Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

50 Chapel Street, Billericay CM12 9LU
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Billericay, is a Grade-II listed building with an interior purposely converted to suit professional childcare, offering fully-equipped day rooms and outdoor play for babies of three months and for children of up to five years of age.

In order to make sure children get the most from the early years curriculum staff keep detailed records of individual development, with parents' evenings allowing for one-on-one discussion.

Monkey Puzzle's services are respected throughout the country for quality facilities and a positive approach towards all areas of pre-school learning.

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Care Provided by Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Daisy Slade (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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, Christmas & 2 training days per year

Funding & Fees Guide for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

  • £80-£82 per day including all meals, nappies, wipes and a range of extra-curricular activities.
  • Parking

  • They have parking for visitors, staff and for parents dropping off children.


Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay Reviews (39)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay has 39 reviews.

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Review from Trudi M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery in Billericay for the past 3 years, and honestly it feels like being part of a big family. The staff are excellent, they are so friendly and genuinely care about all of the children and take interest in their lives. They have helped our son in his
development and in helping prepare him for school. I have no concerns with leaving my son there, and I know he is happy and well looked after. The extra activities that the children take part in each week which are run by external people (French lessons, Phonics lesson, Playball) are a fantastic opportunity, in addition to all the activities the staff do at the nursery. Our son has also thoroughly enjoyed the little trips out too (such as to the train station). I would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle to anyone.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

This is wonderful to read, thank you so much. We love being apart of your little one's life!


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Review from Zara C (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently moved to the area with our 18-month-old and changing his nursery was daunting but it has honestly been the best decision we have made. In such a short period of time, we have been blown away and as a family, we are incredibly happy with the quality of care, education, and overall experience.
The staff are friendly, warm and approachable which is the most important thing when entrusting someone with your child's care.
Monkey Puzzle does an excellent job of keeping parents informed, helping us stay connected to our little one's learning journey. As a first-time parent, I get comfort from the regular updates and photos throughout the day. I also love how the staff involve us too, e.g. the Christmas festivities (even on days our son is not at nursery).
We are also very impressed with the range of meals provided and the variety of daily activities (both fun and educational). The nursery itself is clean, safe and well-organised.
We couldn't recommend Monkey Puzzle enough!

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Ahh, this is so lovely to read. Your little one has settled in so well! We are so glad to hear you are happy here!


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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle for a few months. It felt like a leap of faith as first-time parents given she started at only 5 months old but we couldn't ask for a better experience - it has been brilliant. All of the staff really care and have made a lot of effort to get to know our
daughter which meant she settled incredibly quickly meaning when she is there, we have no worries or concerns. We are kept up to date on what the children are up to that day and I am assured that the team will reach out if they need anything. I have been really impressed with how much variety there is in the activities (everyone is so creative!) and we particularly like that the staff from other older rooms also know our daughter. Everyone works as a team and there are no silos. They want to know what our preferences are (and deliver on them) and importantly when it comes to pick up, it's clear that they really know our daughter as a person and who she is and share snippets from the day that we love.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

What a lovely review. We have loved seeing how well your little one has settled with us, she is absolutely thriving! Thank you very much!


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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so impressed with Monkey Puzzle and the amazing care they have provided for my daughter. She has settled in so quickly, which is a testament to how welcoming and friendly the staff are, they have really helped us with a transition that I thought would be difficult!
The communication is outstanding.
The team are always available to answer my questions and I'm consistently impressed with how quickly they respond! We get daily updates and pictures which always make me smile!
I never have to worry when I drop her off as I know she is having the best time!

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Hello! Thank you so much for our lovely review, it's so good to hear you're having a good experience and that your little one is so settled!


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Review from Claire I (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Monkey Puzzle since he was 11 months old and is absolutely thriving. He loves every day he spends there and this is due to the care and attention he receives from everyone.
They offer a number of extracurricular activities including French which he loves.
The management team are
great and try their utmost to accommodate requests you may have.
I cannot thank them enough and would recommend Monkey Puzzle Billericay to anyone in the area looking for a nursery. Keep up the good work.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's truly amazing to hear how settled your family is here!


