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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Muswell Hill, conveniently located at Colney Hatch Lane, just off the A406 North Circular, serviced by the 43, 134 and 634 bus routes. This makes us well located for serving families in the London Borough of Haringey, North London.

Who are we?

We are a private nursery operating as part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high quality childcare in our specially equipped, light and spacious nursery for children aged three months to five years old. Adding to this, we tailor our care to suit your child’s age, including mobile and non-mobile babies. We achieve this by placing children into the following age categories: babies aged three months to approximately two years , toddlers aged two to three years, and lastly preschool aged three to five years. Each room reflects the seven areas of learning as prescribed in the Early Years Foundation Stage and is designed to be accessible to every child. Due to our rooms being equipped especially for these ages, we are able to provide that home-from-home feel.

Monkey Puzzle Easy Finchley and Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill are both owned by Paula Murphy and under the Operational Management of Jenny Eracleous.

 

Paula - Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill and Finchley Road Owner

Paula

Previously an Occupational Psychologist, Paula made the decision to start childminding in 2009 to spend more time with her first child.  Her child-minding business rapidly flourished and so with a substantial waiting list, and a second child of her own, she decided to expand her business and opened her first nursery in 2011, Monkey Puzzle East Finchley.  In 2017, coinciding with the arrival of her third child Paula opened her second nursery, Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill.  Paula is the Owner and Director of both nurseries which are part of the Monkey Puzzle Franchise.  Paula is dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. Caring for each child and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating environment.

Jenny

Jenny has over 20 years of experience working within childcare. She has been with Monkey Puzzle since we first opened our doors in 2011. Jenny is the Operational Manager for East Finchley & Muswell Hill and takes on the responsibilities of lead safeguarding officer, and behaviour management coordinator. Her role is to support children, staff and parents in every way possible. Her aim is to make Monkey Puzzle a warm and comfortable environment where children grow in confidence and thrive. Jenny has successfully secured 2 Ofsted Outstanding ratings at our East Finchley site and is working closely with our Muswell Hill setting to secure our 3rd

Jenny - Operational Manager Monkey Puzzle Finchley Road and Muswell Hill

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


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Welcomed between the ages of approx. 2 to 3 years old, 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 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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We’re just around the corner, with lots for you to discover…

  • An amazing home from home environment where we guide children’s learning through the Early Years Foundation Stage ensuring they are ready for school
  • Extra-curricular activities such as languages, drama and sports, all included in our fees
  • Amazing outside area with impact absorbing safety surfacing, high quality play equipment and roof shelter for all seasons play
  • Enthusiastic, caring and highly qualified team with each child self-selecting their dedicated key person

Plus so much more. Get in touch today.

Open 8:00am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between Christmas and New Year)

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Ryan and Liana - Manager and Deputy at Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill

Our Managers

Ryan (Manager) and Liana (Assistant Manager) are the core management team at Muswell Hill. Their role is to deliver consistently high quality education and childcare to all the children in our care.  They work very closely with the nursery teachers and  external partners to drive standards up.  Working in partnership with parents/carers is a crucial part of their work and they are always happy to meet and liaise with parents to ensure your babies and children can thrive. 

Monkey Puzzle Muswell Hill – 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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3 weeks ago

Lets get messy 🎨

Painting is a way for children to do many important things: convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore color, explore process and outcomes, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. #monkeypuzzledaynursery #expressiveartsdesigns
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Lets get messy 🎨 

Painting is a way for children to do many important things: convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore color, explore process and outcomes, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. #monkeypuzzledaynursery #expressiveartsdesignsImage attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment

Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Refresher Course this morning for some of our staff 🚑 with the amazing @tigerlilytraining ... See MoreSee Less

Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work Refresher Course this morning for some of our staff 🚑 with the amazing @tigerlilytrainingImage attachmentImage attachment+6Image attachment

Heuristic play is an enriching type of play where our babies and young children interact with everyday objects, rather than toys. The goal of heuristic play is to provide a wide range of sensory stimulation to help children discover and learn things for themselves and about the world around us 🌎. #monkeypuzzledaynursery #muswellhillnursery #eyfs #monkeypuzzlefamily #heuristicplay ... See MoreSee Less

Heuristic play is an enriching type of play where our babies and young children interact with everyday objects, rather than toys. The goal of heuristic play is to provide a wide range of sensory stimulation to help children discover and learn things for themselves and about the world around us 🌎. #monkeypuzzledaynursery #muswellhillnursery #EYFS #monkeypuzzlefamily #HeuristicPlayImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
4 weeks ago

Tuff Tray ✨

By exploring and experimenting in Tuff Trays, children start to grasp new concepts and develop a sense of the world around them. Tuff Tray play can support learning and development in all seven areas of the EYFS. This week Pre-School have been exploring textures, talking about past experiences of their holidays and socialising with their peers through this beach theme Tuff Tray using cornflower, water and blue food dye as the sea and sand with the added resources of sea life animals, spades, shells and rocks.
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Tuff Tray ✨ 

By exploring and experimenting in Tuff Trays, children start to grasp new concepts and develop a sense of the world around them. Tuff Tray play can support learning and development in all seven areas of the EYFS. This week Pre-School have been exploring textures, talking about past experiences of their holidays and socialising with their peers through this beach theme Tuff Tray using cornflower, water and blue food dye as the sea and sand with the added resources of sea life animals, spades, shells and rocks.
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