Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

8a Wake Green Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9EZ
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9.5 115 Reviews
With each child’s interests placed at the heart of staff's planning, a day at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Moseley, passes quickly.

Yes, time really does fly when you're having fun, with children learning through play.

Messy play, role playing, age appropriate toys, outdoor equipment and lots of other children to play with helps children learn in a safe and secure stimulating environment.
   
During play sessions, children are encouraged to be independent and to make their own choices from lots of different activities.

Children gain increased levels of confidence and are more socially astute thanks to their time at the nursery, enabling them to get the very best start in life.   

Parents are encouraged to tell staff their views to help the nursery improve and grow- just like its children.
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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rukhsar Mehboob (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

  • Full day 7:30- 18:30 - £71
    Half-day 7:30-13:00 or 13:00-18:30 - £43.50


  • Parking
  • Parking is located along the right hand side of the building. Access via the shared entrance.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley Reviews (115)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.483) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley has 115 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with Banana Moon where both our children have attended since the age of 1. The staff have always been polite to us and very kind to our boys. During the pandemic, the nursery has shown great resolve in finding solutions to the current difficulties and helping those needing their
support. We have been met every day with a smile and supportive words. I feel my little boy has been well looked after, his learning has been continued brilliantly within the government guidelines and the nursery have put sensible procedures in place to minimise risk without alienating the children. My little boy does a variety of activities each day to help his development and looks engaged and interested in doing them. Most importantly he is happy at nursery and in their care. The manager is fantastic, friendly, polite and organised and a credit to the nursery, as are her team. I would thoroughly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased that our approaches, policies and safety measures have supported you throughout the pandemic. Not only now but always it has been amazing making memories with you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is absolutely superb. They really care about your child. We moved recently and my daughter really struggled with the change. The staff were so supportive and helpful. It took a while for my daughter to adjust and through all that time, they were flexible and so patient. I'm so grateful.
A phenomenal nursery!

Reply from Charlotte Pooler, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

We are extremely pleased to hear we have been able to support you through your transitions away from the setting and with supporting your daughter with the changes too. We have had lots of fun together and look forward to much more.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always thought that Banana Moon was an excellent day nursery but through the last few months and everything that that has thrown up, I have been even more impressed. They communicated so well, during horrendous times, certainty for both staff and children. They were so flexible in their offer,
particularly for key workers and managed to maintain a good atmosphere for the kids under unbelievably difficult circumstances. The staff shared such kindness towards children and parents. Thank you for all you do.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that we have been able to support our families through unprecedented times through providing consistency for the children and support for you as parents. The staff team will be very pleased to hear their efforts have not gone unnoticed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery, all the staff know my child and can all tell me how his day has been. They are incredibly professional and so warm and friendly with the children. My son loves coming to nursery, he has grown in confidence and I love the range of activities he does every day. Management are fantastic
and nothing is too much trouble.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your feedback - I will be sharing this with the team. We have certainly loved seeing your child's confidence grow and building memories together.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been very paranoid with leaving my daughter with anyone else. However, from the very first settling in session, this nursery have been very reassuring!
The staff are always professional yet loving and caring towards the children. My daughter has never had an issue when being dropped off.
She always goes with open arms. Thank you Banana Moon Day Nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you, Sophie, for your trust in us as a nursery. We look forward to seeing her grow and develop.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

One of the best things about this nursery is the staff. I have found them to be hugely supportive of both my kids but also me as a new parent. My children really enjoy attending and they talk about all the varied activities they do during the day. The nursery has a lovely atmosphere, especially the
pre-school which is set up like a reception classroom making the transition to school much easier. All in all, it's been a great nursery for my kids.

Reply from Cymone Brown at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your kind words and feedback, it has been lovely watching the children grow and helping with their transition to school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had both of my daughters at Banana Moon and I have seen their confidence grow immensely. The staff are friendly, welcoming and encouraging. The environment is clean, tidy and encourages play. I am extremely happy with Banana Moon.

