Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

82 Gayton Road, Harrow HA1 2LS
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery offers care for children from three months old until they start school.

Located in Harrow, London, the nursery is split into four rooms for babies, tweenies, toddlers and preschoolers, respectively. Children can attend full days or half days at the nursery.

Monkey Puzzle follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to give children base knowledge in literacy maths, art and understanding the world around them. The children are taught skills in communication and languages as well as social, personal and emotional skills.

Children receive freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as fruit for snacks. Parents can view the weekly menus so they know exactly what their child will be eating and special dietary requirements are catered for.
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Care Provided by Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jenine Benning (Owner/Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 29
  • Total Places for Children
  • 83
  • 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 Harrow

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  • Parking

  • Free pick up and drop off as well as a free 1 hour space across the road.


Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow Reviews (40)

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9.7

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.686) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow has 40 reviews.

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Review from B K (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We, both parents, are happy and satisfied with the Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow. Our son is happy and made progress in learning, interaction and overall personality development. He enjoys going to nursery and this gives us joy.

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Review from Reena C (Mother of Child) published on 10 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow for two and a half years and has thoroughly enjoyed every minute. She goes in on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The staff are beyond spectacular, they look after my daughter and not only do they help her develop and learn new things, they
care for her too. They understand when she is not feeling herself or if she needs help regulating her emotions as she is very sensitive. We travel 20 minutes to get to the nursery and it's worth every mile.
I am a very particular and picky mummy when it comes to my daughter and I have to say, Monkey Puzzle has just wowed me. The children are given tasty meals and snacks that are prepared by the nursery chef, who my daughter knows well as he also has football club with the children too. The nursery is clean and spacious and the staff are wonderful. They also update every detail on an app, including pictures of the children which keeps you informed all day. Thank you Monkey Puzzle staff for being my daughter's second family!

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We appreciate the feedback and love caring for your child.


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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Monkey Puzzle part-time for 2 years now since he was almost 15 months old. He really loves it, and goes in with a great big smile on his face each day! Staff are always polite and friendly to parents too, and the manager is also very approachable if needed. The nursery is clean
and modern, and in each room, my son has been in, teachers have been wonderful and so attentive. We are kept updated with everything via the app throughout the day. Their daily activities are imaginative and creative- it’s like they have put a lot of thought and effort into it. They go on local visits too! The snacks/food provided are nice and healthy and my son finishes his meals. Every week he also comes home with a lovely treat made in the cooking club. When it’s been my son’s birthday they have made it so special for him and his friends and it’s really touching. Overall we’ve had a great experience here so far, and I’m sure it will continue into next year too when he’s in pre-school.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We appreciate the feedback and are so happy he was pleased to spend his birthday with us.


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Review from Simone G (Mother of Child) published on 18 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had previously had a disappointing experience with another nursery, and after following Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery on social media for some time, we had decided to move our daughter there - we couldn’t be happier.
The staff at Monkey Puzzle are friendly, knowledgeable, supportive and professional,
and my daughter has created positive bonds with the team and her peers. Every day is fun and exciting, and the effort put into the activities is exceptional.
We’re really impressed with the focus on community and the trips, celebration of cultures, and overall inclusion and diversity within the nursery is fantastic.
We’re so pleased with Monkey Puzzle, and wish we’d have found it sooner!

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We appreciate the feedback and love to keep the child busy, especially going on fun trips.


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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for over 2 years now. The cat and love she has received have been amazing. The learning is rich at the activities and the opportunities my child has received have been second to none. We are so grateful for the nursery's effort and dedication to her learning and
progress. My daughter is always so happy to go to nursery; we appreciate Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow so much.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We appreciate the feedback and love to see your child grow and learn.


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Review from Cairon C (Father of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, has great teaching standards and is very safe.
My son is happy here. Love it.
Would recommend it to any parents who believe in the development of their child and the security of their learning and progression.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We appreciate the feedback and love caring for your child.


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Review from Shefali R (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery for the last 2 years and the activities and places of visit for the children are very well thought out and planned and have helped in her overall development very much. The staff are very professional and warm and they know each child very well which really
helps the parents. The nursery is well managed and the key worker makes the child's observation every few weeks which is a great sneak peek into my daughter's activities and feedback on her behavior and development aspect at the nursery. We have found a nursery that's been amazing for our daughter and for us so want to thank all the staff for their care and attention to each and every child.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We love to provide fun activities to cater to the children's interests and needs. We appreciate the feedback and love caring for your child.


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Review from Rekha S (Mother of Child) published on 14 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son had been attending Monkey Puzzle for over a year. He has flourished with the care they provide. He is happy and the nursery does so much in comparison to other nurseries. He gets to go on local visits and does so many fun things. I couldn't be happier.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. We try to keep the children busy with yoga, football, drama and dance, and lots of exciting activities. We appreciate the feedback and love caring for your child.


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Review from Alexandra P (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery was my first choice, and I am glad I made this decision. My child developed very well, and I am grateful to all the girls from the nursery. The manager is very lovely and understanding, and the teachers as well. A lot of creative activities and the meal plan is very structured. Overall,
I recommend this nursery.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for reviewing the nursery. I'm glad we were your first choice! We aim to be the best every day. We appreciate the feedback and love caring for your child.


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Review from Ahad R (Father of Child) published on 13 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great experience with sending our kid to the nursery for a year now. The staff are very caring and well trained and fully supports the kid and the parents. Our kid has learnt a lot and it's his second home now.
The extended hours are a great add-on. They start early and close late as compared to
other nurseries, hence very convenient on the days the parents have to commute to the city for work. Hope they start halal food options for meals too. Nothing to complain. Would definitely recommend to other parents.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for your review. We are open longer hours than the nurseries surrounding us, which is great for working parents. We appreciate the positive feedback.


