At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ealing, our youngest children are cared for in a dedicated Babies’ room, thoughtfully designed for little explorers. Every element of the space has been created with their development and comfort in mind, providing a safe, nurturing environment where they can begin to explore and make sense of the world around them.
First-Class Baby Care in Ealing
At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery in Ealing, we provide exceptional care to nurture your baby’s early development. Our experienced team, specially trained in infant care and early years education, offers individualised attention in a warm and supportive environment.
With a low staff-to-child ratio of 1:3, we’re able to deliver truly personalised care, getting to know your baby’s unique needs, routines, and personality. We work closely with families to create a smooth and reassuring transition between home and nursery life.
Our baby care programme is designed around the three prime areas of early learning: physical development, communication and language, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Through meaningful interactions, guided play, and positive role-modelling, we turn everyday moments into opportunities for your baby to learn, thrive, and grow with confidence.
What Makes Us Special
Inspiring Baby Learning in Ealing
Babies engage in creative and sensory activities, from messy play with sand, water, paints, and crayons, to cosy story times with soft and sensory toys. Our sensory room stimulates babies’ senses with a variety of textures, while a special black-and-white area supports the development of infants under six months, who respond best to high-contrast shapes. As babies grow and become more mobile, our baby gym provides a safe space to build confidence and curiosity every day.
Personalised Care for Every Baby
At Monkey Puzzle Ealing, babies receive the highest level of attentive, personalised care from their dedicated key person. Each day is designed around your baby’s individual needs, with regular nappy changes handled with care, essential sleep and rest aligned with their home routine, and continuous attention to comfort, including wiping noses, cleaning hands, and applying creams and lotions. By observing and responding to every little need, we ensure each baby feels safe, comfortable, and nurtured throughout their day.
Playful Learning for Babies
At Monkey Puzzle Ealing, babies learn through our specially designed curriculum that celebrates the magic of play. Our trained and passionate staff provide memorable learning experiences tailored to every stage of infancy, focusing on the key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. From building communication and language skills to supporting physical growth and nurturing emotional development, every activity is designed to help your baby thrive. Extra-curricular experiences, such as Shakers Kids, introduce movement and music, adding fun, sensory-rich opportunities to explore and grow.
Inspiring Baby Learning in Ealing
Babies engage in creative and sensory activities, from messy play with sand, water, paints, and crayons, to cosy story times with soft and sensory toys. Our sensory room stimulates babies’ senses with a variety of textures, while a special black-and-white area supports the development of infants under six months, who respond best to high-contrast shapes. As babies grow and become more mobile, our baby gym provides a safe space to build confidence and curiosity every day.
Personalised Care for Every Baby
At Monkey Puzzle Ealing, babies receive the highest level of attentive, personalised care from their dedicated key person. Each day is designed around your baby’s individual needs, with regular nappy changes handled with care, essential sleep and rest aligned with their home routine, and continuous attention to comfort, including wiping noses, cleaning hands, and applying creams and lotions. By observing and responding to every little need, we ensure each baby feels safe, comfortable, and nurtured throughout their day.
Playful Learning for Babies
At Monkey Puzzle Ealing, babies learn through our specially designed curriculum that celebrates the magic of play. Our trained and passionate staff provide memorable learning experiences tailored to every stage of infancy, focusing on the key areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. From building communication and language skills to supporting physical growth and nurturing emotional development, every activity is designed to help your baby thrive. Extra-curricular experiences, such as Shakers Kids, introduce movement and music, adding fun, sensory-rich opportunities to explore and grow.
A Safe, Stimulating, and Purpose-Built Space for Babies
Outdoor Play and Exploration
Babies enjoy safe and supervised outdoor play in our secure garden. They can explore a variety of age-appropriate activities, including ride-on toys, push-alongs, chalkboards for mark-making, ball games, and even parachute play. These experiences are carefully designed to support their gross motor development, coordination, and early social skills, all while having fun in the fresh air.
Cosy Sleep and Rest Time
Our dedicated baby sleep area offers a calm, quiet space where your little one can rest peacefully. Designed to support each stage of development, the room features cots for younger babies and beds for older babies, helping them gently transition as they grow. The environment is temperature-controlled to ensure comfort and support restful sleep throughout the day.
Mealtimes and Social Development
Mealtimes are a valuable part of the day, offering opportunities for learning, connection, and independence. Babies and toddlers come together to sit at the table, encouraging social interaction. Helping them build confidence as they prepare for the transition to the next room. All meals are created by an early years nutritionist to support healthy growth and development.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, nursery education is not compulsory in the UK. Your child is required to start full-time education once they reach the compulsory school age.
There is no set age to start nursery, but we welcome children from as young as 3 months up to 5 years old.
Please dress your child in clothes that you don’t mind getting messy. Despite our efforts to keep children’s clothes protected with bibs and aprons, accidents do happen. We recommend bringing a set of spare clothes, as well as weather-appropriate items like coats and wellies, which can be left at the nursery for convenience.
Our setting and baby room team work closely with parents at every stage of the weaning process to ensure it is a positive and enjoyable experience for both babies and parents.
We always recommend that new foods are first introduced at home to monitor for any allergies or intolerances before they are offered at nursery.
Sending your child to nursery doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. By understanding your child’s unique needs and working closely with nursery staff, you can help make the transition smooth and positive for both of you.
At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Ealing, we’re here to support every step of the way. Discover helpful tips and guidance on how to help your child feel safe, happy, and confident in their new nursery environment.
Choosing the right nursery for your child can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s the first time you’re leaving them in the care of someone outside your family or close friends. It’s a big decision, and getting it right matters not only for your peace of mind but also for your child’s early development and future readiness for school.
Our first piece of advice: shop around. Even if the first day nursery you visit seems perfect, it’s worth exploring a few more to truly understand what’s available in your area.
At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Ealing, we’re confident that once you visit and experience our nurturing environment, high-quality facilities, and dedicated approach to early years education, you’ll feel reassured about registering your child with us. Still, we fully encourage you to make an informed choice because finding the right fit for you and your child is what matters most.
The day your child starts nursery might feel like it’s come around sooner than expected — and it’s completely normal to feel a little unprepared. While planning ahead is helpful, we’re here to support you and make this transition as smooth as possible.
To help you get started, we’ve put together a simple checklist of everything your child may need to feel comfortable and settled in those early days:
What to Pack for Nursery – A Parent’s Checklist
All children have access to the outdoor area(s) every day. Therefore, we ask that you provide weather-appropriate outdoor clothing throughout the year.
Young children learn best through play, so their activities are planned around their individual interests and needs. This approach ensures they continue to learn and develop while engaging with their favourite toys, games, and experiences.
While your child will be cared for within their age group, it is important that we also meet their individual needs. Each child is assigned a Key Person whose role is to take special responsibility for their care and education during their time at the nursery.
You will receive verbal feedback in person each time you collect your child from Nursery. In addition, we will arrange meetings with you, typically every three months, to discuss your child’s progress. However, you are welcome to request more frequent meetings if you wish.
We also use the Famly app, where we regularly upload observations and information about your child’s daily routines.
We encourage you to share any new developments or milestones you’ve observed at home so we can work together to consistently support your child’s growth and development at Nursery.
At Monkey Puzzle Ealing we accept babies from the age of three months to two years old.
