Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

1 Springvale Terrace, West Kensington, London W14 0AE
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8.3 30 Reviews
  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington, London
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is located in the heart of West Kensington and within walking distance of public transport.

Lots of natural light floods all the rooms. It is designed by professionals to create a stimulating and vibrant environment that encourages children to investigate and explore. It offers:

- The best possible care provided for every child, in all areas of their learning and development

- Qualified, caring staff in spacious surroundings

- Bright, stimulating environment for children to learn through play

- Nature garden and physical development garden

- A large buggy park

Care Provided by Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Vicky Carr (Acting Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 19
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • 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
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

  • Full Day Session (8:00am - 6:00pm)
    £95.00


    Morning Session (8:00am - 1:00pm)
    £60.00


    Afternoon Session (1:00pm - 6:00pm)
    £60.00


  • Please see our website for full fees information.


Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington Reviews (30)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington has a Review Score of 8.3 (8.287) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington has 30 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has excellent staff that not only look for the safety of our children but they get involved with them in a very loving way. They ensure our children's education with a planned weekly program and with a variety of activities. The nursery has more than enough resources and is also very clean
and tidy.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

Thank you so much for the positive feedback. Safety is paramount and we endeavour to ensure that all our children are having fun in their learning and development in a safe and caring environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is three years old now. She has been going to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington since she was one and a half years old. She started from baby room, then she was in toddler and now she is in preschool. It took some time for her to get used to it but now she adores Monkey Puzzle Day
Nursery West Kensington and so do we as her parents. Every day at home, even on weekends she pretends she is at the nursery, she is a teacher and all toys and even us are her Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington friends. This is so funny but at the same time very interesting because we can see exactly what is happening when our daughter is there, which games they play and what staff say. She learns a lot from there and we are very happy we chose this place for our daughter.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

This is wonderful to hear, that nursery life continues at home. We are so pleased that you chose us and that your daughter is happy, learning and developing well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Monkey Puzzle West Kensington is simply fantastic. My daughter has been attending since September, she’s now 2. The staff are amazing, the level of care for the children is exceptional. It has a really warm feeling and I have always felt super comfortable leaving my daughter. The staff are friendly
and patient and even staff from other rooms know my daughter by name. I would highly recommend Monkey Puzzle West Kensington.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

We are delighted to receive positive feedback. Our staff work across the nursery and so get to know all the children and parents. We are thrilled your daughter has settled into nursery life well.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our two-year-old son has been attending Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington for two months. The staff are professional, friendly, caring and keen to help the toddlers learn and have fun. Each week, activities are planned that relate to current events, such as Chinese New Year or book day recently.
Our son has really bonded with the staff and looks forward to attending nursery.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

We are thrilled with the positive feedback. We aim to make learning fun and encourage all our children to participate.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and the staff team are amazing.
Very approachable and clearly really care for the children.
The care and education provided is exceptional, with individual children's needs catered for, including those children who have allergies.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

Thank you for the positive feedback. We ensure that the care and education of all our children is paramount. We also ensure that any dietary needs and allergies are noted and all practitioners are notified.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery. A lot of activities which makes children learn in a caring environment. The practitioners are excellent and very dedicated. The atmosphere is very family friendly. Massive improvement of the management team since the new head and deputy arrived in December 2020.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

Thank you so the positive feedback. Our aim is to ensure that all our children are happy and enjoy learning in a fun-filled environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoys his time at the nursery very much. He has made many friends there and gets along well with the staff. The staff are very helpful and friendly and provides wonderful care. There are many activities for the kids (Movers and Shakers, Theatrebugs, lots of art and play) and events throughout
the year celebrating various occasions /holidays (eg Valentine's day, Chinese New Year, Halloween) which my son thoroughly enjoys.

