At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool East Sheen, we’re thrilled to be part of the Little Dreamers, Big Futures campaign — a summer-long celebration running across the entire Monkey Puzzle network from mid-June through to the end of August 2025.

We’re excited to share that a brand-new herb garden is blooming at Monkey Puzzle East Sheen! Our preschoolers have been busy little gardeners, rolling up their sleeves to help plant a wonderful selection of herbs right here in our nursery garden.

This week, our toddlers at Monkey Puzzle East Sheen had a wonderful time getting hands-on in the kitchen with a fun baking activity! The children practiced their pouring, measuring, and mixing skills as they helped prepare a delicious treat.

At Monkey Puzzle East Sheen, we often get asked why children should continue with us into our preschool room instead of transitioning to a standalone preschool. The answer lies in the incredible continuity, care, and tailored early years education we provide, and no one explains it better than Jennifer, our dedicated Preschool Room Leader.

As an Early Years Quality Manager, my role is to ensure that every child at Monkey Puzzle receives the best possible start to their educational journey. A common question from parents is whether their child should leave nursery early to attend a local school preschool or stay with us until the end of their preschool years. While every child and family is unique, I believe there are several key benefits to staying at Monkey Puzzle before starting school.

Deciding whether to transition your child from a nursery to a preschool at a local school is a choice many parents face as their little ones approach school age. While the prospect of moving over to a school earlier can be exciting, it’s important to consider the benefits of staying in nursery for a bit longer