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All of our staff are either NNEB (National Nursery Examination Board) or equivalent, or participating in the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Early Years and Childcare.

We have a very high qualified staff ratio which far exceeds that of OFSTED requirements. All of our staff are trained in First Aid.

Management

Jon, Director

There are two things in life that are very close to my heart – family and education. As an Uncle and Godfather I enjoy spending time with my nephews, seeing them learn and develop, whilst supporting their growth within a loving family unit. I am recently married and very much enjoying this new aspect of my life, looking forward to the future and all it holds.

Education is my other passion in life and having completed a Law degree I felt it was right to carry on my own education completing a post graduate degree in Education with a particular focus on the Early Years Sector.
During my studies I worked within a number of OFSTED GOOD and OUTSTANDING settings including our sister nursery Monkey Puzzle Bromley. Working in a variety of settings has given me an excellent understanding of what an OUTSTANDING nursery looks like which is what I am striving to achieve here at New Cross.

I have also worked within local New Cross Primary Schools gaining experience in preparing children for school and also building links with teachers and principals. This is valuable experience I will be bringing into our Preschool Room to ensure that every child that leaves us is confident, sure of their value and ready to face the challenges of Primary School.

Having lived in New Cross for 13 years I have lots of local knowledge and a real passion for the community the nursery will be a part of. There is a lot of history in New Cross which we will share with the children as we aim to enhance and develop the future of education in the area as well as demonstrating to them their role and place within their community.

Monkey Puzzle New Cross hope to be an agent of change in the community bringing innovative and creative ideas to the areas of education and childcare. We aim to be an OUTSTANDING nursery, caring for local children and their families in the New Cross area.

I am incredibly excited about this new venture and I hope you will join with us as we grow into an influential part of your community.

Liesl, Senior Nursery Manager

“A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with love and patiently nurtures their growth to produce tomorrow’s dreams”

I hold a Bachelors of Education Foundation Stage degree, Quality Teacher Status and qualifications in Business Administration and Management alongside currently completing my Operations Management Course within childcare. My passion within early years are just electrifying where I have done a large variety of small courses to support children and families within. I have over 14 years’ experience within the childcare sector which mostly is within Early Years. My vision is to create a wonderful space where children will be safe, cared for, loved and happy.

I have wealth of experience within the childcare sector and have a working knowledge on how to support children and teachers within the classroom, to ensure that we only give outstanding care and education towards all of our families within the nursery.

As a mother of a now 6 year old and a 2 year old, I can relate to parents on the day to day joys of life with a little one and value the importance of ensuring every child receives the best OUTSTANDING childcare they deserve.

I believe children learn best through play, especially play focused on their interests, engaging their imagination and expanding their knowledge of the world. Creating and extending opportunities for this type of learning has always been my passion and I take great pride in supporting my team to educate our children in this way. I believe encouraging children to be confident, independent and full of self-worth is key to giving them a firm foundation on which to build their future.

It is an honour and privilege to care for your children and play an active role in their learning and development. Thank you for trusting your little ones to us and I am really looking forward welcoming you all into our Monkey Puzzle New Cross family.

Stephanie Appleby
Nursery Manager

From a very young age I have known that I would like to work with children. After completing my A Level’s I gained an HND in Early Childhood Studies and realised I was passionate about working with children and their families. At the same time as studying for my BA (HONS) in Education, I began my career working in childcare as a Nursery Practitioner. I have now worked in childcare for 16 years throughout a variety of settings to reach the position of Manager.

I am originally from Blackpool and have lived in London for a little over 2 years. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, tennis and spending time visiting my niece and nephew.

One of the wisest pieces of advice I have ever received was if you choose a job you have a great passion for, you will never work a day in your life. This is a philosophy that I have carried with me throughout my life.

Explorers

Leoni – Room Leader

Zsofia – Deputy Room Leader

Agnieszka – Key Practitioner

Julie – Key Practitioner

Demi – Apprentice

Maddie

Discoverers

Jojo – Room Leader

Leigh – Deputy Room Leader

Megan – Key Practitioner

Esther – Key Practitioner

Belle – Key Practitioner

Laura – Key Practitioner

Ellie - Bank Staff

Ellie – Key Practitioner

Kyran – Key Practitioner

Fahima – Apprentice

Inventors

Paige – Room Leader

Harry – Key Practitioner

Molly – Key Practitioner

Shamain – Key Practitioner

Anika - Key Practitioner

Anika – Key Practitioner

Layla – Key Practitioner

Julie - Apprentice

Julie – Apprentice

Support Team
Melissa - Bank Staff

Melissa – Bank Staff

Makeda – Bank Staff

Ashanti – Bank Staff

Ruth – Bank Staff

Kitchen Staff

Afua – Nursery Chef

Career opportunities

Monkey Puzzle is committed to providing great career opportunities for its entire staff. We are very keen to ensure that our team of staff participate in training at all levels. Our policy is always to recruit and/or promote internally if at all possible.

For current vacancies, please send an email to our manager on manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

For more information on the roles and responsibilities, please click below:

Job Description Forms Job Description Forms

If you think you have what it takes and would like to be a part of our exciting new team, please send your CV to manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

Latest News

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  • Arlind Marku, Owner of Monkey Puzzle Bromley and New CrossMarch 29, 2019 - 2:02 pm
  • Monkey AwardsSeptember 12, 2018 - 4:43 pm
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Take a Tour

If you would like to come and have a look around our lovely nursery, please give our manager a call on 020 3583 0076 and she will be more than happy to arrange a time that suits.

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Contact Us

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross
296 Queens Road,
New Cross
London
SE14 5JN

Tel: 020 3583 0076

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