Our Preschool at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery High Wycombe offers a rich, nurturing environment where children aged 3–5 years can build the skills, confidence and curiosity they need for their next educational step. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, our curriculum is designed to support the whole child—promoting communication, physical development, personal, social and emotional growth, and early literacy and numeracy skills.

Every day is carefully planned to inspire creativity, independence and a growing love of learning, helping children move towards school with a strong sense of confidence and readiness.

With small group sizes, personalised support and a curriculum that celebrates each child’s unique strengths, our Preschool offers an engaging, nurturing and well-rounded experience. Children develop essential life and learning skills, such as social interaction, emotional awareness and independence, within a warm, familiar community.

In Preschool, children learn to:

• Express their own individual needs with confidence
• Show curiosity and learn to manage their own risks safely
• Be proud of their achievements and celebrate their progress
• Show empathy, kindness and respect towards others
• Strengthen their independence skills across daily routines

This supportive approach helps children build trust, self-belief and resilience, key ingredients for a positive transition to school.

We know how important consistency is at this age. That’s why we ensure a gentle, familiar transition from our Toddlers room into Preschool. Children move into an environment that feels safe and stable, surrounded by educators who know them well and understand their interests, routines and learning styles.

This continuity helps children settle quickly, allowing them to develop deeper friendships, build on their learning, and feel secure as they begin to take greater steps towards independence and school readiness.

Preschool offers valuable developmental opportunities for all children, not just those who require childcare. For children who have not attended nursery before, Preschool at Monkey Puzzle High Wycombe provides the ideal foundation for their next educational journey.

Children benefit from:

• Essential socialisation and communication skills
• Structured activities that promote cognitive growth and problem-solving
• A supportive environment where emotions are understood and managed
• Opportunities to build confidence, independence and resilience
• Exposure to routines, group play and early learning experiences similar to school

With skilled educators, small class sizes and thoughtfully designed learning spaces, we provide the personalised attention and developmentally appropriate activities that help children feel ready, emotionally, socially and academically, for their transition to school.

Preschool is a critical step in preparing children for school and beyond. It helps develop cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, and social competence. By fostering early learning in a structured yet creative environment, children gain a head start in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving. Preschool also encourages positive peer interactions, building confidence and social skills that are essential as they grow. The stability of familiar caregivers and routines also eases the transition to formal schooling, ensuring children are equipped to succeed academically and emotionally.