--- title: "Monkey Puzzle Purley Day Nursery | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-purley-cr8-4hd-2717311 description: "Monkey Puzzle Purley, a day nursery — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Monkey Puzzle Purley Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · 69 Brighon Road, Purley, CR8 4HD · Croydon Number of places 79 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Croydon ## About this day nursery Monkey Puzzle Purley offers high-quality childcare for children aged three months to five years. The day nursery is part of an award-winning group and provides tailored care designed to suit each child's age, dividing them into baby, toddler, and preschooler groups. The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and focuses on individual interests, fostering a nurturing and safe environment with highly trained staff. Children engage in rich experiences, including creative activities, outdoor play, and community-linked learning. The day nursery aims to be flexible with families, assisting with schedules and funding options. Meals are created following early years guidelines by a nutritionist. Monkey Puzzle Purley also helps working families save on childcare costs by accepting various government funding schemes and Tax-Free Childcare, offering support from 9 months to 5 years old. They encourage parents to discuss fees in detail and provide a calculator to understand potential costs and funding entitlements. Our ethos The curriculum is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and focuses on individual interests, fostering a nurturing and safe environment with highly trained staff. Monkey Puzzle Purley provides tailored care designed to suit each child's age, dividing them into baby, toddler, and preschooler groups. They encourage parents to discuss fees in detail and provide a calculator to understand potential costs and funding entitlements. What it's like Children arrive happy and enjoy their time at nursery. Staff provide a warm and welcoming greeting on arrival. The nursery has an effective key-person system in place which supports children to feel safe and secure. Staff are attentive to children's needs, providing cuddles and offering reassurance when needed. Award-winning nursery group Tailored learning based on EYFS Nutrionist-approved menus Flexible with funding and schedules ## 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 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Monkey Puzzle Purley Last inspected 14 April 2025 · Helen Craig Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Inspector highlights - Staff gather detailed information when children first start which helps them to plan a curriculum. - Staff place a high priority on children's communication and language. - Staff teach children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. - Staff encourage physical activities, like yoga, to extend core strength alongside extra-curricular activities. - The leaders and staff work in partnership with a range of professionals to support children's individual needs and learning. Areas to develop - 1 ensure parents are aware of their children's next steps for learning and ideas are shared to continue learning at home - 2 strengthen teaching of early mathematical concepts such as shape, space and measures to ensure the younger children develop an understanding as they play. Inspection #10388576 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275992) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the staff and the service the nursery provides. > They describe staff as kind and caring and state their children are happy and are making good progress. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff ensure the curriculum is tailored to provide extra support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Referrals for extra support are made swiftly to ensure all children, including those with SEND get the help they need. The leaders and staff work in partnership with a range of professionals to support children's individual needs and learning. Staff support children with SEND exceptionally well. Funding is used to purchase equipment to develop children's skills further. Staff work closely with parents to ensure children are receiving the support they need and follow care plans effectively. Outdoor space Children enjoy the garden space to ride scooters and balance on bucket stilts which aid their coordination. Babies learn to climb the stairs and manoeuvre their bodies to enjoy the slide. ## Google Reviews of Monkey Puzzle Purley 5.0 (2 Google reviews) Smd 3 years ago My nephew has started here. He has settled well and the staff are absolutely brilliant! Really clean and lovely premises Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSbi1IdGF3EAE!2m1!1s0x4875fd7781251055:0x6f30981d880de925) James Castle-Mason 3 years ago Fantastic new setting, my son loves it and the staff and franchise owners couldn't be more welcoming. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoN2NyRDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4875fd7781251055:0x6f30981d880de925) Reviews from Google for Monkey Puzzle Purley. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=8012070989696198949&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: April 2025 - May 2025 Good - April 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about Monkey Puzzle Purley ### What curriculum approach does Monkey Puzzle Purley use? ### What outdoor space does Monkey Puzzle Purley have? ### Does Monkey Puzzle Purley have an Ofsted rating? ### Which funded childcare entitlements does Monkey Puzzle Purley accept? ### How does Monkey Puzzle Purley support children with SEND? ### How big is Monkey Puzzle Purley? ### Is Monkey Puzzle Purley suitable for under-twos? ## Nearby day nurseries in Purley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Monkey Puzzle Purley. - Ofsted rating unavailable 0.3 mi ### Purley Children's Nursery Purley · CR8 3AJ https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purley-children-s-nursery-cr8-3aj-2735909 - Awaiting first inspection 0.5 mi ### Purley Day Nursery & Montessori Centre Purley · CR8 4AA 4.6(13 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/purley-day-nursery-montessori-centre-cr8-4aa-2846593 - Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Learners Day Nursery Surrey · CR8 4DN 5.0(14 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-learners-day-nursery-cr8-4dn-ey438236 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Russell Hill Road Day Nursery Purley · CR8 2LD https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/russell-hill-road-day-nursery-cr8-2ld-ey446987 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery and Preschool Purley · CR8 2AR https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-purley-day-nursery-and-preschool-cr8-2ar-2693864 - Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### CURIOUSMINDS MONTESSORI Purley · CR8 2DL 5.0(8 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/curiousminds-montessori-ltd-cr8-2dl-2703112 See all nurseries in Purley →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Purley ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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