--- title: "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton, London | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-acton-w3-0nt-ey552480 description: "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.1/5 from 13 reviews. See opening hours and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton Ofsted: Good (Feb 2025) · 4.1 (13 Google reviews) · 154 Saxon Drive, London, W3 0NT · Ealing Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2025 Local authority Ealing ## About this day nursery Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can play, learn, and grow. The day nursery is led by owner Arlind and the experienced Nursery Manager, Rabiya, who are dedicated to providing the best start in life for every child. They believe in a play-based approach to early years education, supporting children's development through engaging activities that foster confidence, communication, creativity, and independence from babyhood through to preschool. The nursery prioritises healthy eating, offering freshly prepared, balanced meals and snacks designed to support each child's growth and wellbeing. Monkey Puzzle West Acton aims to create a safe and secure environment that feels like a home away from home, ensuring children feel valued and cared for. Our ethos At Monkey Puzzle West Acton, our approach to early years education is built around the EYFS curriculum and the belief that children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful experiences. Our passionate team supports every stage of development with engaging activities that build confidence, communication, creativity and independence, helping every child thrive from babyhood through to preschool. We believe healthy eating plays an important role in every child's growth, development and wellbeing. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, secure and truly valued, which is why our nurturing environments are designed to feel like a home away from home. What it's like Children are cared for by an enthusiastic and committed staff team. They are greeted by friendly staff when they arrive, with babies settling quickly. Older children enjoy working with staff and friends, exploring role-play areas and small-world activities like a pretend farmyard to develop their ideas and imaginations. EYFS curriculum Play-based learning Nurturing environment Healthy meals ## 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 Food Meals and snacks provided, with additional charges applied for funded places to cover meals, consumables, trips, and extra hours beyond the funded entitlement. Menus are created following early years guidelines by nutritionist Laura Matthews. Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton Last inspected 25 February 2025 · Rizwana Nagoor Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff support children's communication skills by asking questions to improve vocabulary and concentration. - Children have many opportunities for physical development, with babies exploring an indoor climbing frame and older children managing risk as they hop, jump and balance. - Leaders carefully plan to equip children with essential knowledge, offering rich opportunities to explore interests and new experiences. - Staff understand the importance of preparing children for the transition to school, focusing on independence and fine motor skills. - Children learn about good health through activities like brushing model teeth and understanding the importance of handwashing and healthy eating. Areas to develop - 1 enhance the ambition of the curriculum for mathematical development by embedding vocabulary and concepts into daily routines and play to extend the most-able children's learning - 2 embed the current systems for monitoring and coaching staff, to enhance individual staff's practice and to provide feedback to support staff in delivering the curriculum even more effectively. Inspection #10372155 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50273292) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents and carers speak highly of the support they receive to ensure that their children make good progress from their starting points in development. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely with a range of external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They use strategies such as 'bucket time' to promote children's concentration levels and visual cues to help children understand routines. Outdoor space The inspector observed children's activities and staff's teaching indoors and outdoors. ## Google Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton 4.1 (13 Google reviews) Shamira N 3 months ago I absolutely love Monkey Puzzle West Acton. From the very beginning, every single member of staff has treated my daughter I and like family. On our very first visit 10 months ago, even during the nursery tour, my daughter was already being included in the nursery rhymes and games. That moment told me everything I needed to know - she wasn't just a visitor, she was already being welcomed. Over the past 10 months, we haven't just found a nursery, we've found a second home. Melania, Rabiya, Mirlinda, and Chef Mina are truly special. They are kind, supportive and deeply committed to every child. They've encouraged my daughter's development with so much care, and they've also supported me as a young mother growing into motherhood. Melania is always there with advice when I need it. And when I returned to university for the first time, Flora and Annette prayed for me at the door which was a touching moment I'll never forget. If you're debating whether you should join, take the step! