# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham is a full-day nursery at Monkey Puzzle Nursery, Fullers Hill, Chesham, HP5 1LR, in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. It is registered for 60 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 30 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-chesham-2804408 Last checked 4 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Monkey Puzzle Nursery, Fullers Hill, Chesham, HP5 1LR - Registered places: 60 - Phone: 01494 257090 - Website: https://monkeypuzzlechesham.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2804408 ## Ofsted and official records Report card inspection, 26 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade. | Area | Grade | |---|---| | Inclusion | Expected standard | | Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | | Achievement | Expected standard | | Behaviour and routines | Expected standard | | Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard | | Leadership and governance | Expected standard | Safeguarding standards met. Inspection history: - 26 March 2026: Ofsted report card, report card - 6 May 2025: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804408 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2024 (Reference 2804408). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804408) - Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 26 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804408) - Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804408) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1995947) ## Fees Fees, hours and ages: not published yet. ## Hours and ages Opening hours and ages: not published yet. ## Getting there Address: Monkey Puzzle Nursery, Fullers Hill, Chesham, HP5 1LR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.701173,-0.615717 - Station: Chesham, 0.3 miles - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Wright's Meadow, 0.1 miles - Park: Lowndes Park, 0.2 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Buckinghamshire there are about 2.6 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 30 reviews (as of 4 November 2026) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Thomas Harding Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) | | under 0.1 miles | | Waterside Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | | 0.8 miles | | Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles | | The Beacon School | | 3–13 | | yes | 0.9 miles | | Newtown School | Primary | 2–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Heritage House School | | 2–19 | Improved significantly (October 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Chesham Bois Church of England School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (November 2022) | | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Flower Pots Day Nursery (Chesham)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/flower-pots-day-nursery-chesham-2602701) | Good | | | 0.3 miles | | [Kiddies Cove Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-cove-day-nursery-2673653) | Good | | | 0.6 miles | | [Ollie Owl Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ollie-owl-day-nursery-ey472241) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Kiddies Cove Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddies-cove-pre-school-2825655) | | | | 0.8 miles | | [Woodlands Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/woodlands-nursery-108003) | Outstanding | | | 1.6 miles | | [Little Learners Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-nursery-ltd-2813162) | | | | 1.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham's Ofsted rating? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham was inspected on 26 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met. ### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham take? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time. ### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham? Chesham is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Chesham? You can call 01494 257090 and visit monkeypuzzlechesham.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2804408) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Chesham&query_place_id=ChIJpW2YEHVddkgRlIeKV0TmnFI) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.