# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup is a full-day nursery at 59 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DR, in Sidcup, Bexley. It is registered for 105 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 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 6 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-sidcup-ey539423  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 59 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DR
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 105
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 3620 9543
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY539423

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 9 October 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.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539423

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2016 (Reference EY539423). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539423)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 October 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539423)
- Registered places: 105 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539423)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 15 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/930908)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 59 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.430955,0.101883

- Station: Sidcup, 0.3 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Waring Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Lamorbey Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Abbey Hill Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk/fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk/funded-childcare)
- Half-day sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk/funded-childcare)

### Building and safety

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Birkbeck Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Benedict House Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity Lamorbey Church of England School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Burnt Oak Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Longlands Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Chatsworth Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Improved significantly (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Merton Court School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Premier Lodge Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/premier-lodge-day-nursery-2645616) | Good | £112 | 07:15–18:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Wellington Boots Playgroup & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wellington-boots-playgroup-and-pre-school-ey467663) | Good |  | 09:00–12:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Lottie's Day Nursery Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lotties-day-nursery-sidcup-2647844) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.4 miles |
| [Purple Willows Sidcup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-willows-sidcup-ey553218) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Sendtivate Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sendtivate-daycare-2794987) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Rise and Shine Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rise-and-shine-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey547297) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

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

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

### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup take?

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

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup Good at its inspection on 9 October 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sidcup is registered with Ofsted for up to 105 children at any one time.

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

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

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

Sidcup is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 020 3620 9543 and visit monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY539423)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlesidcup.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Sidcup&query_place_id=ChIJjfzv1qmu2EcR-GIJtwQhlKE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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