Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater provides high-quality childcare in a nurturing, engaging and community-focused environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Designed to feel warm and welcoming, the nursery offers a safe space where children can build confidence, develop independence and enjoy a positive start to their early years.
The nursery features carefully planned rooms tailored to each age group, along with inviting outdoor areas that encourage exploration, physical...
Funding & Fees
£113.40
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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
- Becca (Deputy Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 11
Total Places for Children
- 81
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 Parking On Site
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater Reviews (28)
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater has a Review Score of 10 (9.985) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater has 28 reviews.
My daughter and I absolutely love Monkey Puzzle Lightwater! The team are so dedicated and adoring of the children. The set up is beautiful and the vast range of activities is amazing! I could not recommend anywhere as much as here!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted that you and your daughter love Monkey Puzzle Lightwater. It means so much to our team to know their dedication and the activities are making a difference.
The nursery itself has excellent facilities too, in particular the garden, mud kitchen and maze. It's a great space, designed well.
I genuinely feel so happy and such a sense of relief to know our children are being well looked after. Thank you so much to the MP Lightwater team, you're fantastic!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're absolutely delighted to hear how much your little one enjoys their time at Monkey Puzzle Lightwater, and that you as parents feel so welcomed and supported too. Our team works hard to create a safe, nurturing, and exciting environment for every...
MP Lightwater took a while to open but definitely was it worth the wait!
My daughter is in the Tweenies class and it took her about 5 or 6 weeks to properly settle in. Her teachers worked tirelessly to ensure that she had fun, encouraging her to come out of her shell and coax her to eat (which I know takes patience!)
Now, she could not be happier there. She is always happy to go give her teacher a cuddle when I drop her off and now when I pick her up, she no longer runs over to me shouting 'mama' and just wants to keep playing - it takes a bit of persuading to get her to come home (bit of a kick in the gut if I'm honest but it's a good thing!)
MP staff are friendly, engaging and would do anything to ensure your child is happy and learning . A nursery has just opened down the road from us but we are leaving our child at monkey puzzle because we like them so much.
Hi Kat,We are delighted with your feedback and obviously caring for your child, it has been a pleasure watching her grow into this confident young lady and we will continue to strive to be the best we can be!Kind Regards
We've had a wonderful experience with this nursery. The staff are absolutely lovely - so welcoming and supportive, making the transition into nursery life smooth for both our child and us as parents.
Each day is filled with fun and engaging activities that our little one really enjoys, and it's been amazing to see their development and growing confidence.
We also really appreciate the regular updates and communication from the team, which help us feel involved and reassured throughout the day.
Highly recommend to any parents looking for a nurturing and well-organised environment for their child.
Hi K,Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We love watching your child grow into this confident person and we continue to strive to be best we can be :)Kind Regards
Our child settled in surprisingly quickly, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment and the thoughtful approach of the staff. That reassurance, especially when they are too young to tell you about their day, is priceless.
The nursery itself is bright and clean, with a lovely outdoor space that the children use regularly.
We receive regular updates and photos, which help us feel connected and confident that our child is in the best possible hands.
We're so glad we chose MPL. It's comforting to know our little one is not only safe but genuinely cared for and engaged each day. We can't recommend it highly enough!
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are so grateful that you have chosen us as your childcare provider. Your little one is adored by all and we have enjoyed watching him settle and grow into the nursery. We are thrilled that you are happy with the communication so far and we strive to be the best nursery we can. Kind RegardsScott
We are very happy with the care our child receives at Monkey puzzle lightwater nursery. The staff are truly amazing - warm, friendly, and always welcoming. They provide a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow and thrive. What stands out most is how understanding and attentive they are to each child's individual needs. We couldn't ask for better care, and we feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place.
Thank you for your kind comments. We are over the moon that you are so happy with the nursery. We strive to be the best we can be and we are glad that your child is growing and learning with us. This is just the start! We are going to get better :)Kind RegardsScott
It all started with 2 staff members who introduced us to Monkey Puzzle Lightwater. One we have know for years as he cared for our older son and is incredible in what he does. When we knew he was at the nursery we were sure the place would be great.
