# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 50 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LU, in Billericay, Essex. It is registered for 55 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ey412761  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 50 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LU
- Registered places: 55
- Phone: 01277 624999
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlebillericay.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY412761

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 December 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/EY412761

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2010 (Reference EY412761). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412761)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412761)
- Registered places: 55 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412761)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/50871)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 50 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.625053,0.418266

- Station: Billericay, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Festival Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Queen Elizabeth II Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Norsey Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: School Farm Wildlife Corridor, 0.4 miles
- Park: Lake Meadows, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilters Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Quilters Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St John's School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Sunnymede Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| South Green Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (April 2022) |  | 0.9 miles |
| South Green Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Brightside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Buttsbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Billericay Methodist Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billericay-methodist-pre-school-650031) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Billericay Catholic Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/billericay-catholic-preschool-203437) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Treehouse Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-treehouse-club-2727303) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Safari Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/safari-childcare-ey472067) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Harts Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-harts-childcare-2828431) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Owls Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-owls-nursery-2805619) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 13 December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 55 children at any one time.

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

Billericay is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01277 624999 and visit monkeypuzzlebillericay.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY412761)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Billericay&query_place_id=ChIJuzIhmObA2EcR80rEZltrT78)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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