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkRlRIVnBRMHhMYUhCa01rSlpOMlZTYmxZMGNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x487611ff0fb461fd:0xbbf9e3d8874ddec) Lola London 10 months ago As a mother, I can truly say that sending my child to Monkey Puzzle West Acton has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the very first day, the warm, supportive, and professional environment made both my child and me feel at ease. It’s clear that the entire team genuinely cares about the children and their families. A special mention must go to Manager Rabiya, who has been incredibly understanding and accommodating. There was a time when I urgently needed childcare for three extra days—and without hesitation, Rabiya made space and arranged everything. She’s also always open to helping swap days when needed for a good reason. That kind of flexibility and compassion means so much as a working parent. What really sets this nursery apart is the stability and experience of the staff. Many of the nursery teachers have been there for over five years, which is amazing. This consistency helps the children feel safe and secure, building long-term bonds with familiar faces. In my experience with other nurseries, it was common to see new or temporary staff every day, often brought in through agencies. That’s not the case here—and it makes a big difference in how well the children settle and thrive. Another standout is the freshly prepared meals, cooked on-site every morning by their dedicated chef. The food is nutritious and varied, and the team is incredibly attentive to each child’s individual needs. On one occasion, when my child refused to eat lunch, the staff actually contacted me to ask what they could prepare instead that he might prefer. That level of care and communication is rare and so appreciated. They genuinely listen and try to work with parents to support the child in every way. The nursery itself is clean, bright, and filled with a wide range of creative and educational activities—from messy play and arts and crafts to outdoor adventures and early learning games. My child comes home every day happy, stimulated, and full of stories about what they’ve done. To any new mums or parents feeling nervous about nursery life, I completely understand the hesitation. But I can wholeheartedly recommend Monkey Puzzle West Acton. It’s a place where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged—and where you as a parent will feel confident and included every step of the way. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4eWFtSlJWVGx3VmxSdmQwaFdZV3RwWWpWRVdFRRAB!2m1!1s0x487611ff0fb461fd:0xbbf9e3d8874ddec) Sherry Z a year ago I can not recommend this daycare enough. Monkey Puzzle has intuitive staff who care about every child. The staff know my child and regularly ask how he and our family is doing. The daycare has a large space as well for children to play in, both indoors and outdoors. I find that due to the good ventilation, my child did not get sick quite as often when he came to this nursery as compared to another we tried. Plus, the daycare is willing to work with parents on changed schedules or if additional days are needed. This was so useful during my pregnancy when it turned out I needed more days at the daycare for my older child. We could also bring and pick up our children based on their natural schedule (my eldest tends to wake up later). I felt absolutely reassured sending both my kids to Monkey Puzzle - they found a way to look after both very well. This is considering the fact that both of my children are very attached to me and my husband. Despite that, they were able to find staff that the children connected well with. In addition to all this, the daycare has events occasionally for the parents, where I see first hand the healthy meals that the children are given. It's very reassuring that the chef on staff works to create meals that are not too sweet or salty, but still flavored and interesting for the kids. From what I gathered, the day is relatively unstructured - very child-led. They also occasionally have guests that come and teach interesting topics like yoga or football. Children are not required to come to circle time or participate in activities (note this was for up to 3 year old, the preschool might be more structured). They even work around the child's natural rhythm - for example, my eldest child was showing signs of wanting to stop nap times, and the daycare respected his and our desire to quit naps around 2.5 years old, a bit earlier than others in his class. They also moved my eldest to the toddler room based on when he felt ready for it, rather than strictly based on age, which was very benefitial to him. The rooms have a range of ages, so our eldest had a great chance to learn from older children when he was an only child, and also learn to interact carefully with younger children when we were trying to acclimate him to the idea of a younger brother. I unfortunately moved out of the country and have had the misfortune of getting to compare a high quality US daycare with Monkey Puzzle. The fussiness, need for us provide everything, inflexible schedule that was decidedly not child-led, and useless logging is a complete opposite to what we experienced at Monkey Puzzle. The age ranges are also much more narrow at the US daycare, which means our child won't get to learn from older children anymore. Thankfully our youngest child has a big brother he can observe regularly. I have experienced a couple of issues at Monkey Puzzle, but nothing major. Clothes get exchanged between children - but we experienced this everywhere, and it is probably due to the fact I really don't care enough to label every item we send our child to daycare in. They also don't concentrate on ensuring daily photos of your child (usually there are weekly photos of the whole class). And sometimes the log misses a pee or poo. I also don't think there's an effective key person (though I think there's an official one). I just know the staff member who my child tends to gravitate towards. When all is said and done, I would send my kid back to Monkey Puzzle in a heartbeat if we are back in the area. The wonderful staff, child-led environment, and flexibility made it a wonderful second home for my children. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2M2NXSkRREAE!2m1!1s0x487611ff0fb461fd:0xbbf9e3d8874ddec) Safu gulamnabi 6 years ago My grand daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle Day care since 2018 when I moved to london. I am very comfortable leaving her there. The staff iare very friendly and the environment of the nursery is welcoming and spacious. I can see my granddaughter picking up positive traits from both home and the nursery, which the nursery also helps to reinforce. I have heard stories of how sometimes nurseries are overcrowded or staff does not pay attention to the children, I can confidently say that I have never had any such problem and my granddaughter is dealt with good care and diligence. Monkey puzzle is definitely doing something right and I hope this continues. I would also like to congratulate the new manager on the recent Ofsted report and applaud her for her efficiency and hard work. