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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge Marleigh Square
Proudly located in the heart of Cambridge, the nursery is well situated to serve the families of this great area. Monkey Puzzle offers exceptional childcare from this specially-equipped nursery that provides that home from home feel, with each room being equipped especially for the children.
They are open 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, providing you with...
Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge Marleigh Square
Proudly located in the heart of Cambridge, the nursery is well situated to serve the families of this great area. Monkey Puzzle offers exceptional childcare from this specially-equipped nursery that provides that home from home feel, with each room being equipped especially for the children.
They are open 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, providing you with the reliability that you need.
The nursery is has been graded as "Good" on their recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024). They will encourage every parent to come and take a look for yourselves, to get a feel for what they do and find out why Monkey Puzzle is the best place for your child to play, learn and grow.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Karen Barker (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 19
Total Places for Children
- 72
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Opening Times
- Monday08:00-18:00
- Tuesday08:00-18:00
- Wednesday08:00-18:00
- Thursday08:00-18:00
- Friday08:00-18:00
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh Reviews (37)
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh has a Review Score of 10 (9.953) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh has 37 reviews.
We've been having a great experience at the Nursery, our son truly enjoys going there that even on the days he doesn't attend if we walk past the building he runs towards the entrance. Everybody is lovely and we can see that they really care about the children which makes the whole experience even...
We've been having a great experience at the Nursery, our son truly enjoys going there that even on the days he doesn't attend if we walk past the building he runs towards the entrance. Everybody is lovely and we can see that they really care about the children which makes the whole experience even better! Our son developed so quickly since joining, both in speech and motor skills which is incredible to see.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're very happy to hear that your son enjoys his time at the Nursery and is thriving in his development. Our dedicated team truly cares about each child, and it's wonderful to see their progress in such a nurturing environment. We look forward to continuing this journey together as part of your family.
Monkey Puzzles is just simply amazing. They help the children so much! I have seen so much growth for my child that's is just outstanding to see. Thank you so much for everything that you do. They are fed so so well with nutritional food and drinks. Just fantastic
Monkey Puzzles is just simply amazing. They help the children so much! I have seen so much growth for my child that's is just outstanding to see. Thank you so much for everything that you do. They are fed so so well with nutritional food and drinks. Just fantastic
My daughter is so well looked after my all at Monkey Puzzle Marleigh. She comes home happy and tells me all about her day, activities she's been up to, what she's eaten, her friends.. it's such a relief to be able to go to work and know she's happy, safe and thriving there.
My daughter is so well looked after my all at Monkey Puzzle Marleigh. She comes home happy and tells me all about her day, activities she's been up to, what she's eaten, her friends.. it's such a relief to be able to go to work and know she's happy, safe and thriving there.
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We have had the best experience with Monkey Puzzle Marleigh Nursery. My son began nursery around 9 months (13 months now) and he seems genuinely happy to go each morning and also seems so happy after nursery and well cared for. I really appreciated the 2 full weeks of settling-in sessions that are...
We have had the best experience with Monkey Puzzle Marleigh Nursery. My son began nursery around 9 months (13 months now) and he seems genuinely happy to go each morning and also seems so happy after nursery and well cared for. I really appreciated the 2 full weeks of settling-in sessions that are offered, as I believe this really helped our son get comfortable before attending for full days. The staff does a really great job to try to continue/match any care you provide at home as closely as possible. Communication from the nursery is great through the app. We really love the connected outdoor area as well. Highly recommend!
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I couldn't have asked for a better nursery to look after my son. He has become a bubbly, confident boy under the nursery's care, and his development at the nursery puts him well prepared for the coming reception class.
The nursery provides daily updates during handover as well as on the app,...
I couldn't have asked for a better nursery to look after my son. He has become a bubbly, confident boy under the nursery's care, and his development at the nursery puts him well prepared for the coming reception class.
The nursery provides daily updates during handover as well as on the app, which is really helpful for the parent to establish consistency and continuation in terms of themes and behaviour.
