# Monkey Puzzle Welling

Monkey Puzzle Welling is a full-day nursery at 73 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AF, in Welling, Bexley. It is registered for 78 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds, and accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 3.7 from 9 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-welling-ey563352  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 73 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AF
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 78
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: yes
- Phone: 07715 520185
- Website: https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY563352

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 24 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563352

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference EY563352). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563352)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 24 August 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563352)
- Registered places: 78 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563352)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 December 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1064855)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 15 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years

## Getting there

Address: 73 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3AF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.465578,0.110235

- Station: Welling, 0.4 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Danson Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Bexley there are about 3.3 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: 3.7 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/curriculum)

### Food

- Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/nutrition)
- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/nutrition)
- Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)
- Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/curriculum)

### Care and routines

- Key person system (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/curriculum)
- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/fees)
- Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/fees)
- Toilet training support (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/curriculum)

### Building and safety

- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/curriculum)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/curriculum)
- Parking (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)
- Near public transport (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)

### Extras and activities

- Language classes (source: nursery website, https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/about-monkey-puzzle)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| East Wickham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Hook Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Foster's Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (February 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Michael's East Wickham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Danson Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (May 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Barrington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (July 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Aspire Academy |  | 5–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Wonder Zone Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/wonder-zone-nursery-2756878) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Clever Clogs Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clever-clogs-childcare-ltd-ey347110) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Little Wings Big Dreams Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-wings-big-dreams-nursery-2602601) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Poppets Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/poppets-pre-school-2691528) | Good |  | 08:45–11:45 | 0.4 miles |
| [First Step Daycare & Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-step-daycare-and-nursery-ltd-2766452) | Report card Mar 2026 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Bexley Day Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bexley-day-nursery-limited-2753023) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Monkey Puzzle Welling offer 15 funded hours?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Welling offers the 15 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Welling offer funded hours from 9 months?

Yes. Monkey Puzzle Welling offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.

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

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

### What ages does Monkey Puzzle Welling take?

Monkey Puzzle Welling takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.

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

Ofsted rated Monkey Puzzle Welling Good at its inspection on 24 August 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Monkey Puzzle Welling is registered with Ofsted for up to 78 children at any one time.

### Are meals included at Monkey Puzzle Welling?

Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Monkey Puzzle Welling.

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

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

### What approach does Monkey Puzzle Welling follow?

Monkey Puzzle Welling's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.

### Does Monkey Puzzle Welling have outdoor space?

Monkey Puzzle Welling lists: Local outings and trips.

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

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

### How do I contact Monkey Puzzle Welling?

You can call 07715 520185 and visit monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY563352)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (https://monkeypuzzlewelling.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Monkey+Puzzle+Welling&query_place_id=ChIJh1CogO6v2EcRw0S1xMXwJIE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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