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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 7 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Recently had to swap nurseries due to old nursery not providing days suitable for my little girl. I was apprehensive about her moving but it was the best decision. She has really flourished in the nursery. The staff are so attentive and you can tell they really care about the children. My girl is preschool
age and she has learnt so much since being at the nursery her numbers and letter recognition have come on leaps and bounds. We also get updates daily and regular feedback about what the kids have got up to. I would definitely recommend.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Hi, thank you for your lovely review! It's amazing to see how well your little one has settled in.


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Review from Hayley N (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having recently moved to the area I was rather anxious about my 2 children, aged 3.5 years and 15 months, changing nursery but they couldn't have settled better. The nursery staff are very welcoming and provide regular updates throughout the day on the app, showing all the fun the kids are having, the
meals they eat, medications taken, accident reports and upcoming occasions. Definitely feel confident that we picked the right place!

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you so much for this review! It's amazing to hear your little ones are happy and settled here!


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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 22 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle for the last 6 weeks and I was extremely nervous about her starting nursery and having to leave her for the day but the staff at Monkey Puzzle are just amazing. The girls are so lovely and my daughter absolutely loves her days at the nursery the staff have
made it such a positive transition for me and I feel so comfortable and grateful for everything they do. I love seeing the big grin on my daughter's face when she’s welcomed at the door in the morning she is learning so much and making new friends she seems very happy here.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

That is amazing! We are so pleased you and your little one are happy here. Thank you for the lovely review!


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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Monkey Puzzle Billericay since she was nine months old, she is now two years old. She absolutely loves the nursery - the staff, the kids, the activities, the food and the garden. She is happy, confident and playful - helped along because of the time she spends at Monkey Puzzle!

Reply from Jamie-Lee Jackson, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you for your lovely review; we are so pleased to hear how much your little one loves it here. She walks in with so much confidence.


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Review from F S (Mother of Child) published on 19 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending since he was 9 months old and is now almost 3. He settled very quickly and this is down to the care & love everyone gives the children.
He had some delayed speech & the team worked with him in a dedicated & kind approach to help him. He has come on leaps and bounds
and this is massively down to the expertise of the staff.
My son is happy & content every day when we drop him off and has a genuine bond with the lovely women that take care of him. We are so grateful for all they do.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We are so pleased you and the family are happy here.
-Daisy


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Review from S F (Father of Child) published on 8 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at the nursery is fantastic, our little girl cannot wait to go there every day, she loves the team and she has learnt so much which we believe has significantly given her the skills that she needs for everyday life. Thank you monkey puzzle.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so pleased you feel settled and we love seeing your little ones smile every morning!


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Review from Z E (Mother of Child) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a first time Mum I was extremely worried and anxious about having to send my Daughter to nursery a few days a week when I returned to work. Thankfully, she settled extremely quickly (probably quicker than I did!) and I 100% put that down to the staff at Monkey Puzzle. They understood her needs, especially
dietary - my Daughter is on the milk ladder and we’ve never had an episode due to any errors at nursery, they’re always super diligent and make sure she has an alternative so doesn’t ever miss out if her friends are having something she can’t have. Now she’s a toddler and absolutely loves nursery! She always talks about the staff like they’re her best friends, has made best friends with her classmates, often runs into class without so much as a backward glance and comes out full of beans telling me all about her day. Thank you Monkey Puzzle for making it that little bit easier to send her in!

