Over two decades on and, as the undisputed market leader of the franchised nursery sector, the brand has continued to grow – with over 70 settings providing high-quality early years education to children aged 3 months – 5 years old.
As the first franchised day nursery in the country – launching its first setting in 2005 – Monkey Puzzle is one of the largest nursery groups in the UK, committed to its vision of ‘Inspiring excellence in early years education, creating a positive impact for generations to come.’
Operating in a large and rapidly growing marketplace, Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries has a proven, profitable business model that ensures stability and growth potential. Franchisees benefit from the support of an experienced head office team, with expertise in areas like finance, property acquisition, market analysis, marketing, nursery design, recruitment and early years training – this robust support network allows franchisees to focus on delivering exceptional childcare experiences.
There’s also ample opportunity for franchisees to expand further by becoming multi-unit operators, making Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries a compelling choice for those aiming to build their portfolios in the childcare industry.
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries franchisees are equipped with the essential tools to build a successful business, attracting talented staff and a steady stream of customers. Alongside mandatory training, franchisees gain access to a comprehensive suite of business development programmes, covering topics such as HR for non-HR managers, safer recruitment practices and a Franchisee and Manager development programme.
Franchisees don’t need childcare qualifications themselves, though they must employ a qualified Nursery Manager. Initial training includes essential areas such as:
- Fees training – process fee payments and invoicing to parents
- Pricing strategy
- P&L prioritisation – keeping the right financial information
- Revenue reporting
- Local Authority funding guidance
- Equipment selection and rationale
- Preparation for Ofsted inspection and suitable persons interview
- Staffing efficiency and deployment
- Effective recruitment strategy
- Effective marketing strategy
- Ongoing facilities management.
While running a Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery franchise requires hard work, the rewards go far beyond the financial returns. Franchisees often find immense satisfaction in positively impacting their communities and supporting families. To get started, you’ll need upwards of £150,000 in liquid capital (representing about 30% of the project’s total cost). You’ll also need the time and commitment to run your own business, but rest assured, the head office team will be there to support you every step of the way, making your journey as smooth as possible.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a Monkey Puzzle franchisee, please visit: https://monkeypuzzlenurseryfranchise.com/
Testimonials
“During my research, it quickly became clear that Monkey Puzzle had experts in each and every sector. A green flag for me was the transparency they showed in those early discussions. Everything was on the table right away – they let me speak to their franchisees so I could build a pretty detailed picture of all the minutiae of running your own setting.” Dilpreet Singh, franchisee for MP Wokingham
“I’d managed nurseries before, but the finances had been left to other people, so, at that time, I didn’t have the confidence – Monkey Puzzle were fantastic. They held my hand every step of the way, giving me great advice, pointing me in the right direction. It’s so reassuring to know that if I have a question, or an issue did arise, they would be on hand to help me out.” Natasha Moniz, franchisee for MP Astwick and Stevenage
“I would [also] say that a real benefit of the model is the fantastic support available to you. There was a point where I could see our profits weren’t quite where we wanted them. I reached out to Monkey Puzzle, and we had such a productive and collaborative conversation about areas to cut costs, which resulted in higher profits. I wouldn’t have had access to that guidance if I’d set up an independent nursery.” Paula Murphy, franchisee for MP East Finchley and Muswell Hill