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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Orpington

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington, located at Rowan House, 64 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 9JL. Our nursery is located close to the High Street in the town centre and is only a short walk from Orpington training station, making us perfect for families working in the local area or commuting in and out of London.

Our Orpington nursery provides a nurturing home-from-home environment, for children aged 3 months through to pre-school age. With an emphasis on learning through play, our carefully selected team of practitioners ensure your child is cared for in a safe, secure environment with planned activities to keep them engaged whilst having lots of fun.

We have dedicated rooms for our various age ranges and each room reflects the seven areas of learning, as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage. All of our facilities are designed to be accessible to every child.

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 12 monthstoddlers aged 12 months to 2 years and toddlers aged between 2 and 3 years old and lastly preschool aged three years plus. Due to our rooms being equipped especially for these ages, we are able to provide that home-from-home feel.

When you ask yourself, what’s the best nursery near me, come and see us as we believe it’s Monkey Puzzle Orpington!

Hello. I’m Arlind and I am the owner of Monkey Puzzle Orpington. My team and I are dedicated to creating an outstanding environment that gives every child the best start in life, caring for and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a space where they can thrive.

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

Arlind

Nursery Owner

Tina - Monkey Puzzle Orpington Manager
Babies

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


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Toddlers

From the age of 12 months, children spend their time in our first Toddlers room, a space designed to build their independence and curiosity, with perfectly sized furnishings and learning resources to explore.


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Toddlers 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 Years

Welcomed from the age of 24 months, children enjoy a space in our second Toddlers Room 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 three years old, enjoying an enriching learning environment that fully supports their individual needs as well as the group activities and play.


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Babies

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


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Toddlers

From the age of 12 months, children spend their time in our first Toddlers room, a space designed to build their independence and curiosity, with perfectly sized furnishings and learning resources to explore.


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Toddlers 2 1/2 to 3/12 years

Welcomed from the age of 24 months, children enjoy a space in our second Toddlers room 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 3 years old, enjoying an enriching learning environment that fully supports their individual needs as well as the group activities and play.


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We’re just around the corner, with lots for you to discover…

  • Part of an award winning nursery group with over 15 years experience
  • Dedicated rooms for babies, toddlers, preschool and school readiness
  • Open Mon-Fri 51 weeks a year – 7.30am – 6.30pm
  • Home from home environment
  • Full day sessions
  • A fully staffed team with additional team members to provide consistency and quality care
  • Strong links within the local community through a range of outings
  • Secure partnership with parents and a range of exciting family events and information sessions
  • Incredibly spacious garden area
  • Delicious, healthy food prepared on site by our Catering Team
  • Extra curricular activities including specialised Speech and Language Development, French lessons and Sports for Tots
  • Beautiful, light rooms with cosy spaces and full of learning opportunities
  • Air conditioning units in each room to ensure our children and team stay cool during warmer weather
  • Caring and supportive team
  • Close vicinity to excellent Primary schools
  • Located within 5 minutes of train stations

Plus so much more. Get in touch today.

For more information on how to register with Monkey Puzzle Orpington find out more below.

Famly App
Food Hygiene - 5 Star Rating
Millie's Mark - Inspiring Excellence in Paediatric First Aid

Monkey Puzzle Orpington – 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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When nursery life is too much fun...

#toomuchfun #fallasleep #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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When nursery life is too much fun...

#toomuchfun #fallasleep #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6

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It was the tounge hanging out that got me 😂

Omg stop it!!! 🥺

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This months learning lab is about making rain catchers.

All you need is a large plastic bottle, a ruler, a black marker pen & a pair of scissors.

Cut off the top of the bottle and turn it upside down and push it back inside the bottle, using your ruler and maker pen, mark out 5cm, 10cm, 15cm & 20cm and place it in your garden.

Tell us below how much rain you managed to catch ☔️

#learninglab #raincatcher #howmuchwaterdidyoucatch #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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This months learning lab is about making rain catchers. 

All you need is a large plastic bottle, a ruler, a black marker pen & a pair of scissors. 

Cut off the top of the bottle and turn it upside down and push it back inside the bottle, using your ruler and maker pen, mark out 5cm, 10cm, 15cm & 20cm and place it in your garden. 

Tell us below how much rain you managed to catch ☔️ 

#learninglab #raincatcher #howmuchwaterdidyoucatch #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6Image attachment

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Love this!!❤️

Yesterday, the children at Monkey Puzzle Orpington enjoyed a lovely teddy bears picnic. Here are just a couple of pictures to show how the children (and their teddies enjoyed the day).

Some teddy bears had so much fun, they are back for more today!