Reply from Rochelle Anderson, Manager at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington

We are delighted with the positive feedback. Our aim is to ensure that all our children are happy and enjoying learning. We are so pleased that your son is enjoying participating in all the activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was 1 and a half years old and is now in Preschool. I must say the nursery is very clean and nicely put together.
My little girl comes home happy and always singing new songs and telling us about the fun things she's done.
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have been very friendly and showed great support in helping my child with potty training, building her confidence and in her general care.
This is a great nursery that I would 100% recommend to any parent wanting the best for their child!
Thanks, everyone at Monkey Puzzle for all you've done!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My 1-year-old daughter has only just started at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington but due to the caring and friendly staff, I can see that she is already enjoying herself and learning every day.
The management team are also very approachable and professional in their manner.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very pleased with the nursery and the staff. It has changed so much in the past 9 months that I could not be happier. The staff is so caring, loving and funny.
My son is very happy, has lots of fun while learning lots of new things every day.

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Current Review Score: 8.3 (8.287)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.3 (8.287) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 4 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.6 out of 5 from 4 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 4.674 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington is calculated as follows: ( (32 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 46 Ratings = 4.674

  • 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 3.613 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington is based on 4 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 = 3.375

    • 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.238

  • 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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Meet the Team (19)

Shivani

Shivani

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

My name is Shivani and I am the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years for 13+ years. I chose this career because of the joy and innocence the children bring, knowing I can teach them something new. When I started my journey, I began as a newly qualified practitioner from college. I love this job because I am able to encourage children to express themselves freely. I love seeing the difference I make to the children and their families.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because of the children, their families and the staff - it felt like home. I joined Monkey Puzzle as a Deputy Manager and became the Nursery Manager within 18 months. I managed a new site, completed my Level 5 in Management, and managed 2 sites at one time, whilst training up another Deputy Manager so she could take over one of the sites.


Vicky

Vicky

Job Title: Acting Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Vicky and I am the Deputy Manager (maternity cover) at Monkey Puzzle Loughton!


I have been working in Early Years since 2001, progressing from an Unqualified Practitioner up to my current position. I chose this career because I found out at a young age that I couldn't have children myself, however, I had the love to give, so thought this would be the perfect job. Every day is different when working in a nursery, I love teaching the children new things.


Monisha

Monisha

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Maternity Leave

Joined: 2019

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Hannah

Hannah

Job Title: Third In Charge

Joined: 2024

My name is Hannah and I am the Third in Charge at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since 2008. When I was at school, I had the opportunity to help in a preschool throughout the summer and I fell in love with it, which made me sign up for a Level 2 course. I started my career as a Teaching Assistant in a school before moving and working my way up from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. I love seeing how unique each child is in themselves and how they have their own perspectives and ways of doing things.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because of the atmosphere and family feel of the nursery.


You will find me in the Preschool Room!


Gaelle

Gaelle

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2024

My name is Gaelle and I am a Room Leader at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years for 9+ years. I started as a nanny, before completing my Level 3 Qualification, with my next step being Level 5. I chose this career because I really enjoy seeing how children learn and progress and being there to achieve a goal in their milestones. I also work well in a team and a nursery offers that.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because Shivani, the Nursery Manager, seemed like a very good manager (she is!).


Sharon

Sharon

Job Title: Preschool Room Leader

Joined: 2024

My name is Sharon and I am a Room Leader at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years for 20+ years now. I was directed onto this career path who met me while I was babysitting. I found out that I loved working in a nursery because I was able to teach the children through play. I was able to experience the joy of the children repeating what they have learnt.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because Shivani, the Nursery Manager, stood out as a good manager and Sarah, the Operations Manager, was very welcoming!


Uzra

Uzra

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

My name is Uzra and I am a Senior Nursery Practitioner at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years for 5+ years. I chose this career because of the joy I experience from seeing young children achieve their goals and milestones - it is a unique feeling. I enjoy building strong relationships with the children and their families. I feel immense satisfaction in creative play, shaping an environment where children feel empowered to explore.


When I began my journey, I started as a Nursery Practitioner and have now progressed to a Senior Nursery Practitioner and am thoroughly enjoying my new venture.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because it was a warm and loving environment, I was interviewed by the lovely Shivani, the Nursery Manager, and felt very welcomed.


You will find me in the Toddler Room!


