The very youngest children at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Kensington spend their time in our specially designed Babies’ room, welcoming children from the age of 3 months to 2 years old. The entire space is created with all their needs in mind and built as the perfect environment for them to begin to explore the world around them.
High-Quality Baby Day Care at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, West Kensington
At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery in West Kensington, we offer exceptional care to support your baby’s early development. Our dedicated team, specially trained in infant care and early years education, ensures each child receives individual attention in a nurturing environment.
With a low staff-to-child ratio of 1:3, we provide truly personalised care, allowing us to understand and meet your baby’s unique needs and routines. We work closely with parents to ensure a seamless transition between home and nursery life.
Our baby care programme focuses on the three prime areas of early learning: physical development, communication and language, and personal, social, and emotional growth. Through thoughtful interactions, play, and role-modelling, every moment is a chance for your baby to explore, grow, and learn.
What Makes Us Special
Supporting Your Child’s Early Development Through Play
Our EYFS-based curriculum nurtures your baby’s growth in communication, language, physical skills, and emotional well-being. Our passionate staff create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that foster curiosity and confidence through play. Every activity is designed to build essential skills in a safe, supportive environment, giving your child the best start in early education.
Supporting Baby Nutrition and Feeding
We understand that feeding is a personal journey, so we work closely with parents to support a consistent routine both at nursery and at home. Our experienced team provides gentle care for breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the transition to solids, ensuring a smooth and comforting experience as your baby’s needs evolve.
Compassionate Care with a Focus on Individual Needs
At Monkey Puzzle West Kensington, we provide warm, attentive care in a calm, consistent routine. Each baby is supported by a key person, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and understood.
From soothing nappy changes to restful sleep and responsive daily care, our experienced team creates a nurturing environment where babies thrive.
Babies Environment
Our baby room, designed for children aged 3 months to 2 years, offers a warm, nurturing environment where little ones can explore, learn, and grow. Following the EYFS framework, our experienced team provides personalised, play-based care with a 1:3 staff-to-baby ratio. The bright, spacious room includes dedicated areas for sleep, meals, sensory play, and physical development, featuring activities like water and messy play, a cosy reading corner, a black-and-white sensory zone, and soft play equipment for early movement.
Supporting Your Child’s Early Development Through Play
Our EYFS-based curriculum nurtures your baby’s growth in communication, language, physical skills, and emotional well-being. Our passionate staff create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that foster curiosity and confidence through play. Every activity is designed to build essential skills in a safe, supportive environment, giving your child the best start in early education.
Supporting Baby Nutrition and Feeding
We understand that feeding is a personal journey, so we work closely with parents to support a consistent routine both at nursery and at home. Our experienced team provides gentle care for breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the transition to solids, ensuring a smooth and comforting experience as your baby’s needs evolve.
Compassionate Care with a Focus on Individual Needs
At Monkey Puzzle West Kensington, we provide warm, attentive care in a calm, consistent routine. Each baby is supported by a key person, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and understood.
From soothing nappy changes to restful sleep and responsive daily care, our experienced team creates a nurturing environment where babies thrive.
Babies Environment
Our baby room, designed for children aged 3 months to 2 years, offers a warm, nurturing environment where little ones can explore, learn, and grow. Following the EYFS framework, our experienced team provides personalised, play-based care with a 1:3 staff-to-baby ratio. The bright, spacious room includes dedicated areas for sleep, meals, sensory play, and physical development, featuring activities like water and messy play, a cosy reading corner, a black-and-white sensory zone, and soft play equipment for early movement.
A Safe, Bright, and Engaging Space for Babies
Outdoor Play and Exploration
Babies at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington nursery enjoy supervised outdoor play in our secure garden. They have access to ride-on toys, push-alongs, chalk boards for mark-making, ball games, and even parachute play. These activities support gross motor development, coordination, and social skills.
Cosy Sleep and Rest Time
Our dedicated baby sleep area provides a calm and quiet space where your child can rest peacefully. With cots for younger babies and beds for older babies, we help your child gradually transition and prepare for the next stage in their nursery journey. The room is temperature-controlled and features an integrated glass wall for continuous observation and peace of mind.
Mealtimes and Social Development
Mealtimes are a special opportunity for learning and connection. Babies and toddlers come together to sit at the table, encouraging social interaction and independence. Our older babies (Caterpillars) begin self-feeding and are supported to self-serve snacks as they prepare to move up to the next room, Butterflies
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 West Kensington, 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 West Kensington, 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 West Kensington we accept babies from the age of three months to two years old.