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVMk9hakVnEAE!2m1!1s0x487611ff0fb461fd:0xbbf9e3d8874ddec) Sara H 7 years ago My daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle Day nursery in West Acton since October 2018. Before deciding on this nursery I visited all the nurseries in the area. What drew me to this one was that I was invited to come in and look around with my daughter, although I turned up without an appointment. It was during lunch hour and I remember noticing the high quality hygiene by staff wearing gloves preparing healthy quality chicken fajitas whilst another made sure all the children washed their hands. They have cameras in each location, a nap time space and reading space. They provide engaging, stimulating activities for the children whilst encouraging them to work at their own pace and interest. My daughter took time to adjust but all the staff were supportive and patient with her. They arranged days for my daughter to settle in slowly. On the day I went to work, one of the managers herself sat with my daughter all day, and carried her in her arms for an hour whilst she slept, her sole concern was my daughters comfort. I am sent messages and pictures in the day on the app informing me what is happening. The staff are all very friendly and kind. They have a hands on approach treating my daughter and others like their own. The sense of community and family the staff have created is truly calming and welcoming for the children and my daughter, who was reluctant to start or be left at a nursery without me. My daughter is three, in this short time she learnt at the nursery how to identify and write her name, and wear her socks, shoes and jacket independently through stimulating games. All the games in the nursery encourage my daughter to think. The activities are tailored with child’s interest at heart, for example when my daughter plays outside the staff noticed that she enjoys looking at the sky. As a result they do games about the weather. The outside play area is the right size to easily manage and very safe. Unlike other nurseries, when I say it’s too cold for my daughter to play outside the staff comply and not force her to go outside in arctic temperatures but let her stay inside and play games. My daughter and I, as are other parents, often invited to come in and take part whenever we want. The staff are confident with what they provide. What is provided at this nursery is family, love and compassion, as opposed to meeting pedantic, box ticking targets set by people who don’t have children. I always recommend this nursery and I encourage parents to come in and see for themselves before jumping to conclusions. Despite this nursery being a little pricey for me, I couldn’t put my daughter anywhere else confident in the knowledge that I can fully trust the nursery to truly provide what my daughter needs; which is at this young age: sense of community, stimulating tailored activities to encourage her confidence. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJajRqREhREAE!2m1!1s0x487611ff0fb461fd:0xbbf9e3d8874ddec) Reviews from Google for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=846569242088496620&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2019 - February 2025 Good - April 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton ### What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton? ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton offer funded childcare hours? ### What is the age range for children at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton? ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)? ### Who leads the team at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton? ### Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton provide meals for children? ### How does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton prepare children for school? ### How can I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton? ## About the setting Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton registered in 2017 and is located in the London Borough of Ealing. The nursery is open all year round, from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The setting employs 20 members of childcare staff, 15 of whom hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 2 or above. The nursery provides government funded childcare. 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From the very beginning, every single member of staff has treated my daughter I and like family.\n\nOn our very first visit 10 months ago, even during the nursery tour, my daughter was already being included in the nursery rhymes and games. That moment told me everything I needed to know - she wasn't just a visitor, she was already being welcomed.\n\nOver the past 10 months, we haven't just found a nursery, we've found a second home. Melania, Rabiya, Mirlinda, and Chef Mina are truly special. They are kind, supportive and deeply committed to every child. They've encouraged my daughter's development with so much care, and they've also supported me as a young mother growing into motherhood.\n\nMelania is always there with advice when I need it. And when I returned to university for the first time, Flora and Annette prayed for me at the door which was a touching moment I'll never forget.\n\nIf you're debating whether you should join, take the step!", "datePublished": "2026-02-10T13:05:09.462926541Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Lola London" }, "reviewBody": "As a mother, I can truly say that sending my child to Monkey Puzzle West Acton has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the very first day, the warm, supportive, and professional environment made both my child and me feel at ease. It’s clear that the entire team genuinely cares about the children and their families.\n\nA special mention must go to Manager Rabiya, who has been incredibly understanding and accommodating. There was a time when I urgently needed childcare for three extra days—and without hesitation, Rabiya made space and arranged everything. She’s also always open to helping swap days when needed for a good reason. That kind of flexibility and compassion means so much as a working parent.