells has 46 reviews.

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Review from Vikas S (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are incredibly caring and attentive, making me feel confident leaving my child in their care. The activities are clean, organised and stimulating, providing a perfect environment for learning and play. My daughter absolutely loves going to Monkey Puzzle and I have seen tremendous growth and development since she started attending. I highly recommend Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells to any parent looking for a nurturing and enriching environment for their little ones.

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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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If you have the opportunity to send your child to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, do not hesitate to do so. I promise it will be the best decision you've ever made. All the staff absolutely adore the children and couldn't be more accommodating to all their individual needs. There is no one-size-fits-all here. Our little boy is extremely sensitive (particularly following a bad experience at another setting) and everyone has gone above and beyond to adapt the day and make him feel more comfortable than ever. I have genuinely never seen him smile like he does after a day at Monkey Puzzle.

Positively beaming from ear to ear and just so incredibly happy. He often doesn't want to come home! A truly fantastic setting that I wish we'd discovered sooner.

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Review from Emel E (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my daughter started (in 2022), she has gained so much confidence and thoroughly enjoys going to nursery. She has made lots of friends and loves all the staff (especially her key worker). I feel happy to leave her in the care of the staff at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery. Everyone is kind and helpful. I'm particularly happy with the home-cooked food, my daughter almost always eats all her meals. I would definitely recommend Monkey Puzzle to others, I have signed up my other child to start next year.

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Review from Vicky B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells has been amazing with my son, from his initial settling sessions into the baby room to moving up a class to join toddlers. His key workers have always been so kind, caring and supportive, my son loves all of the staff. You are always greeted with a personal and warm welcome at pick-up and drop-off and we love hearing about the huge range of activities the children have done. We are kept up to date throughout the day via an app and we are sent the best photos! The food for the children is freshly made at the nursery and my son loves it. We have also noticed a huge advancement in my son's speech and understanding which is a testament to everyone at Monkey Puzzle. Thank you so much!

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Review from Iona C (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023 Submitted via Website
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Our son has attended Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells for a while now. 7:30-18:30 makes it suitable for hours required for our jobs. The manager is amazing. Our son absolutely loves her! Always has to stop by the office and say goodbye with a special hand shake! Then we have two staff members who our son has warmed to so much. They go above and beyond! Our son was shy and would take a while to settle in each time, but now he is confident and loves his time at Monkey Puzzle Tunbridge Wells. Well done boys and girls. Great effort! We can't wait for our next pictures to pop on the fridge and to hear that Fraser has been chatting more and has developed his social skills. They have a garden for outdoor play, they do cooking, sticking, painting and everything in-between. Very satisfied with this nursery, recommended to every parent especially those who work and need the hours provided.

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Review from M E (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Tunbridge Wells always ensures a wide range of opportunities for children. Staff always go the extra mile to ensure great learning experiences. My child has been at the nursery for over 18 months and loves it. He has made great friends and is leaving ready for school in September.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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We've had the best experience sending our daughter to Monkey Puzzle - all of the staff have been so friendly, helpful and accommodating. The nursery has a really friendly feel, and our little one took to it right away at a year old. She's been attending Monkey Puzzle for eight months; she loves it, and we couldn't be happier. The outside space at the nursery is fab and has been well thought through. It has great, sheltered spaces for the younger children and babies, plus plenty of space for the older toddlers and children to do all sorts of activities.

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Review from Lydia A (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son is so happy at Monkey Puzzle. The carers are so kind to him and clearly have a close bond with my son - he jumps out of my arms to get to them.
They really pay attention to his development and regularly let us know how he is doing. I couldn’t be happier with the care he is getting here, and his key worker is amazing.

He loves it when they have song time and comes home doing the moves he has learned at nursery.

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Review from Alana D (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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Monkey Puzzle is a great nursery, my child loves it there and all the staff. They are always so helpful with any queries and always very quick to find any information out for you. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from Victoria B (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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From day one, all members of staff have been so welcoming, especially when I needed it the most. My daughter has settled and her happiness already shines through. It is an absolute pleasure to listen to her telling me how good her days are at nursery. She adores the staff that look after her, as a parent I really couldn't ask for anything better. The nursery is super clean, there is lots for her to keep entertained and is learning.

Monkey Puzzle, Tunbridge Wells, is highly recommended and I'm so happy we joined.

