# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick is a full-day nursery at Unit 3 Church Farm, Astwick, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BH, in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 105 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-astwick-2549864  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 3 Church Farm, Astwick, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BH
- Registered places: 105
- Phone: 01462 734292
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleastwick.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2549864

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 July 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/16/2549864

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2019 (Reference 2549864). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549864)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549864)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549864)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1199404)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 3 Church Farm, Astwick, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.032496,-0.233010

- 2 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold | Primary | 5–9 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Roecroft Lower School | Primary | 5–9 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 1.5 miles |
| Pix Brook Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–16 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Etonbury Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Poppies Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppies-nursery-ey217430) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees, Stotfold](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-stotfold-ey387116) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Pippin Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pippin-pre-school-ey437997) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Splat Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splat-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey557213) | Report card Nov 2025 |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Arlesey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arlesey-pre-school-ey312527) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Arlesey)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-ey494589) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick Good at its inspection on 5 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick?

Arlesey is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick?

You can call 01462 734292 and visit monkeypuzzleastwick.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2549864)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Astwick&query_place_id=ChIJWxZXXunNd0gRSG6cEn83v5Y)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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