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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle New Cross

Monkey Puzzle New Cross is situated in the heart of the community conveniently located within walking distance of three train stations – New Cross Gate, Queens Road, Peckham and Nunhead providing quick and easy access to London.

Our purposely converted nursery building has been designed with the learning and development of children in mind. The light and spacious, open planned rooms provide a stimulating and enabling environment for our children to learn, play and grow, not to mention the private Baby Garden and free flow options for Toddlers and Preschool which give ample access to the inviting and intriguing outside spaces. We are a short walk away from New Cross and New Cross Gate train stations and bus routes into London and Lewisham.

We are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high-quality childcare in our specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old.

Adding to this, we tailor our care to suit your child’s age. We achieve this by placing children into the following age categories: babies aged 3 to 18 months, toddlers aged 18 – 24 months, and lastly preschool aged 2 to 5 years. Due to our rooms being equipped especially for these ages, we are able to provide that home-from-home feel.

Hello. I’m Jon and I am the Nursery Director at Monkey Puzzle New Cross. 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.

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

Jon

Nursery Owner

Tina - Monkey Puzzle New Cross Manager
Babies

The very youngest children at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross spend their time in our specially designed Babies’ room, welcoming children from the age of three months to eighteen months.


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Toddlers

Welcomed from the age of 18 months, children enjoy a space in Toddlers that matches their inquisitiveness and energy, with well-considered furnishings and learning resources accessible at all times.


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Preschool

Your child will embark on their preschool journey with us at around thirty months old, enjoying an enriching learning environment that fully supports their individual needs as well as the group activities and play.


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The aim of Monkey Puzzle New Cross is to create a home–from–home environment for our children, where children feel safe, happy, and healthy. Each child is welcomed, supported and cared for by our team of dedicated and highly trained staff whose primary concern is the safety and wellbeing of our children. We want all of our parents to know that their children are in excellent hands when at Monkey Puzzle New Cross.

We are proud to share that Monkey Puzzle New Cross has a beautiful sister nursery at Monkey Puzzle Hither Green. Our management team across both nurseries has a wealth of experience and strive to achieve our first Ofsted Inspection as OUTSTANDING.

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Monkey Puzzle New Cross – Facebook

We love to share insight into nursery life through our social media pages and accounts. Take a look below to see some of our posts, click to go through to view them in full and leave us a comment or a like.

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🌞 FUN IN THE SUN 🌞

#outdoorplay #sun #heatwave #sunshine #kidsactivities #waterplay #reading #readinginthesun #books #garden #gardenplay #childcare #children #happy #fun #funinthesun #smiles #obstaclecourse #iceplay #nurserylife
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🌞 FUN IN THE SUN 🌞

#outdoorplay #sun #heatwave #sunshine #kidsactivities #waterplay #reading #readinginthesun #books #garden #gardenplay #childcare #children #happy #fun #funinthesun #smiles #obstaclecourse #iceplay #nurserylifeImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Here at Monkey Puzzle New Cross, we believe giving our upmost best to our families and children! 🫶

We love to go the extra mile even for our potential families and are excited to share we will be hosting an OPEN DAY on Saturday 30th September! 🎈🎉

Please join us for an in depth tour of the nursery and meet the management and leadership team who will be there to support and answer any queries you may have! 😊🥰

⚠️SPACES ARE LIMITED!⚠️

Call us on 020 35 830 076 or email us at manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk ✨

#openday #happysaturday #weekendvibes #nursery #OUTSTANDING #ofsted #newcross #children #babies #toddlers #preschool #practitioner #nurserylife #childcare #happychildren #LimitedSpaces #activities #fun
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Here at Monkey Puzzle New Cross, we believe giving our upmost best to our families and children! 🫶

We love to go the extra mile even for our potential families and are excited to share we will be hosting an OPEN DAY on Saturday 30th September! 🎈🎉

Please join us for an in depth tour of the nursery and meet the management and leadership team who will be there to support and answer any queries you may have! 😊🥰

