Full-day nursery in Lee, Lewisham
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park
50 Old Road, London, SE13 5SR · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.2 on Google (5 reviews)
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2025Reference 2860675Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places92 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 29 July 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Fees: not published yet
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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
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
50 Old Road, London, SE13 5SR · More nurseries in SE13
Stations
- Hither Green13 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Blackheath14 min walk · 0.6 miles
- Lee16 min walk · 0.7 miles
Buses
9 bus stops within 400 m, including Dacre Park, Lampmead Road and Brandram Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Manor House Gardens2 min walk
- Manor Park9 min walk
- Edith Nesbit Gardens11 min walk
- Gilmore Estate open space12 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
- Playground2 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park is a full-day nursery at 50 Old Road, London, SE13 5SR, in Lee, Lewisham. It is registered for 92 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 5 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
Its website says the nursery uses a play-based EYFS curriculum and a school readiness programme. Its website also names STEM activities.
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- School readiness programmeSource: nursery website
Food
Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided.
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Breakfast providedSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play.
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- All-weather outdoor playSource: nursery website
Settling in
Its website says a child is invited to 5 free settling-in sessions, with a morning and an afternoon session advised. Sessions are usually booked the week before the start date, and the key person writes a report at each step.
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Flexible sessionsSource: nursery website
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
- Toilet training supportSource: nursery website
Safety
Its website names CCTV as a security measure.
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Extras and activities
- STEM activitiesSource: nursery website
Getting a place
The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee ParkThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Bright Origin Nursery Lee High RoadFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor House Day CareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)Full-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Bright Horizons Blackheath Day Nursery and PreschoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:45–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Little Learners PreschoolSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–16:00 | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Lee9
- All nurseries in Lewisham134
- All nurseries in SE1326
- Nurseries near Hither Green station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.1 miles
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Report cardinspected November 2025 0.2 miles
- Brindishe Lee School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Goodinspected September 2023 0.3 miles
- Brindishe Manor School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.4 miles
- St Matthew Academy All-throughages 4–16Ofsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected March 2025 0.5 miles
- John Ball Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected May 2024 0.6 miles
- Riverston School ages 1–21 0.6 miles
- Heath House Preparatory School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.6 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park's opening hours?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park open all year?
Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park take?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park take?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.
Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What approach does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park follow?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and School readiness programme.
Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park have outdoor space?
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park?
Hither Green is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park?
You can call 020 3161 2787 and visit monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Lewisham
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in LewishamFees by age in Lewisham
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2860675 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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