# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green is a full-day nursery at 55 Manor Park, London, SE13 5RA, in Hither Green, Lewisham. It is registered for 115 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hither-green-2708816  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 55 Manor Park, London, SE13 5RA
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 115
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3609 1085
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2708816

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 2024, 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/16/2708816

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2022 (Reference 2708816). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708816)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708816)
- Registered places: 115 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708816)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1636244)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Lewisham that publish fees charge £76–£106 a day for under-2s (7 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

## Getting there

Address: 55 Manor Park, London, SE13 5RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.455235,-0.000487

- Station: Hither Green, 0.2 miles
- Station: Lee, 0.7 miles
- Station: Ladywell, 0.8 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Manor Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Manor House Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Gilmore Estate open space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Mountsfield Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 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 Lewisham 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: 4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk/fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk/fees)

### Building and safety

- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk/)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Brindishe Green School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Brindishe Lee School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Anchor SENDfriendly Centre |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| St Saviour's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Matthew Academy | All-through | 4–16 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-lochaber-2608905) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Maythorne Cottages Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-maythorne-cottages-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey231736) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Beacon Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-beacon-road-day-nursery-ey280785) | Good |  | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Manor House Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-ey550201) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.3 miles |
| [Bright Origin Nursery Lee High Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-origin-nursery-lee-high-road-2830958) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Hither Green Nursery and Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hither-green-nursery-and-pre-school-2720568) | Good | £105.78 | 07:45–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green's opening hours?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green Good at its inspection on 14 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green is registered with Ofsted for up to 115 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green?

Meals are not included in the fees at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hither Green accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

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

Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 3609 1085 and visit monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2708816)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlehithergreen.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Hither+Green&query_place_id=ChIJEds_G92p2EcRCwzcupHKJSs)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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