Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor, Atherstone
*30hrs funded places available*

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Baddesley Ensor has been open since April 2013 and it takes great pride in creating strong links with the local community.

The driven and motivated team aims to raise the standards in Early Years Education at Banana Moon, and the goal is to provide children with a secure setting in which they feel part of and welcome in, providing them with every opportunity to learn and develop in-line with the EYFS.

There are full kitchen facilities on-site and they produce fresh, nutritious food daily - occasionally the children even help cook their own tea.

The garden area offers a space for children to play and learn about nature and has been separated to offer an Under-Two's and Over-Two's space so that the youngest children can still get outside and explore safely. The large allotment raised bed is integrated with the grass, and children enjoy planting and tending to this over the warmer months. Adjacent to this there is a pretend bus for the children to extend their imagination and envision they are traveling further a field. There is also opportunities for obstacle course building, exploring the bug hotel or having fun with the musical instruments.

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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Joann Ramsay (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 32
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

  • £71.00 per day for non funded places.

  • Meals included throughout full day include - Breakfast, AM snack, home cooked hot lunch and pudding, PM Snack and home cooked hot meal at 4pm


    No longer offer half day sessions or Term Time Only
    No minimum of sessions can attend 1 day per week
    Sibling discount
    Open 51 weeks of the year
    9 month+ funded accepted
    2 year funded accepted
    3/4 year funded both universal 15 hours and 30 hours extended accepted
    Please call nursery for availability and for funding rates

Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor Reviews (58)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor has a Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor has 58 reviews.

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves his time at nursery and is very happy when he goes! He has bonded with all the staff and they are all lovely and very welcoming.

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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 12 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love this nursery my daughter was originally at another nursery between 6 months and 2 years and I am delighted at how much better Banana Moon is. The staff are friendly and love the children, they are always being creative and learning, making cakes and have lovely hot dinners. They encourage teeth
brushing and toilet training and I love the fact they can play outside in the garden and go for walks to the local park. Oh, and the communications and billing is really good too. My daughter loves it and has settled in well would never change nursery again and dread the day she leaves for big school. 100% recommended.

Reply from Charlotte Clark at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thank you for your lovely feedback Michelle, we are very pleased to hear all of your positive points!


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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am writing this review based across the almost 4 years my child has attended this nursery.
Throughout my child’s time at this nursery, she has formed close bonds with all staff that she has come into contact with. All staff make a great deal of effort to get to know your child and each have been
caring and supportive.
As well as learning many literacy and nuemeracy skills, the nursery also explores interesting and exciting topics! She has also been taken out many times around the local area. There is always lots of lovely work coming home; you can see that lots of thought and planning has gone into this by staff. Communication with parents is outstanding. All members of staff will make time to speak to you and quickly respond to any queries; there are also parents evenings, newsletters, Facebook updates and parent-invited stay and play sessions.
Personally, I feel this setting has given my child a great head start for primary school and I couldn’t be any happier with her progress.

Reply from Riann Parker, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Many thanks for your lovely comments Catherine.... we love what we do and its reviews like this that make it all worthwhile!
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Review from Clair K (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Nursery here from 6 months until he started school last September. It was like his second home and the staff were great, I felt confident leaving the most important person in our lives with them.
He was always very happy there.
Most recently he attended the holiday club and again he
had a great time.
I would certainly recommend anyone to try this setting.

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Review from Marie P (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending this nursery. It is a small nursery and that suits her. All the staff are caring and approachable.
My daughter has learned a great deal and can write her name, knows all of her letters and can count to a high number, all before she starts school.
Her social skills have
improved and she has a good group of friends.
I would recommend Banana Moon to any parent.

Reply from Riann Parker, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks for your lovely comments...... It's great to have such parental support.


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Review from Natalie D (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys nursery, she has come on so much in such little time. She sings the nursery songs all the time at home. And always seems really happen when I pick her up.

Reply from Riann Parker, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks so much for your lovely comments.


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Review from Jeanita P (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely brilliant nursery. The staff are lovely and my son loves going. Couldn't fault the nursery in any way! They provide 7.30am starts which help a lot for working parents. All food is healthy (and tasty) and home made and good quality meals.

Reply from Riann Parker, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks for your lovely comments. Your son is a joy to have.
As a team, we work hard to provide a loving and homely environment so your comments mean a lot to us.
Thanks again.


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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been so pleased with the nursery, my daughter has settled in so well. During the first few weeks when she was upset when I left she was comforted and looked after so well, which made me feel much better knowing she was being cared for as I would if she was upset.
She goes in now without even
looking back at me and really looks forward to attending.
The staff are lovely and the food is excellent.
Thank you so much.