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Review from Alessandra R (Mother of Child) published on 19 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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As a family of 5, we have experienced several nurseries. We made the decision to move the boys to Monkey Puzzle a few months ago and we could not be happier. This is not a nursery where you simply leave the kids, they do their hours and goodbye. They truly care for the children and also their parents, they always go the extra mile to accommodate any needs or requests, but also really support us when we share our struggles, worries and thoughts. A nursery is much more than a 'kid's parking', and Monkey Puzzle truly understand the importance of the nursery for families. Staff are amazing, always welcome us with a smile and lots of energy. Overall a wonderful nursery.

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Review from Angela J (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are pleased with how well our daughter has settled in at Monkey Puzzle Tunbridge Wells. The staff are all so friendly and we love hearing what she has been up to each day and what she's been eating (everything it seems she loves the food!).

Our daughter has come on leaps and bounds in the short period of time - with learning and interacting with others. I love seeing new things she learns each time she goes. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I moved my son to Monkey Puzzle two months ago. The changes in confidence, language and relationships I have noticed in such a short amount of time fill me with such confidence in our decision to move him. The staff are friendly, attentive, understanding and flexible in adjusting to his needs. We are delighted with Monkey Puzzle.

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Review from Macey C (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The team at Monkey Puzzle in Tunbridge Wells are amazing. My daughter was born at the beginning of lockdown, so hadn't socialised at all. She is now nearly 2 and is such a sociable girl! She loves coming to nursery, she has made lots of friends! Before she started, she was pretty much non-verbal, but now she doesn't stop. She knows all the animals and can count 1-10 on her fingers. We are so proud of her. The team at the nursery are so patient, positive and thoughtful. There are always various activities going on each day, always something for everyone. We have now registered our second child - highly recommend. Thanks All!

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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I can't say enough good things about this nursery. Every morning my son excitedly asks if it's a Monkey Puzzle day? He is so happy coming here. The staff are amazing, they clearly care so much about the kids. The staff are excellent and the place is fabulously well run with all sorts of events, parties and fun activities laid on. The kids have an absolute blast together and now my son is old enough, he's coming home telling me all sorts of things he's learned each day too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this nursery to anybody.

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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son started in the pre-school room at Monkey Puzzle just after it opened. He absolutely loves his time at nursery. It is a delight to see him bound into nursery in the mornings and come out beaming. The activities on offer are fantastic, and even include yoga in the mornings! There is a real family feel and it is so reassuring knowing my son is receiving such wonderful care. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Freya J (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My son joined Monkey Puzzle in September as has settled so well. His communication has massively improved and he made some friends from his old nursery.

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Review from Fabio B (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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After moving our son from another nursery we were unhappy with, we have been over the moon with Monkey Puzzle, Tunbridge Wells. The staff are caring, friendly and competent. Our son (3 years) is thriving in his new environment and cannot wait to get to pre-school in the mornings. Our daughter (1 year old) now also attends and had a fantastic settling in period. The staff were really supportive and responded to our daughter's needs throughout the whole period and she now comes home with a smile on her face. The facilities are amazing and the additional activities, like yoga and music classes, are fantastic for the kids and included in the fees. Cannot recommend Monkey Puzzle, Tunbridge Wells enough.

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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our daughter started nursery when she was 18-months-old. Thanks to her key worker and staff in Monkey Puzzle nursery, she settled in, to our surprise and relief, very quickly. Teachers are amazing, friendly and caring. We are given feedback at the end of each session. Our daughter developed so much in the last few months. We feel confident about leaving here there, and she is always happy at pick-up. The nursery provides nutritious meals, and they have many activities and a lovely garden. Due to family circumstances, we have to change nursery. Staff played a huge role in our life, and we are grateful for their help and support. We highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Thomas S (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are so happy to have found Monkey Puzzle Tunbridge Wells. Our child is excelling and having a great time in the process. The manager and her team are incredibly caring and professional. We couldn't have asked for a better environment for our girl and are so grateful to the team for making this an easy and fun transitional stage. After such a terrible and trying time Monkey Puzzle is a real beacon of light and joy.

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Meet the Team (6)

Arlind Marku Job Title: Owner Joined: 2015
Arlind Marku

The nursery is owned by local businessman Arlind Marku, who graduated from Middlesex University in 2007 with a BA Hons in Business Studies and Italian. Since graduating he has run a number of family businesses, always with the intention of returning back to his dream of owning a children’s day nursery. Arlind was always aspired “to own a nursery that is full of happiness and joy, creating an environment where children can thrive”.

