Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

340A Lichfield Road, Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield B74 4BH
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9.9 52 Reviews
Every child can be sure of a busy, stimulating day at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Mere Green.

As children begin to explore, they engage in a variety of educational and fun activities planned by the trained and qualified staff members.

Lots of fresh air is given to all ages thanks to the nursery's daily outdoor activities and children are offered outdoor experiences in all weathers.

The children can enjoy well-balanced, delicious meals made with fresh ingredients which are prepared and made fresh on site, daily.

Every child has the opportunity to develop their skills and at a pace that is suitable to them.

It is far from unusual to see a child come out of their shell and positively 'blossom' as their confidence and social skills grow and they become more self-assured.   

Highly skilled caring staff can only marvel at the wondrous changes that ensue from a child's experience at the nursery.
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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kim Tallis & Bethany Bennett (Manager/Deputy)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 74
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 4 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

  • Our Current Fees are:
    £77 under 2's & £73 over 2's Full Day
    £46.80 under 2's & £45.50 over 2's Half day
    Our Sessions run 730am-630pm or 730am-1pm or 1pm-630pm
    We accept government funding but this is offered on a stretched basis, all year round


  • Parking
  • Drop off and pick up parking available at front and rear of the building.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green Reviews (52)

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9.9

Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green has 52 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery at 4-months at Banana Moon; she’s now 6-months old. She beams every time we walk into the baby room. The staff are really attentive and take really good care of her; they also update you on the app during the day with photos and what she has eaten, so useful. The manager
on our first visit went above and beyond with our question list and took the time to really answer them. Couldn’t recommend them more.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you, Hinal; we are glad that you find the app useful too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased that I chose Banana Moon Nursery for my son. The staff are amazing. I am always kept updated throughout the day as to how he’s getting, on and most importantly, my son loves going to nursery. He is already learning so much, and I cannot be thankful enough to all the staff at Banana Moon.
I would most definitely recommend Banana Moon to all parents looking for a nursery!

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad that you feel you made the right choice.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love location, in house kitchen and opening hours personally and friendly professional staff.
All three of my children attended the nursery at different ages across three rooms.
Lots to play and various activities during the whole day alongside the early learning curriculum.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your wonderful review. We love our in house kitchen and tasty food too!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have one child currently in babymoon, and another child who attended preschool last year. Both children have absolutely loved Banana Moon Mere Green and have really been cared for and looked after. The staff are friendly, considerate and understanding of individual children’s needs. The play and learning
activities help child development, and staff encourage continued learning. The meals and snacks are nutritious and homemade as both children have loved the food at nursery! The app is a great way of keeping updated on activities during the day with photos and key moments, which is lovely. I highly recommend Banana Moon Mere Green, and thanks to all the staff for the great organisation.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear you would recommend us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has just moved into the toddler room from the baby room and my daughter also attended the setting. We are absolutely delighted with the service provided. It is an extremely organised nursery and all of the staff are lovely and caring.
My son is always happy to go in and the staff really know
his personality. He has really come along since he started attending.
Parents are kept updated on the children’s activities and the standard of food provided is excellent.
My daughter has just started school and the staff made sure she was ready for the transition.
A lovely nursery and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you, Collette. We appreciate your wonderful review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has just left the nursery to go to school. She still talks about the staff and says about how much she misses them. This says it all! Fantastic nursery. Only good things to say and highly recommend it. The staff are excellent, so caring, friendly and fun. Lovely food as well!

