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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery in Billericay

Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2022)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·50 Chapel Street, Billericay, CM12 9LU · Essex
Number of places
55 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery in Billericay provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years. " On 3rd October 2025, the provider proactively informed Ofsted about concerns regarding children's safety and welfare, staff-child ratios, and the suitability of the premises, environment, and equipment, demonstrating their commitment to fulfilling legal responsibilities.

Following a regulatory telephone call on 3rd November 2025, it was identified that some requirements were not being met, specifically a short period during which a child was unsupervised in the garden. The nursery responded by improving premises security and renewing staff training for child supervision and deployment.

Parents can receive further information about these improvements directly from the provider. Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery remains registered with Ofsted and is dedicated to ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

Improved securityRenewed staff trainingGood Ofsted rating
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery

Last inspected 13 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good

Actions the provider must take

  • While in the garden, a child left the premises unsupervised for a short period of time. The provider has now improved the security of the premises and renewed staff training for the supervision of children and staff deployment.

Inspector highlights

  • On 3 October 2025, the provider notified Ofsted of matters relating to concerns about children's safety and welfare, staff:child ratios and safety and suitability of premises, environment and equipment.
  • The provider met their legal responsibility to notify Ofsted of any significant event likely to affect the suitability of the early years provider to look after children.
  • On 3 November 2025, a regulatory telephone call found that the provider was not meeting some requirements and had taken action to put this right.
  • The provider has improved the security of the premises and renewed staff training for the supervision of children and staff deployment.
  • The provider is still registered with Ofsted.
Inspection #10235428 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Parent Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery

5.0
(6)
Hannah Salmons
a year ago

Amazing nursery. After visiting loads of nurseries i had the best feeling about monkey puzzle compared to seeing all the others. I have felt, and continue to feel (as 1 of my children still attends) so comfortable and reassured to leave my children here. All the staff are amazing, u really get the feeling that they love what they do. My children always have a great day and come out happy and wanting to talk about all that they've done in the day. I couldnt ask for anything more from this nursery, i feel very lucky that i have found monkey puzzle and couldnt recommended them enough.

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Alicia Terry
6 years ago

My daughter has been attending here for nearly 6 weeks after moving from another nursery and I can hand on heart say that this is the happiest she has been. She enjoys the daily activities that are provided, especially the phonics, which she mentions all the time. The daily routine is great and there's always plenty for the children to do. The atmosphere is always welcoming, and she is always very happy to go, even asking to go on weekends! All the staff are all very friendly and are always happy to help with any issues. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

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Caroline CaipiCaz
3 years ago

Brilliant nursery. Our boys love going there everyday. Staff seems genuinely enthusiastic about the children’s development and the follow up (via the app)is great. We are very regularly kept informed of activities and milestones for our little ones (referencing the EYFS from the government).

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CaipiCaz
5 years ago

Great nursery, my son attends everyday in the morning and he seems to like it so much (more than staying at home really!). He made good progress with speech since he started and we receive regular updates on his development.

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Paul Bush
11 years ago

Fantastic nursery with excellent staff and facilities. If Carlsberg made day care this would be it

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Inspection history

Date: May 2011

  • December 2022Good
  • March 2017Good
  • August 2014Good
  • May 2011Good

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