# Monkey Puzzle Bedford

Monkey Puzzle Bedford is a full-day nursery at 78 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DN, in Queen's Park, Bedford. It is registered for 75 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 6 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-bedford-ey562269  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 78 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DN
- Registered places: 75
- Phone: 01234 930282
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlebedford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY562269

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Inspection history:

- 19 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 17 May 2022: Ofsted inspection, Outstanding

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562269

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY562269). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562269)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 19 May 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562269)
- Registered places: 75 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562269)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 13 August 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1101764)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 78 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.145758,-0.482399

- Station: Bedford, 0.7 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Bedford there are about 3.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Polam School |  | 1–9 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Priory Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Bedford Greenacre Independent School |  | 0–18 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Queen's Park Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (May 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play 2 Learn Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-2-learn-day-nursery-219187) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Jumping Jacks Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jumping-jacks-childcare-ey301221) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bedford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-bedford-ey236804) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cheeky Monkeys Two](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-two-ey381322) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Polam School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/polam-school-nursery-2871398) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Blue Orkids @ Queens Park Community Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blue-orkids-queens-park-community-nursery-2733407) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkey Puzzle Bedford's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Bedford Good at its inspection on 19 May 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Bedford take?

Monkey Puzzle Bedford is registered with Ofsted for up to 75 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Bedford?

Bedford is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Bedford?

You can call 01234 930282 and visit monkeypuzzlebedford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY562269)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Bedford&query_place_id=ChIJFXjW0iqxd0gR1rigqdL7aW4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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