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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford # Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 effectiveness Strong staff-child relationships Focus on early language Promotes healthy habits Individualised baby care ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 - 1 Enhance opportunities for less confident children to speak and express themselves. - 2 Improve the organisation of pre-school lunchtime to maximise learning opportunities and prevent prolonged waiting times for children. Inspection #10263689 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211176) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford Inspection date Feb 2023 Inspection no. 10263689 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211176)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY491164) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-catford-se6-2ts-ey491164) 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 2023 Good - May 2017 Good ## Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford ### What part of the country is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford in? ### What is the nursery working on improving? ### How does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford accept? ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford take babies? ## Nearby day nurseries in London Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Catford. - [ Ofsted rating unavailable <0.2 mi ### Mindful Nurseries - Catford Montessori London · SE6 2TS 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/mindful-nurseries-catford-montessori-se6-2ts-2780933) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Oak Tree Day Nursery London · SE6 2TP 4.8(20 reviews) ](/nursery/oak-tree-day-nursery-se6-2tp-ey555574) - [ Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Pavilion Nursery (Catford) Catford · SE6 2LQ 4.8(19 reviews) ](/nursery/pavilion-nursery-catford-limited-se6-2lq-ey464237) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### Jubilee Nursery London · SE6 4SW 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/jubilee-nursery-se6-4sw-2544276) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Bloomers Day Nursery London · SE6 4PZ 4.2(10 reviews) ](/nursery/bloomers-day-nursery-se6-4pz-2536558) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.3 mi ### The Nurtury Day Nursery & Preschool London · SE6 2UF 4.8(18 reviews) ](/nursery/the-nurtury-day-nursery-preschool-se6-2uf-2673785) [See all nurseries in London →](/search?q=London) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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