Thank you for taking the time to send a review and I am delighted that your child has really benefitted from attending the nursery. We wish you lots of luck on your next adventures in school.
Both of my sons attend Monkey Puzzle and we've been extremely happy with the level of care provided by the team. Our little one started at just 4 months, I immediately felt confident that he was in good hands and his needs were met. Our eldest started age 3 (due to a house move), we were a little...
Both of my sons attend Monkey Puzzle and we've been extremely happy with the level of care provided by the team. Our little one started at just 4 months, I immediately felt confident that he was in good hands and his needs were met. Our eldest started age 3 (due to a house move), we were a little nervous about him settling into the new structure but the team were absolutely amazing in making him feel welcome, he made new friends quickly and now he's always excited to go in, take part in activities etc. Can't recommend enough!
Thank you for your review. Its important that we have feedback and so pleased that both children are settled and happy in the nursery
My son has thrived since joining the nursery. He has developed a lovely personality and made lots of friends. The staff are always brilliant and Karen and Lou are always so reliable and understanding of the pressures parents face. They are friendly, empathetic and always smiling which makes a...
My son has thrived since joining the nursery. He has developed a lovely personality and made lots of friends. The staff are always brilliant and Karen and Lou are always so reliable and understanding of the pressures parents face. They are friendly, empathetic and always smiling which makes a difference to the start of each day.
Thank you for such a positive review. I will be sure to share this with the rest of the team
We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery for our son - Monkey Puzzle Marleigh. He's settled in wonderfully, and after a few initial tears he now gets very excited every time we go past, wanting to go inside! The staff are brilliant. They take wonderful care of him and are prompt to answer...
We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery for our son - Monkey Puzzle Marleigh. He's settled in wonderfully, and after a few initial tears he now gets very excited every time we go past, wanting to go inside! The staff are brilliant. They take wonderful care of him and are prompt to answer any queries we have. We really enjoy the feedback from staff in his room at the end of the day letting us know how he's got on and what he's been up to. Couldn't recommend them enough!
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We can't thank the team at Monkey Puzzle Nursery enough for the incredible care they've given our baby since he started at just nine months old in September 2025. From day one, the staff have been so kind, attentive and genuinely caring it's clear how much love and thought they put into everything...
We can't thank the team at Monkey Puzzle Nursery enough for the incredible care they've given our baby since he started at just nine months old in September 2025. From day one, the staff have been so kind, attentive and genuinely caring it's clear how much love and thought they put into everything they do. They've helped him settle in so confidently, and it's been amazing to see how happy, comfortable and settled he is there. The communication is great, the environment is nurturing, and we always feel reassured knowing he's in such safe hands. We're so grateful for everything the team does and couldn't recommend them highly enough.
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My son has been attending the nursery since he turned 1 and has been in both the baby and toddler rooms. He has grown and thrived so much since attending. The staff are kind and attentive, and it seems like all the staff (from all three rooms as well as support staff) know all the children, which...
Thank you to all the staff for taking such good care of my little boy! We would definitely recommend Monkey Puzzle Marleigh.
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Our daughter has been in the nursery since 7 months old and she is so happy there. They say it takes a village to raise a child and as expats without any support the nursery sure feels like our village due to the incredible staff there. It brings us great peace of mind to see how much the staff...
Our daughter has been in the nursery since 7 months old and she is so happy there. They say it takes a village to raise a child and as expats without any support the nursery sure feels like our village due to the incredible staff there. It brings us great peace of mind to see how much the staff seem to care about her and her development. Their weekly themes and activities are great and management has been very helpful.
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We are so grateful for the wonderful care that has been provided over the past month and a half. Our little one seems so content and settled at both drop-off and pick-up, which has given us such peace of mind. It's clear she feels happy, safe, and comfortable. The staff is really good with the...
We are so grateful for the wonderful care that has been provided over the past month and a half. Our little one seems so content and settled at both drop-off and pick-up, which has given us such peace of mind. It's clear she feels happy, safe, and comfortable. The staff is really good with the little ones, organizing weekly themes for them to explore. I am very happy we chose this nursery.