⚠️SPACES ARE LIMITED!⚠️

Call us on 020 35 830 076 or email us at manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk ✨

#openday #happysaturday #weekendvibes #nursery #outstanding #ofsted #newcross #children #babies #toddlers #preschool #practitioner #nurserylife #childcare #happychildren #limitedspaces #activities #fun

Our children are soaking up the sun as much as they can! 🌞🌞🌞

We are hoping for more sunshine to come out and play with us this summer 🙏

Outdoor play is essential for the little ones, as they enhance their explorative, imaginative, social, and communication skills! They also develop their gross motor skills, as they play sports games, complete obstacle courses, and go for walks to the park!🔍💭👯‍♀️🌳

The children also learn to take risks, build their confidence, and use their senses to get to know the world around them! 🌍

#childcare #outdoors #outdoorplay #senses #world #social #bonds #confidence #children #sports #keepingactive #waterplay #risks #speak #babies #toddlers #preschool #learning #garden #park #outings #trips #imagination #exploring #nursery #nurserylife
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Our children are soaking up the sun as much as they can! 🌞🌞🌞

We are hoping for more sunshine to come out and play with us this summer 🙏

Outdoor play is essential for the little ones, as they enhance their explorative, imaginative, social, and communication skills! They also develop their gross motor skills, as they play sports games, complete obstacle courses, and go for walks to the park!🔍💭👯‍♀️🌳

The children also learn to take risks, build their confidence, and use their senses to get to know the world around them! 🌍

#childcare #outdoors #outdoorplay #senses #world #social #bonds #confidence #children #sports #keepingactive #waterplay #risks #speak #babies #toddlers #preschool #learning #garden #park #outings #trips #imagination #exploring #nursery #nurserylifeImage attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

We are SUPER proud to be OUTSTANDING here at Monkey Puzzle New Cross! 👏🙌

Our toddler room is filled with excited and engaging activities:

✨Delicious Park Picnics
✨Adventurous Outings to Crystal Palace Park
✨Imaginative Story Time
✨Creative Arts
✨AND MUCH MORE!

If you would like to book a tour of the nursery please contact us on:

manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

020 35 830 076

🐒🐒🐒

#toddlers #toddleractivities #toddlerroom #nursery #childcare #storytime #painting #outings #park #picnic #playdough #outdoorplay #OUTSTANDING #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #newcross #fun #happy
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We are SUPER proud to be OUTSTANDING here at Monkey Puzzle New Cross! 👏🙌

Our toddler room is filled with excited and engaging activities: 

✨Delicious Park Picnics 
✨Adventurous Outings to Crystal Palace Park 
✨Imaginative Story Time
✨Creative Arts
✨AND MUCH MORE! 

If you would like to book a tour of the nursery please contact us on: 

manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

020 35 830 076

🐒🐒🐒

#toddlers #toddleractivities #toddlerroom #nursery #childcare #storytime #painting #outings #park #picnic #playdough #outdoorplay #outstanding #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #newcross #fun #happyImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

🙌 SPACES AVAILABLE 🙌

In our Explorer's Room we ensure our babies get the BEST start in their educational journey with us! 🏫

With lots of fun sensory play🎨 , problem-solving activities👏 , reading time📚, and garden play🌳, our babies have a FAB time whilst growing and developing! 😁

If you would like to book a viewing of the nursery please contact us on:

✨manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

✨020 35 830 076

#babyroom #babies #developing #nursery #nurserylife #childcare #Spaces #spacesavailable #monkeypuzzledaynursery #newcross #london #love #Care #happybabies #happy #activities #babyactivities #sensoryplay #gardentime #reading #colours
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🙌 SPACES AVAILABLE 🙌

In our Explorers Room we ensure our babies get the BEST start in their educational journey with us! 🏫

With lots of fun sensory play🎨 , problem-solving activities👏 , reading time📚, and garden play🌳, our babies have a FAB time whilst growing and developing! 😁

