In industries where recruitment and retention are persistent challenges, putting the right systems in place can be the difference between growth and stagnation.

The early years education sector has evolved significantly in recent decades. Once commonly associated with small-scale, home-based childcare settings, it’s now recognised as a highly professional, regulated and increasingly scalable industry.

Our Lightwater nursery was proudly named a finalist at the prestigious Education Property Awards in the Early Years Project of the Year category – a national recognition that places it among the very best education-led developments in the UK.

As housing developments continue to reshape towns and cities across the UK, demand for childcare is growing alongside them.

A proud moment for our network: Stoke Newington nursery assistant Geraldine Brandan has won Newcomer of the Year at the NMT Nursery Awards, showcasing the impact of great training and supportive teams.

Why are more working mums turning to early years franchising? Grace Cole shares how franchising can offer purpose, flexibility and the backing of a trusted brand — without losing ambition.

Monkey Puzzle has partnered with Registered Nutritionist Laura Matthews to launch a vibrant new menu — expertly crafted, fully DfE-compliant and child-approved across our nursery network.

Childcare funding shouldn’t feel like a maze. Jamie Ross explains how Monkey Puzzle is supporting franchisees with clear, parent-friendly resources — including a funding guide and new calculator.

A proud moment for our network: franchisee Vjollca Niklekaj has opened Monkey Puzzle Kingston — her second setting — expanding high-quality early years education across southwest London.

A standout success story from our network: sisters Davinder Dhaliwal and Sharon Chawal have grown from first-time franchisees to multi-unit owners, now operating Sidcup and Charlton.