Thank you for the review. We love to receive feedback from our families and I will pass this onto the team
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From the start, our son settled in quickly and is always excited to go. He comes home happy every day, which tells us everything we need to know. The staff are fantastic - warm, caring, and genuinely dedicated. They take the time to really know the...
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. From the start, our son settled in quickly and is always excited to go. He comes home happy every day, which tells us everything we need to know. The staff are fantastic - warm, caring, and genuinely dedicated. They take the time to really know the children, and it shows in how safe and comfortable our little one feels. Any questions or concerns we've had have been handled quickly, professionally, and kindly, which gives us complete confidence and trust. The activities are varied and engaging, and we love how much thought goes into creating such a positive environment. We feel very lucky to have chosen this nursery and would wholeheartedly recommend it to any parent.
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My daughter settled into Monkey Puzzle Marleigh beautifully. She is painfully shy but the staff were incredible and in no time she felt completely at ease with them. She really grew up and matured during the time she spent at the nursery. She has has just started Reception at school and was...
We are delighted with the care she received! Highly recommended!!!
We are so pleased to hear your daughter is doing so well in Reception and that you feel she was ready following our school-readiness scheme. Thank you for taking your time to leave such a lovely review.
Our baby started the nursery at 3 months old and she enjoys it here very much! The nursery employees are very kind and attentive to her needs, provide us with regular text and video updates about her development, and regularly play development games with her. We are grateful for the care our...
Our baby started the nursery at 3 months old and she enjoys it here very much! The nursery employees are very kind and attentive to her needs, provide us with regular text and video updates about her development, and regularly play development games with her. We are grateful for the care our daughter receives here!
This is so nice to hear and we genuinely really do appreciate you taking the time to feedback and review the nursery. It's lovely that you see the dedication of the staff and team and it's having such a positive impact on your child and our families, I will be sure to pass this onto the team. Thank you.
Our daughter settled into Monkey Puzzle very easily; their settling in period was more thorough than other nurseries we had looked at and it definitely paid off. They let the child inform who the most suitable key worker will be, and in our case she absolutely adores her key worker. The staff are...
Our daughter settled into Monkey Puzzle very easily; their settling in period was more thorough than other nurseries we had looked at and it definitely paid off. They let the child inform who the most suitable key worker will be, and in our case she absolutely adores her key worker. The staff are lovely and my daughter is learning so much from them - coming home speaking new words etc.
Thank you for providing such a great review. It is lovely to hear how happy you have been with the team and that they have helped your little one settle so well. We will be sure to share your feedback with her key worker.
We can highly recommend the team at Monkey Puzzle Marleigh. The setting is new, spacious and full of natural light for little ones to thrive. The staff is so attentive and friendly, and I felt confident to leave my little one in their hands. The managers are very present in all the activities and...
We can highly recommend the team at Monkey Puzzle Marleigh. The setting is new, spacious and full of natural light for little ones to thrive. The staff is so attentive and friendly, and I felt confident to leave my little one in their hands. The managers are very present in all the activities and the staff in the baby room have always been so lovely to my son. He thrived so much in the last year and loves going to nursery. Thank you to all the team who have showed so much nurturing love in the past year, easing the mum guilt of leaving baby especially in the first days.
We really appreciate you taking the time to review us - it helps other parents that are looking for a nursery to hear real feedback from parents that know us. I am so pleased to hear he is so happy with us, and that your impressed with what we offer our children. I will be sure to share the feedback with the team.
Our 18 month old is thriving at Monkey Puzzle! The staff are so kind, passionate and caring towards every single child. They really know our cheeky boy and how to further his development. All of the staff are so nurturing, but from the moment we started in the baby room, the staff made us feel so...
we have found it a smooth process and our child loves it! We lucked out too as his key worker moved up before him! Communication is brilliant and we never have any issues, especially as our child has a food allergy and they regularly check before giving him something with that in, as well as having colour bowls for allergies so all staff are aware before giving out food. I will forever recommend this nursery as we love it so much and our child is so cared for there!!
