# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lee Park 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). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-lee-park-2860675 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 50 Old Road, London, SE13 5SR - Ages: 3 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 92 - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Phone: 020 3161 2787 - Website: https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2860675 ## Ofsted and official records Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet. Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2025 (Reference 2860675). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860675) - Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860675) - Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860675) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 29 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1880961) ## Fees 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 - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 50 Old Road, London, SE13 5SR Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.458103,0.006099 - Station: Hither Green, 0.5 miles - Station: Blackheath, 0.6 miles - Station: Lee, 0.7 miles - 9 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Manor House Gardens, under 0.1 miles - Park: Manor Park, 0.4 miles - Park: Edith Nesbit Gardens, 0.4 miles - Park: Gilmore Estate open space, 0.5 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 11 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### 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 curriculum (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/curriculum) - School readiness programme (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/curriculum) ### Food Its website says meals are cooked on site, and that breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/nutrition) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/nutrition) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) ### 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 system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/settling-in) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/fees) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/fees) - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/settling-in) - Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/curriculum) ### Safety Its website names CCTV as a security measure. - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/curriculum) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/curriculum) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle) ### Extras and activities - STEM activities (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/preparing-children-for-school-and-beyond-with-monkey-puzzle-preschool) ### Getting a place The nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | | 0.1 miles | | Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham | All-through | 4–16 | Report card (November 2025) | | 0.2 miles | | Brindishe Lee School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) | | 0.3 miles | | Brindishe Manor School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.4 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) | | 0.5 miles | | John Ball Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles | | Riverston School | | 1–21 | | | 0.6 miles | | Heath House Preparatory School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.6 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Bright Origin Nursery Lee High Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-origin-nursery-lee-high-road-2830958) | | | | under 0.1 miles | | [Manor House Day Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-ey550201) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | under 0.1 miles | | [Manor House Day Care (St Margaret's)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-st-margarets-2667305) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Manor House Day Care (Lochaber)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-house-day-care-lochaber-2608905) | Good | | | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Horizons Blackheath Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-blackheath-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey413333) | Good | | 07:45–18:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Little Learners Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-preschool-ey548559) | Good | | 08:30–16:00 | 0.2 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2860675) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzleleepark.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Lee+Park&query_place_id=ChIJNZm-bJyp2EcRB2gbt6aKvnY) - 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.