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The Old Granary, Units 4 and 5 Church Farm, Astwick Nr Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BH
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12 September 2025
Our daughter started at Monkey Puzzle at the beginning of the year and she loves it! All the staff are amazing and so attentive. She loves how much time they spend outside, all the messy, the book corner and the extra curricular activities they do
12 September 2025
I have had two children attend here and both have loved it. My eldest left last summer after blossoming at the nursery from a year old to preschool and my youngest has just turned two. Both absolutely love it here and my eldest still tells me regularly he miss everyone and everything. The environment is so nurturing and the ethos for outside play is outstanding. The staff are extremely caring and individual child focused meaning their needs are met so well. Food is amazing and I put it down to the variety that both my children eat so well. The hours are great for shift workers like myself and the daily routine for the children really helps them develop a sense of a routine and really helps for stability. We started our journey here just as lock down hit and they were amazing through out and have just grown from strength to strength
12 September 2025
This is an exceptional nursery! From the setting to the highly communicative and warm staff, to the technology, to the safe guarding. This is a nursery that really stands out and we feel so blessed that our daughter attends Monkey Puzzle! it will be a key childhood memory for us as parents x
11 September 2025
Our little boy has been at Monkey Puzzle since he was 9months old. He is now entering his final year before moving to school and we couldn't be more happy with the amazing care he receives at nursery. He loves all of the staff, who make the days interesting and especially going to forest school. We have been so impressed with the attention to detail and the quality of his day/weeks activities. The staff are friendly, kind and really get invested in his life. We couldn't recommend the nursery more.
05 September 2025
My son has attended for the past 3 years and my daughter is due to start next month. I've been so pleased with the level of care, varied activities and of course the friendly welcoming staff. The outdoor activities (walks and forest school) are a lovely addition and something my son always looks forward to. Overall a wonderful nursery and somewhere I'm happy to send my children.
05 September 2025
Astwick Monkey Puzzle is a lovely nursery. I currently have one child there who started at 9 months old and my first went there too a few years ago. They do such lovely imaginative activities with them. Lots of messy play that I love as I don't need to do it at home. And having the space outside is just perfect! All the staff are so kind, caring and genuine. My little girl is always so pleased to go to nursery! There is also a very good app which they put lots of photos of them on each day and really good updates about how they are getting on.
05 September 2025
From 11 months old until now almost 3 years, we have had an amazing experience with Monkey Puzzle Astwick. A beautiful and safe setting with high quality standards and staff who always go above and beyond for the children. Always super helpful, informative and happy to give guidance and support, the bond they have with the children is so special too. So happy we made the choice of this nursery.
05 September 2025
My daughter started when she was 1 years old. We feel so sad to be saying goodbye to Monkey Puzzle Astwick. It is an excellent nursery, extremely well managed, great communication with kind, caring and inspiring staff. My daughter has some health needs. The nursery has been supportive and listened and followed my requests to change her diet (multiple times) but which has helped her eczema. The nursery use an app to communicate messages, share photographs, provide updates on meals etc. I have been so impressed with the activities they offer each day, the staff are creative and thoughtful and they organise themed days and celebrations. Each day they go for walks and into the forest to learn about nature. The staff recently organise organised a graduation for the children. They celebrated each child's qualities and skills and it's a memory I won't forget. A huge Thank you to all the staff, I have always felt that my daughter is in an environment where she is well cared for.
02 September 2025
Our daughter has only been at Monkey Puzzle Nursery for around a month, but we've already been so impressed. She's just turned one and, understandably, was a little unsettled during her first few sessions. However, the updates, photos, and thoughtful feedback from the staff and her key workers have really reassured us that she's being cared for with genuine attention and kindness. The nursery app is brilliant - easy to use, full of helpful details, and perfect for sharing with grandparents so they can enjoy the daily updates too.
