

Welcome to Monkey Puzzle
Hello and welcome to Monkey Puzzle St Albans, soon to be open. Our team is 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.
Once our beautiful new nursery and preschool in St Albans opens, we’d love to invite you for a personal tour to experience everything our setting has to offer. You’ll be able to see first-hand the exciting days your babies, toddlers and preschool children will enjoy with our expert Early Years team.
To find out more, simply complete our enquiry form, and a member of our friendly team will be in touch as soon as we open to guide you through your next steps and help you book your visit.

What Makes Us Special
Transparent Nursery Fees You Can Trust
At Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, we believe in being open, honest, and transparent about our nursery fees, so you always know what to expect. We understand how important it is for families to feel confident when choosing childcare, which is why we provide clear, simple information with no hidden costs or confusing wording. You’ll find everything set out in a straightforward way, making it easier to plan ahead and feel fully informed every step of the way.
No Hidden Costs
Our People Care
Our expert team is dedicated to excellence in Early Years education, and their passion shines through every day. Friendly, empathetic, and creative, they care for each child as if they were their own. This commitment is reflected in everything we do at the nursery. We also take pride in our diverse team, many of whom speak additional languages such as French, Greek, Korean, and Spanish, which are used daily to support bilingual children and help them feel confident, settled, and included in all aspects of nursery life.
Inspiration, caring staff
An Enriching Environment
Monkey Puzzle St Albans provides a nurturing space where your child can play, learn, and grow. Our nursery is designed to feel like a home from home, with well-resourced, enriching learning and play areas. Each age group has its own garden, giving children the freedom to explore outdoors and let their imaginations run wild. We also connect with the wider local community, using it as an extended learning environment to help children become socially aware, confident, and well-rounded.
Lots to explore
Holistic Early Years Approach
At Monkey Puzzle St Albans, we take a holistic approach to learning, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our team inspires through excellence in Early Years education, placing each child’s development and individual needs at the heart of everything we do. Nursery and preschool are times when children learn as much about themselves as they do about the world around them. Through the magic of play and curiosity-driven activities, we nurture their minds, bodies, and love of learning.
Stimulating the imagination
Transparent Nursery Fees You Can Trust
At Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, we believe in being open, honest, and transparent about our nursery fees, so you always know what to expect. We understand how important it is for families to feel confident when choosing childcare, which is why we provide clear, simple information with no hidden costs or confusing wording. You’ll find everything set out in a straightforward way, making it easier to plan ahead and feel fully informed every step of the way.
No Hidden Costs
Our People Care
Our expert team is dedicated to excellence in Early Years education, and their passion shines through every day. Friendly, empathetic, and creative, they care for each child as if they were their own. This commitment is reflected in everything we do at the nursery. We also take pride in our diverse team, many of whom speak additional languages such as French, Greek, Korean, and Spanish, which are used daily to support bilingual children and help them feel confident, settled, and included in all aspects of nursery life.
Inspiration, caring staff
An Enriching Environment
Monkey Puzzle St Albans provides a nurturing space where your child can play, learn, and grow. Our nursery is designed to feel like a home from home, with well-resourced, enriching learning and play areas. Each age group has its own garden, giving children the freedom to explore outdoors and let their imaginations run wild. We also connect with the wider local community, using it as an extended learning environment to help children become socially aware, confident, and well-rounded.
Lots to explore
Holistic Early Years Approach
At Monkey Puzzle St Albans, we take a holistic approach to learning, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our team inspires through excellence in Early Years education, placing each child’s development and individual needs at the heart of everything we do. Nursery and preschool are times when children learn as much about themselves as they do about the world around them. Through the magic of play and curiosity-driven activities, we nurture their minds, bodies, and love of learning.
Stimulating the imagination
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 St Albans’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, large 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.
How To Find Monkey Puzzle St Albans
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery St Albans is ideally located at 230 Hatfield Road, AL1 4LW, in a well-connected and vibrant area of St Albans. Our nursery is perfectly positioned for families living in St Albans and the surrounding neighbourhoods, making daily drop-offs and pick-ups simple and convenient.
Situated along the main Hatfield Road, the nursery benefits from excellent transport links. It is within easy reach of St Albans City train station, providing fast connections into London, making it an ideal choice for commuting parents. The location also offers straightforward access to major road networks, including the A414 and nearby A1(M), ensuring convenient travel from across the local area.
With a variety of local shops, cafés, and amenities close by, families can easily incorporate nursery visits into their daily routines while enjoying everything the local community has to offer.
Get In Touch
Monkey Puzzle St Albans,
230 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Herts, AL1 4LW
Call us: 0800 411 8500
Email: info@monkeypuzzledaynurseries.com
Opening times: 7:30am to 6:30pm
Monday to Friday for 51 weeks per year, (closed for the week between Christmas and New Year)
