Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames

Rivendell Court, 174 Terrace Road, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2ED
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  • Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames focus their childcare and education on learning through play for children aged three months to pre-school age.

The friendly and nurturing staff engage children in planned, safe and fun activities in the purposely designed rooms. The rooms and resources are age-appropriately designed to facilitate all stages of learning.

Food is prepared at the nursery by the chef and is as tasty as it is nutritious. A range of extra-curricular activities enhances children's development in addition to academic learning.

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Care Provided by Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Annoo Walia (Nursery Owner)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 105
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames

  • Please see our website for fee information.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames Reviews (22)

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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.461) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames has 22 reviews.

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Review from Zoe F (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Monkey Puzzle is a lovely nurturing nursery that really cares for the children they care for. We have really enjoyed our time here.

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

I could not be happier with Monkey Puzzle.
Both my children attend and adore the staff.
We are confident our children are learning, socialising and we know our children would not be where they are without the team and support of Monkey Puzzle Nursery.

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

We are extremely happy with Monkey Puzzle as a whole. Our daughter is thriving and loves coming here. The staff are friendly and accommodating to both her needs and my personal circumstances. The communication is fabulous. I walk away from nursery knowing that she is having fun with the staff who have
a genuine care for her development and well-being. Couldn't have asked for a better setting for my daughter.

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Review from Claire A (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has flourished at Monkey Puzzle. He started at 6 months and I was worried about him being so young but settled quickly with caring staff and now, over a year later, going from strength to strength. There is good provision and good communication and understanding staff with things that may be
going on at home. Would love to be able to afford to send him more days!

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Review from Sophie K (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely loved sending our 2-year-old to this nursery. The staff were extremely competent. The managing team showed great interest and leadership. Wonderful events were hosted to include all the family. We were very sad to leave when we moved out of the area, and have not found another place like
it. Would definitely recommend joining. Thank you for making going back to work so easy. Many thanks.

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Review from Marco B (Father of Child) published on 15 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I stroke luck when I found a free space at Monkey Puzzle for my little boy. Despite a complicated and sad private situation at home I always felt safe and at ease to see the excellent care being provided in this heaven. With joy, I witnessed his incredible development which I couldn't have been without
the support and guidance from the entire team at Monkey Puzzle in Walton-on-Thames. I truly recommend this nursery for the care, activities, love and celebration of different cultural events being provided to children.

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Review from Christabelle M (Mother of Child) published on 13 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves being at Monkey Puzzle, I moved him from another nursery to this nursery in January and he settled in immediately. All the staff members are absolutely fantastic they are kind and patient and always keep you informed on their daily activities and I adore seeing the weekly picture updates
on what all the children have been up to. Nothing is ever too much trouble and the children’s needs and welfare are a priority, my heart is always settled when I leave my son there. I would highly recommend them to everyone.

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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves all the team at Monkey Puzzle. Nothing is ever a problem and they always go above and beyond to ensure the children are safe, happy and learning well. My son tells me often how he loves his teachers because they play with him. They really do give the best attention to my son
and make every day a special occasion.

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Review from E L (Father of Child) published on 21 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife and I are delighted with Monkey Puzzle. We started our child off at a different nursery but had to move. It was important that she could settle in easily wherever she went. Monkey Puzzle could not have done more to help with that. The facilities are excellent, staff are excellent, communication
is excellent. The food given to our child is great, activities they do and regular updates are all excellent. Could not ask more of a nursery.

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Review from E Q (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has settled into Monkey Puzzle, Walton-on-Thames beautifully. We were a little nervous about how he would get on as he had had very little interaction with other babies due to COVID, but he always has a smile on his face when we pick him up. We can tell his development has improved since he
joined. The team are friendly, welcoming and provide great updates and photos about how he is getting on. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the local area.

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Review from Cathy B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending since September and I am so happy with everything they have done for him. Lockdown has been tough, especially with young children, but the staff have been really amazing and I never have a moments of worry about how he is getting on there. He’s always happy going in
in the morning and when I pick him up I can tell he has had a great day the app they use is really helpful if I want to see how he’s been eating/sleeping, although the staff fill me in at pick up anyway!

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As I walked in to see the nursery I knew this was the one for my son. On our show around we felt really welcomed and we loved the setting. The staff here are amazing, they try so hard to make the new child coming in settle in my son loves it here and has settled very well even after a few cries after
drop off. All staff is so friendly and very approachable. I'm glad my son has joined Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames.

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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames has been great for my daughter. The staff are very caring and provide a safe nurturing environment. My daughter loves it and is very happy there.

