# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater is a full-day nursery at Park House, 127 Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5RA, in Lightwater, Surrey. It is registered for 74 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 42 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-lightwater-2840082  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Park House, 127 Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5RA
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 01276 427920
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlelightwater.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2840082

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 20 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840082

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2025 (Reference 2840082). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840082)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 20 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840082)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840082)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 17 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1804921)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Park House, 127 Guildford Road, Lightwater, GU18 5RA

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.352379,-0.667977

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- 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 Surrey there are about 2.6 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 42 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lightwater Village Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Connaught Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (May 2023) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Bagshot Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | School remains Good (October 2023) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Hall Grove School |  | 3–16 |  | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Windlesham Village Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Good (January 2024) |  | 1.4 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Valley End CofE Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (November 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Echoes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-echoes-day-nursery-ey440447) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Rainbow Corner Windlesham Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-corner-windlesham-ltd-2581098) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Puffin's Pre-School and Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/puffins-pre-school-and-day-nursery-2601010) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Bagshot Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bagshot-pre-school-2699202) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Bagshot](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-bagshot-2831045) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Little Villagers Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-villagers-pre-school-2552343) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater was inspected on 20 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Lightwater is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

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

Bagshot is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01276 427920 and visit monkeypuzzlelightwater.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2840082)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Lightwater&query_place_id=ChIJuzXnULx_dkgRAGZKQBw7ZzY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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