Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate

2-16 Burleigh Parade, Southgate, London N14 5AD
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  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate, London
Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Southgate Nursery, located just one minutes’ walk from Southgate’s Underground and Bus stations.

Monkey Puzzle's Southgate nursery provides a nurturing home from home environment, for children aged 3 months through to pre-school age. With an emphasis on learning through play, the carefully selected team of practitioners ensures your child is cared for in a safe, secure environment with planned activities to keep them engaged whilst having lots of fun.

They have dedicated rooms for their various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All facilities are designed to be accessible to every child.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Irena Hadjiioannou (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 119

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • We offer Half Day Sessions between 07:30 and 13:00 and 13:00 and 18:30 as well as Full Day Options.


    Fees are dependent on the age of your child and the number of sessions you attend.


    We accept all major childcare vouchers and payments via a Tax Free Childcare Account. We are also eligible to receive 15 and 30 hour government funding schemes. If you would like further details of how these schemes could be of benefit to you, please contact us.


    3 Half Day minimum attendance.
    Open 07:30-18:30 and fees are all inclusive of nappies, wipes, meals, extracurricular activities etc.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate Reviews (40)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate has 40 reviews.

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Review from Yinghua W (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending this brilliant nursery full time for almost a year, and we are so pleased with the care he receives. The teachers are very warm, patient and truly care about the children. My son's key person has been absolutely wonderful, she takes the time to really understand him and always
shares updates with us, which gives us great peace of mind. The whole team creates a safe, nurturing environment, and we are very grateful. I would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle Southgate to other parents.
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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loved Monkey Puzzle. Every day she would ask me if we were going to nursery, and this shows that she clearly enjoyed the time there. The staff are attentive and provide a variety of activities related to different topics so that the children can learn by doing or observing results. The communication
from the nursery is excellent. They provide observations so we as parents know what our child has been doing during the day. Food wise they have a balanced diet with fruit, healthy snacks and homemade dishes cooked onsite. I recommend this nursery to whoever asks for my opinion.
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Review from Dinesha M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We just want to thank the management and all the staff for creating such an amazing, friendly, safe environment. Our child was always ready and happy to come to the nursery, that was because of the amazing staff there.
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Review from A H (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for about 1.5 years, since she was 14 months old. We are really happy with the nursery. The management and staff really get to know your child and we totally trust that she is with people who will care for her and adapt to her developmental needs. I feel completely
comfortable to make decisions about what's best for her at nursery in collaboration with her key workers. They are friendly, warm and informative. The setting itself is really spacious and well designed. The app is very helpful for communication and updates if you're like me and want lots of information on what they are eating / napping etc. The only area where I wish it were better is the outdoor space, which is perfectly adequate but not very big or natural. But they are limited with what they can do with the space they have. Finally, it is without question the most convenient location for people like us who use the tube to get to work. The time it saves us is invaluable.
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Review from O D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is our second nursery. We switched to this setting because our first experience, despite it being in the same price range, was bad and disappointing. The management at Monkey Puzzle Southgate took such incredible care of us from day 1. I don't even really have the words to
describe how much we love and value everyone at this nursery. Our daughter has, in only 7 months being there so far, learned, developed and loved every day she's there. The staff are unbelievably attentive, caring, loving, professional and hard working. The food has always been amazing and the wonderful nursery chef does an incredible job making sure all toddlers and babies actually eat, which is not an easy task. The management are so lovely and helpful, we couldn't have wished for a better nursery. Thank you!
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Review from S O (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery. I am so pleased I chose this nursery for my sons to go to. The staff are professional, friendly ad caring. Management are great. Children are happy and well nurtured. I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed and embraced by a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about my child. He has thrived in a nurturing and stimulating environment, my child has been exposed to a variety of activities that foster creativity, social skills and
cognitive growth. Every day is filled with new adventures that keep him engaged. Our experience has been nothing short of amazing, and we are so grateful for the positive impact this nursery has had on our child's early development. I would wholeheartedly recommend Monkey Puzzle, Southgate to any parent seeking a safe and nurturing environment.
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery has exceeded my expectations. The staff are all truly wonderful. Everyone is so patient and caring. I have seen such a big difference in my son since attending here. He has developed such great communication skills and much more!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is an exceptional nursery. My son has developed his social and language skills, learning new things every day and always excited to come. Staff are great, they offer clear feedback, update the app regularly and there's always a flurry of photos to see how well he is getting
on. I am really happy with Monkey Puzzle. Thank you!
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is an amazing place for all nursery ages. Our son had been here since baby class and has had fantastic support with his learning and development. He has built strong bonds with all staff, especially his key workers who have helped settling him in and built his confidence. Wouldn't
