Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood

23 Shenley Road, Borehamwood WD6 1AD
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9.4 25 Reviews
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood gives children the chance to learn about the world in a stimulating and fun learning environment.

Staff ensure parents are given up to date information on their child's progress each day.      

Highly-skilled and caring staff offer children a variety of adult-led activities as well as the space for young children to enjoy child-initiated play.

Nutritious and balanced meals are provided each day.

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Care Provided by Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lenka Hasajova (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood

  • Their set fee covers all age ranges:
    Full day
    Session
    Please call 0208 207 0815

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood Reviews (25)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.430) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood has 25 reviews.

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Review from Kayleigh G (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nusery with outstanding staff who look after my child like his their own. I can't not fault Monkey puzzle in anyway from the moment I went to view it I got an instant feeling that my child was welcomed and was going to flourish here. The manager is so hands on and supportive to the children
we just love her. I'm so pleased to send my child here as I feel comfortable and confident leaving him there as his in safe hands and know his learning and being well looked after.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful warm nursery. They do lots of special things depending on what's going on in the calendar. The manager always there with a smile to greet us in the morning. My daughter always comes out happy.

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Review from Joshua S (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very happy with the support and care we receive from monkey puzzle.
Our son is currently in preschool here and started from the Tweenies age group, following in from our daughter who graduated in the summer of 2023.
We've been very pleased with the variety of activities, and the options of food for
the kids.

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Review from George C (Father of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are so kind & show a great deal of care towards the children. Always greeted with a smile at the door and they provide such a happy and safe environment for the kids. Teaching life skills and preparing them for the next step in education. I would 100% recommend Monkey Puzzle as a day nursery
from baby to pre-school, they're great!

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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't be happier with our experience at Monkey Puzzle. The teachers are exceptionally caring and create a nurturing environment where my child has thrived. The facility is clean, safe, and filled with engaging activities that promote learning and development. Highly recommend!

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Review from B J (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've have sent two of our kids here and have had fantastic experiences over the last 5 years. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood is a fantastic environment for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers, and the staff here cater to the needs of the individual children to help them develop and grow.
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have great facilities and bring in outside specialist teachers for sports, and French. My daughter particularly loves the 'stretch and grow' sessions. Monkey Puzzle is run incredibly well, with fantastic communication from the management, and a warm, loving environment for the children.
Thank you Monkey Puzzle team!

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Review from Y M (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had two children at Monkey Puzzle, accumulating 5 years of experience with this amazing nursery. My children are very different to one another and both received the best structure, education, care and love they needed. The staff here is extremely dedicated to the well-being and growth of each
child and the manager runs the nursery in an exceptional manner. My children love going in, and even on hard days when they don't, the staff ensures they are well received and they come home happy. Having seen other nurseries, I can say with confidence this one cares not only for the children but for the parents and all the family. It runs smoothly, with great communication and top management. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Thank you Monkey Puzzle!

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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 17 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Have sent both of my two children to Monkey Puzzle over the last 5 years. They have always been warm and nurturing, offering a good mix of fun, sporty, creative activities and in older years also challenging the children to start recognising and writing their letters and numbers, practising phonics
and counting, and even learning French!
Both kids loved their time at Monkey Puzzle, had lovely relationships with their key workers and we will miss the nursery very much now that my youngest has started primary school.

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Review from M S (Father of Child) published on 13 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My oldest has just left Monkey Puzzle after three years there. We have been delighted by the care he received. He was happy to go in each day, and he would come out with a beaming smile. He loved the teachers and enjoyed all the extracurricular activities - the French, football and active classes. We
have sent our second to the nursery and she is very happy in the baby room.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood, so much so that we are currently sending our second child to the same nursery. The manager is excellent. She knows each and every child and has created an extremely warm, welcoming and caring environment, where parents can feel confident their
little ones are cared for and nurtured by lovely staff.
As an added bonus, the hours and location of the nursery make it an excellent choice for anyone who needs to commute.
I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from Camilla T (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just left Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery after about two and a half/three years of being there. We have been so happy with the care and support she has been given in all of the ‘rooms’ she has been in. The activities and learning in preschool have been really impressive. We have loved all
the extra-curricular activities too, such as the French and football lessons; and seeing what my daughter is doing through the app is an added bonus. We also love the fact they have their own library for the kids to attend. My daughter has loved her time there and we are going to miss all the staff enormously.

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 25 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I reviewed this nursery three years ago but my son is now about to leave to start school, having been there since he was a baby, and my daughter before him. From getting them to nap as babies to potty training them as toddlers to teaching them their letters, they have supported my children through every
stage of their early years. The staff are wonderful and have created an environment that is both nurturing and professional. They care for each individual child and do so much to help them develop their social and personal skills. The children are able to play and have fun in a calm and well-organised environment that prioritises their safety and well-being. The learning in the preschool has been of an extremely high standard and the staff work so hard to get the children school-ready and excited about learning. It really is a fantastic nursery and we would not hesitate to recommend it.

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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood are exceptional. Not only do they do a wonderful job looking after my child but they are so caring and always go that extra mile to make sure everything is perfect. My child comes home with the biggest smile on his face and walks in every morning so happy and excited.
I was really nervous as this was their second nursery in only a year but the move went so smoothly and I had nothing to worry about at all. Highly recommend sending your children here. Thank you so much team!

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Review from Mike K (Father of Child) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the nursery for nearly 3 years and loves it - he has progressed so much and the nursery has taught him so much. The staff are exceptionally friendly and warm to both the children and the parents.

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Review from K K (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood and I would highly recommend this nursery. The management team is very professional, approachable and efficient. Staff are lovely and very prepared - they are creative and always finding new activities for the kids - they are also very kind with kids
and it is clear that they do what they love! The hours are amazing for parents/carers who work full time and the location is very convenient since it is next to the train station. The outside space is fine and the indoors is very clean and organised. I am also very happy with the pre-school curriculum and the clear communication received from the team.

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Review from Alex (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery - really happy with it for our daughter who loves going. Her development has been great.
The nursery is also great for working parents, with very convenient hours and is open pretty much year round.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood team have given both my boys the most fun and most loving environment during their time there. From day one every member of staff has shown their dedication in understanding their personalities and what makes them happy, and most of all showed them the most amount of love
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The activities are varied and endless, there is something for everyone, whilst implementing some structure and rules to the day - a perfect mix!


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Review from Liron M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood. My kids skip in every morning and come out smiling at the end. Staff are absolutely faultless, it's such a friendly and nurturing environment. The current manager is amazing, always responds to queries and does a great job. I've sent two kids here
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Review from Debs H (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a fantastic nursery - loving, caring, excellent management and communication. My 2 children were so happy there and thrived, and are now doing really well at school after their excellent nursery foundations.

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Review from Jade R (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been at the nursery for 2 and a half years and we/they have been so happy. The management team are great, and both of my daughters have had key workers who have helped enormously with their development and general well-being. We didn't encounter a single member of staff in our time
there who didn't seem to genuinely love what they do and the children in their care. We have moved away from the area and it was a really sad day to leave Monkey Puzzle Borehamwood. Would highly recommend it.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.430)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.430) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 12 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 4.818 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 143 Ratings = 4.818

  • 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 4.612 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood is based on 12 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.6 = 0.612

  • 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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Lenka

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood

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

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

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Borehamwood has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

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

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

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