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Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley

Ofsted: Strong standard·
5.0(1 parent reviews) ·264-266 Stockport Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7UT · Trafford
Number of places
56 places
Age range
—
Last inspected
Feb 2026
Local authority
Trafford

About this day nursery

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley, located in Altrincham, has been caring for children aged 10 months to 49 years since 2023. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

The setting prides itself on an inclusive environment where children thrive, building confidence through strong relationships with their key person. With an ambitious curriculum rooted in the EYFS framework, staff effectively identify children's starting points and plan next steps to foster knowledge and development.

Children are encouraged to be independent and resilient, engaging in a variety of activities that promote positive behaviour and a sense of belonging. The nursery offers a large outdoor space for physical development, where children learn about growing vegetables and exploring nature.

Supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a priority, with tailored plans and one-to-one support. For children who speak English as an additional language (EAL), the nursery uses cue cards, key words in home languages, and translation tools to ensure effective communication and remove barriers to learning.

Parents highly praise the setting's communication and support during transitions, highlighting the strong partnership between home and nursery. The leadership team is dedicated to continuous improvement and fosters a respectful culture among staff and children.

Our ethos

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley focuses on fostering development through play, learning, and growth, aiming to give every child the best possible start. Their curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and tailored to individual interests, incorporating creative, outdoor, and community-linked learning opportunities. The nursery is committed to providing a nurturing environment where children can thrive.

What it's like

Children thrive in the setting, where relationships are at the heart of the curriculum. They build confidence through secure relationships with their key person and are happy, safe and settled, developing a strong sense of belonging and playing well with others. Children are supported to achieve through an ambitious curriculum that meets their individual needs, with staff quickly identifying starting points and planning next steps to build on their knowledge.

Strong relationshipsAmbitious curriculumInclusive environmentOutdoor learningEffective SEND supportPositive behaviour

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 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

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Strong standard

Last inspected Feb 2026

Headline: Strong standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
—

Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesStrong standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingStrong standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceStrong standard
Age range
10 to 49
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley

Last inspected 17 February 2026

What it's like to attend

Children thrive in the setting, where relationships are at the heart of the curriculum. They build confidence through secure relationships with their key person and are happy, safe and settled, developing a strong sense of belonging and playing well with others. Children are supported to achieve through an ambitious curriculum that meets their individual needs, with staff quickly identifying starting points and planning next steps to build on their knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and staff fostering an open culture where safeguarding is a shared responsibility.
  • Leaders have high expectations of children's behaviour, providing staff with training to promote a respectful culture in the setting.
  • Staff build positive relationships with children, and the key-person system is highly effective, ensuring children feel cared for and secure.
  • Leaders and staff support children's understanding of healthy living through serving home-cooked food and encouraging planting and growing vegetables.
  • Leaders consistently reflect on the needs of the children and the community, making changes to remove barriers to learning.
  • The curriculum is well-designed, supporting children's development across all areas of learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should continue to support staff to embed high-quality interactions that fully extend children's learning in the outdoor environment.
Inspection #2758003 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff are attuned to children's individual needs, which enables them to quickly identify and adapt effective support. Leaders and staff work closely together to plan an ambitious curriculum for children with SEND, providing clear next steps, targeted one-to-one time, and activities tailored to meet individual interests and learning needs. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make progress towards their individual learning milestones.

Outdoor space

Children have access to a large outdoor space that supports their physical development, where they learn to grow and harvest vegetables and enjoy exploring the natural world. Leaders acknowledge that the curriculum in this area could be further enhanced, as at times children were disengaged due to fewer interactions between staff and children.

EAL / language support

For children who speak English as an additional language, the nursery uses cue cards, key words in their home language, and a translation feature to communicate with parents, adapting support to meet individual needs and remove barriers to learning.

Parent Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Timperley

5.0
(1)
Terri Barnes
9 months ago

My son loves going here and has come on leaps and bounds since starting. Its lovely to see how excited he is to go in everyday! :)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 February 2026

Strong standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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