
Play, learn and grow
with Monkey Puzzle


with Monkey Puzzle


with Monkey Puzzle

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle
Hello. I’m Thulie and I am the owner of Monkey Puzzle Grange Road nursery in Cambridge. My team and I are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life by caring for and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating nursery environment.
I would love to welcome you for a personal tour of our beautiful nursery and preschool in Cambridge, where you can discover more about the exciting days your babies, toddlers and preschool children can look forward to with our Early Years expert team, so please get in touch through our enquiry form.
Thulie
Nursery Owner


What Makes Us Special
Our People Care
Our expert team strives for excellence in Early Years education. We see this passion in our staff every day. Our team are friendly, empathetic and creative, caring for your children like they are our own. This is reflected every day in the practice in our nursery as we take great pride in what we do.
Inspirational, caring staff
An Enriching Environment
Monkey Puzzle Grange Road offers a space to thrive for your child where they can play, learn and grow. Our nursery is carefully designed creating a home from home feel with well resourced, enriching learning and play spaces. We have a dedicated outdoor space used for a wide variety of activities from discovering nature to sports. Our wider local community plays an important role in the nursery experience as an extended learning environment to create well rounded socially aware young children.
Lots to explore
Holistic Early Years Approach
Monkey Puzzle Grange Road Nursery in Cambridge takes a holistic approach to learning guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS). Our team inspire through excellence in Early Years education placing the development and needs of the children we care for at the heart of everything we do. Nursery and preschool is a time when a child learns about themselves as much as the world around them. We enable this through the magic of learning through play and encouraging curiosity that stimulates the mind and body of children.
Stimulating the imagination
Our People Care
Our expert team strives for excellence in Early Years education. We see this passion in our staff every day. Our team are friendly, empathetic and creative, caring for your children like they are our own. This is reflected every day in the practice in our nursery as we take great pride in what we do.
Inspirational, caring staff
An Enriching Environment
Monkey Puzzle Grange Road offers a space to thrive for your child where they can play, learn and grow. Our nursery is carefully designed creating a home from home feel with well resourced, enriching learning and play spaces. We have a dedicated outdoor space used for a wide variety of activities from discovering nature to sports. Our wider local community plays an important role in the nursery experience as an extended learning environment to create well rounded socially aware young children.
Lots to explore
Holistic Early Years Approach
Monkey Puzzle Grange Road Nursery in Cambridge takes a holistic approach to learning guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS). Our team inspire through excellence in Early Years education placing the development and needs of the children we care for at the heart of everything we do. Nursery and preschool is a time when a child learns about themselves as much as the world around them. We enable this through the magic of learning through play and encouraging curiosity that stimulates the mind and body of children.
Stimulating the imagination
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 Cambridge.
Hear what our parents and carers have to say about our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Cambridge with a selection of reviews from Daynurseries.co.uk.
Y.P – Parent
My child is very happy to attend it every day Very good and friendly staff. Secure child pick up. And the ability to attend 3 days a week. A personal thank you to the staff for settling my child in the nursery.
J.G – Parent
Our daughter really enjoys attending Monkey Puzzle. The staff are always welcoming, caring and very hard working. We are impressed by the variety of activities our daughter is exposed to and immersed in.
T.B – Parent
It is the best nursery ever. My daughter really loves Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery. She loves everything that happens there. She loves the teachers, food and activities. She doesn't know English but she is still comfortable there. I feel at ease when she is there and I can trust the nursery.
M.S – Parent
My experience with the team at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery on Grange Road has been nothing short of sensational. The team consistently demonstrate a dedicated, genuine and professional level of care towards our daughter. In particular the team of ladies in the baby room have a strong bond.
Y.Z – Parent
The activities were exciting and the kids loved them. The food was also very great. My kid learns a lot of skills in the garden. He also loves the songs taught by the teachers. It was a really nice experience staying there.
C.A – Parent
My children have been at monkey puzzle for over 3 years and we have been very happy with the care they have received. The staff really know them well and care about them a lot. It feels like a home from home. Highly recommend!
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 Grange Road’s key information at a glance.
Learning guided by the national Early Years Foundation Stage
An amazing home-from-home environment
Central Cambridge location
- CCTV to ensure safety and security
Nappies and wipes included in fees
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.
Meet A Few Of Our Team
Our amazing, highly qualified and creative nursery team support and care for your little learner as they play, develop and grow.