Thank you for taking time out of your day to write such a lovely review. We are so pleased your child is happy at our setting and that you are happy with the setting yourselves. We will pass on this review to the team who love to hear our parents feedback.
My son has been at this nursery for over a year now, so I can confidently say what a great place it is. From the very beginning, the staff were incredibly supportive and understanding, helping him to settle in at his own pace. They took the time to get to know him, comforted him when he was unsure,...
My son has been at this nursery for over a year now, so I can confidently say what a great place it is. From the very beginning, the staff were incredibly supportive and understanding, helping him to settle in at his own pace. They took the time to get to know him, comforted him when he was unsure, and made sure he always felt safe and included. Their patience and warm approach really helped build his confidence. It's clear they genuinely care about the children, and I've seen him grow in confidence, independence, and happiness during his time there.
I'll share this with our wonderful team, who work tirelessly to make sure the children feel safe, happy, and truly enjoy their time at nursery. Thank you for taking time to leave us a lovely review.
A special thank you to two members of staff in...
A special thank you to two members of staff in particular, who go above and beyond every day. One member of staff has a remarkable bond with my child. His enthusiasm and dedication truly evident.
Another member of staff is equally wonderful, with her kind and nurturing approach. She has an incredible way of making my child feel seen and valued, and her patience and warmth are unmatched.
The team here works tirelessly to create a safe, stimulating, and loving environment. We've noticed such a positive change in our son since he started - his confidence, communication, and excitement to learn have all flourished.
Thank you, Monkey Puzzle team, for the amazing work you do. We wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent!
Thank you for such a positive review. We value your opinions and we will share the feedback with our team who give the best care to your child during their time here.
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Meet the Team (2)

My name is Thulie and I am a mother to three beautiful children. I spent a considerable amount of time in Sweden and I was very impressed by their...
My name is Thulie and I am a mother to three beautiful children. I spent a considerable amount of time in Sweden and I was very impressed by their take on nursery and pre-school learning, which focuses on child-led learning and creativity, in addition to using the outdoors to encourage exploratory learning. I believe this helps the children at this tender age to develop in leaps and bounds, compared to their peers who are not actively exploring and utilising the natural spaces around them.
I have worked in the City specialising in Finance roles, within multinational companies. Prior to that I worked and managed settings in Social Care, supporting young adults with Autism and Learning Difficulties. The experience I gained in this sector has given me a solid understanding of the importance of Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Compliance within a setting as well as providing a caring and stimulating environment for the people we care for every day.
My promise to parents, who choose to entrust us with their children, is that I will personally work with our very experienced manager and team to create a home from home environment for their children and can be confident that their children are getting the best care, cuddles and comfort.

My name is Karen and I am the Manager of the Marleigh nursery.
My passion for working with children began when I had my own amazing family and I...
My name is Karen and I am the Manager of the Marleigh nursery.
My passion for working with children began when I had my own amazing family and I found myself looking at the world through their eyes and seeing how their personalities and interests developed with their experiences. I moved from my career in finance to specialise in the Early Years childcare sector working at a preschool and primary school whilst supporting children with autism and SEND until finally joining the senior management team at Monkey Puzzle Cambridge 3 1/2 years ago as a Deputy Manager.
I am supported by an incredible team of educators who use their skills and care to nurture the children at Marleigh. This includes planning for their next steps and development, using activities and resources to inspire awe and wonder in their learning, and most importantly, giving the best cuddles if needed. I am proud to say that my deputy, Louise, was recently a finalist for the Nursery NMT Top Practitioner award. Another important member of our Marleigh family is our talented chef, who keeps the children safe and healthy every day, using the freshest ingredients to produce tasty and nutritious meals.We also love to share the nursery with our parents and welcome them to our open events, which are filled with activities and celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh
What is the Age Range of Children that Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh accepts?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh Open?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.
How many Children does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh have capacity for?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh has capacity for a total of 72 Children.
How far is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Cambridge, Marleigh to the centre of Cambridge?
2.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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