Reply from Cymone Brown at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It has been lovely seeing both girls growing in confidence over the years.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Moseley is an excellent nursery. The management and staff are professional, friendly and accommodating at all times and show great enthusiasm for their role looking after my 14-month-old son. For under twos they are flexible with nap times, working around what works for the child and they
are courteous with phone calls, letting me know if my (accident prone!) son has had a bump or is unwell. Excellent app diary and general all-round excellence. I am 100% happy with sending my son to Banana Moon Moseley five days a week as he has a great time and is very happy here!

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

What a wonderful review for the team here at Moseley. Thank You for sharing this with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery. Everyone who works there is fantastic and has a lovely way with the children.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank You for your lovely feedback. We will share this with the fantastic team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The carers at Banana Moon are so caring, approachable and professional. They invest time in the children and make it a really personal experience. Both us, as parents and our child, have a lovely, friendly relationship with his carers. A caring environment for our son's learning journey filled with
plenty of fun and encouragement. Daily updates of our child's progress, his food and activity diary and strong communication that we receive from the staff is paramount to cementing our confidence with our nursery selection. Highly recommend to any parent.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank You for your kind words and valued feedback all of which helps us grow, develop and strengthen as a setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really happy with Banana Moon nursery. The staff are lovely and really care about my daughter. They have been a great support in her learning and development - she surprises me every day with the new things she can do. She loves going to nursery and I know that I’m leaving her with staff who will do
everything in their power to keep her safe and supported.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Many thanks for your lovely review. Every day is a pleasure looking after your daughter. We look forward to creating more memories together.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery at eight months old. I was very nervous leaving her but the staff were helpful and reassuring. When my daughter started her settling in sessions at the setting, the staff were very friendly and wanted to know her routine at home and what she was able to do. When my daughter
started she wasn't able to sit up, she is now an independent little girl who is confident on her feet. The staff have been really helpful and supportive with helping my daughter feed herself, she is getting more and more confident. She has started her settles in Teenie room which she loves to go and play in. I will definitely recommend Banana Moon to my family and friends.

Reply from Cymone Brown at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your lovely feedback. It has been lovely watching your daughter grow so much in confidence over these past few months.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son went through nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley and is now there at preschool.


When he started he was behind in terms of development and had some behavioural challenges. The staff were so encouraging and patient with him, gave him the attention he needed and also worked well with external

professional developmental support workers. They helped him lots with toilet training and have also been very accommodating with some specific dietary requirements – I’m genuinely amazed at how many vegetables they have got him eating regularly at lunchtimes!


My son has developed so positively that my wife and I are confident that when he starts primary school he'll be ready for it – and it’s largely thanks to the staff at Banana Moon. They are so professional, and with what must be a huge challenge to look after so many little ones, they do it with a smile as well. My son loves being at Banana Moon and often talks about the staff and his friends there. My grateful thanks to an excellent team.


Reply from Cymone Brown at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your kind and positive feedback, we are glad that you feel he is more prepared for Reception, he will be greatly missed when he leaves us in the summer.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently at Banana Moon as was her brother before her. I'm pleased to say she's progressing just as well as him. Already at 20 months she has been taught and has a good grasp of numbers, colours, animal names and much more. My wife and I love how every member of staff knows my daughter's
name and will interact with her (and our son when he comes to collect her, even though he's now in school). The staff are all caring, kind and many of them have a good sense of humour. Our daughter is having a wonderful experience and we're definitely seeing the benefit of it. We'd not hesitate to send a future sibling there, but we're too old and tired to have any more!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Caring staff, always smiling and reassuring. Look after the parents as well as the children - important when you’re leaving you’re baby at childcare!
Nurturing, encouraging attitude to the children. They rejoice in their achievements but never pressurise.
Our children have eaten brilliantly at nursery
and staff worked miracles with their naps!
The environment has allowed our girls to develop strong friendships with the other children.
Eldest now in reception at school and has been given a great start by Banana Moon.

