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with Monkey Puzzle

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle

Hello. I’m Thulie and I am the owner of our Monkey Puzzle nurseries in Cambridge. 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 nursery environment.

We have three beautiful nurseries in Cambridge, Grange Road, Marleigh and Regent Terrace. All o four nurseries offer incredible early years education and childcare for children aged between 3 months and 5 years old. I would love to welcome you for a personal tour of our beautiful nurseries and preschools in Cambridge. Please get in contact to find out how our nurseries in Cambridge can help your family.

Thulie

Nursery Owner

Thulie - Monkey Puzzle Grange Road Owner and Director

Our Cambridge Nurseries and Preschools

Monkey Puzzle Grange Road

Located on Grange Road close to Newnham College and the Lee Seng Tea Hall, Monkey Puzzle Grange Road offers amazing early years education and childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old.

At Monkey Puzzle Grange Road, we make the transition into nursery smooth and exciting. With 10 FREE personalised settling-in sessions, your child can explore our stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces, form friendships, and build confidence. A dedicated Key Person supports every child, ensuring consistent care, emotional security, and a love of learning from day one.

Find out more about Grange Road

Monkey Puzzle Marleigh

Close by to the A1303 and the Newmarket Road Park & Ride, Monkey Puzzle Marleigh offers incredible outdoor spaces and indoor learning areas for your early years children to explore.

At Monkey Puzzle Marleigh, we ensure every child settles in with confidence through 10 FREE tailored settling-in sessions, guided by a dedicated Key Person who supports your child’s emotional well-being, builds strong relationships, and tracks progress to make the transition into nursery smooth, secure, and personalised.

Find out more about Marleigh

Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace

Overlooking Parker's Piece and close to Downing College, Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace is the perfect setting for your children as they begin their educational journey.

At Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace, starting nursery is a joyful, stress-free experience. With 10 FREE settling-in sessions, your child gradually explores our vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces, builds friendships, and gains confidence at their own pace. Supported by a dedicated Key Person, every child enjoys consistent care, a smooth transition, and a nurturing environment designed to spark curiosity and early learning.

Find out more about Regent Terrace

Monkey Puzzle Grange Road

Located on Grange Road close to Newnham College and the Lee Seng Tea Hall, Monkey Puzzle Grange Road offers amazing early years education and childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old.

At Monkey Puzzle Grange Road, we make the transition into nursery smooth and exciting. With 10 FREE personalised settling-in sessions, your child can explore our stimulating indoor and outdoor spaces, form friendships, and build confidence. A dedicated Key Person supports every child, ensuring consistent care, emotional security, and a love of learning from day one.

Find out more about Grange Road

Monkey Puzzle Marleigh

Close by to the A1303 and the Newmarket Road Park & Ride, Monkey Puzzle Marleigh offers incredible outdoor spaces and indoor learning areas for your early years children to explore.

At Monkey Puzzle Marleigh, we ensure every child settles in with confidence through 10 FREE tailored settling-in sessions, guided by a dedicated Key Person who supports your child’s emotional well-being, builds strong relationships, and tracks progress to make the transition into nursery smooth, secure, and personalised.

Find out more about Marleigh

Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace

Overlooking Parker's Piece and close to Downing College, Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace is the perfect setting for your children as they begin their educational journey.

At Monkey Puzzle Regent Terrace, starting nursery is a joyful, stress-free experience. With 10 FREE settling-in sessions, your child gradually explores our vibrant indoor and outdoor learning spaces, builds friendships, and gains confidence at their own pace. Supported by a dedicated Key Person, every child enjoys consistent care, a smooth transition, and a nurturing environment designed to spark curiosity and early learning.

Find out more about Regent Terrace

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 Nurseries and Preschools in Cambridge.

From our Daynurseries.co.uk reviews, find out what our parents have to say about their time at our Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries and Preschools in Cambridge.

J.G – Parent

December 6th, 2024

Our daughter really enjoys attending Monkey Puzzle. The staff are always welcoming, caring and very hard working. We are impressed by the variety of activities our daughter is exposed to and immersed in.

Y.P – Parent

December 6th, 2024

My child is very happy to attend it every day Very good and friendly staff. Secure child pick up. And the ability to attend 3 days a week. A personal thank you to the staff for settling my child in the nursery.

A.B – Parent

December 6th, 2024

Great nursery! Wonderful staff who really took an interest in the children's well-being. Our son loved going, and it set him up for school really well. Special shout out to one of the staff who was outstanding.

L.W – Parent

June 3rd, 2024

My child has just started nursery at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road and I just had to write and say thank you to the amazing staff at the nursery. They have made the transition so smooth and I couldn't be more grateful for their kindness and reassurance.

L.K – Parent

February 7th, 2024

The team are incredible - so caring and experienced and have taken so much time to ensure that his needs are met in every way. The range of activities that he takes part in each day quite frankly blows my mind

J.S – Parent

February 1st, 2024

Really great nursery. We visited a few nurseries and they all were awful in my opinion. But Monkey Puzzle set my mind right at ease. If there is ever a question they will answer. Very good feedback every day. Very happy with my choice of nursery.

J.S – Parent

December 1st, 2023

We love our nursery! It?s a beautiful setting with so much natural light and free flow between outside and inside. My 1 year old daughter is so happy coming into nursery and loves the staff! I trust them completely and can go to work knowing that my daughter is loved and cared for.

G.W – Parent

July 9th, 2023

Lovely, friendly staff, receptive, communicative. My son loves going to the nursery and joyfully walks in independently in the morning, something I wouldn't expect if he wasn?t given the diligent attention the nursery offers. The chef caters an amazing food menu for the children.

G.N – Parent

June 27th, 2023

Wonderful and caring staff who celebrate my child's milestones, like walking and talking as much as I do. My daughter has an incredible amount of confidence and feels comfortable in new surroundings.

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 Cambridge’s key information at a glance.

  • Central Cambridge locations to make the most of what the city offers

  • An amazing home-from-home environment

  • Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces

  • Nappies and wipes 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.

We believe we have the best nurseries and preschools in Cambridge

Parents often ask “Where are there nurseries near me?” and “Are there any preschools near me?” Due to having several nurseries and preschools in Cambridge, we can offer childcare to families across many areas of the city. With nurseries near to the M11, A1307, A14 as well as Cambridge Train Station, we have locations that can support anyone living in or communting to or from the city of Cambridge. If you live in any of the areas below, we come in and visit and we would love to show you around our nurseries. Our nurseries cover:

  • Arbury
  • Barnwell
  • Cambridge City Airport
  • Central Cambridge
  • Cherry Hinton
  • Chesterton
  • Church End
  • Fen Ditton
  • Grantchester
  • Grantchester Meadows
  • Horningsea
  • King’s Hedges
  • Mill Road
  • Milton
  • Newtown
  • Parker’s Piece
  • Petersfield
  • Orchard Park
  • Stow Cum Quy
  • Teversham
  • University of Cambridge

How To Find Us

Grange Road

Marleigh

Regent Terrace