# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford is a full-day nursery at St. Paul's Parish Hall, Garden Street, Stafford, ST17 4DD, in Forebridge, Staffordshire. It is registered for 79 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 11 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-stafford-2522405  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: St. Paul's Parish Hall, Garden Street, Stafford, ST17 4DD
- Registered places: 79
- Phone: 01785 250188
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlestafford.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2522405

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 12 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.

Inspection history:

- 12 November 2025: Ofsted report card, report card
- 28 May 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 11 October 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement
- 24 November 2021: Ofsted inspection, Good

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522405

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since March 2019 (Reference 2522405). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522405)
- Inspections on record: 4 inspections (latest 12 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522405)
- Registered places: 79 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522405)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 7 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1195383)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: St. Paul's Parish Hall, Garden Street, Stafford, ST17 4DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.799518,-2.112453

- Station: Stafford, 0.5 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Victoria Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Rowley Park Sports Stadium, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Staffordshire there are about 3.1 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 11 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford |  | 5–13 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Flash Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Silkmore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Leonard's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Honeybuns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/honeybuns-day-nursery-ey339367) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Kids Planet Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-stafford-2676232) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Footsteps Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-stafford-ey542647) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Play 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-n-learn-nurseries-limited-2750902) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Voyage @ Flash Ley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/voyage-flash-ley-ey423177) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [St. Peter's Pre-School, Stafford](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-peters-pre-school-stafford-ey276506) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford was inspected on 12 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 Stafford take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford is registered with Ofsted for up to 79 children at any one time.

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

Stafford is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01785 250188 and visit monkeypuzzlestafford.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2522405)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Stafford&query_place_id=ChIJ81L0C0RxekgRdaE-_nRCPf0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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