Full-day nursery in Streatham Vale, Lambeth
Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Streatham, 496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QB · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted report card
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Behaviour and routinesExpected standard
- Children's welfare and well-beingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingStandards met
What does this mean?
Since November 2025 Ofsted gives each nursery a report card. Each area is graded on a five-step scale: urgent improvement, needs attention, expected standard, strong standard, exceptional. Safeguarding is either met or not met. There is no single headline grade, and we never make one up.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since September 2023Reference 2742020Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 27 February 2026Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places69 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 2 December 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
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Nurseries in Lambeth that publish fees charge £85–£130 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
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Weeks open
- 51 a year
Getting there
Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Streatham, 496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QB · More nurseries in SW16
Stations
- Streatham Common9 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Streatham12 min walk · 0.5 miles
- Norbury15 min walk · 0.6 miles
Buses
7 bus stops within 400 m, including Kempshott Road, Streatham Common / Greyhound Lane and Arragon Gardens.
Parks and playgrounds
- Streatham Common2 min walk
- Streatham Memorial Garden7 min walk
- Sherwood Avenue Gardens10 min walk
- The Rookery11 min walk
- Norbury Park12 min walk
- Playground4 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 Lambeth 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, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Streatham, 496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QB, in Streatham Vale, Lambeth. It is registered for 69 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri, 51 weeks a year. Its Ofsted report card (February 2026) grades inclusion Expected 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 offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 31 reviews (November 2026).
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning
In its 2026 Ofsted report card inspection, the nursery was rated 'Expected standard' for curriculum and teaching. It was also rated 'Expected standard' for achievement.
Care and routines
- Open all yearSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Small group sizesSource: nursery website
Safety
The nursery's 2026 Ofsted inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.
- ParkingSource: nursery website
- Near public transportSource: nursery website
Getting a place
Its website says you receive a registration pack, return the completed registration form, then pay a non-refundable registration fee to secure and reserve your child's place. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds, and Tax-Free Childcare.
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day NurseryThis nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Horizons Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | under 0.1 miles |
| Pathfield NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 1–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Fatemah Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Cavendish PlayhouseFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Cavendish Lodge NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| Cavendish Lodge Nursery SchoolFull-day nursery | Report card 2026 | £107.60 | 08:00–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Streatham Vale12
- All nurseries in Lambeth112
- All nurseries in SW1641
- Nurseries near Streatham Common station
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected July 2025 0.1 miles
- St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- Woodmansterne School All-throughages 3–18has a nursery classOfsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected September 2024 0.6 miles
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Primaryages 4–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.6 miles
- Norbury Manor Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected February 2023 0.6 miles
- Granton Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Outstandinginspected February 2024 0.7 miles
- Sunnyhill Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected July 2024 0.8 miles
- Penwortham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected June 2024 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 Streatham Common Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery's opening hours?
Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
Is Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery open all year?
Yes, Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks.
What ages does Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery take?
Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery was inspected on 27 February 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected 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 Streatham Common Day Nursery take?
Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 69 children at any one time.
Does Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
What is the nearest station to Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery?
Streatham Common is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8050 0021 and visit monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Lambeth
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in LambethFees by age in Lambeth
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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- 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 2742020 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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