Opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00
Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton
Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(2 Google reviews)
·Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Priory Crescent, Sutton, SM3 8LR · Sutton
Number of places
84 places
Age range
1–3 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Sutton
About this day nursery
Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton is a childcare setting for children aged 1-3 years, registered with Ofsted since March 22, 2024. The day nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00, offering a total of 84 places.
This setting places a strong emphasis on fostering confident learners and a positive learning environment. Leaders and staff demonstrate high expectations for children's behaviour and actively promote kindness and respect, which is evident from the baby room right through to pre-school.
The day nursery is proactive in training staff to identify and support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), effectively using additional funding and adapting the curriculum to address individual needs. For children who speak English as an additional language, staff provide active support for language acquisition, helping them to settle and build friendships.
The nursery also values outdoor learning, with staff utilising forest school training to enhance educational experiences in outdoor spaces and develop children's physical skills.
Our ethos
My team and I are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life by caring for and supporting them to play, learn and grow in a positive and stimulating environment. We offer a tailored learning guided by the EYFS, focusing on each child’s interests, and nurturing, safe environments with highly trained, caring teams.
What it's like
Children are settled and arrive eager to start their day. They are highly confident learners and readily talk with staff about their needs. They thrive in a safe learning environment where they feel valued and supported, showing great pride in their work. All children remain thoroughly engrossed in activities throughout the day, helping to support their learning and development.
Confident learnersPositive environmentSEND supportLanguage developmentOutdoor learning
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
Key facts
Age range
9 months+
Term time / All Year
All_year
Registered with Ofsted
2024
Ofsted Inspection — new report card
Strong standard
Last inspected Nov 2025
Grade summary
Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.
Category grades
AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
1 to 3
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted report for Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton
Last inspected 19 November 2025 · Rebecca Hurst
What it's like to attend
Children are settled and arrive eager to start their day. They are highly confident learners and readily talk with staff about their needs. They thrive in a safe learning environment where they feel valued and supported, showing great pride in their work. All children remain thoroughly engrossed in activities throughout the day, helping to support their learning and development.
Inspector highlights
- Leaders and staff have high expectations for children's behaviour and create an extremely positive learning environment.
- Children readily help each other, for example, in the forest school.
- Leaders and staff provide healthy and nutritious meals and support oral health.
- Staff teach children how to keep themselves safe and the importance of healthy lifestyles.
- Leaders are proactive in training staff to identify when children need extra help and support and use additional funding well to support learning.
- Specific training for staff has improved their knowledge and ability to provide early intervention for children who have barriers to their learning.
Areas to develop
- 1Leaders should enhance the support for staff to be more confident in allowing children the time they need to think and complete tasks for themselves.
Inspection #10408916 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders proactively train staff to identify children needing extra help and support, effectively using additional funding to support learning and development. Staff identify barriers, adapt the curriculum, attend professional meetings, and work with parents to establish targets and adapt activities to meet diverse needs. Inclusion is embedded in daily practice, with swift identification of barriers and escalation to parents and relevant agencies.
Outdoor space
Children have access to outside spaces and activities to develop their physical skills. Staff's forest school training has enhanced their knowledge, enabling them to adapt the outdoor curriculum for more educational experiences. Older children particularly excel in the forest school area, developing important skills for school transition.
EAL / language support
Children who speak English as an additional language are actively supported to recall new words, use them in context, and readily develop their English language skills, helping them to settle and form friendships. Staff work in partnership with parents to understand and support children's home languages.
Google Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton
5.0
(2 Google reviews)
Guru R
9 months ago
The nursery staff are very caring and ensure to create a model environment for the children. Highly recommend.
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Adrian
a year ago
This establishment is remarkable for its cleanliness and the pleasant demeanor of its staff. I highly recommend it.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Strong standard in 2025
Date: September 2025
- November 2025Strong standard
- September 2025Inadequate
Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton
About the setting
Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton registered with Ofsted on 22/03/2024. It is located at Priory Crescent, Cheam, Sutton, SM3 8LR. It operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00.
- URN
- 2782237
- Registered person
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries (Sutton) Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
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