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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle

Hi there. My name is Cayden Herbert, the owner of Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington. It has always been a dream of mine to own and run my own nursery. My team and I are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life by caring for and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating environment. I would love for you to get to know myself and my dedicated team.

I am so excited to welcome you to Stoke Newington and help your little ones grow to be the best they can be!

Cayden

Nursery Owner

Preschool children engaging with teachers at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington in a group activity.

What Makes Us Special

Promoting Independence & Wellbeing

We support children in becoming confident, independent, and self-aware. We also encourage empathy by helping them recognise when their peers might need support. Our environment is thoughtfully designed to promote independence, with easy access to child-friendly toilets and handwashing facilities available throughout the day, empowering children to take ownership of their personal care and wellbeing.

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Nutrition & Healthy Habits

We know preschoolers are energetic, curious learners who need the right fuel to support their growth and busy days. A healthy, balanced diet is essential for their development and daily adventures. At this stage, children start to understand how food helps their bodies, building the foundation for lifelong healthy habits. Mealtimes also promote independence, preschoolers are encouraged to self-serve with gentle guidance, helping them develop confidence, self-regulation, and a sense of choice in a supportive, nutritious setting.

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A Confident Start to School Life

Children continue their learning through the EYFS, building on earlier foundations as they prepare for primary school. With a more structured routine and small group work, preschoolers develop focus, independence, and social skills. While play remains central, we introduce activities tailored to each child’s interests, linked to the seven EYFS areas. To support digital confidence, children use age-appropriate IT equipment, including iPads. Our goal is to help every child feel confident, curious, and school-ready.

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A Purposeful and Engaging Toddler Environment

Our Toddler Room is designed to support the curiosity and growing independence of children aged 18 months to 3 years. In our safe, stimulating space, dedicated learning zones encourage creativity, reading, group play, and imaginative exploration. From messy play to circle time, each area supports early development. Child-friendly toilets help toddlers build confidence in self-care during toilet training. Whether exploring independently or joining in with others, children are nurtured, supported, and inspired every step of the way.

Find Out More

Promoting Independence & Wellbeing

We support children in becoming confident, independent, and self-aware. We also encourage empathy by helping them recognise when their peers might need support. Our environment is thoughtfully designed to promote independence, with easy access to child-friendly toilets and handwashing facilities available throughout the day, empowering children to take ownership of their personal care and wellbeing.

Find Out More

Nutrition & Healthy Habits

We know preschoolers are energetic, curious learners who need the right fuel to support their growth and busy days. A healthy, balanced diet is essential for their development and daily adventures. At this stage, children start to understand how food helps their bodies, building the foundation for lifelong healthy habits. Mealtimes also promote independence, preschoolers are encouraged to self-serve with gentle guidance, helping them develop confidence, self-regulation, and a sense of choice in a supportive, nutritious setting.

Find Out More

A Confident Start to School Life

Children continue their learning through the EYFS, building on earlier foundations as they prepare for primary school. With a more structured routine and small group work, preschoolers develop focus, independence, and social skills. While play remains central, we introduce activities tailored to each child’s interests, linked to the seven EYFS areas. To support digital confidence, children use age-appropriate IT equipment, including iPads. Our goal is to help every child feel confident, curious, and school-ready.

Find Out More

A Purposeful and Engaging Toddler Environment

Our Toddler Room is designed to support the curiosity and growing independence of children aged 18 months to 3 years. In our safe, stimulating space, dedicated learning zones encourage creativity, reading, group play, and imaginative exploration. From messy play to circle time, each area supports early development. Child-friendly toilets help toddlers build confidence in self-care during toilet training. Whether exploring independently or joining in with others, children are nurtured, supported, and inspired every step of the way.

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Parent and Carer Reviews

From our Daynurseries.co.uk reviews, find out what our parents have to say about their time at our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Stoke Newington.

Hear what our parents and carers have to say about our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Stoke Newington with a selection of reviews from Daynurseries.co.uk.

