# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington is a full-day nursery at 64 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, BR6 9JL, in Orpington, Bromley. It is registered for 83 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and 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-orpington-2597001 Last checked 11 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: 64 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, BR6 9JL - Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 51 a year - Registered places: 83 - Funded childcare: funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Tax-Free Childcare: yes - Meals included: yes - Phone: 01689 838201 - Website: https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 2597001 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, 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/16/2597001 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2020 (Reference 2597001). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597001) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597001) - Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597001) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1268289) ## Fees Funded hours: 2-year-olds, 30 hours. Fees and ages: not published yet. Nurseries in Bromley that publish fees charge £75–£113 a day for under-2s (3 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30 - Weeks open: 51 a year ## Getting there Address: 64 Sevenoaks Road, Orpington, BR6 9JL Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.368365,0.095660 - Station: Orpington, 0.4 miles - 13 bus stops within 400 m - Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Bromley there are about 2.4 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 The nursery's website says it uses a nature-based approach. Its 2023 Ofsted inspection graded overall effectiveness Good and quality of education Good. - Nature-based approach (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and all-weather outdoor play. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - All-weather outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) ### Settling in Its website says settling-in sessions are free for all children before they start, to help a smooth transition. - Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) - Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) - Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) - Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) - Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - Sibling discount (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) ### Safety Ofsted's 2023 inspection found safeguarding effective. Its website names a secure entry system and CCTV as security measures. - Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - CCTV (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/fees) - Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) ### Getting a place According to its website, families should call the nursery to arrange a visit, after which the nursery will discuss the fee structure. The nursery accepts funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles | | Warren Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (December 2022) | | 0.6 miles | | Tubbenden Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles | | The Highway Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles | | Orion Blenheim | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles | | Perry Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | | 1.1 miles | | Harris Primary Academy Orpington | Primary | 3–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) | yes | 1.1 miles | | Green Street Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Orpington Montessori Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orpington-montessori-preschool-ey387353) | Good | | 08:00–15:30 | 0.2 miles | | [Bright Sparks Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-sparks-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2528505) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | 0.4 miles | | [Little Angels Montessori](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-angels-montessori-ey435453) | Good | | 09:00–15:30 | 0.6 miles | | [Kindred Orpington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-orpington-ey247912) | Good | £111 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles | | [St John's URC Preschool Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-urc-preschool-group-137350) | Good | | | 0.7 miles | | [Little Elms Daycare Nursery Crofton](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-elms-daycare-nursery-crofton-2896043) | | | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### What are Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington's opening hours? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. ### Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington open all year? Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington Good at its inspection on 26 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington take? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington accept Tax-Free Childcare? Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. ### What approach does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington follow? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington's website describes its approach as: Nature-based approach. ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington have outdoor space? Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington lists: Own garden and All-weather outdoor play. ### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington? Orpington is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line. ### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Orpington? You can call 01689 838201 and visit monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2597001) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzleorpington.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Orpington&query_place_id=ChIJMwRK0hGt2EcRaKWznGoNoO4) - 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.