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Review from Robert L (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son recently joined Monkey Puzzle in Walton on Thames and the staff have been excellent. He has settled in so quickly and really enjoys himself. There is clear trust between him and his care worker and he is always so happy at the end of the day. The staff have really taken the time to get to know
our son and provide a learning environment for him. With amazing range of activities he comes home having learnt a lot and is fed and cared for well. The management clearly place a high value on the education they provide. We couldn't be happier.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an amazing nursery! Our little one has been attending here since the end of Sept and absolutely loves it. She is always happy going in and comes out smiling and excited after a fun packed day of activities and adventure. The nursery has a lovely 'Home from Home' feel with such caring and passionate
staff in a warm welcoming environment, equipped with such amazing toys and facilities. The on-site fresh cooked food goes down really well with our little one, with a wide variety of healthy dishes. The outside space has also been well thought out and equipped with lovely activity items. This nursery has a passion for learning and a family feel, would highly recommend.

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Review from Jodi G (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a traumatic experience at a previous nursery the manager and the team welcomed my little one with so much love, care and warmth. Every day my daughter runs into nursery with so much excitement and brings home crafts and paintings evident of the fun she's had. The facilities are above and beyond
and the staff really love the children. My daughter has flourished. Her language has developed and her social skills have really improved. I can't recommend Monkey Puzzle Walton enough!

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Review from Sacha F (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy can't fault anything with Monkey Puzzle. My son is happy so am I.

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Review from Coutney E (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had such a great experience with our wonderful nursery, Monkey Puzzle, Walton. The facilities are so thoughtful, the food is made on-site by the fantastic chef, the activities that the children do are varied and include lots of messy play. But the most notable quality to mention is the care
of every staff member and this is thanks to the manager setting up such a great group of staff and maintaining such a wholesome and caring environment. Thank you to Monkey Puzzle.

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Review from Sherrie E (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having been with a childminder since our daughter was 6 months old, it was clear to us both during the first lockdown that our child needed more than a childminder setting, that's when we found Monkey Puzzle! It was the best thing we did for our daughter, she has come on in leaps and bounds. Management
and staff have made such a positive influence to her life and we as parents feel when she starts school in September, she will be ready because of Monkey Puzzle. Wonderful nursery.

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Review from Monthira C (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An amazing nursery and every staff member is so helpful and supportive. They not only care for the children but the families too. My son is well cared for and taught lots of interesting things. He has progressed and developed so greatly since starting in the baby room. Thank you all the staff for looking
after my son fantastically.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.461)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.461) out of 10 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames 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 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 4.896 for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames is calculated as follows: ( (43 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 48 Ratings = 4.896

  • 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 3.565 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames 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 105 number of registered child places is 21. 4 Positive Reviews ÷ 21 = 0.19

  • 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 (1)

Annoo

Annoo Walia

Job Title: Nursery Owner

Joined: 2020

EYP – Early Years Practitioner Status
Forest School Leader
NVQ3 in Early Years and Childcare
Designated Safeguarding lead


My name is Annoo and I am the proud mother of a teenage son. I changed my career into early years 19 years ago after the birth of my son. From that moment child development has been a passion and has stayed with me ever since.


In my 16 year successful career in Senior Management and Consultant roles in Early Years Childcare; I have always been driven and committed to provide high quality childcare. I have played an active role in Ofsted inspections and successfully achieved a number of ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Good’ grades for the nurseries. I am very passionate about providing outstanding care and learning opportunities to children in a safe and thriving environment, work closely with families, members of the team, local authorities, early years support teams and the local community. I am currently working towards making Walton-on-Thames a Hygge Accredited Nursery. I have taken my inspiration from the Danish concept of Hygge (successful Scandinavian approach). The Hygge approach aims in creating a greater focus on calmness, joy and simplicity into our environment to improve wellbeing and mindfulness of the children and team. We bring more nature, cosiness and simplicity into the environment and give it a more homely feel. At our nursery, we will look at children taking the lead in their learning and how we can effectively support this by setting up meaningful enhancements and provocations.


I am very pleased and overjoyed to join hands with award winning “Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries” to begin a new chapter towards my dream of having my own nursery. I look forward to bringing my wealth of knowledge, family-oriented values, and experience in making this nursery a huge success and a significant addition to the local community.


Frequently Asked Questions about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames

What is the Age Range of Children that Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames accepts?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames Open?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames have capacity for?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames has capacity for a total of 105 Children.

How far is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames to the centre of Walton-on-Thames?

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

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