Business Details
Premium Childcare & Preschool Services in West Norwood
Established with a vision to provide exceptional early years education, our nursery is led by Sheena Patel, a qualified physiotherapist and dedicated mother. With over a decade of experience in early childhood development, we offer tailored care across three age-specific environments for children aged three months to five years. Our settings combine stimulating learning with emotional support, featuring dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework while incorporating specialist extracurricular activities including Spanish lessons and multi-sports. Our nutritionist-designed menus provide balanced meals daily, supported by modern security systems and an outdoor play area with safety surfacing. With 15 years' experience across our nursery group, we combine professional expertise with a homely atmosphere to nurture each child's development.
Services
Baby Daycare
Toddler Care
Preschool Education
Extracurricular Classes
Nutritional Meal Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years' experience across our nursery group with trained early years specialists
- Our nursery includes purpose-designed age-specific learning environments
- We provide nutritionist-developed menus with all meals and snacks included
- Modern security systems including CCTV and impact-absorbing outdoor surfacing
- Specialist extracurricular classes like Spanish lessons and multi-sports at no extra cost
What people say
Incredibly caring staff
Nurturing environment
Top-notch nursery
Engaging activities
Excellent communication
Services
Baby Daycare
Our specially designed babies' room provides safe, nurturing care for infants aged 3-24 months. We ensure individual attention with age-appropriate resources, maintaining a calm environment that supports natural development. Trained staff follow personalized care routines while promoting sensory exploration and early social skills.
Toddler Program
For children aged 2-3 years, our toddler program balances structured learning with free exploration. Engaging activities develop motor skills, language and independence through play-based learning. We create positive routines for toilet training and group interaction while maintaining a safe, stimulating environment.
Preschool Education
Our Ofsted-registered preschool caters for children aged 3-5 years with a curriculum meeting EYFS standards. Experienced educators deliver foundational literacy, numeracy and social development through creative play. Regular progress assessments support smooth transition to formal schooling while nurturing confidence and curiosity.
Extracurricular Classes
We provide complimentary extracurricular classes including Spanish language lessons, multi-sports coaching and creative workshops. These weekly sessions develop physical coordination, cultural awareness and fine motor skills through fun, interactive learning without additional charges for enrolled children.
Nutritional Meal Programs
All meals and snacks are freshly prepared on-site following nutritionist-designed menus. Our balanced offerings include morning snacks, hot lunches and afternoon tea with special dietary requirements accommodated. Under-2s receive branded nappies and formula while maintaining strict food hygiene standards.
People
Sheena Patel
Owner
Qualified physiotherapist Sheena Patel established Monkey Puzzle West Norwood after identifying a need for improved early years education during her own parenting experience. With ten years' industry knowledge, she oversees daily operations while maintaining close management of care standards and educational quality across the nursery.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We provide childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years across three distinct age-specific rooms.
Are meals included in the fees?
Yes, all meals and snacks are included with nutritionist-developed menus and freshly prepared on-site daily.
Do you offer extracurricular activities?
We provide complimentary specialist classes including Spanish lessons, multi-sports coaching and creative workshops.
What security measures are in place?
Our nursery features modern security systems including CCTV and a secure outdoor play area with safety surfacing.
What are your operating hours?
The nursery operates Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with 51 weeks annual availability.
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