hesitate to recommend!
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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate. It is such a lovely and nurturing environment and my child has absolutely thrived there. The staff are dedicated to the children's happiness and development. My son is always excited to go, and it is wonderful to see how happy and confident
he has become. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe, supportive and joyful place for their child.
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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that we chose Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate for our daughter. She has been coming since she was 8 months old. She is now 2 years old and I've never felt anything but happy and confident when dropping her off. She loves coming. The staff are always so attentive and helpful, providing
really helpful updates through the app. The manager has always helped and answered any questions we've had, and everyone is just lovely. Our daughter is so well looked after and I would recommend to anyone.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter had a tough time in the beginning settling in and the staff were really helpful and caring with her. They gave me advice on ways to make drop off easier and were kind when it was difficult for me too. I can't thank them enough for that. Now my daughter is thriving and her teachers are helping
her potty train. She loves it there and always excitedly tells me what she has done during the day on her drive home. Thank you Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery!
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Review from B C (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter comes home happily every day after spending time at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, she is always happy to see friendly caring staff.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate is such a welcoming nursery. My son has been there for nearly 18 months and lost it so much. The staff are so caring, they put so much effort into planning activities and fun things for the children to develop and learn and they genuinely care for the children. The
food they provide is so diverse and a hit with my little who can be fussy at home!
I genuinely wouldn't want my son anywhere else, he and we love it.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment we viewed Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate, we knew it was where we wanted to send our son. We now have 2 children there and they are both very happy, always excited to go to nursery in the morning. The staff are wonderful and attentive, we know our children are well taken care of
everyday. We get regular observations about the children's progress they eat well, the staff helped us through potty training and the office staff are always so friendly and helpful. A truly outstanding nursery in every sense!
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Review from Abigail W (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate for 9 months - since he just turned one, and we couldn't be happier. He is provided with a loving and nurturing environment and the warmth and kindness that the staff show him means it is a joy to drop him off and watch him happily run to the room.
The amount of fun and stimulation he gets from his days at nursery takes away any worry about leaving him and the food is excellent too. Thank you Monkey Puzzle Southgate for everything.
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Review from Armita S (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery and happy children. All members are so helpful and caring towards children. Diverse and a great environment for children to learn. Everyone has a great relationship with the children and parents. Highly recommended.
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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children here and this nursery is exceptional in every way!
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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Throughout the year and especially this month Monkey Puzzle has been great! Primrose has enjoyed her days at the nursery full of fun-filled activities. She has enjoyed learning many new things and I have enjoyed hearing about all that she's done. I always look forward to picking her up at the end of
the day! The staff are amazing, helpful and very experienced at what they do. My child talks very much about all her key workers and friends she has made at Monkey Puzzle. Couldn't have placed her at any other nursery!
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.955)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.955 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate is calculated as follows: ( (299 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.955
  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 Southgate is based on 26 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 119 number of registered child places is 23.8, which has been reached with 26 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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Mediha

Mediha Marku

Job Title: Business Manager

Mediha is the Regional Business Manager at Monkey Puzzle Enfield and Southgate. She has been working in childcare for more than 10 years and she couldn't imagine herself in any other career path.


She loves working with children and find this job rewarding in many ways.


"I am very passionate about giving children quality early experiences and believe that, as a nursery, we hold a big responsibility in ensuring children have a strong foundation. My team are very dedicated to delivering quality experiences and learning for children during their journey with us at Monkey Puzzle. I take pride in my nursery and the way we deliver practice. It is very important that each and every child is given the right support to flourish and reach their potential whilst they are with us and that they are given the tools needed for when they spread their wings and continue their journey in life."

Irena

Irena Hadjiioannou

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Irena is the Nursery Manager here at Monkey Puzzle Southgate.


"I have been working in the Early Years for over 15 years, starting as an apprentice and working my way up through different roles and qualifications. I have as a practitioner, teacher, manager and outreach practitioner always worked closely with children and their families. Early Years have always been a huge passion of mine and I take great pleasure in seeing children happy, safe and secure in my care as well as helping them to learn and develop."

Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate

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

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

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate 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 Southgate have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Southgate has capacity for a total of 119 Children.

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

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

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