# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware is a full-day nursery at Musley Hill School, Musley Hill, Ware, SG12 7NB, in Ware, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 60 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 19 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-ware-ey500192  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Musley Hill School, Musley Hill, Ware, SG12 7NB
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01920 487200
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleware.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY500192

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2022, 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/EY500192

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2016 (Reference EY500192). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500192)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500192)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500192)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/904901)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Musley Hill School, Musley Hill, Ware, SG12 7NB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.816196,-0.026186

- Station: Ware, 0.6 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wooden Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: King George's Field, 0.2 miles
- Park: Cooles Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Hertfordshire 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Kingshill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Priors Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Middleton School |  | 4–11 | Outstanding (April 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |
| Thundridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Skippers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-skippers-nursery-2863036) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Partou Sucklings Yard Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-sucklings-yard-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507295) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Leaside Under Fives Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/leaside-under-fives-kindergarten-ey446779) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Partou Ware Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-ware-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2507294) | Report card Feb 2026 |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [Orchard House Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/orchard-house-preschool-ey551376) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Riverside Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-school-2527146) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware Good at its inspection on 28 November 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Ware is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

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

Ware is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01920 487200 and visit monkeypuzzleware.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY500192)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Ware&query_place_id=ChIJs7nBNaIndkgRbHRPNpdjxkg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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