#teddybear #teddybearspicnic #monkeypuzzleorpington #daynurseries #BR6 #orpingtonmums
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Yesterday, the children at Monkey Puzzle Orpington enjoyed a lovely teddy bears picnic. Here are just a couple of pictures to show how the children (and their teddies enjoyed the day). 

Some teddy bears had so much fun, they are back for more today!

#teddybear #teddybearspicnic #monkeypuzzleorpington #daynurseries #BR6 #orpingtonmumsImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

It’s Makaton Monday….

Our Makaton signs this week are the four seasons: ‘spring’ ‘summer’ ‘autumn’ & ‘winter’.
Don’t forget to practice your Makaton at home, why not share your videos with us too.

#Makaton #makatonmonday #signs #seasons #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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This weeks star of the week is…

THE WHOLE TEAM ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The team at Monkey Puzzle Orpington have been truely amazing welcoming all of our new families & children this week.

It’s not always easy starting in a new nursery where you don’t really know anyone, but it’s a place where you get to make lots of new friends, have fun learning & exploring and most importantly making wonderful new memories ❤️

The team have made this week so much fun for the new children, they have been there ready with cuddles & stories & bubbles & singing & exploring and so much more which is helping the children to settle in nicely.

Well done to all the team, we couldn’t do it without you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#StarOfTheWeek #teamwork #newchildren #NewBeginnings #welldone #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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This weeks star of the week is…

THE WHOLE TEAM ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The team at Monkey Puzzle Orpington have been truely amazing welcoming all of our new families & children this week. 

It’s not always easy starting in a new nursery where you don’t really know anyone, but it’s a place where you get to make lots of new friends, have fun learning & exploring and most importantly making wonderful new memories ❤️

The team have made this week so much fun for the new children, they have been there ready with cuddles & stories & bubbles & singing & exploring and so much more which is helping the children to settle in nicely. 

Well done to all the team, we couldn’t do it without you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#StarOfTheWeek #teamwork #newchildren #NewBeginnings #welldone #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6

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And what an amazing team you all are ⭐️❤️

Well said! Thank you everyone!

Celebrating success…

Congratulations to our lovely Nikki in explorers who is celebrating her 2 years service with us.
She’s comes in everyday with a big smile on her face and the staff and children think she’s awesome.

Congratulations Nikki 🎉

#celebratingsuccess #twoyearsservice #Congratulations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington
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Celebrating success…

Congratulations to our lovely Nikki in explorers who is celebrating her 2 years service with us. 
She’s comes in everyday with a big smile on her face and the staff and children think she’s awesome. 

Congratulations Nikki 🎉

#celebratingsuccess #twoyearsservice #Congratulations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington

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Happy 2 years Nikki! 🥳 thank you for everything you do ❤️ xx

Congratulations 🎊

❤️

Pre-school have been exploring paint while using flowers.

The children were able to use 3 of their 5 senses; smell, sight & touch while using the flowers to make marks and patterns on the paper plates.

#senses #flowers #painting #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington
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Pre-school have been exploring paint while using flowers. 

The children were able to use 3 of their 5 senses; smell, sight & touch while using the flowers to make marks and patterns on the paper plates. 

#senses #flowers #painting #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpingtonImage attachmentImage attachment

It's activity challenge time....

Ellie in pre-school was asked to create an activity around maths, and she didn't disappoint.
The intent was to learn about different quantities.
The implementation was for the children to use tweezers and match the same amount of raisins to the number on the paper.
The impact was all the children had a turn, some of them were able to match the raisins with the quantities, whereas others needed a little help.

It was a lovely, simple, yet effective activity which produced lovely maths language between the children and Ellie.

#ActivityChallenge #mathsactivity #maths #quantities #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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Its activity challenge time....

Ellie in pre-school was asked to create an activity around maths, and she didnt disappoint.
The intent was to learn about different quantities.
The implementation was for the children to use tweezers and match the same amount of raisins to the number on the paper. 
The impact was all the children had a turn, some of them were able to match the raisins with the quantities, whereas others needed a little help. 

It was a lovely, simple, yet effective activity which produced lovely maths language between the children and Ellie. 

#activitychallenge #mathsactivity #maths #quantities #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

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Great activity the children loved it x

⭐️Celebrating Success⭐️

Today we celebrate our amazing Ellie! She has not only gained her Level 3 but added a distinction to the mix as well!

We are extremely proud of you! And so very lucky to have you as out Pre-School Deputy Room Leader!
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⭐️Celebrating Success⭐️

Today we celebrate our amazing Ellie! She has not only gained her Level 3 but added a distinction to the mix as well!

We are extremely proud of you! And so very lucky to have you as out Pre-School Deputy Room Leader!

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Very well done Ellie, congratulations!

Well done my lovely, so well deserved! Proud of you ⭐️❤️

Congrats Ellie, well done 👏🏽

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