# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road is a full-day nursery at 8 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DU, in Newnham, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 150 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 10 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-grange-road-2552260  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 8 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DU
- Registered places: 150
- Phone: 01223 641041
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlegrangeroad.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2552260

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 June 2022, 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552260

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2552260). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552260)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552260)
- Registered places: 150 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552260)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 31 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1473545)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 8 Grange Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.197878,0.105225

- Park: Lammas Land, 0.3 miles
- Park: The Backs, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Cambridgeshire there are about 2.8 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnham Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| King's College School |  | 4–14 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Heritage School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| St John's College School |  | 4–13 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation |  | 2–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barton Road Day Nursery (Pembroke and Queen's College)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barton-road-day-nursery-pembroke-and-queens-college-2848937) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Millington Road Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/millington-road-nursery-school-ey385967) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Mrs Cameron Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mrs-cameron-day-nursery-ey276052) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Newnham Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newnham-nursery-ey395187) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [University Nursery Edwinstowe Close](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/university-nursery-edwinstowe-close-ey396228) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-joint-colleges-nursery-cambridge-limited-221578) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road Good at its inspection on 14 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road is registered with Ofsted for up to 150 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road?

Cambridge is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery And Preschool Grange Road?

You can call 01223 641041 and visit monkeypuzzlegrangeroad.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2552260)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Grange+Road&query_place_id=ChIJadKHou1x2EcRVp4E3MagHkA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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