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Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton # Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 learners Positive environment SEND support Language development Outdoor 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 Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 Age range 9 months+ Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2024 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton Inspection date Nov 2025 Inspection no. 10408916 Lead inspector Rebecca Hurst [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295289)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2782237) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://monkeypuzzlecheam.co.uk/) Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery, Priory Crescent, Sutton, SM3 8LR Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00 ## Explore day nurseries near Sutton - [Day nurseries in Sutton](/search?q=Sutton) - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=monkey-puzzle-cheam-sutton-sm3-8lr-2782237) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Nov 2025 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong 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 - 1 Leaders 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50295289) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW24wNaVSbIGB6oF6cji9v8AC8kAbz2xLa-2mirMKsCzzROvMk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Guru R 9 months ago The nursery staff are very caring and ensure to create a model environment for the children. Highly recommend. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GV05XMWFka2hFUm5kUlkxVkxRMkZMV0ZwS2JXYxAB!2m1!1s0x48760934da99ab19:0x7f9fcb7943160d14) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKDJnsVKjLTmhiLEcEyJtK1mbX0py-unqX_cu8jxc7_LJNN=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Adrian a year ago This establishment is remarkable for its cleanliness and the pleasant demeanor of its staff. I highly recommend it. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNyamEtYVBBEAE!2m1!1s0x48760934da99ab19:0x7f9fcb7943160d14) Reviews from Google for Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9196292685790842132&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Strong standard in 2025 Date: September 2025 - November 2025 Strong standard - September 2025 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton ### Which area does Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton serve? ### How can Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton be contacted? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### What grade did Ofsted give Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton? ### Which curriculum approach does Monkey Puzzle Cheam, Sutton follow? ## 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. 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