He grew up with very strong family values where children’s upbringing and education was always paramount. “I believe that a child’s successful journey starts from very early education so it was extremely important for me to choose sites which provide the best settings for children to have enjoyable and fun learning experiences”. I enjoy using my business knowledge and passion for children to support our team and improve the opportunities for our children. I am a firm believer that children are our future and we must give them an understanding of how powerful, important, valuable and perfect they are.” I am now extremely excited to be embracing the challenge of opening our fourth nursery and creating another wonderful setting within the local community of Tunbridge Wells. Keeping children safe and happy alongside meeting and developing their needs will always be at the forefront of what we promote and value as a team.

Nick Huddart Job Title: Operations Manager Joined: 2019
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Nick has been working within early years for over 15 years and joined the company as our Operations Manager. Nick supports our Bromley, Orpington and Tunbridge Wells nurseries providing valuable support to our management teams and overseeing recruitment and operations of the nurseries.

“Our vision is to create a wonderful space where children will be safe, cared for, loved and happy. Our children and families will always remain at the centre of what we do. We will provide a space where children and our team can learn, grow and develop with support, encouragement and positivity being the keys to ensuring a high-quality provision.” Nick has previously worked for Asquith Nurseries where he began as a volunteer. He completed his Early Years qualification and worked towards becoming Manager of the company’s flagship nursery helping to achieve an Outstanding Ofsted grade twice and being held over 9 years. Nick’s passion is focused upon supporting both the children’s and the team’s development and helping to deliver the highest standards of childcare across all areas of the nursery. The best part of the day though is always seeing the smiles on the children’s faces as they laugh, learn and play. Nick is a huge sports fan, who especially enjoys football, tennis and cycling. He also loves watching films, reading, visiting the seaside and meeting up with friends over a good cup of coffee to help relax.

Joanne Curtis-Lawrence Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020
Joanne Curtis-Lawrence
Jo has been working within early years for over 25 years and has a wealth of experience.
I have been a nursery Manager for over 18 years, previously achieving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
I have lived in Tunbridge Wells for 12 years and I enjoy building strong links with the local community.
My passion is to create inviting and positive environments where the children can thrive and develop through play and new opportunities.
I love to see the children grow in their own abilities and become confident young learners and I am proud to be part of their journey.

My favourite part of the day is when the children can be heard laughing and be seen to be exploring, developing their minds through their own imagination and creativity.

In my spare time, I like to relax with a good book or meet up with friends.

Emma Thomas Job Title: Early Years Co-Ordinator Joined: 2019
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I am based at our Bromley branch but I also support our Orpington and Tunbridge Wells nurseries.

I have worked in Early years for over 10 years and I could not imagine doing anything else. I love being a part of watching the children develop and grow, supporting them to reach their personal milestones.

I have previously supported and led Ofsted inspections supporting nurseries to achieve Outstanding outcomes. I felt extremely proud that we had achieved the highest standards for our families and team.

I have had experience in a variety of different roles, I started my childcare journey, newly qualified as a bank member of staff. I was offered a full time position as a nursery nurse and not long after I became a Room Supervisor and began to develop my leadership skills.

A few years later I was given the opportunity to work as a third in charge in the nursery. This is where I gained more managerial skills and began the children and the teams across a range of ages. After a few years, I was a Deputy Manager where my passion for supporting children continued to flourish and I added the role of SENCO, supporting children with additional needs and further developing our inclusive practice.

I continue to support many children with additional needs, their families and our staff teams with children’s learning outcomes working closely with the local boroughs and relevant agencies.

As part of my role, I support with providing enabling environments and with the quality of teaching and learning.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going on holiday to visit new places.

Rebecca Phillips Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021
Rebecca Phillips

I am level 5 qualified and I am passionate about supporting children with SEN, I have previous experience in the role of Deputy Manager in an outstanding nursery. I love giving children the opportunity to explore natural and open-ended resources.

Becca Henshaw Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024
Becca Henshaw

I began my early career as an apprentice, where I completed the Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ. I then went on to complete the Level 4 Montessori course as I have a great interest in how children learn, and I am really passionate about preparing children to be independent and have a greater understanding of the world around them.

I believe that the Early Years are the most important and formative years of life, and therefore, being part of a Nursery that shares the same vision as I is very important. I have previous experience as a setting Manager and I am passionate about staff’s own personal and professional development. I look forward to completing the Level 5 course, which enables me to further my skills and knowledge.

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