At Monkey Puzzle Cambridge Preschool we ensure that our setting meets the learning and development requirements outlined in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) as well as incorporating certain aspects of the Montessori pedagogy. Children are offered a broad and well-rounded education. Our team is made up of well experienced members of staff including an Early Years Teacher who has extensive knowledge and experience in leading early years teams as well as the implementation and linking of the Montessori teaching methods into the EYFS. We know in order to offer the best learning experiences and outcomes to our children, we must draw upon the principles of some of the brilliant pedagogies available to us. For example the Elizabeth Jarman principles on communication friendly spaces which you will find dotted around our nursery and preschool.Pre School
Admissions:
Regent Terrace
Telephone: 01223 778 370
Email: manager@monkeypuzzlecambridge.co.uk
Grange Road
Telephone: 01223 641 041
Email: manager.gr@monkeypuzzlecambridge.co.uk
Hours
Children can attend:
Morning sessions: 8am to 1pm
Afternoon Sessions: 1pm to 6pm
All day sessions: 8am to 6pm
Plug-in options: Early starts 7.30am to 8am or Late finish 6pm to 6.30pm (Additional charges apply)
Minimum Sessions:
Babies: 3 Full days or 4 half day sessions per week
Toddlers: 3 Full days or 4 half day sessions per week
Preschoolers: 2 Full day sessions or 4 half day sessions per week (please note that the 30 hour funding is only offered to children taking up 3 full days or above)
Weekly Activities
Library, Cooking, Active Kids (Children’s gym), Music, Drama and Ballet
Minimum Funding Entitlement (15 or 30 Hours)
We offer both the 15 hours and 30 hours of the Government funded places initiative to all eligible three and four year olds at the nursery. Children qualify the term after they turn three. Please note that the additional 15 hours (Extended entitlement) is means tested. Non-funded hours are charged at a normal rate.
Childcare Vouchers / Tax Free Childcare
We accept childcare vouchers from most providers and also participate in the tax free childcare system.