Emily K

March 13th, 2025

Fantastic nursery with brilliant staff and varied learning—Spanish songs, PE, reading and more. Healthy food, outdoor space, and regular trips. Couldn't recommend more!

S B

March 13th, 2025

My 15-month-old loves nursery—he runs in every morning! He’s learning lots and brings those skills home. Staff are kind and engaging. Great place!

R C

March 13th, 2025

Ticks all the boxes—outdoor time, phonics, maths, and thoughtful activities. Staff care deeply about the kids and it feels like a family. A brilliant all-rounder.

Victoria G

December 18th, 2024

Brilliant nursery—clean, caring, and well-organised. Our son thrived and we always felt involved and confident he was in great hands. Highly recommend!

T G

August 23rd, 2024

Our son's grown so much at Monkey Puzzle. Forest days, music and sports have enriched his learning. Huge thanks to the team for an amazing experience.

F F

June 10th, 2023

We have two kids at Monkey Puzzle and they love it! Loads of messy play and outdoor fun. Staff are fantastic—highly recommend.

A Day In Our Nursery

Healthy Eating

As children grow, a healthy and balanced diet is key, and we inspire with a variety of colour, texture, and taste to expand their food experiences.

Seasonal and local produce are also important in helping children understand more about where food comes from and nutrition.

All The Essentials 

Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington key information at a glance.

  • Learning guided by the national Early Years Foundation Stage
  • An amazing home-from-home environment
  • CCTV to ensure safety and security
  • Branded nappies and creams included
  • Children experience more with all-inclusive extra-curricular activities
  • Fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area
  • Inspiring, caring and highly qualified team
  • Open 51 weeks of the year

Exciting Days 

It’s smiles all round with fun and inspiring days with child centred activities supported, guided, and encouraged by our passionate team.

Follow your child’s progress as they learn and develop through their learning journal with regular updates from our nursery team throughout their day with us.

What’s Been Happening At Our Nursery

Ever wondered what a day at nursery looks like? 🌈✨

From maths activities and literacy time to role play, water play, and messy play, every experience we set up is designed to support children’s learning across all areas of the EYFS.

🔢 Mathematics: counting, sorting, patterns, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on activities
📚 Literacy & mark-making, early writing, storytelling, and building a love for books
🎭 Role Play: developing imagination, social skills, and communication
💦 Water Play & Messy Play: exploring, experimenting, and understanding the world through sensory experiences

Along the way, children are also building confidence, strengthening fine motor skills, improving coordination, and learning to express themselves.

Every activity has a purpose, and every moment is a chance to learn through play 💛

#EYFS #NurseryLife #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment

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Ever wondered what a day at nursery looks like? 🌈✨ From maths activities and literacy time to role play, water play, and messy play, every experience we set up is designed to support children’s learning across all areas of the EYFS. 🔢 Mathematics: counting, sorting, patterns, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on activities 📚 Literacy & mark-making, early writing, storytelling, and building a love for books 🎭 Role Play: developing imagination, social skills, and communication 💦 Water Play & Messy Play: exploring, experimenting, and understanding the world through sensory experiences Along the way, children are also building confidence, strengthening fine motor skills, improving coordination, and learning to express themselves. Every activity has a purpose, and every moment is a chance to learn through play 💛 #EYFS #NurseryLife #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment

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Turning everyday moments into magical learning ✨🌿

Our nursery in London comes alive as we set up the muddy kitchen with exciting sensory resources, from flowing water to crunchy dry leaves 🍂💧 Creating an inviting space where curiosity leads the way and every child can explore, imagine, and discover!