Phillipa
Operations Manager
Hi I'm Phillipa and I'm the Operations Manager at our nurseries in Cambridge. I adore seeing children develop into confident and independent learners through quality interactions.

Thulie
Nursery Owner
My name is Thulie and I am a mother to three beautiful children. I believe learning should focus on creativity and outdoor experiences to encourage exploratory learning.

Rasa
Nursery Manager
Hi, I'm Rasa and I'm the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road. I strive to provide high-quality care and learning opportunities for children in innovative and creative ways, in a stimulating and enabling environment.

Phillipa
Operations Manager
Hi I'm Phillipa and I'm the Operations Manager at our nurseries in Cambridge. I adore seeing children develop into confident and independent learners through quality interactions.

Thulie
Nursery Owner
My name is Thulie and I am a mother to three beautiful children. I believe learning should focus on creativity and outdoor experiences to encourage exploratory learning.
How To Find Monkey Puzzle Grange Road
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Grange Road, is proudly located in the heart of Cambridge in the CB3 postal sector. The nursery is conveniently located at 8 Grange Road, close to Newnham and Wolfson Colleges. We are within a short drive of both the A603 and M11, making us perfect for families commuting in and out of Cambridge, as well as families located near the city centre.
Opening times: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)
Get In Touch
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Grange Road
8 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DU
Call us: 01223 641041
Email: enquiries@monkeypuzzlecambridge.co.uk
Opening times: 7.30am – 6.30pm
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between
Christmas and New Year)
📚✨ A little adventure for little explorers! ✨📚
The toddlers from Monkey Puzzle Grange Road had a magical visit to the nearby mobile library, where they dived into the world of stories, colors, and imagination! Watching their faces light up as they turned the pages was pure joy. A love for books starts early, and today was the perfect chapter in their learning journey!
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🌞 Summer Fun at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road! 🌞
This summer, we're transforming our gardens into an immersive, hands-on learning adventure—where little explorers can engage in all learning areas through nature, creativity, and discovery! 🌿🎨🐞
From outdoor science experiments to sensory play, every corner of our garden is a space to inspire curiosity, growth, and fun! Our dedicated practitioners are crafting magical moments that make learning feel like an adventure.
📍 Join us at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road—where laughter fills the air, imaginations bloom, and summer memories are made!
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🌿✨ A magical adventure is unfolding.🌿🫘At Monkey Puzzle Grange Road, as the little adventuress are exploring towering beanstalks inspired by the tale of Jack And The Beanstalk. They have been discovering golden treasures, and outsmarting giants! Imagination is soaring, laughter is filling the air, and the magic of storytelling is coming to life.
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☀️ Spring/Summer vibes at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road!
Our little explorers have been diving into beach-inspired tuff trays — discovering seashells, building sandy landscapes, and sparking imaginations through sensory play! 🌊✨
Tuff trays aren't just fun — they support fine motor skills, creativity, and storytelling, all while bringing the magic of the seaside into our setting. 🏖️🦀
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At Monkey Puzzle Grange Road, our pre-schoolers are taking creativity to new heights in our Forest School sessions! Recently, they've been weaving wonderful baskets, combining imagination with skill in a hands-on activity that’s as fun as it is enriching. It's a fantastic way for little ones to explore their artistic side while honing their hand-eye coordination. They’re growing, learning, and having a blast!
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🐰🐣🌸🥕"A huge thank you to all the wonderful parents of Monkey Puzzle Grange Road for joining us at our Easter Messy Play Evening! Your enthusiasm and support made it a truly special event, and we loved seeing the children dive into the fun and creativity. We hope you all have a restful and joyful long weekend—enjoy the well-deserved break!"
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"We soaked up the spring sunshine with a delightful picnic in the nearby park! 🌸🌞 The children had a wonderful time exercising their gross motor skills through active play and enriching their understanding of the world around them. We’re excited to make these outdoor adventures a regular part of our nursery days!"
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🐒Babies at Monkey Puzzle Grange Road have been exploring the book Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson through a range of sensory activities. This charming rhyming tale, which follows a little monkey searching for its mother, introduces early language skills, animal recognition, and themes of love and family. The sensory activities bring the story to life, allowing babies to engage with the narrative in a hands-on way, enhancing their observation skills and emotional growth while making storytelling a fun and immersive experience. That sounds like such a wonderful initiative!
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