\n\nWhat really sets this nursery apart is the stability and experience of the staff. Many of the nursery teachers have been there for over five years, which is amazing. This consistency helps the children feel safe and secure, building long-term bonds with familiar faces. In my experience with other nurseries, it was common to see new or temporary staff every day, often brought in through agencies. That’s not the case here—and it makes a big difference in how well the children settle and thrive.\n\nAnother standout is the freshly prepared meals, cooked on-site every morning by their dedicated chef. The food is nutritious and varied, and the team is incredibly attentive to each child’s individual needs. On one occasion, when my child refused to eat lunch, the staff actually contacted me to ask what they could prepare instead that he might prefer. That level of care and communication is rare and so appreciated. They genuinely listen and try to work with parents to support the child in every way.\n\nThe nursery itself is clean, bright, and filled with a wide range of creative and educational activities—from messy play and arts and crafts to outdoor adventures and early learning games. My child comes home every day happy, stimulated, and full of stories about what they’ve done.\n\nTo any new mums or parents feeling nervous about nursery life, I completely understand the hesitation. But I can wholeheartedly recommend Monkey Puzzle West Acton. It’s a place where your child will be loved, supported, and encouraged—and where you as a parent will feel confident and included every step of the way.", "datePublished": "2025-07-17T02:59:46.096910847Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sherry Z" }, "reviewBody": "I can not recommend this daycare enough. Monkey Puzzle has intuitive staff who care about every child. The staff know my child and regularly ask how he and our family is doing. The daycare has a large space as well for children to play in, both indoors and outdoors. I find that due to the good ventilation, my child did not get sick quite as often when he came to this nursery as compared to another we tried.\n\nPlus, the daycare is willing to work with parents on changed schedules or if additional days are needed. This was so useful during my pregnancy when it turned out I needed more days at the daycare for my older child. We could also bring and pick up our children based on their natural schedule (my eldest tends to wake up later).\n\nI felt absolutely reassured sending both my kids to Monkey Puzzle - they found a way to look after both very well. This is considering the fact that both of my children are very attached to me and my husband. Despite that, they were able to find staff that the children connected well with.\n\nIn addition to all this, the daycare has events occasionally for the parents, where I see first hand the healthy meals that the children are given. It's very reassuring that the chef on staff works to create meals that are not too sweet or salty, but still flavored and interesting for the kids.\n\nFrom what I gathered, the day is relatively unstructured - very child-led. They also occasionally have guests that come and teach interesting topics like yoga or football. Children are not required to come to circle time or participate in activities (note this was for up to 3 year old, the preschool might be more structured).\n\nThey even work around the child's natural rhythm - for example, my eldest child was showing signs of wanting to stop nap times, and the daycare respected his and our desire to quit naps around 2.5 years old, a bit earlier than others in his class. They also moved my eldest to the toddler room based on when he felt ready for it, rather than strictly based on age, which was very benefitial to him.\n\nThe rooms have a range of ages, so our eldest had a great chance to learn from older children when he was an only child, and also learn to interact carefully with younger children when we were trying to acclimate him to the idea of a younger brother.\n\nI unfortunately moved out of the country and have had the misfortune of getting to compare a high quality US daycare with Monkey Puzzle. The fussiness, need for us provide everything, inflexible schedule that was decidedly not child-led, and useless logging is a complete opposite to what we experienced at Monkey Puzzle. The age ranges are also much more narrow at the US daycare, which means our child won't get to learn from older children anymore. Thankfully our youngest child has a big brother he can observe regularly.\n\nI have experienced a couple of issues at Monkey Puzzle, but nothing major. Clothes get exchanged between children - but we experienced this everywhere, and it is probably due to the fact I really don't care enough to label every item we send our child to daycare in. They also don't concentrate on ensuring daily photos of your child (usually there are weekly photos of the whole class). And sometimes the log misses a pee or poo. I also don't think there's an effective key person (though I think there's an official one). I just know the staff member who my child tends to gravitate towards.\n\nWhen all is said and done, I would send my kid back to Monkey Puzzle in a heartbeat if we are back in the area. The wonderful staff, child-led environment, and flexibility made it a wonderful second home for my children.", "datePublished": "2024-12-23T06:41:19.476677Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Safu gulamnabi" }, "reviewBody": "My grand daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle Day care since 2018 when I moved to london. I am very comfortable leaving her there. The staff iare very friendly and the environment of the nursery is welcoming and spacious. I can see my granddaughter picking up positive traits from both home and the nursery, which the nursery also helps to reinforce.\n\nI have heard stories of how sometimes nurseries are overcrowded or staff does not pay attention to the children, I can confidently say that I have never had any such problem and my granddaughter is dealt with good care and diligence. Monkey puzzle is definitely doing something right and I hope this continues.\n\nI would also like to congratulate the new manager on the recent Ofsted report and applaud her for her efficiency and hard work.", "datePublished": "2019-07-16T20:25:51.889736Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Sara H" }, "reviewBody": "My daughter has been attending Monkey Puzzle Day nursery in West Acton since October 2018.