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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
·25 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2TS · Lewisham
Number of places
87 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Lewisham

About this day nursery

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford, established in 2015, provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children aged 0 to 4 years. Situated in London, SE6 2TS, the nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, throughout the year.

The dedicated team of 30 staff members, including 19 with level 2 or 3 early years qualifications and four with a level 6 qualification, fosters positive relationships with children and their families. The nursery promotes children's health through healthy meals and snacks, and supports independence by encouraging children to help lay the table and serve themselves during lunchtimes.

Babies thrive with a curriculum tailored to their individual needs, developing strong bonds with staff and engaging in activities that support their developmental milestones, such as learning to walk. The nursery also provides free early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, demonstrating a commitment to accessible early years provision.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and settle quickly at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford, forming positive relationships with staff and peers. Staff create a welcoming and friendly environment, offering a broad range of activities that spark children's interest and curiosity. Children demonstrate good behaviour and make good progress in their learning, supported by staff who understand the importance of early language development.

Good overall effectivenessStrong staff-child relationshipsFocus on early languagePromotes healthy habitsIndividualised baby care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All_year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford

Last inspected 14 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and settle quickly at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford, forming positive relationships with staff and peers. Staff create a welcoming and friendly environment, offering a broad range of activities that spark children's interest and curiosity. Children demonstrate good behaviour and make good progress in their learning, supported by staff who understand the importance of early language development.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and settle quickly, forming positive relationships with staff and peers.
  • Staff create a welcoming and friendly environment with a broad range of activities.
  • Children show great determination when using knives to cut food open, developing small-muscle skills.
  • Children behave well and make good progress in their learning.
  • Staff understand the importance of supporting babies' early language development.
  • Children's health is promoted well, and they enjoy healthy meals and snacks.
  • Staff know children well and observe their development to identify where additional support is needed.
  • Staff feel well supported, with managers assisting their well-being and fulfilling their roles.
  • Babies thrive at the nursery with a curriculum focused on their individual needs, building strong bonds with staff.
  • All children have opportunities to explore early mathematical concepts.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and all staff have a good understanding of their responsibilities.

Areas to develop

  • 1Enhance opportunities for less confident children to speak and express themselves.
  • 2Improve the organisation of pre-school lunchtime to maximise learning opportunities and prevent prolonged waiting times for children.
Inspection #10263689 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents and other professionals to support all children, including those with additional funding and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Inspection history

Date: May 2017

  • February 2023Good
  • May 2017Good

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