# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End is a full-day nursery at Hornsey School For Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF, in Hornsey, Haringey. It is registered for 96 children and takes children aged from 3 months. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-crouch-end-2886646  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hornsey School For Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF
- Ages: from 3 months
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 96
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8340 6666
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2886646

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2026 (Reference 2886646). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886646)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886646)
- Registered places: 96 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886646)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1972145)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Haringey that publish fees charge £80–£120 a day for under-2s (5 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: from 3 months
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: Hornsey School For Girls, Inderwick Road, London, N8 9JF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.581349,-0.115074

- Station: Hornsey, 0.4 miles
- Station: Harringay, 0.5 miles
- Station: Crouch Hill, 0.7 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Stationers Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: St Mary's Churchyard Hornsey, 0.4 miles
- Park: New River Path West Bank, 0.4 miles
- Park: Priory Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Fairland Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Haringey there are about 2.9 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: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning

Its website says the nursery uses forest school, play-based EYFS curriculum and nature-based approaches. It also names support for children learning English and cooking activities.

- Forest school (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/forest-school)
- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/faqs)
- Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/forest-school)

### Food

Its website says the nursery has an allergy-aware kitchen and provides breakfast and healthy snacks.

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/nutrition)

### Outdoors

Its website says the nursery has its own garden.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery operates a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/faqs)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/curriculum)

### SEND and inclusion

- Support for children learning English (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/faqs)

### Safety

Its website names CCTV as a security measure.

- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/curriculum)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/curriculum)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)

### Extras and activities

- Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/nutrition)

### Getting a place

Its website says that once you decide to join, you are given a Registration Pack; you then return the completed Registration Form and pay the non-refundable registration fee, which confirms your booking. To start, you can enquire or book a personal tour. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks, and the nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Rokesly Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Rokesly Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kestrel House School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Aidan's Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| North Harringay Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| South Harringay Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Creative Explorers Preschool - Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-preschool-crouch-end-2789373) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Tree Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-tree-montessori-nursery-140435) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Creative Explorers Nursery - Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/creative-explorers-nursery-crouch-end-2789375) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [We Care Wiggly Worms Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/we-care-wiggly-worms-day-nursery-ltd-2797009) |  | £72 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Keiki Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/keiki-daycare-ey375623) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kido Crouch End](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kido-crouch-end-2581646) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

### What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End's opening hours?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End open all year?

Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End takes children aged from 3 months.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End is registered with Ofsted for up to 96 children at any one time.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### What approach does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End follow?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End's website describes its approach as: Forest school, Play-based EYFS curriculum and Nature-based approach.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End have outdoor space?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End lists: Own garden.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End support children with SEND?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End lists: Support for children learning English.

### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End?

Hornsey is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Crouch End?

You can call 020 8340 6666 and visit monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2886646)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlecrouchend.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Crouch+End&query_place_id=ChIJEe-tr0YbdkgRb2u201xRVqg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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