Reply from Riann Parker, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks for your kind comments. So glad that your daughter settled in well and has built some strong relationships with the team .... we work hard on the recruitment of the right people and it's great when parents recognise them. Thanks again!


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Review from Carly B (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

my daughter started at Banana Moon in September 2016 aged 9 months. She settled in so well and quickly, and I feel the nursery has really helped her. Her speech has come along leaps and bounds and she now loves going and waves me goodbye when I drop her off. She eats good healthy meals which she loves
and has made little friends there that she enjoys seeing every day. The staff are all lovely and always acknowledge her by name every morning which I love that they all know who she is. Very clean and well kept, all the children are friendly and welcoming- a reflection on the nursery. My daughter always brings home paintings she has made, which is lovely too and is often outside playing with other children which she loves. I would 100% recommend this nursery to any parents, I feel at ease dropping my daughter off here, and believe she is very well cared for. Brilliant nursery and will keep her there until school age. Would take any other children I may have to this nursery too. Love it!

Reply from Riann Parker, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

So pleased that you are happy with the care provided. Thanks for your lovely comments.


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Review from Kelly L (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter loves it here and loves her keyworker too! She does loads whilst there and all the staff are really friendly.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Banana Moon offers excellent childcare within a cosy setting. Our son has attended since he was 11 months old and has flourished. Our son's knowledge amazed us and we attribute this to the learning at Banana Moon. The staff are excellent and they forge great relationships with the children.

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 31 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going here for over 2 years now and she loves it! We've always been really happy with the nursery, they go out of their way to make sure the children are happy and settled and I would definitely recommend. The staff are great and they really seem to care about the children.

Reply from Riann Parker, director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks for your comments.... we have really enjoyed having your daughter and it's great to know that you are happy with her care .


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Review from Lisa (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son joined Banana Moon last year and since then he has grown in confidence, learning to become more independent and now has moved to pre school where he is learning even more.


We are very pleased with the care our son receives and would definitely recommend the nursery to anyone.


The staff

are always approachable, very supportive and we are looking forward to our first parents evening very soon.

Reply from Riann Parker, director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks a lot for such lovely comments ... its great to know you are comfortable recommending us to friends. There is no higher compliment ...


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Review from Kirstin (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves to attend Banana Moon nursery in Baddesley Ensor. It is a lovely setting, the facilities are good and all of the staff are great. The home cooked meals are always popular with the children. My daughter is due to leave in August, ready for starting school in September and I will definitely
be sending my son there when my maternity leave finishes.

Reply from Carly Garrett, Franchise Operations Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Pleased to hear how happy you are with Banana Moon Baddesley Ensor. Thank you for taking time to review them, especially the food!!! Hope your daughter settles well into school and the team look forward to caring for your little boy in the near future!


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Review from Donna E (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has absolutely thrived at Banana Moon. She really enjoys going and has a fantastic relationship with her key worker. As a parent you are kept fully informed about what your child has done each day and you have the opportunity to speak to your child's key worker at a parents evening to discuss
their development.

Reply from Riann Parker, director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Its always great to hear about good relationships between children and their key workers .... so pleased your daughter is happy with us.


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Review from Natalie (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They offer a range of indoor and outdoor activities, and offer lots of support for parent and child.


They do loads of events and stay and play so you can be part of there nursery life and ensure good standard of behaviour.


Reply from Carly Garrett, Franchise Operations Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thanks Natalie for your feedback! The team at Baddesley Ensor will love hearing the feedback so thank you for taking the time to review.


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Review from Marie (Mother of Child) published on 11 May 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've always been happy with care my son receives. The staff are lovely.
My daughter is also due to start in the baby room by November this year.
Whenever possible the staff take the children to the local park or even garden centre on the bus service. My son loves his days out.

Reply from Carly Garrett, Franchise Operations Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Thank you for your review Marie. Thank you for the feedback on the staff team. I will ensure that this gets passed on :)


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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy had previously been at an "outstanding" by Ofsted Child Minder I wondered how he would settle at Banana Moon. It was almost immediately apparent the care attention support and love he received from the staff at Banana Moon was way above the previous Child Minders standards. We have been
over joyed with his progression since joining back in January 2013 and look forward to enrolling our new addition.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.976)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.976) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.976 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.976

  • 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 Baddesley Ensor is based on 21 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 32 number of registered child places is 6.4, which has been reached with 21 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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Meet the Team (14)

Joann

Joann

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

Joann has achieved her BA Honours degree in Early Childhood Studies Level 6 at Birmingham City University.
She started here at Banana Moon in June 2017, working full-time in the Pre-School group. Since then Joann has extended her knowledge and skills through a range of in-house experiences and challenges. As part of her continued professional development, Joann has been our Room Senior of Pre-school and has just received a for Deputy Manager after a successful Secondment for Nursery Manager, covering Maternity Leave. Joann took Deputy Manager in her stride, using the opportunity to learn the ropes and has now taken over as Nursery Manager.


