# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross is a full-day nursery at 296 Queens Road, London, SE14 5JN, in New Cross, Lewisham. It is registered for 76 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 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-new-cross-ey556683  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 296 Queens Road, London, SE14 5JN
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 76
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 3583 0076
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY556683

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 January 2025, 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/EY556683

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2018 (Reference EY556683). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556683)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556683)
- Registered places: 76 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556683)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 14 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1599797)

## 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

## Getting there

Address: 296 Queens Road, London, SE14 5JN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.473873,-0.047360

- Station: New Cross Gate ELL, 0.3 miles
- Station: New Cross Gate, 0.3 miles
- Station: Queens Road Peckham, 0.4 miles
- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hatcham Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Eckington Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Telegraph Hill Lower Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: St Mary Frobisher Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Montague Square, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Somerville Adventure Playground, 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: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kender Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Edmund Waller Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Childeric Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Hollydale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Haberdashers' Hatcham Free School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (June 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Pilgrims' Way Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Barnes Wallis Community Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnes-wallis-community-day-nursery-2507735) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Treasured Kids Preschool and Afterschool Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/treasured-kids-preschool-and-afterschool-club-2796493) | Report card May 2026 |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.2 miles |
| [New Cross & Deptford Families First Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-cross-and-deptford-families-first-ltd-ey493086) | Good |  | 08:45–17:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Banana Moon Day Nursery - Nunhead](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-nunhead-2776398) | Report card Apr 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [BeBright Bunnies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bebright-bunnies-2531044) | Good |  | 07:45–18:15 | 0.4 miles |
| [Stepping Stones Montessori Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-montessori-nursery-ltd-129056) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross's opening hours?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross Good at its inspection on 27 January 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross is registered with Ofsted for up to 76 children at any one time.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross have outdoor space?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross lists: Own garden.

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

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

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery New Cross?

You can call 020 3583 0076 and visit monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY556683)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlenewcross.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+New+Cross&query_place_id=ChIJF03PtqoDdkgRUoQMTmRIk1s)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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