Full-day nursery in Romford, Havering
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford
71 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.8 on Google (23 reviews)
- About 350 m (4 min walk) from Romford station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2026Reference 2880196Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places92 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 19 February 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Havering that publish fees charge £78.50–£84 a day for 2-year-olds (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
71 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT · More nurseries in RM1
Stations
- Romford4 min walk · 0.2 miles
- Gidea Park23 min walk · 0.9 miles
Buses
14 bus stops within 400 m, including Albert Road, Romford Station and Western Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Lodge Farm Park6 min walk
- Hylands Park12 min walk
- Jubilee Park12 min walk
- Playground12 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Havering 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford is a full-day nursery at 71 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT, in Romford, Havering. It is registered for 92 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 23 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery follows a play-based EYFS curriculum, according to its website. Its website also names support for children learning English and cooking activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Food
According to its website, meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
The nursery has its own garden, and its website says children have daily outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
SEND and inclusion
- Support for children learning EnglishSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- Cooking activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
To apply, parents arrange a personal tour through the enquiry form, then complete the admission forms and a medical questionnaire before starting, according to its website. The notice period to leave is 4 weeks. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool RomfordThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Montessori MindsFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| Over The Rainbow Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | 0.1 miles |
| The Learning Tree Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Romford United Reformed Church PlaygroupSessional pre-school | Outstanding | not shared yet | 09:00–12:00 | 30 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Little wonders day nurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £82 | 07:00–19:00 | 6 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
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- All nurseries in Havering131
- All nurseries in RM117
- Nurseries near Romford station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Hylands Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Improved significantlyinspected May 2025 0.5 miles
- Concordia Academy Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected June 2025 0.5 miles
- Gidea Park Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected May 2022 0.6 miles
- The Mawney Foundation School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Goodinspected May 2025 0.6 miles
- St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected October 2024 0.7 miles
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected November 2022 0.8 miles
- Squirrels Heath Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving)inspected June 2024 0.8 miles
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected April 2023 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford's opening hours?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford open all year?
Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford take?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford take?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.
Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford follow?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford have outdoor space?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.
Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford support children with SEND?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford lists: Support for children learning English.
What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford?
Romford is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford?
You can call 020 8599 8627 and visit monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Havering
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in HaveringFees by age in Havering
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2880196 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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