





Play, learn and grow
with Monkey Puzzle







with Monkey Puzzle

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle
Hello. I’m Lauren and I am the Nursery Manager at Monkey Puzzle Guildford. 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 Guildford, 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.
Lauren
Nursery Manager

Enjoy our virtual tour
Praised in our 2026 Ofsted report
Monkey Puzzle Guildford’s most recent Ofsted report was published in May 2026, confirming that safeguarding standards were fully met and children’s safety and wellbeing remain a top priority. The nursery achieved Expected Standard across five key areas of inspection, alongside a Strong Standard in one area, reflecting the high-quality care, learning and support provided by the team.

New Ofsted Report
See our nursery through Ofsted’s eyes
What Makes Us Special
Extracurricular Activities
Molly Moocow has been providing exciting ways to learn for over twenty years. Their team visits Monkey Puzzle Guildford on a weekly basis, providing exciting, fun and educational music, movement and drama classes for our children. Their sessions at our nursery aid with physical development, communication, language & literacy, personal, social & emotional development whist using expressive arts and design.
Stimulating the imagination
Unique activities
The staff’s positivity is reflected onto the environment and the children, as the setting is continuously filled with laughter and happiness. Our fully qualified team provide expert care and support to all our children, offering unique activities, tailored to meet each child’s needs and interests. Full SEND support is available where required for those children who need it.
Stimulating the imagination
Home from home setting
At Monkey Puzzle Guildford, our passionate, friendly, and welcoming staff will instantly make you feel right at home as they are the heart of our nursery, and they pride themselves on ensuring they provide your child with the highest level of care. We have strong links with the local community, as an established Early Years provider, we believe in the importance of supporting our local area and being involved in local events.
Space to thrive
Fantastic outdoor space
Our outdoor facilities ensure all our children can make the most of the outdoors during their nursery day. The baby garden is the perfect place for babies to explore a new space while enjoying some fresh air, while the mud kitchen and bug station give our older children the chance to get creative and learn more about their environment. The outdoor gazebo ensures that outdoor learning can take place all year round, whatever the weather as we put great importance on the ability for our children to learn and grow in the great outdoors!
Lots to explore
Extracurricular Activities
Molly Moocow has been providing exciting ways to learn for over twenty years. Their team visits Monkey Puzzle Guildford on a weekly basis, providing exciting, fun and educational music, movement and drama classes for our children. Their sessions at our nursery aid with physical development, communication, language & literacy, personal, social & emotional development whist using expressive arts and design.
Stimulating the imagination
Unique activities
The staff’s positivity is reflected onto the environment and the children, as the setting is continuously filled with laughter and happiness. Our fully qualified team provide expert care and support to all our children, offering unique activities, tailored to meet each child’s needs and interests. Full SEND support is available where required for those children who need it.
Stimulating the imagination
Home from home setting
At Monkey Puzzle Guildford, our passionate, friendly, and welcoming staff will instantly make you feel right at home as they are the heart of our nursery, and they pride themselves on ensuring they provide your child with the highest level of care. We have strong links with the local community, as an established Early Years provider, we believe in the importance of supporting our local area and being involved in local events.
Space to thrive
Fantastic outdoor space
Our outdoor facilities ensure all our children can make the most of the outdoors during their nursery day. The baby garden is the perfect place for babies to explore a new space while enjoying some fresh air, while the mud kitchen and bug station give our older children the chance to get creative and learn more about their environment. The outdoor gazebo ensures that outdoor learning can take place all year round, whatever the weather as we put great importance on the ability for our children to learn and grow in the great outdoors!
Lots to explore
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 Guildford.
Hear what our parents and carers have to say about our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Guildford with a selection of reviews from Daynurseries.co.uk.
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 Guildford’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.
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.
Monkey Puzzle Guildford Open Day!
Nursery vs Preschool at School
How To Find Monkey Puzzle Guildford
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford can be found on just off the A246 on Denmark Road, opposite St Joseph’s Catholic Church and York Road Car Park, our post code is GU1 4DA. London Road Railway Station and Guildford town centre are just a few minutes-walk away.
Get In Touch
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Guildford
2 Denmark Road, Guildford. GU1 4DA
Call us: 01483 456753
Email: manager@monkeypuzzleguildford.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)