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Review from J J (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t have wished for a better nursery for our daughter. She is in the babies group and the staff care for her as if she were their own. She has been at nursery for 4 months and since going has learned to crawl, stand and socialise with other children and adults. I would recommend Monkey Puzzle
to anyone.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for your review and we appreciate the positive feedback. We love all the children so much and we are glad you know we treat them as our own.


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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery for the past 2 years and her development has been amazing. All the staff are dedicated to the well-being and progress of each individual child. Each activity is well thought out and related to each child’s next milestones. The dedication from each practitioner
does not go unnoticed. I could not recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you for your review and your support over the last 2 years, we appreciate it.


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Review from M B (Father of Child) published on 4 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I are, overall, very satisfied with the nursery. In particular, we appreciate the professionalism of the staff and the regular updates we receive through the app and verbal handover. We also think that the activities and the environment of the nursery have been positively contributing to
the development of our daughter.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you so much for your positive review. We try to focus the activities on the children's needs and interests and make them as fun as possible.


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Review from L R (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child was here for two full years before going off to reception. I can confidently say she enjoyed every day there. Her final year (pre-school) prepared her really well and she's now thriving at big school in no small part because of the excellent care and professionalism of the staff. The sheer
number and diversity of activities each week was exceptional, and they took seriously parent partnership so we always knew what was going on and how our child was doing. She formed such close bonds with her key workers and room staff, as did we the parents! No details are spared at this nursery, and every possible need is accommodated. The owner is highly professional and the fact that she is a qualified teacher shines through in the expectations she sets of her staff and the nursery's use of best practices in early years education. We highly recommend, having come from another nursery in Harrow before this, where the difference was night and day.

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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A hidden gem - truly a brilliant nursery! Great staff that are constantly encouraging my kids to do better. Specifically, appreciate their focus on maths and literacy. Amazed at their development in just a few months.
Love the owner/manager too - highly qualified and leads by example as is always involved
and contactable.
Also worth highlighting is the well-maintained facilities. Refreshing to see a nursery taking pride in its workspace which is rare. Keep up the great work.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate it.


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Review from Manjusha P (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is going to this nursery since he was one year old. Now he is three. My elder one was in the same nursery for 1.5 years. I am happy with the staff, their care for children and the activities they perform. Also, I liked the actions they take after the suggested improvements. The owner of the nursery
is very kind and approachable for any queries we have.
Highly recommended!

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow since she was 1 year old. The first thing that caught my eye about Monkey Puzzle, was their security. Even though I had booked a walk-around, I couldn't get on the premises without calling. This instantly put me at ease, as being a first time
mum, I could see that safeguarding was taken very seriously and at the forefront of everything.
Through support, time, effort and energy from all staff and two short months, my daughter was walking, babbling, growing in confidence and becoming very sociable.
They took the time to get to know her and us as a family. A year on, she couldn't be any happier, she's extremely independent, wakes up every morning saying nursery and never wants to leave when picked up.
When my daughter is at nursery, I'm at peace; I know she's safe, happy, looked after and well fed. Thank you to everyone at Monkey Puzzle Harrow.

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Review from Flora K (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff, great location and opening times are work-hours friendly!
I always feel safe, when I drop my son at the nursery, that he will be looked after by caring and professional staff. My son's speaking and counting have improved the most since he is going here and I am grateful for all the
support we are getting with toilet training.
The food is average, my son eats almost everything there.
Good activities, however, the garden is small.
Limited parking spaces, limited spaces for buggies, entry gates and doorways always have some issues but I never doubted that it is safe all the time.

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Review from Kateryna S (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to nursery since he was 4 months old baby, the nursery staff are very welcome and nice. I like this nursery, it's very convenient for my work, you can have an app to see pictures and hows your child is doing. I'm very pleased with this nursery and I'm glad that my child has a place
in this happy and safe place for my child. At the end of each day staff let you know how was your child doing, what they have eaten, no other nursery is doing what Harrow Monkey Puzzle does. Very happy and I tell all the people I know to try to send their children to Monkey Puzzle Nursery Harrow.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.
It's a pleasure looking after your child and we are so glad they are happy at Monkey Puzzle Harrow.


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our little one to Monkey Puzzle for almost two years and he is thriving. The nursery provides a warm, caring and loving environment with great facilities. Our son is confident and developing really well. The kids have the opportunity to do structured play and activities and free
play to explore their own interests - this is a perfect balance. The app for keeping us informed is great, I look forward to seeing pictures throughout the day and it's brilliant for communication between staff and parents. The team are proactive in organising social activities such as trips to the park and the summer fair, so we've had the chance to interact and build relationships outside of nursery too.

Reply from Jenine Benning, Owner at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it.
It's a pleasure looking after your child and we are so glad they are happy at Monkey Puzzle Harrow.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.686)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.686) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 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 4.903 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.903

  • 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 4.783 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow is based on 13 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 83 number of registered child places is 16.6. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.6 = 0.783

  • 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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Jenine

Jenine Benning

Job Title: Nursery Owner and Director

Joined: 2020

As someone who has had a keen interest in the subject of Education from a young age, I hold a BA, PGCE and a Master’s in Education. I have been a primary school teacher for over 10 years across a vast age range of children and had various senior leadership roles. In pursuit of applying my skills in different environments, I also worked as a children’s worker on cruise ships and currently volunteer as an independent visitor for Coram for a child in foster care.

As a new mother, I understand how precious children are and value a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. My passion is to make learning fun in an environment where children will love to return every day. I understand the value of a highly qualified team in order to achieve my goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow

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

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

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow 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 Harrow have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Harrow has capacity for a total of 83 Children.

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

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

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