# Monkeymoos Highdown

Monkeymoos Highdown is a full-day nursery at Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LP, in Hemdean Bottom, Reading. It is registered for 28 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 11 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Monkeymoos Daycare Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkeymoos-highdown-2496782  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LP
- Registered places: 28
- Phone: 0118 334 3000
- Website: http://monkeymoos.co.uk/
- Run by: [Monkeymoos Daycare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/monkeymoos-daycare-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2496782

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 July 2022, 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/16/2496782

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2018 (Reference 2496782). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496782)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496782)
- Registered places: 28 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496782)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LP

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.481463,-0.972802

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: The Walled Garden, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Balmore Walk, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Emmer Green recreation ground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Reading there are about 3.6 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 11 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmer Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Caversham Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Good (June 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Caversham Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Caversham Park Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (September 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Micklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| St Martin's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 1.1 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Emmer Green Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmer-green-pre-school-116826) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Emmer Green Kindergarten](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/emmer-green-kindergarten-2533703) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Chiltern Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiltern-nursery-ey221229) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [St Andrews Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-andrews-pre-school-116825) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Playday (caversham) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/playday-caversham-ltd-2527781) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Micklands Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/micklands-pre-school-ey349432) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Monkeymoos Highdown's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Monkeymoos Highdown Good at its inspection on 26 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Monkeymoos Highdown take?

Monkeymoos Highdown is registered with Ofsted for up to 28 children at any one time.

### Who runs Monkeymoos Highdown?

Monkeymoos Highdown is run by Monkeymoos Daycare Ltd, which runs 3 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Monkeymoos Highdown?

Reading is the nearest station we know of, 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Monkeymoos Highdown?

You can call 0118 334 3000 and visit monkeymoos.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2496782)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MonkeyMoos+Highdown+PreSchool&query_place_id=ChIJQ27LA9CbdkgRtZTecCxhf-E)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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