Through muddy kitchen & messy play, our children develop across different areas:
🌱 Physical Development: pouring, mixing, scooping, strengthening fine and gross motor skills
🌱 Communication & Language: sharing ideas, storytelling, and describing their creations
🌱 Personal, Social & Emotional Development: turn-taking, teamwork, and building friendships
🌱 Understanding the World: exploring natural materials, textures, and cause & effect
🌱 Expressive Arts & Design: imaginative role play, creativity, and sensory exploration
✨ Playing & Exploring: children leading their own discoveries
✨ Active Learning: staying engaged, motivated, and proud of their creations
✨ Creating & Thinking Critically: making choices, solving problems, and trying new ideas

Messy hands, busy minds, and happy hearts 💚

#EYFS #MuddyKitchen #MessyPlay #LearningThroughPlay #earlyyears

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Turning everyday moments into magical learning ✨🌿 Our nursery in London comes alive as we set up the muddy kitchen with exciting sensory resources, from flowing water to crunchy dry leaves 🍂💧 Creating an inviting space where curiosity leads the way and every child can explore, imagine, and discover! Through muddy kitchen & messy play, our children develop across different areas: 🌱 Physical Development: pouring, mixing, scooping, strengthening fine and gross motor skills 🌱 Communication & Language: sharing ideas, storytelling, and describing their creations 🌱 Personal, Social & Emotional Development: turn-taking, teamwork, and building friendships 🌱 Understanding the World: exploring natural materials, textures, and cause & effect 🌱 Expressive Arts & Design: imaginative role play, creativity, and sensory exploration ✨ Playing & Exploring: children leading their own discoveries ✨ Active Learning: staying engaged, motivated, and proud of their creations ✨ Creating & Thinking Critically: making choices, solving problems, and trying new ideas Messy hands, busy minds, and happy hearts 💚 #EYFS #MuddyKitchen #MessyPlay #LearningThroughPlay #earlyyears

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🐣🌼 Easter fun at nursery today 🌼🐣

Our little ones had the best time exploring a magical Easter hunt, searching high and low for hidden eggs and surprises 🐰🥚 It was lovely to see their excitement, curiosity and teamwork as they followed clues and shared their discoveries with each other.

We also got creative with arts and crafts, making our own Easter bunny ears and colourful decorations 🎨✨ so much imagination, confidence and joy all in one day!

Moments like these are what learning through play is all about 💛🐇 #EYFS #NurseryLife #EasterFun

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🐣🌼 Easter fun at nursery today 🌼🐣 Our little ones had the best time exploring a magical Easter hunt, searching high and low for hidden eggs and surprises 🐰🥚 It was lovely to see their excitement, curiosity and teamwork as they followed clues and shared their discoveries with each other. We also got creative with arts and crafts, making our own Easter bunny ears and colourful decorations 🎨✨ so much imagination, confidence and joy all in one day! Moments like these are what learning through play is all about 💛🐇 #EYFS #NurseryLife #EasterFun

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Our toddlers are loving our office role playarea 📞💻

Inspired by their interest in phones, they’ve been busy taking calls, writing notes, sending emails, making checklists and mark making with real purpose.

Through this play, children are learning to listen and respond in conversations, use new vocabulary, give meaning to their marks, begin to write for a purpose, and build relationships as they share ideas and take turns.

Rooted in the Characteristics of Effective Learning, they are playing and exploring, staying engaged, and thinking creatively as they bring their ideas to life 💛

#EYFS #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay

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Our toddlers are loving our office role playarea 📞💻 Inspired by their interest in phones, they’ve been busy taking calls, writing notes, sending emails, making checklists and mark making with real purpose. Through this play, children are learning to listen and respond in conversations, use new vocabulary, give meaning to their marks, begin to write for a purpose, and build relationships as they share ideas and take turns. Rooted in the Characteristics of Effective Learning, they are playing and exploring, staying engaged, and thinking creatively as they bring their ideas to life 💛 #EYFS #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay

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How To Find Monkey Puzzle Stoke Newington

Located on Stoke Newington High Street and just a short walk from Stoke Newington and Rectory Road Overground stations, our beautiful nursery provides a nurturing home from home environment for children aged 3 months through to preschool age.

Opening times: 7:30am to 6:30pm

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)

Get In Touch

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stoke Newington
106 Stoke Newington High Street, London, N16 7NY

Tel: 0203 538 4790
Email: bookings@monkeypuzzlestokenewington.co.uk

Opening times: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between Christmas and New Year)