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Welcome to Monkey Puzzle

At Monkey Puzzle Welling Day Nursery & Preschool, we provide a warm, nurturing environment where children aged 3 months to 5 years can learn, play and thrive. Conveniently located on Upper Wickham Lane, close to the heart of Welling, our purpose-built nursery features beautifully designed rooms for every stage of development, including dedicated spaces for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Every area has been thoughtfully created to inspire curiosity, creativity and confidence while providing the highest standards of safety and care.

As a family-run nursery and part of the award-winning Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries, we are passionate about giving every child the very best start in life. Our experienced team builds strong partnerships with families, delivering high-quality early years education through engaging activities, caring relationships and fresh, home-cooked meals prepared each day. Guided by our values of kindness, respect and putting children first, we strive to create a happy, supportive community where every child feels valued, inspired and ready to flourish.

 

 

Graduation 2026

What Makes Us Special

Gardens & Activities That Inspire

Children at Monkey Puzzle Welling enjoy their own garden area for each age group, giving plenty of space to explore, play, and learn outdoors. Indoor learning is enriched with extra-curricular activities included in the nursery experience, such as Lingotots, yoga, science club, and Marvin MasterChef cooking. These opportunities help children develop curiosity, confidence, and a love of discovery.

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Convenient Location & Parent-Friendly Approach

Located within a secure building and designed for easy drop-off, Monkey Puzzle Welling is perfectly suited for busy families. Parents enjoy stress-free access and a welcoming environment. With open communication encouraged, parents can engage in conversations about their child’s development and share in their daily experiences.

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Early Learning Designed for Every Age

Our dedicated team supports each child’s development through thoughtfully planned activities. Babies enjoy purpose-built sensory units to encourage exploration, while preschoolers follow a structured phonics programme to support school readiness. Age-appropriate reading areas, small-group learning and an open-door policy with parents mean each child’s progress and wellbeing are closely nurtured.

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Family-Led Care with a Personal Touch

Monkey Puzzle Welling is a family-run nursery where the owners are actively involved in daily life. Every member of staff is personally interviewed to ensure a team that shares the same values and passion for childcare. With no agency staff, children benefit from familiar, trusted faces and consistent care. Built in response to local families’ needs, this nursery is designed with one focus in mind: your child always comes first.

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Gardens & Activities That Inspire

Children at Monkey Puzzle Welling enjoy their own garden area for each age group, giving plenty of space to explore, play, and learn outdoors. Indoor learning is enriched with extra-curricular activities included in the nursery experience, such as Lingotots, yoga, science club, and Marvin MasterChef cooking. These opportunities help children develop curiosity, confidence, and a love of discovery.

Find Out More

Convenient Location & Parent-Friendly Approach

Located within a secure building and designed for easy drop-off, Monkey Puzzle Welling is perfectly suited for busy families. Parents enjoy stress-free access and a welcoming environment. With open communication encouraged, parents can engage in conversations about their child’s development and share in their daily experiences.

Find Out More

Early Learning Designed for Every Age

Our dedicated team supports each child’s development through thoughtfully planned activities. Babies enjoy purpose-built sensory units to encourage exploration, while preschoolers follow a structured phonics programme to support school readiness. Age-appropriate reading areas, small-group learning and an open-door policy with parents mean each child’s progress and wellbeing are closely nurtured.

Find Out More

Family-Led Care with a Personal Touch

Monkey Puzzle Welling is a family-run nursery where the owners are actively involved in daily life. Every member of staff is personally interviewed to ensure a team that shares the same values and passion for childcare. With no agency staff, children benefit from familiar, trusted faces and consistent care. Built in response to local families’ needs, this nursery is designed with one focus in mind: your child always comes first.

Find Out More

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 Welling.

Hear what our parents and carers have to say about our Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery and Preschool in Welling 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. We inspire children with a variety of colour, texture, and taste to expand their food experiences, build positive routines, and encourage confident, curious eating. We also champion seasonal and local produce, helping children learn where food comes from while developing an early understanding of nutrition in a simple, engaging way.

All The Essentials 

Monkey Puzzle Welling’s key information at a glance.

  • An amazing home from home environment where we guide children’s learning through the Early Years Foundation Stage ensuring they are ready for school
  • Daily extra-curricular activities, all included in our fees
  • A spacious modern open plan building, with great indoor and outdoor facilities
  • Professional, dedicated team that will use their knowledge to provide stimulating and educational activities that inspire, challenge and engage the children

Exciting Days 

It’s smiles all round with fun, child-centred days, supported, guided, and encouraged by our passionate team. Children enjoy inspiring activities and included experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and support learning through play. Follow their progress in their learning journal, with regular updates from our nursery team throughout the day.

Our Affiliations

Famly App
Millie's Mark
Lingotots
Top 20 Awards - Day Nurseries
Children's Yoga

How To Find Monkey Puzzle Welling

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Welling and Pre-School is a privately owned nursery situated near the heart of Welling town centre at 73 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, DA16 3AF.

Our location makes us well perfect for serving families in the London Borough of Bexley.

Monkey Puzzle Welling, alongside Monkey Puzzle Bexleyheath, is owned by mother and father of two, Jenny and Parv Choudhury and offers a home-from-home environment, where children are able to prosper and learn. We are part of an award-winning nursery group, offering high-quality childcare in our specially equipped nursery for children aged three months to five years old.

Get In Touch

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Welling
73 Upper Wickham Lane
Welling, DA16 3AF

Call us: 07715 520185
Email: parv@monkeypuzzlewelling.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)