Full-day nursery in East Finchley, Barnet
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley
Langley House, Park Road, London, N2 8EY · Getting there
- Not yet inspected by Ofsted
- 4.0 on Google (12 reviews)
- About 700 m (9 min walk) from East Finchley station
Is it good?
Ofsted
Not yet inspected
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since May 2026Reference 2896351Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on recordNone yetOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places126 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 20 July 2026Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 08:00–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
Langley House, Park Road, London, N2 8EY · More nurseries in N2
Stations
- East Finchley11 min walk · 0.4 miles
Buses
5 bus stops within 400 m, including Hertford Road, East Finchley Library and Kitchener Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- St Pancras and Islington Cemetery6 min walk
- East End Road open space7 min walk
- Oak Lane Open Space9 min walk
- Cherry Tree Wood12 min walk
- Market Place Playground1 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Barnet there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Monkey Puzzle East Finchley is a full-day nursery at Langley House, Park Road, London, N2 8EY, in East Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 126 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.0 from 12 reviews (November 2026). It is run by North London Day Nurseries Limited.
Run by North London Day Nurseries Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
The nursery's approach is named on its website as Forest school and a play-based EYFS curriculum.
- Forest schoolSource: nursery website
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Half-day sessionsSource: nursery website
- Nappies and wipes providedSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says families should get in touch through the enquiry form to arrange a personal tour of the nursery. The nursery accepts the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds and the 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle East FinchleyThis nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-schoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | under 0.1 miles |
| Kids in MotionFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| The Learning Experience, East FinchleyFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Little Aisha NurseryFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 09:00–16:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Fortis Green NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Newstead Children's CentreSessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 09:00–17:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in East Finchley4
- All nurseries in Barnet130
- All nurseries in N28
- Nurseries near East Finchley station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Martin Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected October 2023 0.1 miles
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primaryages 2–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected June 2024 0.1 miles
- Coldfall Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstandinginspected April 2025 0.6 miles
- Tudor Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.6 miles
- Blanche Nevile School ages 3–16has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.7 miles
- Kerem School ages 2–11has a nursery class 0.7 miles
- Eden Primary Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected March 2024 0.7 miles
- Tetherdown Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: School remains Goodinspected September 2022 0.8 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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Does Monkey Puzzle East Finchley offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle East Finchley offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
What are Monkey Puzzle East Finchley's opening hours?
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley opens 08:00–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Monkey Puzzle East Finchley open all year?
Yes, Monkey Puzzle East Finchley is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Monkey Puzzle East Finchley take?
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
How many children can Monkey Puzzle East Finchley take?
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley is registered with Ofsted for up to 126 children at any one time.
Who runs Monkey Puzzle East Finchley?
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley is run by North London Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Monkey Puzzle East Finchley follow?
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley's website describes its approach as: Forest school and Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Monkey Puzzle East Finchley have outdoor space?
Monkey Puzzle East Finchley lists: Own garden.
What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle East Finchley?
East Finchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Monkey Puzzle East Finchley?
You can call 020 7998 1725 and visit monkeypuzzleeastfinchley.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Barnet
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
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- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in BarnetFees by age in Barnet
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzleeastfinchley.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN 2896351 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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