02 September 2025
We heard lots of good things about Monkey Puzzle (Astwick), and we are very glad our daughter got a spot this year. She loves going to nursery and has such a good time there. All the practitioners are very friendly and caring. The activities, food, and setting are all excellent. Thank you for all your hard work!
02 September 2025
Our daughter has been with Monkey Puzzle Astwick since she was 7 months old. She loves the nursery, has grown so much in confidence and the staff are wonderful. She has made a great little group of friends and is so ready for primary school.
21 August 2025
My son has been attending Monkey Puzzle since he was 1 year old, and as he prepares to move on to prep nursery this September, I wanted to share how incredibly positive our experience has been. The staff across all rooms have always been friendly, caring and genuinely accommodating to our son's needs and development. We've seen him grow into a more confident and independent little boy. The nursery app is great- we get real time updates throughout the day on what he's eaten and how long he's napped. I've especially love receiving photos of him on walks and during messy - giving us a glimpse into his happy days at nursery. We'll always look back on his time here with so much fondness. Thank you to the whole team at Monkey Puzzle!
27 May 2025
We started our son at Monkey Puzzle at 3 months old and it was one of the best decisions we've made. Every single practitioner is lovely, and really caring. You can tell how much he enjoys his time and how much he has thrived since he started. The girls all do a lovely job of updating the app - and also when I pick him up. The nursery is really well managed, communication is great - the education and fun they have there is amazing. I cannot fault them.
21 May 2025
My youngest has just started the nursery and is able to go on trips to the park and have picnics there. My eldest is also now in their pre-school and is going on walks and doing forest school. There, he is able to climb trees and be free. When the children are inside, so much thought is put into the children's activities. Every day. The staff genuinely care about the children and are clearly passionate about childcare. We maintain it's one of the best decisions we made to send them there.
31 March 2025
A lovely nursery with friendly and caring staff. Currently our child is in the toddler room and we have found he has especially thrived in this room so far. He has such happy days in this room with lots of outside activities in the fields and outdoor spaces. The nursery do focus weeks on your child where they give you a little report on development and your child's interests which is nice, and you always get a weekly update with pictures on how they've got on and what they've enjoyed that week. You have daily photos too. They are good with the app and updating it with what's been happening that day. Prices have just gone up due to the 30 hours funding and taxes going up which is hard with finances, but seeing how happy my child is here I wouldn't now shop around for a more affordable rate.
24 March 2025
We've enrolled our son in Monkey Puzzle nursery when he was just 8 months old and so far has been a great experience. He enjoys his days at nursery, smilling everytime to the carers and jumping to their lap when we leave him in the morning. They keep you updated with daily reviews and pictures which for a new mum gives you so much peace of mind. Most importantly we feel that he is safe and being well looked after. I would not hesitate to recomend Monkey Puzzle.
19 March 2025
My eldest goes to this preschool/nursery and it was the best decision we made. We have never questioned anything. The people, care, encouragement, facilities and the location is perfect. We have always felt so confident in our choice to send our daughter there and excited for our youngest to start soon. They are just fantastic!
04 March 2025
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick is a great nursery. My little one loves going there and enjoys their time there each day. The staff are friendly, caring, attentive and enthusiastic, which are great qualities to have, especially looking after such young children. The activities which are done daily are all aimed at helping the child to develop and explore and I have seen a great improvement in the development of my child, which is heartwarming to see. Great location too.
27 June 2024
Monkey Puzzle Astwick is a wonderful setting and we've had nothing but good experiences sending our child here. The staff are caring, attentive, fabulous people. Our little one is always excited to go in to see her friends and tells us all about the adventures she's had. They've been excellent in supporting development in all areas and are willing to work with you if there's anything specific your child needs help with. Highly recommended.
14 March 2024
Both my daughters have been through Monkey Puzzle. The manager and her team are professional, caring and supportive of all the children. I have always felt at ease leaving my children in their safe hands. Both my girls have loved attending this setting. We particularly love the farm location and the children spend a lot of time out of doors enjoying the fresh air and exploring!