Salma

Salma

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

My name is Salma and I am a Senior Nursery Practitioner at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have now been working in the Early Years sector for 7+ years. I chose this career because I am very passionate about working with children and young people - it makes me so happy to see them grow, develop and achieve their best. I strongly believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that support that enables them to fulfil their potential.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because of the positive atmosphere, the team work and I am close to the nursery! Since joining, I have progressed from Nursery Practitioner to Senior Nursery Practitioner and I am so proud of myself!


You will find me in the Baby Room!


Karona

Karona

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

My name is Karona and I am a Nursery Practitioner at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since 2014. I chose this career path because I love to work with babies.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because it is a good nursery. I feel very supported, management has been very helpful and it's a nice environment.


You will find me in the Baby Room!


Dalya

Dalya

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2022

My name is Dalya and I am a Nursery Practitioner at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years for 3+ years. I chose this career because it has a formidable reputation for its impact on children. I love working in a nursery because I enjoy building relationships, learning from the children and collaborating as a team. I have learnt from colleagues on how best to support the children on a day-to-day basis.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because it was close to my home and I could instantly see the great teamwork.


You will find me in the Preschool Room!


Louise

Louise

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

My name is Louise and I am a Nursery Practitioner at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since I was 16, which was 16 years ago. I originally wanted a career in Drama Theatre, however, childcare came to me out of the blue and I am so happy it did! I love building bonds with the children in my care and creating relationships with their parents. I enjoy watching them develop and grow into the next generation.


You will find me in the Toddler Room!


Taqwa

Taqwa

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

My name is Taqwa and I am a Nursery Assistant at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since 2023. I chose this career path because I love seeing the smiles on the children's faces every day when I come into the nursery. I want to become a teacher so I felt as though this was the best starting place for it.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because it is an amazing nursery! I was originally agency, however loved it so much I wanted to become permanent. I love the team and the children in the nursery and I have the best Manager in the world!


You will find me in the Baby Room!


Taylar

Taylar

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

My name is Taylar and I am a Nursery Assistant at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since the end of 2024 so I am currently in the early stages of my career, however, I have become more involved and started doing my own activities with the children. I chose this career path because I love watching and helping children grow and develop, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because of the Nursery Manager, Shivani. She is such an amazing person and is so easy to talk to.


You will find me in the Baby Room!


Mahfuza

Mahfuza

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

My name is Mahfuza and I am a Nursery Assistant at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since 2022. I chose this career path because I enjoy working with children and I love the work environment of a nursery.


You will find me in the Toddler Room!


Zohra

Zohra

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2019

My name is Zohra and I am a Nursery Assistant at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years since 2019. I chose this career path because I have always loved working in a nursery, every day is so exciting and fun.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because Monkey Puzzle offers the best opportunities for their employees.


You will find me in the Preschool Room!


Valentina

Valentina

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

My name is Valentina and I am a Nursery Assistant at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I am very new to Early Years and started in December 2024. I chose this career path because I felt as though it was the right line of work for me. I love developing relationships with the children and learning ways to help and improve their learning.


I joined Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because I really like the atmosphere. The children looked happy and the nursery had a good vibe.


You will find me in the Baby Room!


Souad

Souad

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2019

My name is Souad and I am the Nursery Chef at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been a chef for 10+ years. I chose a nursery because I like to cook for the children and see them enjoying my meals - I like to make sure the children are exposed to a healthy lifestyle and eat well.


I chose Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because it was recommended to me by a family member.


Gladys

Gladys

Job Title: Housekeeper

Joined: 2019

My name is Gladys and I am the Housekeeper at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been a housekeeper for 7+ years. I have loved working in a nursery because it brings me joy watching the children grow up throughout the different stages of nursery.


Nicola

Nicola

Job Title: Lunch Cover

Joined: 2024

My name is Nicola and I am Lunch Cover at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington!


I have been working in Early Years for 20+ years. I chose this career because I enjoy seeing children grow and learn new skills, such as talking! I am also a great team worker, and a nursery is the perfect place for that. I have previously been a Room Leader, before taking some time out, however I now back and have been enjoying learning new things.


I chose Monkey Puzzle West Kensington because I had heard that Monkey Puzzle was a great company to work for and the position they were advertising for was a perfect fit for my personal life.


You will find me in the Baby Room!