# Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common Day Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-streatham-common-day-nursery-2742020  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Streatham, 496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QB
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Weeks open: 51 a year
- Registered places: 69
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Phone: 020 8050 0021
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2742020

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 February 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | 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 |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742020

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2023 (Reference 2742020). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742020)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 February 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742020)
- Registered places: 69 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742020)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 2 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/981542)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

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

Address: Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Streatham, 496 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.419359,-0.128787

- Station: Streatham Common, 0.3 miles
- Station: Streatham, 0.5 miles
- Station: Norbury, 0.6 miles
- 7 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Streatham Common, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Streatham Memorial Garden, 0.3 miles
- Park: Sherwood Avenue Gardens, 0.4 miles
- Park: The Rookery, 0.5 miles
- Park: Norbury Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.2 out of 5 from 31 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### 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 year (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk/)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk/)
- Small group sizes (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk/faqs)

### Safety

The nursery's 2026 Ofsted inspection found that safeguarding standards were met.

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

### 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.

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immanuel and St Andrew Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| St Andrew's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Woodmansterne School | All-through | 3–18 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (September 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Norbury Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Granton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Outstanding (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sunnyhill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Horizons Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/horizons-day-nursery-ey276552) | Report card Jan 2026 |  | 08:00–18:00 | under 0.1 miles |
| [Pathfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pathfield-nursery-ey421057) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Fatemah Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fatemah-day-nursery-ey218723) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Cavendish Playhouse](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-playhouse-2684316) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cavendish Lodge Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-lodge-nursery-ey413099) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Cavendish Lodge Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cavendish-lodge-nursery-school-ey338408) | Report card Feb 2026 | £107.60 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2742020)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlestreathamcommon.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Day+Nursery+%26+Preschool+Streatham+Common&query_place_id=ChIJOX3eASoEdkgRZOG3hzwECG4)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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