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for the wonderful review! Come back and say hi soon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves his nursery and has so much fun, as we see from the updates on the diary. He's now becoming a lot more confident around people and more out of his shell! The staff have always been really nice with us as parents and with my son.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated. I am glad that you can use the diary to see that he is happy and having fun.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are really happy with the provision of care for our daughter and our son at Banana Moon Mere Green. They always come out beaming after fun-filled and varied days and we are happy that the menu offers them balanced and nutritious food. We are particularly encouraged by conversations we have with staff
about our children: staff demonstrate a strong understanding of their characters which demonstrates the level of individual care and attention achieved. Whatever the additional needs presented by our children (e.g. teething phases/selective eating phases) the staff go out of their way to accommodate them and make them comfortable and they keep us well informed.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We really appreciate this.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Mere Green has looked after both our daughters who have moved through each of their rooms. The staff are caring and have built good bonds with our girls, and the communications via the app and conversations are detailed and helpful. The food provided on-site is great (ours prefer it to eating
at home I think!) and there’s been a real range and depth to the activities that take place, no mean feat especially during Covid. Speaking of Covid the nursery has taken all necessary steps and is open as often and whenever it is able to.
I’d highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery, and for your kind words


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were really lucky to find Banana Moon Mere Green at the start of the COVID pandemic. The whole team have been brilliant throughout. Excellent communications through these turbulent times, always keeping us informed and ensuring that they do everything they keep children attending and safe. Our daughter
really enjoys her time in the pre-school room. A huge variety of activities keep her occupied - although she does report that it can get ‘too loud’ which we presume is because everyone is having lots of fun. Although the outside space is limited, the kids get an opportunity to run around every day and the make the most of the room they have. The use of the app helps us feel connected with what is going on in the nursery and it works really well.
Special mention to the cooks (who are known by name in our household). They not only seem to produce tasty and healthy meals but (by all accounts) engage with the kids and are really part of the team.
We appreciate all your work!

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, this is lovely.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Banana Moon since November 2018 and she has absolutely thrived in this supportive and happy environment. The staff in each room have offered exceptional care and she is very excited about joining the Pre-School room very soon!
The nursery offers a wide range of activities
and the app helps to keep me updated on what she is doing throughout the day. Her achievements are always praised and her steps moving forward are always recognised and worked on with personalisation to suit her. The staff are friendly and approachable and show excellent knowledge in their field. The kitchen staff always provide wholesome home-cooked meals, which are varied and interesting.
The nursery has coped tremendously well responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and I have never felt that my child's health has ever been at risk, such is the great care they take. Even though I don't work in the Mere Green area anymore, I would never wish to send her anywhere else.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank You for your wonderful review! We are glad you wouldn't send her anywhere else but here!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Banana Moon since he was 6 months old! He has developed and gained so many skills. He is so happy when he is there and all the staff make his time there happy. He is happy and secure and has some lovely meals cooked for him - some would say he eats better than me!
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are a credit, are happy and always inform me of his development. The online diary is brilliant for me to check on him throughout the day.
The management team are happy and friendly and always resolve any queries quickly. Thank you.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank You for your kind words. We are so glad that your son is learning new skills.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has only been at the nursery since September but he has settled in so well thanks for the amazing staff. Shout out to the member of staff for making him feel safe from the first moment she brought him the dinosaur at his settle. The garden is a little small but they’ve made good use of it and
our son always has happy stories to tell from being outside. All staff are more than happy to engage at the door (the best they can during these circumstances!) and are knowledgable and encourage consistency through home life to nursery. Staff are supportive and friendly. The app updates are great and done almost in real-time. I would definitely recommend this nursery!