Reply from Cymone Brown at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your kind words. It was been lovely watching both growing up, and also nice that we still get to see your eldest when she comes to drop off.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has only been at Banana Moon for the past 5 months. He has been happy at nursery and settled in well. It is quite early to say much about the staff as they did have a staff turnover in the new year, so I am not too familiar with many. However, Management deals with queries very well and communicate
on info and updates through various means of communication. They have been great! As for the learning again, it is too early to say however we can see an improvement in his development and speech, which brings us confidence he is doing well.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your feedback. We hope you will continue to see lots of progression in your child's learning and development through our individually planned activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has bloomed at Banana Moon. He is now growing into a strong, independent, free-thinking child. The staff are Banana Moon are experienced, caring and very professional. I’m extremely happy with the experience my son has had at Nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, it has been a pleasure to work with you as a family throughout your time with us. We look forward to making more memories together.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Banana Moon Moseley since he was eight months; the staff were amazing when he started and still are now. He loves going to nursery and when we ask him (he's two now) who his friends are he names several of the nursery staff. They make his day fun whilst at the same time making
it very educational as well.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

This is so lovely to hear!! We will be sure to share your valuable feedback with our team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to thank all the staff at Moseley Banana Moon for taking such good care of our 14 month old over the last couple of months. She loves arriving at nursery and it has been wonderful for her development. She came home after two days walking and eating with a spoon! We can only thank you for
your patience, encouragement and care with her, it really relaxes us when we know she is in such good hands.
I love that everyone knows her name and always stops to say hello to her. Staff always give a brilliant honest handover and are so helpful and flexible.
The activities, food and toys (especially the garden) are brilliant and we wouldn’t want to send her anywhere else.
I’ve happily recommended to friends already!
Many thanks again.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We will pass your compliments onto the team and look forward to helping your daughter meet many more milestones with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has attended Banana Moon since she was one year old. We have been happy with every room she has been in and she loves going to nursery. The staff are friendly and approachable and the management team accommodating and responsive to feedback and suggestions. I have recommended this nursery
to a number of friends and would continue to do so in the future. Our little girl always comes out with a smile on her face and wonderful stories about her day with her friends.

Reply from Charlotte Pooler at Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley

Thank you for your kind words we will be sure to share this with the team! We are pleased to hear we have been able to build the foundations for many friendships.


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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.483)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.483) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.483 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Moseley is calculated as follows: ( (241 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (5 Poors x 2) + (27 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.483

  • 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 Moseley is based on 22 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 90 number of registered child places is 18, which has been reached with 22 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 (5)

Murtaza

Murtaza

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2014

Murtaza is a smiley, bubbly, familiar face within our setting. Murtaza enjoys spending time with his 3 children and his 2 grandchildren.

You will regularly see Murtaza within the setting meeting with parents and families, talking with the children and taking part in activities with the children.

Murtaza also holds an Introduction to Safeguarding Certificate.

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Rukhsar

Rukhsar Mehboob

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Meet the Nursery Manager- Rukhsar holds a Level 3 in Childcare. Rukhsar is a nominated Designated Safeguarding Lead and Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Rukhsar works closely alongside the deputy manager and supports all our rooms in developing their Quality of Teaching and Learning.

When alongside the children, Rukhsar enjoys following the children's lead in their play and extending their imagination by creating fun and engaging activities.

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Rafina

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2016

Meet the Deputy Manager - Rafina is a key member of the Banana Moon Team and has been for 9 years. Rafina holds an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.

Rafina works closely alongside the Nursery Manager and supports all our rooms in developing their Quality of Teaching and Learning.

Rafina is a nominated Designated Safeguarding Lead and Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Rafina enjoys spending time with the children engaging in Messy Activities and Outdoor Adventures.

Rafina enhances our setting through self-evaluation and environmental changes based on our children's interests.

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Sheryll

Sheryll

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Meet the assistant Deputy Manager - Sheryll holds a Level 3 in Childcare and a Level 3 in supporting teaching and learning. She has previously worked at Banana Moon Moseley for 9 Years

Sheryll is a key member of our staffing team and supports both the management and all rooms throughout the day.

When alongside the children, Sheryll enjoys creating fun and engaging activities that explore literacy and numeracy.

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Aisha

Aisha

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager

Joined: 2014

Aisha is a key member of our staffing team and supports both the management and all rooms throughout the day.

She holds a Level 3 childcare qualification and holds an NVQ certificate in Team Leading and Management. Aisha holds 12 years of experience in private daycare and has been at Banana Moon for 10 years.

When supporting learning activities and experiences Aisha can be found exploring messy play.

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