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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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Makaton Monday…but on a Tuesday 😃

This weeks signs are ‘night’ & ‘day’.

We thought we’d give you a little reminder about our pyjamas appeal with Francis Chappell, we have raised an amazing £50 towards our £150 target, so please feel free to donate into our bucket in reception.
Thank you so much 🥰

#makatonmonday #makaton #signs #francischappell #pyjamaappeal #donations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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The children were asked by The Orpington Methodist Church if they would like to make some amazing art for their harvest display, the theme was flowers….look what they created 🥰

Their creations have been displayed in the church today up on the alter for all to see. The staff team also put together a food hamper for the harvest festival.

#harvest #harvestfestival #orpingtonmethodistchurch #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #flowers #BR6
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The children were asked by The Orpington Methodist Church if they would like to make some amazing art for their harvest display, the theme was flowers….look what they created 🥰

Their creations have been displayed in the church today up on the alter for all to see. The staff team also put together a food hamper for the harvest festival.  

#harvest #harvestfestival #orpingtonmethodistchurch #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #flowers #BR6Image attachmentImage attachment

Star of the week ⭐️

This week’s star is our lovely Kitty from toddlers. She always has a smile on her face and is ready to give the children a great big hug in the mornings.
She is always thinking of new and exciting activities to do with the children and we are lucky she is part of our team.

Congratulations Kitty ⭐️

#staroftheweek #star #Congratulations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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Star of the week ⭐️

This week’s star is our lovely Kitty from toddlers. She always has a smile on her face and is ready to give the children a great big hug in the mornings. 
She is always thinking of new and exciting activities to do with the children and we are lucky she is part of our team. 

Congratulations Kitty ⭐️

#staroftheweek #star #Congratulations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6

6 CommentsComment on Facebook

Ahhh this makes my heart so happy and so proud

You are the best,couldn’t ask for a better role model you are a superstar 🫶🫶

Ahhh superstar Auntie Donna is very proud ❤️😂😘

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Celebrating 1 years service 🎉

Congratulations to April our amazing kitchen support, who has been with us for a year today.
She’s a great part of the team, she is adored by the children and she takes charge in the kitchen when the cook is away.

Thank you for everything you do April ❤️

#oneyearsservice #Congratulations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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Celebrating 1 years service 🎉

Congratulations to April our amazing kitchen support, who has been with us for a year today. 
She’s a great part of the team, she is adored by the children and she takes charge in the kitchen when the cook is away. 

Thank you for everything you do April ❤️

#oneyearsservice #Congratulations #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6

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Congratulations amazing April! 🥳 xxx

Congratulations! ❤️

So much love❤️

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Don’t forget our coffee morning at the Methodist Church, we are going to be talking about starting school, so please come and join us 🥰

#startingschool2025 #startingschool #whatyouneedtoknow #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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Don’t forget our coffee morning at the Methodist Church, we are going to be talking about starting school, so please come and join us 🥰

#startingschool2025 #startingschool #whatyouneedtoknow #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6

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What a great idea.

It’s Makaton Monday….

Here’s our lovely Anysia with this evenings signs ‘goodnight’ and ‘monkey puzzle’.

Have a great evening everyone.

#makaton #makatonsigning #goodnight #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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**FUNDRAISING POST**

We have been asked by Francis Chappell Funeral Home, just across the road from us, to join them in the ‘Children’s Christmas Pyjama Appeal’ and help them buy pyjamas for the children.

Here at Monkey Puzzle we would like to raise £150 and buy as many sets of pyjamas as we can, then take them over to Francis Chappell.

We have our collection pot in reception, so please help us reach our target by the 25th October 🥰

#fundraising #charity #francischappell #childrenspyjamas #christmaspyjamas #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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Oh my goodness this is so amazing!! We absolutely love it. Thank you so so much from all of us at Francis Chappell & Sons for helping us with our Childrens Hospital Pyjamas fundraising drive. We would love to thank some of the kiddies in person when you have your donations 😍🤩⭐️

Oh my word! This is absolutely amazing. Thank you Francis Chappell & Sons and Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington for your generosity, Ann.

Storyteller Tuesday

In toddler for story time we went on an adventure, we made our own passports then visited all the different storylands, we had Harry and his bucket of dinosaurs, stick man, building a rocket and kitchen disco. The children had so much fun at all stations, especially trying the fruit.

#storytelling #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6 #orpingtonmums
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Storyteller Tuesday

In toddler for story time we went on an adventure, we made our own passports then visited all the different storylands, we had Harry and his bucket of dinosaurs, stick man, building a rocket and kitchen disco. The children had so much fun at all stations, especially trying the fruit.

#storytelling #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6 #orpingtonmumsImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

Conker collecting... 🍁🌰

Every Tuesday pre-school do 'show and tell' at nursery where they bring in something from home and talk about it with their friends, one of the children brought in a 'conker snake' which they had made with daddy at home.
This sparked the children's interest in conkers, so Ellie decided to take some of them conker collecting. Armed with their trusty Next bag, the children got to work picking up every conker they could see...their excitement heightened with each conker they put in the bag, the bag got heavier and heavier, then they became distracted when the bin men came past and lots of hello's and waving took place, then they collected more conkers until the bag was ready to burst.

Once we got back to nursery, the children built themselves a conker run using the guttering from the garden, and Ellie wanted to bring some maths into their game and made them a points scoring sheet for them to roll the conkers onto. The children cheered each time they landed on a number and added them together to get a bigger number.
Definitely a great day 😃

#conkers #conkercollecting #autumn #conkerrun #maths #counting #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6
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Conker collecting... 🍁🌰

Every Tuesday pre-school do show and tell at nursery where they bring in something from home and talk about it with their friends, one of the children brought in a conker snake which they had made with daddy at home.
This sparked the childrens interest in conkers, so Ellie decided to take some of them conker collecting. Armed with their trusty Next bag, the children got to work picking up every conker they could see...their excitement heightened with each conker they put in the bag, the bag got heavier and heavier, then they became distracted when the bin men came past and lots of hellos and waving took place, then they collected more conkers until the bag was ready to burst. 

Once we got back to nursery, the children built themselves a conker run using the guttering from the garden, and Ellie wanted to bring some maths into their game and made them a points scoring sheet for them to roll the conkers onto. The children cheered each time they landed on a number and added them together to get a bigger number. 
Definitely a great day 😃 

#conkers #conkercollecting #autumn #conkerrun #maths #counting #orpingtonmums #monkeypuzzleorpington #BR6Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

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There are a couple of brilliant conker trees outside Orpington hospital if anyone is looking to collect more!

What a great way to use the conkers!

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