She is keen to take on new challenges and has exciting ideas for the children within her care, developing their skills before they move on to the next stage in their lives.


Joann is the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Baddesley Ensor and takes the full lead for this role, supported by the 2 other members of staff, trained by our Local Authority, Warwickshire.


Evie

Evie

Job Title: Early Years Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Evie joined our team in 2021 after relocating to the local area. Evie has vast experience working with babies in her previous setting and has also been a room leader. Evie is a kind and caring individual with fun activity ideas for Under 2's to encourage interest and exploration, identifying development needs and gaps in any children within her key group and building on these. Evie is Level 3 qualified.


Kim

Kim

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Joined: 2014

I have worked in a variety of cheffing settings and thoroughly enjoy my job here at Banana Moon as nursery cook.


I freshly prepare healthy home cooked meals each day for the children to enjoy.


During the day I also take part in cooking activities with all age groups including baking cakes, biscuits, making soups, sandwiches, pies etc.


I am growing my own vegetables within the nursery garden which the children tend to then are able to add this to their own meals.


I am safeguarding, child protection trained.


Emily

Emily

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Room Senior

Joined: 2020

Emily works as our Baby Moon's room leader looking after our babies aged 3 months-2 years. Emily is Level 3 qualified and has great experience with children of all ages. Emily has 2 children of her own, has been a childminder for her own business and also currently runs her own soft play private hire.


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Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Sarah joined our team in 2021 as a pre-school practitioner and key worker. Sarah has vast experience with pre-school aged children working in a school attached pre-school for many years which unfortunately closed down due to retirement in 2021. Sarah has settled into the team well and built relationships with the children in her age group and key groups and their parents and families too. Sarah is Level 3 qualified.


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Yvie

Job Title: Nursery Assistant (Apprentice)

Joined: 2021

Yvie joined our team at Baddesley in 2021 part way through her Level 3 apprenticeship studies at college with another setting, transitioning to a new nursery to complete the remaining areas of her qualification. Yvie has a course tutor who supports her both remotely and in-house with targets, coursework and assessments helping her to achieve her Level 3 qualification. Yvie is a key worker within our preschool team supporting children aged 3-5years using our Learning and Development programme. Yvie has a mentor in our nursery.


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Rebecca

Job Title: Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Rebecca works within our Under-Two's room and is a key person to our Baby Moons. Rebecca has a good bond with our parents and children. She is keen to get involved with all aspects of nursery life!


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Acacia

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2022

Acacia has worked with us as Bank Staff previously and enjoyed it so much that she is now completing her Level 3 apprenticeship! Acacia works with in our Under-Two's room and is a key person to our Baby Moons.


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Amy

Job Title: Room Senior

Joined: 2023

Amy is our Mini Moon Room Senior. She helps support and develop the Mini Moons along side Kim. Amy is level 3 qualified and has many years experience behind her.


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Lauren

Job Title: EYP Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Lauren is based in Full Moons. She is enthusiastic and dedicated to providing a fun, nurturing and engaging environment for the children.
Lauren is currently working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator.


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Sophie

Job Title: EYP Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Sophie is based in our Full Moons. She has a caring approach to help build strong relationships with the children. Sophie is training to be one of our three Designated Safeguarding Leads. She also has a BA Honors Level 6 in Early Childhood Studies


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Hannah

Job Title: EYP Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Hannah is currently working towards her Early Years Educator Level 3. Hannah is hoping to bring fresh ideas and energy to the room, supporting the team with creative activities and a spark of curiosity.


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Aimee

Job Title: EYP Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Aimee is based in our Mini Moon room. Aimee has achieved her Level 2 and is considering continuing her professional development and starting a Level 3 course. Aimee is passionate about supporting children's learning and development through engaging, play-based activities.


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Poppy

Job Title: Support Staff

Joined: 2024

Poppy is currently at college studying for her Level 3. During term time and summer holidays Poppy provides support and cover when needed. Poppy helps with daily tasks, assisting during activities and is dedicated to helping our children grow!


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