From the very beginning, the manager has been incredibly understanding, consistently going above and beyond to support both our child and our family. He genuinely cares & is always very quick with his responses, approachable making us feel heard & cared.
The staff are amazing-warm, attentive and clearly passionate about their work. Our child feels happy and we feel safe and amazing about the nurturing environment the manager and his team have created.
We are consistently impressed with how creative the activities are. There's always something new and engaging going on. We feel incredibly lucky to have found this nursery and highly recommend it.
Thank you for your kind comments and your kind personal comments surrounding myself. I know it has been difficult with the delay of us opening, but we can finally forget about those days and provide the best care we possibly can for your child. We have enjoyed watching your child thrive and we cannot wait to see what the future holds. We strive to be the best we can!Kind RegardsScott
First time mum, I was quite anxious about putting my little one in nursery. After visiting another setting I was even more anxious. Then I visited Monkey Puzzle in Lightwater. I was greeted by the manager and two other staff members who showed us around. I immediately felt comfortable, my little one loved seeing all the toys and went to play straight away. Communication with the management team was great and efficient and soon enough we were enrolled. Fast forward to the Easter event where we got to meet most of the staff before even starting: it was brilliant! The staff felt very confident and comfortable in the space, they interacted with the little ones in such a warm and friendly way that all my anxiety evaporated for good. Then settling sessions happened and it all went so well, it felt like it was meant to be. Now my little one gets so excited on the days he goes to nursery, and communication with the whole team is so great. I would definitely recommend the setting!
Thank you so much for your kind comments, we really appreciate them. I am so pleased that we eased your anxiety regarding nurseries, i know many parents feel the same since media documentaries and news stories. We strive to be the best we can possibly, we appreciate all of our parents patience...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- Recipient: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery LightwaterDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery LightwaterDate: Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
- Recipient: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery LightwaterDate: Thursday 20 Nov 2025
Meet the Team (2)
My name is Becca and I am the Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Lightwater!
My journey into Early Years started when I began working with children in the art of dance. Teaching little ones from the ages of under 5 to 18 years old in the style of Ballet, Tap and Modern!
I then moved on to Early Years Education in a Montessori setting in which I completed my NVQ Level 3. I took the leap during COVID-19 to join a setting as a Room Leader in a ‘Curiosity Approach’ driven setting. I progressed quickly to Deputy Manager and then the Manager. I have a wide range of roles and from each one, I learnt so much and gained knowledge and understanding of the minds of a ‘little human’.
I have over 10 years of experience working with children and I wouldn’t change it for the world!
I am quirky, and bubbly and love unique, fun learning opportunities for all ages. I am getting married next year! Eek! I have a loving partner and crazy family and my dog Nelly.
I am honoured to start this journey with Scott and the team at Lightwater and share our passion, imagination with you all. I am delighted to be working for such a warm, welcoming, and caring company!
My name is Sean and I am the Third in Charge at Monkey Puzzle Lightwater!
I have been working in Early Years since 2014, working my way up from, Bank Staff, through to Third in Charge. I chose this career path because I have always been big on family time, I have many cousins that I have looked after through the years and thought why not turn this into a career? I love the different days, I love the fact that you can go from being a pilot of a super-fast aeroplane to being a lion going through the jungle. I love cooking with the children and getting messy, I normally find flour in my hair when I get home.
I joined Monkey Puzzle Lightwater because I love the fact it is a brand-new nursery, so as a team, we can make it our own and watch it thrive in the coming years.
Languages
- English
- Basic Spanish
Qualifications
- Level 5 Childcare Qualification
- Level 2 in Team Leading
- First Aid
- Allergy Awareness
- Level 2 Food Hygiene
- Level 2 Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Get to know me
I love singing through life, I enjoy making up silly dances and I am a huge vinyl collector!
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