

Play, learn and grow
with Monkey Puzzle


Play, learn and grow
with Monkey Puzzle
Welcome to Monkey Puzzle
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 three to fourteen months, toddlers & tweenies aged fourteen months to three years, and lastly preschool aged three to five years. Due to our rooms being equipped especially for these ages, we are able to provide that home-from-home feel.

What Makes Us Special
Our People Care
At Monkey Puzzle Purley, our dedicated team is committed to excellence in Early Years education. With warmth, creativity, and expertise, they nurture each child as if they were their own. We take pride in creating a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn every day.
A Unique Curriculum
Our curriculum goes beyond the EYFS framework, combining play-based learning with real-world exploration. Our dedicated staff nurture communication, physical, and emotional development, ensuring every child thrives. Learning happens everywhere—indoors, outdoors, and beyond—fostering curiosity and confidence. With regular updates via the Famly app, parents stay connected to their child’s journey every step of the way.
Inspiring Outdoor Spaces
At Monkey Puzzle Purley, our spacious garden provides the perfect environment for children to explore, learn, and play every day. Designed to support all areas of development, our outdoor space encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and physical activity in a natural setting. Whether discovering nature, engaging in active play, or developing key skills, our garden offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning and adventure.
Our People Care
At Monkey Puzzle Purley, our dedicated team is committed to excellence in Early Years education. With warmth, creativity, and expertise, they nurture each child as if they were their own. We take pride in creating a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn every day.
A Unique Curriculum
Our curriculum goes beyond the EYFS framework, combining play-based learning with real-world exploration. Our dedicated staff nurture communication, physical, and emotional development, ensuring every child thrives. Learning happens everywhere—indoors, outdoors, and beyond—fostering curiosity and confidence. With regular updates via the Famly app, parents stay connected to their child’s journey every step of the way.
Inspiring Outdoor Spaces
At Monkey Puzzle Purley, our spacious garden provides the perfect environment for children to explore, learn, and play every day. Designed to support all areas of development, our outdoor space encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and physical activity in a natural setting. Whether discovering nature, engaging in active play, or developing key skills, our garden offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning and adventure.
Parent and Carer Reviews
From our Daynurseries.co.uk reviews, find out what our parents have to say about their time at our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Purley.
Hear what our parents and carers have to say about our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Purley with a selection of reviews from Daynurseries.co.uk.
J T (Mother of Child)
Monkey Puzzle Purley is warm and welcoming — my son loves it here. The staff are friendly and take time to know every child and parent, making the experience feel really personal. We couldn’t be happier with the care they give our son.
A S (Mother of Child)
A warm, friendly nursery where all the staff know my child. We get regular updates via the app and love the fun themed days and extra activities like football and science. The transition between rooms was well supported. Great location and lovely team.
Ola K (Father of Child)
We couldn’t be happier. The staff and management are fantastic, open to feedback, and very supportive. Our son has thrived — his social skills, confidence, and learning have grown so much in this warm, safe, and nurturing environment.
K A (Mother of Child)
Lovely, spacious nursery with a great garden. The staff are always friendly, caring, and happy to help. Our child is always smiling, and you can tell they feel comfortable and happy here. We’re really glad we chose Monkey Puzzle Purley.
F K (Mother of Child)
We’re very happy with the care here. Staff are kind, attentive, and the team genuinely cares. They’ve made great changes like reducing processed food, and are always open to feedback. It’s a safe, supportive place for our child to grow.
A A (Mother of Child)
We’re so happy with our choice. Our son feels secure, loved, and is thriving. The nursery is structured and thoughtful about development. The staff are amazing and plan fantastic activities. He learns so much and clearly loves being there.
A Day In Our Nursery
Healthy Eating
As children grow, a healthy and balanced diet is key, and we inspire with a variety of colour, texture, and taste to expand their food experiences.
Seasonal and local produce are also important in helping children understand more about where food comes from and nutrition.
All The Essentials
Monkey Puzzle Purley’s key information at a glance.
- Learning guided by the national Early Years Foundation Stage
- An amazing home-from-home environment
- CCTV to ensure safety and security
- Branded nappies and creams included
- Children experience more with all-inclusive extra-curricular activities
- Fantastic all-seasons outdoor play area
- Inspiring, caring and highly qualified team
- Open 51 weeks of the year
Exciting Days
It’s smiles all round with fun and inspiring days with child centred activities supported, guided, and encouraged by our passionate team.
Follow your child’s progress as they learn and develop through their learning journal with regular updates from our nursery team throughout their day with us.
How To Find Monkey Puzzle Purley
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Purley is just a 5 minute walk from Purley and Reedham train station and a short drive from the A22. This makes us well located for serving families in South London in the Borough of Croydon.
Opening times: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)
Get In Touch
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Purley
69 Brighton Rd, Purley, CR8 4HD
Call us: 0208 251 9225
Email: manager@monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk
Opening times: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)
A HUGE congratulations to Nazifa and Dior for being Employee of The Month in March and April!
We asked our team to vote for who they think deserved the win in April and Nazifa came out on top!
Our March decision was made by staff submitting a tuff tray activity to management as well as the children’s enjoyment and Dior was our winner. She made an attic tuff tray using foam, ice and the attic animals. The children helped Dior to set up the activity and then had great fun getting messy when it came to playing.
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CONGRATULATIONS to our winner of the Easter Bonnet Contest! We’d like to thank all children that took part of for everyone who voted, we was not expecting the huge response we got 😁 #monkeypuzzlepurley #easterbonnet ... See MoreSee Less
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The children have been very busy making Easter bonnets and I’m sure you’d agree they have all done an amazing job!
Our Room Leaders all chose their favourite from their rooms and it’s now over to you to decide our winner. All votes will be counted on Tuesday so get in there quick to help your favourite out! Please vote by comment as below. Thank you and good luck 🐰
Number 1 = 🩷
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Number 3 = 💛
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MPP in bloom 🌸 #monkeypuzzlepurley #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #inbloom #magnoliatree ... See MoreSee Less
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Red Nose Day 2025
A huge thank you to all of our families that helped us raise a massive £134 for Comic Relief you are amazing! 🔴 #rednoseday #charity #monkeypuzzlepurley #monkeypuzzledaynursery #bakesale ... See MoreSee Less
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This week our Toddlers have had lots of fun learning about colours and the magic of colour mixing 🎨 #monkeypuzzlepurley #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #colours #colourfulworld #FunAndLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy International Women’s Day to all of the amazing women at Monkey Puzzle Purley, you are amazing! #monkeypuzzlepurley #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #internationalwomensday #womeninspiringwomen ... See MoreSee Less
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World Book Day at Monkey Puzzle Purley! Our children loved dressing up as their favourite book characters and sharing stories with their friends. We were very lucky and had local authors Copper Coloured Excellence Children's Book come in and share their new book with us 📚 #WorldBookDay #monkeypuzzlepurley #monkeypuzzledaynurseries #localauthors #welovebooks #readingisfun ... See MoreSee Less
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A huge congratulations to Evie for winning Employee of The Month this month as voted for by our wonderful parents #monkeypuzzlefamily #monkeypuzzlepurley #employeeofthemonth ... See MoreSee Less
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