Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham

14 Rectory Road, Wokingham RG40 1DH
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham offers childcare to children from the age of three months up to when they start school.

Staff tailor their care to the child and their individual needs and children are placed into age categories.

Setting received "Good" in the first Ofsted inspection held within a year after opening (April 2025).
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dilpreet Singh (Owner)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • The nursery is open 51 weeks a year. We close only between Christmas and New Year and Bank Holidays, and for a maximum of three in-service training days per year. This gives us the time required to train staff to the highest possible standard, ensuring best practice for your child and ongoing professional development for our practitioners.


    Monthly fees shown are calculated using the following calculation:
    (Weekly Booking × 51 weeks) ÷ 12 months = annualised monthly invoice amount.
    Full time fees (5 full days per week) are calculated over 50 weeks, giving you one-week free childcare per year but keeping your invoice the same amount each month.
    If your child starts or leaves mid-month, fees are calculated using a daily rate.


    Nursery fees are based on the opening hours of 7.30am-6:30pm for full days and either 7.30am-12:30pm or 1:00pm-6:00pm for half days.
    A non-refundable registration fee of £150 is applicable to every application.

  • Fee Sheet is available during enquires and show around.

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

  • They have visitors parking around the back of the building, entrance from Rectory Road.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham Reviews (18)

9.9

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham has 18 reviews.