Reply from Daisy Slade, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's really amazing to hear that our efforts are paying off.
We are planning to have some stay and plays in summer, this will be great for parents to see all the new areas we have embedded!
- Daisy


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Review from Gary C (Father of Child) published on 23 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Monkey Puzzle in Billericay for a year now and she loves it. She’s excited to be dropped off daily and on pick up she cannot wait to tell me about her day. I have no complaints and find the staff both very helpful and friendly. I’d have no problem recommending this nursery
to any other parents or future parents.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Hi Gary,
Thank you so much for your response. It's lovely to hear your family is so settled here.
Daisy


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Review from Sam W (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Monkey Puzzle is a wonderful nursery, and it's the staff there that make it so brilliant! The care they give my son (and my son, who has now left and is at school) is impeccable. My youngest son suffers from multiple allergies, and the staff at Monkey Puzzle couldn't be more accommodating. I never worry
about him when he's there. The manager and all staff go beyond to ensure my son is happy and safe, and we'll be eternally grateful for that.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Hi Sam, thank you soo much for the feedback. It's great to hear the lovely things you've said.


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Review from Shenel B (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl is 19 months old and has been attending Monkey Puzzle since she turned a year old.
The staff here are amazing, and my little one loves it so much she brings me her backpack on the weekends and gestures to leave for nursery. She’s so excited to go in every day, and that’s all down to
the amazing staff. They do so many and lots of different activities with the children that both excite and educate them. My little one has made some lovely friends and learned so much in the short time she’s been attending.
Can’t rate the Monkey Puzzle enough; you won’t regret it if you choose it for your little one.

Reply from Daisy Slade, Deputy Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Hi Shenel, thank you so much for your lovely words. This truly means so much to us all! It is so lovely to hear your child is so settled here.


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Review from Aki K (Father of Child) published on 1 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our 1 and a half year old daughter really enjoys her time at Monkey Puzzle. We get very regular updates on the app including all the activities she’s doing, what she ate and how long she slept etc. All the practitioners are very friendly and our daughter is happy every day.

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Review from Jonathan M (Father of Child) published on 24 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

No real complaints. My daughter has always loved going and has learned so much from being there. There's always loads of varied activities throughout the day and lots of different meals for the children to eat from one day to the next. The recent investment in facilities is also great to see. All in
all, my wife and I are very happy to send our daughter to the nursery.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has a great time there and I am very happy with the service provided. I feel safe and comfortable with her attending there and would recommend it to anyone thinking about wanting their child to go there.

Reply from Sophie Shurety, Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

Thank you so much for the kind review and its lovely to hear you are extremely likely to recommend us. I just thought I would let you know the nursery has recently had a complete renovation, it's just unfortunate due to Covid-19 restrictions parents are not able to come in and see it. Our garden has also recently gained lots of new additions, such as new peddle bikes, new large soft equipment, new climbing frame, and a new and improved mud kitchen. An updated nursery tour video has been added to our Facebook page and website for our parents, so they can see all the excellent enhancements that have been made!


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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery is great and we have seen a significant improvement the last few years. The staff are caring and our child loves going here. The outside facilities have been given a major uplift this year. Overall, happy!

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Review from Lisa Y (Mother of Child) published on 18 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but good things to say about Monkey Puzzle. Our son is in the pre-school room and is learning new things every day. Each day we drop him off, he has a smile on his face and he can’t wait to go and play with his friends, and then when we collect him he is a continuous chatterbox about
his day. The staff are amazing and are always keeping us updated via the app about his day and what activities he has been up to, it’s great to see what he’s been doing. We would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle.

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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 Billericay is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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:

  • a) 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 Billericay is calculated as follows: ( (173 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.955

  • b) 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 Billericay is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Daisy Slade

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2016

Hi, I am Daisy! I am the Manager, and I started here in 2016 as a Level 2 apprentice. I quickly gained my Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications and then became the Pre-School Senior. I loved this role! I enjoyed the concept of getting the children ready for school, and teaching confidence and independence, although the goodbyes are so hard! I became the Deputy Manager after this, and now the Manager! It's been really good to see how the other side of the job runs. I have the best of both worlds, admin and fun with the children! What more could you want?!


Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay

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

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

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay 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 Billericay have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Billericay has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

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

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

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