# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Romford

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-and-preschool-romford-2880196  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 71 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 92
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8599 8627
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2880196

## 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 January 2026 (Reference 2880196). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880196)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880196)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880196)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 19 February 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1908240)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

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

Address: 71 Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2LT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.575422,0.187872

- Station: Romford, 0.2 miles
- Station: Gidea Park, 0.9 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lodge Farm Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Hylands Park, 0.5 miles
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 23 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/)

### Food

According to its website, meals are cooked on site in an allergy-aware kitchen. Breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/nutrition)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/nutrition)

### Outdoors

The nursery has its own garden, and its website says children have daily outdoor play.

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/faqs)

### Settling in

Its website says the nursery uses a key person system.

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/faqs)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/faqs)

### SEND and inclusion

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

### Safety

Its website names CCTV as a security measure.

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

### Extras and activities

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

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hylands Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Concordia Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Gidea Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (May 2022) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Mawney Foundation School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Squirrels Heath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Montessori Minds](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/montessori-minds-ey557231) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Fledgelings Day Nursery (Romford)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledgelings-day-nursery-romford-ey349789) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [Over The Rainbow Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-day-nursery-ey485621) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.1 miles |
| [The Learning Tree Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-tree-nursery-school-2690852) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Romford United Reformed Church Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/romford-united-reformed-church-playgroup-2619870) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little wonders day nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wonders-day-nursery-2827299) |  | £82 | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2880196)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzleromford.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Romford&query_place_id=ChIJu9d_VMul2EcRVmUmE804UnA)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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