Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

63 St Mary's Road, Nunhead, London SE15 2EA
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8.2 46 Reviews
  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead, London
Banana Moon Day Nursery, in the Nunhead area of London, welcomes parents and children from the local community to a childcare and learning environment based upon a vision of being a caring, loving and secure service.

The facility benefits from having both indoor and outdoor play areas, including an adventure playground that is highly-suited to inspiring children's creativity and imagination.

With an in-house kitchen, the nursery is able to support healthy eating through freshly-cooked food, while all children are assessed on a regular basis to feed back to parents on the progress being made.

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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

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

Good to Know

  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 65
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 3 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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead Reviews (46)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.196) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has 46 reviews.

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Review from Tanika M (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon staff support my daughter's transition to a nursery setting which initially had challenges.
They made an immediate decision which helped support my daughter with toileting. They have been patient and supported me in various other challenges during our time at the nursery.
I am grateful
for all their support.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Senior Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having your daughter as part of our Banana Moon family.


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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I waited for months for my daughter to secure a place in this nursery and all I can say is I'm glad I did! My son also recently started at this nursery. the staff are very helpful, trained and experienced. They provide a friendly and nurturing environment for the children. The nursery is very organised
and ensure that they provide updates on how our children are getting on. The premises are safe and clean at all times. The children always seem happy and relaxed.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words, we are glad to be a part of your children's development and the progress they have made since joining Banana Moon Nunhead.


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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Nunhead is such a warm and loving nursery. The staff have become like family and they take a genuine interest and care in all the children. To see our little boy develop during his time at Banana Moon has been amazing. He's been very happy here.

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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Banana Nursery staff have been professional and supportive to the children, your team is good at reporting any incidents and reassure parents.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The run up to graduation has been amazing, the staff have done so much to make the last few months so memorable for the children and parents.
My daughter has loved her entire time here since day one.
She has grown in confidence and abilities.
The bond she has with all the staff is a beautiful thing.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall, very good.

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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Nursery is a clean, bright safe space where children are cared for to a very high standard. The staff are kind, caring, energetic and pay attention to each child as an individual with their own personalities and needs.

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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience has been amazing not only has my son made many friends he's come a long way.
He loves the staff they are very loving. I will be bringing my youngest so in January.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Super nursery! The staff are wonderful, warm, committed and creative in their planning for the children. They think of engaging projects and capture their interest. My son is very happy in this nurturing environment.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son and daughter have been coming to Banana Moon Day Nursery since they were both 13 months old. The care, attention and dedication the staff show towards the children are fantastic. All the staff are thoughtful, caring and definitely make Banana Moon a fantastic nursery.

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has a wonderful time at Banana Moon. He enjoys a wide range of activities, and the team is always keen to hear and focus on his particular interests inside and outside of the nursery. Communication with the staff is brilliant, and I feel really listened to when I ask a question or query something.
Overall, you can just tell how much the staff care about the children, and they are very proactive in their personal development and finding out what they enjoy. My son has been at both the baby unit and the over 2s site, and both are wonderful.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead family.


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Review from Tara S (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead enough. My son started here when he was 8 months old in the baby room, and we felt really happy leaving him as the staff made us feel very confident that he was well looked after (and he really was!). Communication is a real strong point, and our son
absolutely loved going. He remained here until 2 years old, only leaving due to my maternity leave. Very sad to have to say goodbye!

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead family.


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Review from N V (Mother of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child still attends Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead and loves it! He started in the baby room and is now preparing to go into the preschool there! It is so comforting to see all the staff with the children as they clearly adore them and this has been a great relief for me. I leave my child at the
nursery knowing not only is he well provided for, socialised and learning but also that the staff are genuinely caring, nurturing and supportive. His language and development has come on leaps and bounds and the thought and effort put into the activities are amazing! Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has definitely been a joy for us!

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead family.


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Review from John-Paul F (Father of Child) published on 12 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending the nursery since February. In that time her social skills have greatly improved. She has also improved her eating and gets a great variety of food while at nursery. She does so many great activities when at nursery. The staff are great at keeping us informed with how
she is getting on and in keeping her entertained and stimulated.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead family.


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son goes to Banana Moon and has since he was 10 months old. First to the baby unit and since he turned two years old, he goes to the toddler's unit.
The baby unit staff made it as easy as possible for us to feel safe to leave our baby with them and he quickly bonded with them. At the Holydale Rd
unit, where he is now, the management and staff go above and beyond for all children. They pick up on individual likes and support these by the activities they're planning. It's important for them to include parents and other family members as well. More than once I've dropped off my son and thought 'I would love to stay and participate in all the activities today'. We can't recommend this nursery enough to anyone looking for a great place with great people for their child.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead family.


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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We absolutely love Banana Moon Nursery! My daughter has now left to go to school after two very happy years, and my son (age 2) still attends in the toddler room and absolutely loves it. The whole place feels like a family, and they pay so much care and attention to each and every child. I would highly
recommend the nursery to anyone looking for a loving and nurturing placement for their child.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead family.


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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Banana Moon Nunhead for over a year now and we couldn't be happier with the nursery. He started at 5-months old and the nursery staff took great care of him as a younger baby. He has now grown into a curious toddler and the staff is extremely caring and attentive, always looking to
improve and create new learning experiences for the children. This winter they have also redone the garden of the under 2 sites and the children are able to spend lots of time outside. Their opening hours are very good for parents working full time.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.


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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child really enjoys their time at the nursery playing and bonding with a diverse group of children. The staff are also warm and empathetic in nature and I feel confident leaving my child in their care.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.


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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved to Banana Moon aged 2.5 after attending another nursery in the neighbourhood. Banana Moon is miles ahead in terms of facilities and care. It’s such a gorgeous nursery that puts a lot of attention into educating kids on foods and ingredients, music and art. All the carers that I have experienced
are extremely loving and fond of the kids, and the member of staff who runs the nursery is beyond passionate and committed ensuring the nursery is the very best.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your kind words. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.


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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my Children Love Banana Moon Nursery. The staff are amazing and so attentive! My son wasn’t the easiest in transitioning from me returning to work but the care they provided put me at ease now he can’t wait to leave me. I’m more than happy.

Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

Thank you for your lovely review we love having you and your children as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.


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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.196)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.196) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead 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 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.3 out of 5 from 2 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 4.917 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead is calculated as follows: ( (22 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 24 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 3.279 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead is based on 2 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 = 3.125

    • 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 65 number of registered child places is 13. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 13 = 0.154

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

What is the Age Range of Children that Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead accepts?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 3 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead Open?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead is open: 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.

How many Children does Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

How far is Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead to the centre of London?

4.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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