\nBefore deciding on this nursery I visited all the nurseries in the area. What drew me to this one was that I was invited to come in and look around with my daughter, although I turned up without an appointment. It was during lunch hour and I remember noticing the high quality hygiene by staff wearing gloves preparing healthy quality chicken fajitas whilst another made sure all the children washed their hands.\nThey have cameras in each location, a nap time space and reading space. They provide engaging, stimulating activities for the children whilst encouraging them to work at their own pace and interest.\nMy daughter took time to adjust but all the staff were supportive and patient with her.\nThey arranged days for my daughter to settle in slowly.\nOn the day I went to work, one of the managers herself sat with my daughter all day, and carried her in her arms for an hour whilst she slept, her sole concern was my daughters comfort.\n\nI am sent messages and pictures in the day on the app informing me what is happening.\n\nThe staff are all very friendly and kind. They have a hands on approach treating my daughter and others like their own. The sense of community and family the staff have created is truly calming and welcoming for the children and my daughter, who was reluctant to start or be left at a nursery without me.\n\nMy daughter is three, in this short time she learnt at the nursery how to identify and write her name, and wear her socks, shoes and jacket independently through stimulating games. All the games in the nursery encourage my daughter to think.\nThe activities are tailored with child’s interest at heart, for example when my daughter plays outside the staff noticed that she enjoys looking at the sky. As a result they do games about the weather. The outside play area is the right size to easily manage and very safe. Unlike other nurseries, when I say it’s too cold for my daughter to play outside the staff comply and not force her to go outside in arctic temperatures but let her stay inside and play games.\nMy daughter and I, as are other parents, often invited to come in and take part whenever we want. The staff are confident with what they provide. What is provided at this nursery is family, love and compassion, as opposed to meeting pedantic, box ticking targets set by people who don’t have children.\nI always recommend this nursery and I encourage parents to come in and see for themselves before jumping to conclusions.\nDespite this nursery being a little pricey for me, I couldn’t put my daughter anywhere else confident in the knowledge that I can fully trust the nursery to truly provide what my daughter needs; which is at this young age: sense of community, stimulating tailored activities to encourage her confidence.", "datePublished": "2019-01-27T02:03:31.276568152Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-acton-w3-0nt-ey552480#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "London", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=London" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-acton-w3-0nt-ey552480" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-west-acton-w3-0nt-ey552480#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton's Ofsted rating?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton received a 'Good' rating at its last Ofsted inspection on 25/02/2025. This means you can be confident your child will receive a high standard of care and education in a supportive environment." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Where can I find information about fees for Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton would love to discuss their fees in detail with you. They encourage you to get in contact directly, and a member of their nursery team will be happy to talk about their fee structure. They do offer funded places for eligible families." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton offer funded childcare hours?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton accepts various funded childcare entitlements. This includes the 15 hours universal for 3-4 year olds, the 15 hours for working parents of 9-month-olds, and the 30 hours for working parents of 3-4 year olds. They also support Tax-Free Childcare." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the age range for children at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton provides care for children across a broad age range, welcoming little ones from birth up to four years old. This allows for a consistent and familiar environment as your child grows and develops through their early years." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton support children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton is very supportive of children with SEND. Their staff collaborates closely with a range of external professionals and implement strategies such as 'bucket time' to boost concentration and visual cues to help children understand routines." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Who leads the team at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton is led by owner Arlind and the experienced Nursery Manager, Rabiya. They are dedicated to \"providing the best start in life for every child\" and believe in a play-based approach to early years education." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton provide meals for children?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton prioritises healthy eating, offering \"freshly prepared, balanced meals and snacks designed to support each child's growth and wellbeing.\" This ensures children receive nutritious food throughout their day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton prepare children for school?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff at Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton understand the importance of preparing children for the transition to school. They focus on developing essential skills like independence and fine motor skills, helping children feel confident and ready for their next educational step." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can reach Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery West Acton by phone at 020 3674 3540, or by email at manager@monkeypuzzlewestacton.co.uk. You can also visit their website at monkeypuzzleacton.co.uk for more information." } } ] } ] } ] ```