# Monkey Puzzle Epsom

Monkey Puzzle Epsom is a full-day nursery at 16 Church Street, Cedars Cottage, Surrey, KT17 4QB, in Epsom, Surrey. It is registered for 64 children. Its Ofsted report card (March 2026) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 7 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-epsom-2793973  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 16 Church Street, Cedars Cottage, Surrey, KT17 4QB
- Registered places: 64
- Phone: 020 8090 6770
- Website: https://monkeypuzzleepsom.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2793973

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 9 March 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793973

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2024 (Reference 2793973). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793973)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 9 March 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793973)
- Registered places: 64 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793973)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 16 Church Street, Cedars Cottage, Surrey, KT17 4QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.330861,-0.260589

- Station: Epsom, 0.4 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dullshot Green Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Elizabeth Welchman Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Rosebery Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Alexandra Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Mounthill Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Surrey there are about 2.6 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 7 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's School Trust (Epsom) Ltd |  | 2–7 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Martin's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Martin's Church of England Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | Outstanding (November 2021) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (December 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Wallace Fields Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Epsom Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (March 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Stamford Green Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Epsom Waltham House Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-epsom-waltham-house-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey289713) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Busy Bees at Epsom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-at-epsom-ey404028) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Epsom Methodist Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/epsom-methodist-nursery-122504) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Fennies Epsom](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fennies-epsom-ey481429) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [St Martin's Pre-School CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-martins-pre-school-cio-ey478347) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Shapes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/shapes-day-nursery-ey498743) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkey Puzzle Epsom's Ofsted rating?

Monkey Puzzle Epsom was inspected on 9 March 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Monkey Puzzle Epsom take?

Monkey Puzzle Epsom is registered with Ofsted for up to 64 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Epsom?

Epsom is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Epsom?

You can call 020 8090 6770 and visit monkeypuzzleepsom.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2793973)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Epsom&query_place_id=ChIJq3F9OwXjdUgRu1croBhQxQc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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