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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle

Hello. I’m Emilie and I am the nursery manager of Monkey Puzzle Bedford. 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.

All of the staff here are eager to give every child the opportunity to shine. We encourage the children in their play while learning and being part of a caring and nurturing setting. We are dedicated to looking after your children and offer support to care givers and parents, as your feedback is so important to us.

I would love to welcome and show you around our beautiful nursery setting so please get in touch.

Emilie

Nursery Manager

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What Makes Us Special

Nutritious and Delicious Meals

At Monkey Puzzle Bedford, every meal is an opportunity to nourish and delight. Our freshly prepared breakfasts, snacks, hot lunches, and teas are designed to support your child’s growth, health, and developing palate, offering a variety of tastes, textures, colours, and shapes. Children are encouraged to eat independently, stay hydrated with fresh water throughout the day, and enjoy at least five portions of fruit and vegetables, with all dietary needs thoughtfully catered for by our qualified chef.

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A Space to Explore and Grow

Every space is designed to inspire curiosity, learning, and play. Our Baby, Toddler, and Preschool rooms feature child-sized furniture, books, toys, and creative materials, while our outdoor areas and garden act as classrooms for exploration. All children can also enjoy our multi-sensory room, a calm, stimulating space full of lights, textures, sounds, and interactive equipment to spark imagination and support focused learning.

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Inspiring Learning Every Day

At Monkey Puzzle Bedford, children learn through play in a safe, nurturing environment. Our EYFS-based curriculum develops communication, physical, and emotional skills while encouraging curiosity in literacy, maths, understanding the world, and expressive arts. Key Persons support each child’s progress, inside and outside the classroom, with extra activities like cookery, French, and sensory play enriching their learning every day.

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Nurturing Care for Every Child

At Monkey Puzzle Bedford, your child’s wellbeing comes first. Our caring staff provide comfort, reassurance, and individual attention, supporting babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with routines, independence, and confidence. With a dedicated Key Person and a safe, welcoming environment, we help every child feel secure, happy, and ready to explore, learn, and grow.

Find out more

Nutritious and Delicious Meals

At Monkey Puzzle Bedford, every meal is an opportunity to nourish and delight. Our freshly prepared breakfasts, snacks, hot lunches, and teas are designed to support your child’s growth, health, and developing palate, offering a variety of tastes, textures, colours, and shapes. Children are encouraged to eat independently, stay hydrated with fresh water throughout the day, and enjoy at least five portions of fruit and vegetables, with all dietary needs thoughtfully catered for by our qualified chef.

Find out more

A Space to Explore and Grow

Every space is designed to inspire curiosity, learning, and play. Our Baby, Toddler, and Preschool rooms feature child-sized furniture, books, toys, and creative materials, while our outdoor areas and garden act as classrooms for exploration. All children can also enjoy our multi-sensory room, a calm, stimulating space full of lights, textures, sounds, and interactive equipment to spark imagination and support focused learning.

Find out more

Inspiring Learning Every Day

At Monkey Puzzle Bedford, children learn through play in a safe, nurturing environment. Our EYFS-based curriculum develops communication, physical, and emotional skills while encouraging curiosity in literacy, maths, understanding the world, and expressive arts. Key Persons support each child’s progress, inside and outside the classroom, with extra activities like cookery, French, and sensory play enriching their learning every day.

Find out more

Nurturing Care for Every Child

At Monkey Puzzle Bedford, your child’s wellbeing comes first. Our caring staff provide comfort, reassurance, and individual attention, supporting babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with routines, independence, and confidence. With a dedicated Key Person and a safe, welcoming environment, we help every child feel secure, happy, and ready to explore, learn, and grow.

Find out more

Parent and Carer Reviews

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

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 Bedford.

Roisin G (Mother of Child)

Our daughter has thrived at Monkey Puzzle Bedford since she was one. She’s always excited to go in, has made great friendships, and the staff are friendly and professional. It was the best choice we could have made.

Holly H (Mother of Child)

My son loves every minute at Monkey Puzzle. The team are creative and engaging, the food is varied and balanced, and his development has come on so much. He’s always learning new skills and loves the staff.

K H (Mother of Child)

We’re extremely happy with Monkey Puzzle Bedford. The staff are fantastic, the food is excellent, and the app updates are really helpful. The nursery is clean, well-equipped, and the team go above and beyond to support us.

T W (Mother of Child)

From the start, the nursery has been supportive, informative, and welcoming. The settling-in process was excellent and the app updates are reassuring. My children have already made great progress, especially socially.

M E (Mother of Child)

The staff are lovely with both children and parents, and the real-time updates are so helpful. My daughter has picked up lots of new skills since starting, and it’s great knowing exactly how her day is going.

K L (Mother of Child)

I’m so happy with the nursery—the staff are supportive and always listen to any concerns. They really helped ease my anxiety about leaving my child, and I couldn’t ask for a more caring team.

Larisa B (Mother of Child)

Monkey Puzzle feels like a home and a family. My daughter loves it, the staff are incredibly supportive, and they’ve helped both of us through challenges. She learns so much every day and I’m so grateful for everything they do.

Scarlett M (Mother of Child)

An amazing team who keep me well informed with updates and photos throughout the day. I love seeing the activities they do each week and the themed dress-up days—it’s such a fun environment.

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 

  • Part of an award winning nursery group with over 30 years experience
  • Dedicated rooms for Babies, Toddlers and Preschool
  • Open Mon-Fri 51 weeks a year – 7.30am – 6.30pm
  • Full day or half day sessions available
  • Delicious, healthy food prepared on site by our Nursery Chef
  • Branded Nappies, wipes and creams all included in the price
  • Regular outings to aid the children’s learning and awareness of their surroundings

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.

How to find Monkey Puzzle Bedford

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bedford, a large, spacious converted Doctors Surgery conveniently located on the A6. A mere stones throw from Sainsbury’s and Bedford Modern School on Shakespeare Road. Only a short drive from the A6, A4280 and Bedford train station, we are perfectly positioned for families in the local area or commuting in and out of Bedford town centre.

Get In Touch

To book a viewing, please give us a call.

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Bedford
78 Shakespeare Road,
Bedford, MK40 2DN

Tel: 01234 930282
Email: manager@monkeypuzzlebedford.co.uk

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

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