# Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton is a full-day nursery at 154 Saxon Drive, London, W3 0NT, in West Acton, Ealing. It is registered for 57 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 13 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-acton-ey552480  
Last checked 12 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 154 Saxon Drive, London, W3 0NT
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 57
- Phone: 020 3674 3540
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleacton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY552480

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 25 February 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/EY552480

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since December 2017 (Reference EY552480). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552480)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 25 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552480)
- Registered places: 57 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552480)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1023434)

## Fees

Fees: not published yet.

Nurseries in Ealing that publish fees charge £70–£130 a day for under-2s (4 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
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 154 Saxon Drive, London, W3 0NT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.517856,-0.280325

- Station: West Acton, under 0.1 miles
- Station: North Ealing, 0.4 miles
- Station: Acton Main Line, 0.6 miles
- 4 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: North Acton Playing Fields, 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 Ealing there are about 3.9 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: 4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 12 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)

### Food

- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)

### Outdoors

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

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)
- Nappies and wipes provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Acton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (May 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Greek Primary School of London |  | 4–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Blooming Tree School |  | 3–11 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| St Augustine's Priory |  | 2–18 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Derwentwater Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Snowflake School |  | 5–16 |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bumble Bees Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bumble-bees-day-nursery-limited-ey307542) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-ey482669) | Good |  | 09:00–15:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Happy Feet Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-feet-day-nursery-ey555550) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Maria Montessori Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/maria-montessori-nursery-school-2881140) |  |  | 08:50–14:50 | 0.5 miles |
| [Miyabi Yochien](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/miyabi-yochien-2574975) | Good |  | 08:00–16:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Melrose Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melrose-nursery-school-ey380078) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton open all year?

Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton take?

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

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton Good at its inspection on 25 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton take?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton is registered with Ofsted for up to 57 children at any one time.

### What approach does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton follow?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton have outdoor space?

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton lists: Own garden.

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

West Acton is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton?

You can call 020 3674 3540 and visit monkeypuzzleacton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY552480)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleacton.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzleacton.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Acton&query_place_id=ChIJ_WG0D_8RdkgR7N10iD2evws)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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