# Monkey Puzzle Purley

Monkey Puzzle Purley is a full-day nursery at 69 Brighon Road, Purley, CR8 4HD, in Purley, Croydon. It is registered for 79 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-2717311  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 69 Brighon Road, Purley, CR8 4HD
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 79
- Funded childcare: the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8251 9225
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2717311

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 April 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/16/2717311

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2023 (Reference 2717311). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717311)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717311)
- 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/16/2717311)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1557397)

## Fees

Funded hours: 30 hours.

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Croydon that publish fees charge £75–£125 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Weeks open: 51 a year

## Getting there

Address: 69 Brighon Road, Purley, CR8 4HD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.332814,-0.122646

- Station: Reedham (Surrey), under 0.1 miles
- Station: Purley, 0.5 miles
- Station: Coulsdon Town, 0.9 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Glade, 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 Croydon there are about 3.2 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 2 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## About: a day here

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/fees)
- Open all year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/)

### Building and safety

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School |  | 4–11 | Requires improvement (May 2024) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Beaumont Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St David's School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Purley Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (November 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Woodcote Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (July 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Cumnor House School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Purley Children's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-childrens-nursery-2735909) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Learners Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-ey438236) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purley-day-nursery-and-montessori-centre-2846593) |  |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-purley-day-nursery-and-preschool-2693864) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.6 miles |
| [Russell Hill Road Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/russell-hill-road-day-nursery-ey446987) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/curiousminds-montessori-ltd-2703112) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Monkey Puzzle Purley offer 30 funded hours?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Purley offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.

### What are Monkey Puzzle Purley's opening hours?

Monkey Puzzle Purley opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### Is Monkey Puzzle Purley open all year?

Yes, Monkey Puzzle Purley is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Purley Good at its inspection on 14 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

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

### Does Monkey Puzzle Purley accept Tax-Free Childcare?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Purley accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.

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

Reedham (Surrey) is the nearest station we know of, 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Purley?

You can call 020 8251 9225 and visit monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2717311)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlepurley.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Purley&query_place_id=ChIJVRAlgXf9dUgRJekNiB2YMG8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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