If you would like to book a viewing of the nursery please contact us on: 

✨manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk 
 
✨020 35 830 076

#babyroom #babies #developing #nursery #nurserylife #childcare #spaces #spacesavailable #monkeypuzzledaynursery #newcross #london #love #care #happybabies #happy #activities #babyactivities #sensoryplay #gardentime #reading #coloursImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

Monkey Puzzle New Cross LOVE to plan and extend each child's learning and believe children learn the best when they are having fun! 😁

In the preschool room we, our children thrive as the are given the tools to prepare for the transition of school! With plenty of mark-making, focused-activities, and outings, our preschoolers have the BEST time progressing and developing! 🐴🎨🏈🎸

If you are looking for a space for your little one, please email or call us on:

manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

020 35 830 076
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Monkey Puzzle New Cross LOVE to plan and extend each childs learning and believe children learn the best when they are having fun! 😁

In the preschool room we, our children thrive as the are given the tools to prepare for the transition of school! With plenty of mark-making, focused-activities, and outings, our preschoolers have the BEST time progressing and developing! 🐴🎨🏈🎸

If you are looking for a space for your little one, please email or call us on: 

manager@monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk

020 35 830 076Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

Thank you to all the Daddies (and mummies) who came and helped us celebrate Father's Day with the little ones!🥰

We hope you all had a very special Father's Day Weekend! 😊

#HappyFathersDay #dad #dadlife #tea #sunshine #fathersday #moments #children #teatime #picnic #food #bonding #fathers #nursery #events #parents #parentpartnership #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #garden #Sandwiches #childcare
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Thank you to all the Daddies (and mummies) who came and helped us celebrate Fathers Day with the little ones!🥰

We hope you all had a very special Fathers Day Weekend! 😊

#happyfathersday #dad #dadlife #tea #sunshine #fathersday #moments #children #teatime #picnic #food #bonding #fathers #nursery #events #parents #parentpartnership #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #garden #sandwiches #childcareImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

With the weather getting warmer and the sun shining brighter, Marvin would like to say a few words about how to stay safe in the sun! 🌞🌞🌞

Ensure you have on:

👒 Sun hat!
🕶️ Sunglasses!
🧴 Sun cream!
👚 Protective clothing!

Ensure you:
🥤Drink lots of water!
🌤️Seek shade!
⛱️Avoid direct sunlight!

Marvin hopes everyone enjoys the sunny and warm weather safely! 🐒❤️☀️

#safersun #sun #sunshine #nursery #nurserylife #suncream #summer #weather #monkey #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #keepsafe #CAUTION #funinthesun #sunnyweather #childcare #children
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With the weather getting warmer and the sun shining brighter, Marvin would like to say a few words about how to stay safe in the sun! 🌞🌞🌞 

Ensure you have on:

👒 Sun hat! 
🕶️ Sunglasses! 
🧴 Sun cream! 
👚 Protective clothing!  

Ensure you:
🥤Drink lots of water!
🌤️Seek shade!
⛱️Avoid direct sunlight! 

Marvin hopes everyone enjoys the sunny and warm weather safely! 🐒❤️☀️

#safersun #sun #sunshine #nursery #nurserylife #suncream #summer #weather #monkey #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #keepsafe #caution #funinthesun #sunnyweather #childcare #childrenImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

***PART 2***

Our preschool children particularly enjoyed the sensory based activities on their trip to the Horniman Museum! 🤩🎸🐁🎹

#outings #trips #monkey #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #hornimanmuseum #children #learning #nursery #nurserylife #childcare #teaching #play #museum #activities #music #sensoryplay #lights
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***PART 2***

Our preschool children particularly enjoyed the sensory based activities on their trip to the Horniman Museum! 🤩🎸🐁🎹

#outings #trips #monkey #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #hornimanmuseum #children #learning #nursery #nurserylife #childcare #teaching #play #museum #activities #music #sensoryplay #lightsImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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