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Review from Angelica R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled in really quickly in the nursery and have a close attachments with the staff. My daughter loves to go to the nursery as they have alot of activities, indoor and outdoor. In particular they train the kids to be well mannered and support in their growth stages. I would highly recommend
the nursery.
Reply from Tanya Howard, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you so much for your reply, I am so glad to hear about how little one has settled, and the bonds she has made with staff!
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Review from Genevieve K (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her days at Monkey Puzzle. She has been attending for nearly 6 months now. There is always a good range of play activities available and the staff are really lovely. Communication are always easy and we have an app for regular updates (what she has eaten, potty training,
play activities etc.) which works really well. The facilities are newly renovated and are well thought out. We have been very happy with the whole experience and highly recommend the nursery.
Reply from Tanya Howard, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you so much for the lovely review, we have loved seeing your little one develop and meet her milestones!
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Review from Chloe P (Mother of Child) published on 7 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really lovely, friendly staff who I feel very very confident looking after my child. Would love to have more photos uploaded on the app so I can see my child at least once or twice a day if possible just to see what activities they are up too but everything has been really brilliant. Amazing support
and care with using the toilet, eating meals and naps. Love that I can drop off and collect my child when I want which suits my needs. All the staff knew my child's name in the first week and made us feel really supported and welcomed.
Reply from Tanya Howard, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for your reply, we take on board your feedback and will be focusing on how we can improve the Food and Nutrition, and to add more photo's to the app. I am glad to hear how well your little…read more
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Review from Tanya G (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience with the nursery. Staff are very friendly and the communication is excellent. My child settled really well and enjoys coming to nursery. She has been attending for the last few months and we can see how well she is developing.
Reply from Tanya Howard, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad to hear your lovely feedback and love to watch your child develop and grow!
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Review from R U (Father of Child) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After extensive searching in our local area of Wokingham, we found Monkey Puzzle, which at the time was a relatively new nursery. One of the main attractions for us was the location in town, car parking facilities (although sometimes challenging to enter via the narrow entrance if you have a larger
car and park into an available space), favourable opening and closing times for drop-off and pick-up, but most importantly during the initial tour of the nursery, we felt the passion from the team in caring for the babies and children.
Our daughter was approx. 9 months old when she started here and it's been great to see her development through the regular updates via the app and through conversations with the team during pick-up. The daily activities are varied and fun! The team also provide a variety of meals and snacks throughout the day, which socialises different tastes and textures, which is really good.
Overall, We're extremely happy with the care of our baby and would recommend!
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are delighted you are happy with the care provided for your child, it has been a pleasure watching your child grow and develop into such a happy, smiling and…read more
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Review from Gajanan M (Father of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Monkey Puzzle Wokingham for more than 5 months now and I think she is the first kid to start this nursery. One of my friend's daughters goes to Monkey Puzzle in another area that's how I came to know about this nursery. I looked around 3-4 nurseries before I came to Monkey Puzzle.
The staff at Monkey Puzzle are fantastic. My daughter has thrived since being at Monkey Puzzle. I have been overwhelmed by the support the staff have given to me and my daughter through the transition into nursery. The management are understanding and attentive. My daughter comes from nursery singing new songs she's been taught, counting, talking small sentences and some new words. All of the children always seem happy and clean. The nursery itself is lovely, well-maintained and always very clean. I feel very well rested leaving my daughter in the care of Monkey Puzzle.
Reply from Tanya Howard, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for a lovely reply. We are so happy that your little one has enjoyed our songs, and new words and has been communicating this with you. We are honoured to hear how supported you found your…read more
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Review from David H (Grandfather of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson has thrived since starting at Monkey Puzzle. The staff ensured he was quickly made to feel at home, and now he looks forward to his time there. The communication between preschool and our family has been great. Thank you.
Reply from Tanya Howard, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for your review, I am so glad to hear your grandson has settled and is thriving.
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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Words cannot explain how brilliant this nursery is.
I moved my son to this nursery in the summer as I was starting a new job. I was apprehensive about spending less time with my boy and making sure he was in a setting that he would be happy in. I couldn't have found anywhere better. He loves it! They
have been brilliant with him at every turn. Caring and patient at the start when he wasn't so sure, then embracing all of his little quirks.
We get updates every day but they're always written by someone who really knows my son.
More recently I discovered my son actually had a heap of intolerances and they have taken this on board without any problems. They've even made him his own cake so he doesn't miss out when the other children have cake. As a single mum, I feel like I have another parent with me.
I couldn't imagine him being anywhere else.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you so much for your lovely reply, we are so glad to hear how happy your child has settled, and we will continue to support intolerances and make as close to the same as we can. We have…read more
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Review from Julie J (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl settled in quickly to nursery and the staff were amazing in helping her settle in, her confidence has grown so much in the couple of months she has been there, we expressed when she joined she hadn't been around too many other children and the staff were really good with her helping
her get that social interaction that she needed to help her develop further. The best thing we have done is choose Monkey Puzzle for our daughter!
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so glad your child has settled well with us. We will continue to provide more social interactions for you little one and we are happy you are happy with the…read more
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Review from Niruban T (Father of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with the care from the team and the number of activities my child is participating in. We can see the progress in both physical and social behaviours. Benita is improving herself by being independent in her day-to-day activities such as eating on her own.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
What a great review, thank you. We have loved watching your little one grow in confidence since they have started with us. We are very much looking forward to continue watching her grow as she moved…read more
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery and I cannot recommend it enough. The team are amazing, dedicated and are really caring towards the children. My little one started in the baby room just as she turned one and she really did settle in so quickly. She now goes into nursery with a big smile, gives us a wave
goodbye and absolutely loves it. I'm so glad we picked this nursery and look forward to the rest of her nursery years here.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such a lovely review. Your child has truly settled in well and made herself right at home, which of course we love. Her cheeky smile makes us all smile and we are just so glad you are…read more
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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Monkey Puzzle and all its staff are just wonderful. Warm and welcoming and just so lovely with the little ones. It's a happy learning, and social environment that has a home-from-home feel. My little one is only 1 and she comes home with a smile on her face and full of beans every time she has nursery.
The management are friendly and approachable and very accommodating to challenges and needs. We're updated often about her adventures during the day with posts and pictures. I'm very grateful to have found a newly established nursery that is just fab. Thanks guys.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so glad you and your child feel settled with us and are happy here at Monkey Puzzle and it is so nice to hear that your child goes home with a smile on their…read more
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Review from Emma H (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in well to toddlers very quickly, the staff are fantastic and welcoming, with great handover each day, the food is healthy and varied and the educational aspect is perfect for my son's development. I am very pleased and grateful to the staff at Monkey Puzzle.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so glad you and your son are happy here with us at Monkey Puzzle, we have loved watching his cheeky character come out as he has been settling with us over…read more
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Review from T A (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
To the nursery staff, thank you! I couldn't thank you enough for what you have done for my child. He has developed so much being with you and I really appreciate all that you have done. So thank you!
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for your kind words and glowing review. We look forward to watching your child grow and develop over the following years to come.
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Review from Kelly C (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I moved my daughter to this setting in May 2024 from another and I am very pleased with the care.
After a couple of weeks of being in the setting, we saw a marked difference in her behaviour and happiness. We get multiple daily updates via the app with pictures, putting us at ease that she is in caring
and capable hands. The food menu is very varied and I'm pleased she is being given the opportunity to try lots of different foods.
The staff at Monkey Puzzles seem motivated to be there and I feel that they generally care about my child.
The garden is small, however well equipped and my child is happy to play with the ample resources available. The regular outings to the town and parks have added value to her learning. I've had a number of friends say that they have seen her out and how happy she looks.
The biggest thing has been the special education support received. I have found it to be child-focused and tailored, fully understanding the needs before putting a plan in place.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you so much for your kind words and we are so glad you are happy with the care provided. We appreciate the feedback and will continue to strive for a strong early education for all children. We…read more
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Review from T K (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had superb service and care from the moment we contacted the nursery. Our child was one of the very first starters and they have settled so well.
The manager has great plans for how the nursery will develop and excel over time which we look forward to being a part of and experiencing.
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outdoor space is smaller than one might hope for but, if trips to use facilities and exploring the local area are arranged as promised then this will make up for the smaller space. The current space, however, is well stocked with toys and activities so is being put to best use.
Communication with the nursery staff is prompt and reassuring. The Famly app is used well and is a great record of the daily activities and need-to-know info.
Although a small point, it would be good to see more variety in the meals once the nursery is in full swing. There is a lot of repetition with fruit (apple or banana) and it would be nice for some more variety to challenge the taste buds!
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for a positive review and feedback. We take everything you have said on board, especially regarding the food. Our chef is starting from next week so there will be lots more variety within…read more
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Review from V S (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely team of people who genuinely care. It's clearly not just a job to them as they put their heart into connecting with and caring for the children. Very happy with the level of communication provided to parents through the day and at pick-up. Highly recommend. Very impressed at the presence of the
owner and manager who are always on-site/readily available over the phone or email.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nurery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such a great review. We are so glad you are happy with us, and with the care and education provided. We will continue our efforts in maintaining strong communication with parents and…read more
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Review from W D (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery! My son (8 months) loves attending here, he has so much fun and we love getting daily updates and photos. The staff are so welcoming and accommodating. Our son has a smile on his face daily. They do water play, sand play, painting, drawing, sensory toys and reading stories and singing.
Reply from Lauren Wilson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham
Thank you for such wonderful feedback. We are really glad you are happy and we love seeing your child's smiley face every day.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.898)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.898) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.898 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham is calculated as follows: ( (197 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.898
  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 Wokingham is based on 18 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 18 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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Tanya

Tanya Howard

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

I am the Nursey Manager and have been in childcare for 15 years. I have a strong passion for supporting children to learn and develop as independent and secure little ones. I have supported all ages and have a dedication and passion for Supporting children with additional needs.


I am a keen baker and love to bake in my spare time, along with spending time with family and friends, walking my miniature dachshund called Harley!

Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham

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

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

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham 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 Wokingham have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Wokingham has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

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

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

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