# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 304 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH, in Bexleyheath, Bexley. It is registered for 140 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.6 from 14 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ey469876 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 304 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 140 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: no - Phone: 07715 520185 - Website: https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: EY469876 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 1 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469876 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2013 (Reference EY469876). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469876) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 1 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469876) - Registered places: 140 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469876) ## Fees Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours. Fees: not published yet. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 304 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 8AH Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458469,0.133249 - Station: Bexleyheath, 0.4 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: King George's Field, 0.3 miles - Park: Danson Park, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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: 3.6 out of 5 from 14 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning and approach - Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/curriculum) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Early phonics (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) ### Food - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/bexleyheath-nursery-celebrates-the-great-british-milk-break) ### Outdoors - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/faq-items/do-monkey-puzzle-nurseries-offer-fully-funded-places-with-no-extra-charges) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) ### Care and routines - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/fees) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) ### SEND and inclusion - Sensory room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) ### Building and safety - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Parking (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) ### Extras and activities - Children's yoga (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Cooking activities (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Upland Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | Good (January 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Crook Log Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles | | Aspire Academy | | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) | | 0.5 miles | | Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) | | 0.5 miles | | Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Brampton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | | 0.6 miles | | Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Croft Day Nursery Bexleyheath](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/croft-day-nursery-bexleyheath-2634940) | Good | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles | | [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road 'Under Twos'](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-standard-road-under-twos-2782836) | Report card May 2026 | | 09:00–16:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Enchanted Wood Preschool Ltd- Standard Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/enchanted-wood-preschool-ltd-standard-road-2782832) | | | 08:00–16:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-bears-preschool-bexleyheath-2703473) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [New Foundations Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-foundations-day-nursery-ey268011) | Good | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles | | [Upland Little Explorers](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/upland-little-explorers-2860633) | | | | 0.3 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery's opening hours? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery open all year? Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery take? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. ### What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 1 March 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 140 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery? Meals are not included in the fees at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery follow? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum, School readiness programme and Early phonics. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery have outdoor space? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Local outings and trips and All-weather outdoor play. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery support children with SEND? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery lists: Sensory room. ### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery? Bexleyheath 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 07715 520185 and visit monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY469876) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlebexleyheath.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Bexleyheath&query_place_id=ChIJt7rPavGu2EcR-0TkBGSDP90) - 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.