# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton is a full-day nursery at Godiva House, 1 Connaught Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4DP, in Loughton Forest, Essex. It is registered for 69 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 33 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-loughton-2639171  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Godiva House, 1 Connaught Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4DP
- Registered places: 69
- Phone: 020 8502 5802
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2639171

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 12 September 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.

Inspection history:

- 12 September 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 8 April 2022: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639171

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2021 (Reference 2639171). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639171)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 12 September 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639171)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639171)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1536752)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Godiva House, 1 Connaught Avenue, Loughton, IG10 4DP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.645510,0.051263

- Station: Loughton, 0.3 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 33 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Staples Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Alderton Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| The Alderton Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (January 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Oak View School |  | 3–19 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| White Bridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Woodcroft School |  | 5–13 |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Chrysalis Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-pre-school-ey499597) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hearts Day Nursery Loughton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hearts-day-nursery-loughton-2834048) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Kids Inc Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-inc-day-nursery-2895445) |  |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Little Lambs Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-lambs-ltd-ey379912) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chrysalis at The Cricket Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-at-the-cricket-club-2596332) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chrysalis Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chrysalis-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey445564) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton Good at its inspection on 12 September 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Loughton is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.

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

Loughton is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 8502 5802 and visit monkeypuzzleloughton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2639171)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Loughton&query_place_id=ChIJpaUg4lmh2EcRQjYNdiCEtnQ)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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