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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney # Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 5.0 (3 Google reviews) · Hartford House, Hulfords Lane, Hook, RG27 8AG · Hampshire Number of places 67 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2026 Local authority Hampshire 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 Day Nursery Hartley Wintney, registered in 2016, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years from its premises in Hartford House, Hook. The day nursery operates weekdays from 7:30 am until 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year, offering full day care. The dedicated team of 20 staff, 16 of whom hold childcare qualifications at Level 2 or above, are committed to fostering a warm and nurturing environment. Children are highly content and settled, showing eagerness to participate in activities upon arrival, and babies form strong bonds with their carers through affectionate interactions. The nursery places a strong emphasis on children's personal, social, and emotional development, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and they regularly integrate activities that promote problem-solving skills and early mathematical knowledge. Staff also actively encourage children to express their ideas and make decisions about their play, ensuring their choices are respected within a supportive learning environment. The setting is in receipt of funding for free early education for two, three, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children are settled and content at the nursery. They clearly feel at home and are keen to take part in activities when they arrive. Babies form strong bonds with their carers. Staff are extremely warm and kind, and give them lots of cuddles to support their confidence and emotional well-being. Babies practise their physical skills as they carefully hold on while climbing the steps to the small slide. They are starting to build relationships with others, for example, smiling broadly when approached by another child. Settled and content children Strong bonds with carers High expectations for all Effective parent partnerships Good role models Children's ideas valued ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours weekdays from 7.30am until 6.30pm Term time / All Year All\_year Registered with Ofsted 2016 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney Inspection date Apr 2026 Inspection no. 10197363 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303232)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY497493) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Hartford House, Hulfords Lane, Hook, RG27 8AG ## Explore day nurseries near Hook - [Day nurseries in Hook](/search?q=Hook) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-hartley-wintney-rg27-8ag-ey497493) Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected Apr 2026 Headline: Expected 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 Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted report for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney Last inspected 7 April 2026 What it's like to attend Children are settled and content at the nursery. They clearly feel at home and are keen to take part in activities when they arrive. Babies form strong bonds with their carers. Staff are extremely warm and kind, and give them lots of cuddles to support their confidence and emotional well-being. Babies practise their physical skills as they carefully hold on while climbing the steps to the small slide. They are starting to build relationships with others, for example, smiling broadly when approached by another child. Inspector highlights - Children are settled and content at the nursery, clearly feeling at home and keen to take part in activities. - Babies form strong bonds with their carers, who are warm and kind, providing cuddles to support confidence and emotional well-being. - Staff have high expectations of all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those receiving additional funding. - Staff work effectively in partnership with parents and other agencies to provide children with any help they need. - Overall, staff provide good support to help children build on their skills over time, preparing them well for their future. - Children behave well, and staff are good role models, helping children develop self-discipline and independence in personal care. - Children's ideas are valued, and staff encourage them to make their own decisions about their play and respect their choices. - Staff implement the curriculum well, focusing on personal, social and emotional development following extended absence during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Children develop good early mathematical knowledge and skills, with staff supporting toddlers in counting and understanding concepts like "equal" and "heavier". - Staff promote children's communication skills well through regular dialogue, using strategies like signing, Makaton, flash cards, and singing to support vocabulary development. - Children play with a variety of toys and resources that help them learn about diversity and prepare them for life in modern Britain. - Partnerships with parents are good, with parents speaking highly of the staff and appreciating communication and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. - Leaders and managers monitor the provision effectively, providing staff with good opportunities for ongoing professional development. - Staff feel well supported by management, who show good concern for their well-being. Areas to develop - 1 Review the organisation of the lunchtime routine, to ensure that all children stay focused on purposeful learning. - 2 Support staff to implement the curriculum for literacy more consistently, particularly to promote older children's early writing skills, to prepare them for their future education. Inspection #10197363 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50303232) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and work effectively with parents and other agencies to provide the necessary support. ## Google Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney 5.0 (3 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKDuImNwn0kAVi2l1NQWnmgh_7X0EeNSiJjXQAirDJMK6fCgnk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) kate salisbury 6 years ago My daughter attended here from 2016 until 2018 when she started school. The staff were amazing with her and she often asked when it was going to be a puzzle day again. They helped prepare her for school but made it fun as well. I was kept fully in the loop with her progress and sent lots of pictures and updates of her day. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVLXB5bU9REAE!2m1!1s0x487429b3c979f0d5:0x5c0ca2c4d24fb062) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLozD7ZrT4WDekd5th1YVzcapUhBgcK0ZG7j47dcGPNmLqwBA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura Codd 9 years ago Monkey Puzzle Nursery has been fantastic for my slightly nervous 2 year old daughter. The staff are warm & enthusiastic and make a real effort to attend to the different needs and likes/dislikes of each child. The children take part in a brilliant range of activities and the nursery building is bright and modern with a fantastic outside space. I definitely recommend them to others. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRajlMWmhBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487429b3c979f0d5:0x5c0ca2c4d24fb062) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIYIQ1SIFK4H59-LuZ_jnlC6mUdJo-3ejzFoDRbMzNPaz3FPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Emily Pharez 4 years ago Our son started here 4 years ago and we’ve never looked back, in fact he’s been so happy there that we also enrolled his sister this year and she is loving it too. I’ve never once worried about them - they’re usually sad they have to come home! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQycFpDSU13EAE!2m1!1s0x487429b3c979f0d5:0x5c0ca2c4d24fb062) Reviews from Google for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6632855317435625570&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: October 2016 - April 2026 Expected standard - July 2021 Good - June 2021 Good - March 2017 Good - March 2017 Good - October 2016 Inadequate - October 2016 Inadequate ## Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney ### What kind of childcare setting is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney? ### What stands out in the care at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney? ### Is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney suitable for under-twos? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Hook Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Hartley Wintney. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.2 mi ### The Forest Approach Hartley Wintney · RG27 8AE 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-forest-approach-limited-rg27-8ae-2712303) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Caterpillars Montessori Nursery School Hook · RG27 8RE ](/nursery/caterpillars-montessori-nursery-school-rg27-8re-110247) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Oakwood Community Pre-School Hartley Wintney · RG27 8DW ](/nursery/oakwood-community-pre-school-rg27-8dw-509561) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### James Farm Day Nursery Hook · RG27 8JL ](/nursery/james-farm-day-nursery-rg27-8jl-2814508) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Angels Academy Nursery and Pre School Hook · RG27 8HR 4.8(26 Google reviews) ](/nursery/angels-academy-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-rg27-8hr-2795584) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 2.2 mi ### Autumn Cottage Childcare Hook · RG27 0LX ](/nursery/autumn-cottage-childcare-limited-rg27-0lx-2820561) [See all nurseries in Hook →](/search?q=Hook) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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