Latest Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick
12 September 2025
Our daughter started at Monkey Puzzle at the beginning of the year and she loves it! All the staff are amazing and so attentive. She loves how much time they spend outside, all the messy, the book corner and the extra curricular activities they do
12 September 2025
I have had two children attend here and both have loved it. My eldest left last summer after blossoming at the nursery from a year old to preschool and my youngest has just turned two. Both absolutely love it here and my eldest still tells me regularly he miss everyone and everything. The environment is so nurturing and the ethos for outside play is outstanding. The staff are extremely caring and individual child focused meaning their needs are met so well. Food is amazing and I put it down to the variety that both my children eat so well. The hours are great for shift workers like myself and the daily routine for the children really helps them develop a sense of a routine and really helps for stability. We started our journey here just as lock down hit and they were amazing through out and have just grown from strength to strength
12 September 2025
This is an exceptional nursery! From the setting to the highly communicative and warm staff, to the technology, to the safe guarding. This is a nursery that really stands out and we feel so blessed that our daughter attends Monkey Puzzle! it will be a key childhood memory for us as parents x
11 September 2025
Our little boy has been at Monkey Puzzle since he was 9months old. He is now entering his final year before moving to school and we couldn't be more happy with the amazing care he receives at nursery. He loves all of the staff, who make the days interesting and especially going to forest school. We have been so impressed with the attention to detail and the quality of his day/weeks activities. The staff are friendly, kind and really get invested in his life. We couldn't recommend the nursery more.
05 September 2025
My son has attended for the past 3 years and my daughter is due to start next month. I've been so pleased with the level of care, varied activities and of course the friendly welcoming staff. The outdoor activities (walks and forest school) are a lovely addition and something my son always looks forward to. Overall a wonderful nursery and somewhere I'm happy to send my children.
05 September 2025
Astwick Monkey Puzzle is a lovely nursery. I currently have one child there who started at 9 months old and my first went there too a few years ago. They do such lovely imaginative activities with them. Lots of messy play that I love as I don't need to do it at home. And having the space outside is just perfect! All the staff are so kind, caring and genuine. My little girl is always so pleased to go to nursery! There is also a very good app which they put lots of photos of them on each day and really good updates about how they are getting on.
05 September 2025
From 11 months old until now almost 3 years, we have had an amazing experience with Monkey Puzzle Astwick. A beautiful and safe setting with high quality standards and staff who always go above and beyond for the children. Always super helpful, informative and happy to give guidance and support, the bond they have with the children is so special too. So happy we made the choice of this nursery.
05 September 2025
My daughter started when she was 1 years old. We feel so sad to be saying goodbye to Monkey Puzzle Astwick. It is an excellent nursery, extremely well managed, great communication with kind, caring and inspiring staff. My daughter has some health needs. The nursery has been supportive and listened and followed my requests to change her diet (multiple times) but which has helped her eczema. The nursery use an app to communicate messages, share photographs, provide updates on meals etc. I have been so impressed with the activities they offer each day, the staff are creative and thoughtful and they organise themed days and celebrations. Each day they go for walks and into the forest to learn about nature. The staff recently organise organised a graduation for the children. They celebrated each child's qualities and skills and it's a memory I won't forget. A huge Thank you to all the staff, I have always felt that my daughter is in an environment where she is well cared for.
02 September 2025
Our daughter has only been at Monkey Puzzle Nursery for around a month, but we've already been so impressed. She's just turned one and, understandably, was a little unsettled during her first few sessions. However, the updates, photos, and thoughtful feedback from the staff and her key workers have really reassured us that she's being cared for with genuine attention and kindness. The nursery app is brilliant - easy to use, full of helpful details, and perfect for sharing with grandparents so they can enjoy the daily updates too.
