Business Details
Trusted Childcare & Early Education in Altrincham
At Monkey Puzzle Altrincham, we are dedicated to providing exceptional childcare and early years education. Founded by Laura and Nicola, our nursery creates a nurturing environment where children feel secure and inspired to explore. Our team of qualified professionals is committed to fostering each child's development through play-based learning aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We prioritise community engagement, building partnerships with local groups to enrich our curriculum. Our home-like setting features carefully designed indoor and outdoor spaces that stimulate creativity and physical development.With CCTV for safety and a focus on healthy eating, we ensure every aspect of childcare meets the highest standards. Our Ofsted Outstanding rating reflects our commitment to excellence in early education. We maintain strong communication with parents through daily app updates and learning journals. Located conveniently near public transport links, our nursery operates 51 weeks a year. Through continuous improvement and staff development, we strive to remain a trusted partner for families in Altrincham and Trafford.
Services
Babies Care
Toddler Development
Preschool Education
Outdoor Learning
Community Programs
Highlights and features
- We offer a holistic approach to learning guided by the EYFS framework
- Our team are friendly, empathetic, and creative early years specialists
- We provide a home-like environment with CCTV for enhanced security
- We maintain strong community links and partnerships in Trafford
- We use learning journals with regular updates for transparent communication
Associations and certifications
- Ofsted
What people say
Best nursery in this area
Fantastic with our son
Seamless transition
Safe and clean environment
Regular app updates
Services
Babies Care
Our dedicated baby room provides tailored care for infants, focusing on sensory development and secure attachment. Qualified staff offer individualised attention through structured routines and free play. The environment features age-appropriate resources that stimulate early learning while maintaining a homely atmosphere for comfort and safety.
Toddler Development
Structured activities promote physical coordination, language development and social skills for toddlers. Our curriculum balances guided learning with child-led exploration. Themed play areas encourage imaginative development while outdoor spaces support gross motor skills. Regular progress updates keep parents informed of developmental milestones.
Preschool Education
Ofsted-registered preschool programme prepares children for school through play-based learning. Focus areas include literacy, numeracy and emotional development. Small group activities foster independence and social interaction. Transition support ensures smooth progression to formal education environments.
Outdoor Learning
Dedicated outdoor spaces facilitate physical development and environmental exploration. Activities include gardening, nature discovery and structured sports. Weather-appropriate play equipment supports all-season learning. Risk assessments ensure safety while encouraging adventurous play and motor skill development.
Community Programs
We collaborate with local organisations to enhance learning experiences. Cultural events and community projects develop social awareness. Partnerships with charities provide real-world learning opportunities. Regular parent workshops strengthen community connections and educational engagement.
People
Laura
Nursery Owner
Laura co-founded Monkey Puzzle Altrincham with Nicola to create a nurturing environment for early childhood development. With extensive experience in childcare management, she focuses on maintaining high educational standards and staff development. Laura ensures every child receives personalised attention while fostering community partnerships to enhance learning opportunities.
Nicola
Nursery Owner
Nicola established Monkey Puzzle Altrincham alongside Laura to provide quality early years education. She oversees daily operations and curriculum implementation, ensuring alignment with EYFS guidelines. With a background in child psychology, Nicola prioritises emotional development and maintains strong communication channels with parents through regular progress updates.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide childcare for children aged 0-5 years, with dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
What is your approach to early years education?
We use a play-based curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, focusing on holistic development.
How do you involve parents in their child's development?
We provide daily updates through our app and maintain learning journals with regular progress reports and photographs.
What facilities do you offer?
Our nursery features home-like indoor spaces, dedicated outdoor play areas, and secure CCTV-monitored environments.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Yes, we are an Ofsted-registered nursery with an 'Outstanding' rating for our educational standards.
Reviews (6)
Stephanie Boulger
Apr 13, 2021
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Monkey puzzle has been great for my little boy. He joined in the baby room and after 10 months of being at home with us and barely any contact with other people due to covid we had a rocky start, but monkey puzzle were really helpful at getting him settled in and soon he was loving his time there. Sarah and Tracey in the baby room are so lovely and they're always doing fun activities! The app that they use to contact you is also really helpful as they can easily get in touch with you and send updates.
Elizabeth Micallef
Jan 30, 2021
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Fantastic feedback of activities held at Nursery through famly app and so I feel part of my grandchild's daily life.
Sue Sweeney
Nov 08, 2019
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Just wanted to say how lovely you all are, and I love the amazing things you all do daily with your children, being Jack Shannon’s Nana and having the app to follow his journey is excellent. Well done to you all 😊
Bethany Phillips
Oct 21, 2019
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A wonderful nursery that my daughter loves going to! She has been there for almost a year now and we are so pleased we chose Monkey Puzzle. The staff are amazing!! Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Katy Southworth
May 10, 2019
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This being my first child I was nervous of leaving him when i returned to work however I cannot fault Monkey Puzzle at all. He has settled in well here and enjoys spending time with the wonderful staff and other babies. It is clear to see how much they enjoy their job and working with the children. The Famly app is brilliant - I love being able to… see what he is doing through the day and seeing him happy and smiling when pictures are uploaded of him doing his activities. Laura and Nicola are welcoming and friendly and it is clear to see this has passed throughout the whole setting. They
Ian Stevenson
May 10, 2019
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Excellent nursery with strong, caring leadership and staff. Freddie is very happy in their care and I am thrilled the red body painting and clean up is undertaken at Mere House and not at home! Well done to Laura, Nic and their team.