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your review, we are so glad to hear that your son has settled and that you feel the staff are supportive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest daughter attended for 2 years in the toddler room and pre-school room and our twins have attended for 18 months in the baby room and now toddler room.
We have been very happy with the service we have received from Banana Moon, Mere Green. The facilities are excellent, the staff are caring
but also very professional and most importantly our girls love it there.
The feedback and communication we get is excellent and during the difficult circumstances of 2020-21, we have had no issues whatsoever with any policy changes or how they have been implemented.
The food must be good, as our versions at home are rarely described as being as good as nursery's.
I could not recommend more highly and we take comfort knowing our girls would say exactly the same.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your review, it is great to hear that you are happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children attend the nursery and they are very happy there. All the staff are fantastic and very welcoming at the door every morning. Communication is brilliant and they are always on hand to answer any questions.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you so much for the review.
Even with the current policies, we are happy that you are happy with the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 3 children who have each attended different nurseries in their time growing up, and I can honestly say Banana Moon, Mere Green is by far my favourite. The staff are so lovely and friendly, and I feel completely at ease leaving my daughter there. My daughter loves it, and settled in so quickly,
which I think speaks volumes about the setting! I recommend this nursery to anyone who wants to send their child to a warm and welcoming nursery as it’s made life so much easier knowing my daughter is safe, well cared for and has such a good time whilst there. Thanks to all the staff, especially keeping everything safe and keeping the parents informed during what has been a really unusual and difficult year.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you Charlotte, this was lovely to read! We are so glad you feel at ease leaving her with us. We are so glad she settled so quickly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since lockdown and all classes were cancelled, my husband and I decided our daughter needed to mix with children her own age and required more stimulation that we could offer her so we decided to send her to nursery! Initially, one afternoon a week which we increased in January 2021. She wasn’t sure
to begin with and took her a few sessions to settle and now she absolutely loves going, she loves the staff and has made friends. We love receiving her diary updates and seeing what she is doing and we are amazed at the activities she gets up to. When she gets home she is so happy and full of beans and extremely happy. The best decision we made and worth every penny to know she is in such great hands. I have recommended the nursery to a friend and I believe their daughter starts on a Thursday soon. Thank you to all of the staff.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted that you have made the best choice.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t praise this nursery enough. I was apprehensive after not sending my first to a nursery, but my youngest has thrived here and clearly loves going.
The staff are kind and caring for my child. I am very assured about the care he receives.
The management and communication over the past very difficult
year, have been excellent and very much appreciated.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are glad you feel you made the right decision!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’ve been incredibly happy with Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green. Both my children attend 4 days a week and I know they really love their time there. The staff are brilliant, really care for them both and put so much effort in to help them develop. The variety of activities and food is great too.
The app is a huge differentiator with other nurseries; being able to see what they are both doing through the day and getting regular progress updates really puts me at ease through the day and every photo makes me smile! I couldn’t ask for more!

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for the wonderful review. We love to hear feedback from our families.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Mere Green are great. My daughter has been going there two days a week for over a year now. She loves it there. The staff are knowledgeable about my child, caring and have formed a great bond with her.
Throughout the difficulties of COVID-19, they have been prompt in communicating with
families about changes and requirements. Pick up and drop off has been COVID secure. I feel my daughter is as safe as she can be from the virus there during the current pandemic difficulties.
The daily updates on the mobile app about how my daughter is getting on that day are good.

Reply from Kimberly Tallis, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green

Thank you for the wonderful feedback Douglas. We love to hear the views of our families.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.861)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.861) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.861 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green is calculated as follows: ( (156 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.861

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Mere Green is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Kim Tallis

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

I am level 5 qualified.

I have been in Childcare for several years working in a range of different settings. My passion and favourite age are babies but I do have experience with all ages. I love to see children happy and smiley and find my job very rewarding!

I thrive on ensuring the children are happy and also making sure the parents and families feel happy and safe too. I am a mother of a little boy and live with my husband and son.

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Beth

Beth

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Beth is level 3 qualified and has a BA Hons in family studies, she enjoys working with all ages and has several years of experience working with children 4 months- 5 years.

She is passionate about creating exciting and enabling environments for all children and creating a positive and engaging setting for children to attend where they are confident and settled.

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Jordain

Jordain

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manger & Room Leader

Joined: 2019

Jordain has been qualified for 10 years. She is great will all ages and has been both a preschool room leader and is currently the under 2's room leader. She believes in creating great relationships with families, making it an essential part of her practice, she prides herself on her great relationships. All our families have fantastic things to say about her.

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Joe

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joe is our nursery chef and prepares our meals on-site every day with fresh ingredients. He regularly updates his menus to reflect the seasonal changes and has some firm favourites with the children, staff and parents.

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