02 September 2025
We heard lots of good things about Monkey Puzzle (Astwick), and we are very glad our daughter got a spot this year. She loves going to nursery and has such a good time there. All the practitioners are very friendly and caring. The activities, food, and setting are all excellent. Thank you for all your hard work!
02 September 2025
Our daughter has been with Monkey Puzzle Astwick since she was 7 months old. She loves the nursery, has grown so much in confidence and the staff are wonderful. She has made a great little group of friends and is so ready for primary school.
21 August 2025
My son has been attending Monkey Puzzle since he was 1 year old, and as he prepares to move on to prep nursery this September, I wanted to share how incredibly positive our experience has been. The staff across all rooms have always been friendly, caring and genuinely accommodating to our son's needs and development. We've seen him grow into a more confident and independent little boy. The nursery app is great- we get real time updates throughout the day on what he's eaten and how long he's napped. I've especially love receiving photos of him on walks and during messy - giving us a glimpse into his happy days at nursery. We'll always look back on his time here with so much fondness. Thank you to the whole team at Monkey Puzzle!
27 May 2025
We started our son at Monkey Puzzle at 3 months old and it was one of the best decisions we've made. Every single practitioner is lovely, and really caring. You can tell how much he enjoys his time and how much he has thrived since he started. The girls all do a lovely job of updating the app - and also when I pick him up. The nursery is really well managed, communication is great - the education and fun they have there is amazing. I cannot fault them.
21 May 2025
My youngest has just started the nursery and is able to go on trips to the park and have picnics there. My eldest is also now in their pre-school and is going on walks and doing forest school. There, he is able to climb trees and be free. When the children are inside, so much thought is put into the children's activities. Every day. The staff genuinely care about the children and are clearly passionate about childcare. We maintain it's one of the best decisions we made to send them there.
31 March 2025
A lovely nursery with friendly and caring staff. Currently our child is in the toddler room and we have found he has especially thrived in this room so far. He has such happy days in this room with lots of outside activities in the fields and outdoor spaces. The nursery do focus weeks on your child where they give you a little report on development and your child's interests which is nice, and you always get a weekly update with pictures on how they've got on and what they've enjoyed that week. You have daily photos too. They are good with the app and updating it with what's been happening that day. Prices have just gone up due to the 30 hours funding and taxes going up which is hard with finances, but seeing how happy my child is here I wouldn't now shop around for a more affordable rate.
24 March 2025
We've enrolled our son in Monkey Puzzle nursery when he was just 8 months old and so far has been a great experience. He enjoys his days at nursery, smilling everytime to the carers and jumping to their lap when we leave him in the morning. They keep you updated with daily reviews and pictures which for a new mum gives you so much peace of mind. Most importantly we feel that he is safe and being well looked after. I would not hesitate to recomend Monkey Puzzle.
19 March 2025
My eldest goes to this preschool/nursery and it was the best decision we made. We have never questioned anything. The people, care, encouragement, facilities and the location is perfect. We have always felt so confident in our choice to send our daughter there and excited for our youngest to start soon. They are just fantastic!
04 March 2025
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick is a great nursery. My little one loves going there and enjoys their time there each day. The staff are friendly, caring, attentive and enthusiastic, which are great qualities to have, especially looking after such young children. The activities which are done daily are all aimed at helping the child to develop and explore and I have seen a great improvement in the development of my child, which is heartwarming to see. Great location too.
27 June 2024
Monkey Puzzle Astwick is a wonderful setting and we've had nothing but good experiences sending our child here. The staff are caring, attentive, fabulous people. Our little one is always excited to go in to see her friends and tells us all about the adventures she's had. They've been excellent in supporting development in all areas and are willing to work with you if there's anything specific your child needs help with. Highly recommended.
14 March 2024
Both my daughters have been through Monkey Puzzle. The manager and her team are professional, caring and supportive of all the children. I have always felt at ease leaving my children in their safe hands. Both my girls have loved attending this setting. We particularly love the farm location and the children spend a lot of time out of doors enjoying the fresh air and exploring!