Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Ivy Lane, Harbury, Leamington Spa CV33 9HN
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9.7 63 Reviews
  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury, Leamington Spa
Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury is a thriving, village based, family owned nursery, that prides itself at being at the heart of this exceptional village community.

In a caring and loving environment, children experience a wide range of learning initiatives, including messy and sensory play, with a strong focus on interacting with the outside world. The approach is to closely respond to children's interests, which has seen the arrival of a full size fork lift truck as part of a construction project, and the teaching of pizza making and basic Italian lessons as part of a multi-cultural project.

The passionate, experienced and caring team provides a safe and loving environment for children aged three months to five years. There are three rooms - under two's, toddlers and preschool. The nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.30pm for 51 weeks of the year, offering full day and half day sessions (7.30-1 or 1-6.30)

CCTV is installed in all rooms and operate a biometric finger print entry system, ensuring the safety of the children. The nursery offers two home-cooked hot meals each day.

Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Elizabeth Humphreys (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 66
  • 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 Harbury

  • £68.95 full day
    £41.25 half day


  • Full day 7.30-6.30pm
    Half day sessions 7.30 - 1pm or 1pm - 6.30pm


  • Parking
  • The nursery has its own car park


Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury Reviews (63)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury has 63 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic Nursery with brilliant Staff. The Manager and the team do everything they can to make little ones feel welcome and ensure that they are cared for to the highest standards! The food and facilities are excellent. My little boy joined at thirteen months in May 2021 (lockdown baby) and he loves
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Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. As a family-run nursery, we really focus on respecting every family and child is different and tailoring our care accordingly to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported. Lucy


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have recently relocated to the area and managed to get a place for both my two children here. We were so apprehensive about having to move our children, but honestly, we needn’t have worried at all. Banana Moon has been OUTSTANDING.
All of the staff are so hardworking and warm, friendly and caring.
The owner has been so accommodating, and communication with parents is fantastic either via email or the app. I’ve really felt listened to as a parent, and they’ve ALL been amazing with the kids! They both absolutely love it there and are thriving. We couldn’t ask for more from the nursery are so pleased we made the move.
We 100% recommend Banana Moon Harbury! Thank you!!

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for such a fantastic review. It means so much to us to hear that you have had such a positive experience. Lucy


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Please don’t hesitate to choose this nursery for your child. Super professional, organised, caring and supportive of child’s needs, whether physical, emotional or developmental. Excellent management and great staff, healthy home-cooked meals and good adherence to the Early Years framework. A very positive
experience for our family during those sensitive and formative early years. Best decision we made.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you so much for a lovely review. What you describe is everything we strive for. It is so important to us that the children and their families have a positive experience with us. Lucy


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy joined nursery during lockdown last summer so I’m aware that I am not getting the full experience of the nursery due to Covid restrictions however the experience through these difficult times has been excellent. Communication is brilliant and I love the app which means I can see throughout
my day what my little man has been up to. He really enjoys his day at nursery.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for your positive feedback. Communication has been tough during the lockdown, so we have worked really hard through the app and phone/zoom to ensure parents still get thorough feedback and updates from us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury since she was twenty months old when we relocated from Dorset. All the staff have been wonderful and really helped settle her in when she first started and then with the transition between rooms. Our daughter is always happy when we pick
her up and loves telling us about all the activities that she has been doing in the day. The staff are great at giving us updates in person and via the app and they have also helped our daughter with her fussy eating. The manager and one other member of staff have been exceptionally helpful and accommodating when we have needed extra or altered childcare arrangements. I would highly recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury as our daughter loves it and we are very happy with every aspect of the nursery.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience of the nursery. Lucy


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff have been very patient and attentive to ours and our daughters needs. The staff have made going to nursery a very enjoyable experience for our daughter and despite the challenges of Covid-19, they have made the transition into nursery life very easy.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

We are very conscious that a child starting nursery can be an anxious time for everyone, never mind during the current pandemic, and we will therefore do everything we can to reassure and make this transition as easy as possible. Thank you for taking the time to do a review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love it here and so does my son who is two. He has loved every room he has been in so far. Every week he is learning new things and he is coming along really well thanks to all the staff here. I have been taking my son her since he was six months old and have never had one bad word to say about the
nursery or the staff. They are really understanding and work well besides me if my son is having any health issues.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for sharing your positive experience, it is great to hear.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, very accommodating for my child’s needs. Amazing staff. They really helped to put my mind at ease during the first few weeks of starting nursery, especially as my little one is a lockdown baby.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

At Banana Moon we don't blanket care for children and so adapt and tailor the care we provide to each child's individuals needs so it is great to hear that you feel we have achieved this. Thank you for a lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Banana Moon back in June and despite all of the various restrictions due to COVID, I have been delighted with the care and support he has received at Banana Moon. The staff have made every attempt to ensure parents are kept up to date on their child's development both at drop off and
collection and via the app. The app has been invaluable and I love seeing the updates on what he has done during the day. On the rare occasion he has been a bit unsure at drop off the staff make sure to contact me to let me know he is ok.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for such a lovely review. Parent partnerships are incredibly important to us and so it is great to hear that you feel informed and reassured by the level of communication. Lucy


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter joined the nursery during the pandemic and they have been brilliant - she settled in super quickly despite not having the usual start which was testimony to how great they are. They are hugely adaptable to all the rules and regulations to keep the children and the staff safe. Always really
approachable and give regular updates personal to your child but also to the daily running of the nursery. Our daughter has progressed hugely in all aspects and is always so happy to go in and loves all the staff. We are so pleased we chose Banana Moon Harbury.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
The staff have worked so hard during the pandemic to make it feel a 'normal' and safe place but also ensure it is still a fun and learning environment. It is great to pass on such positive feedback to them, thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins joined Banana Moon during lockdown, we had relocated back to the UK from Canada and they were extremely unsettled. Banana Moon was their daily dose of fun and routine. They settled in instantly. The staff are incredibly loving, caring and helpful. Accommodating to the end. My boys left every
day full of smiles and chat about all the fun they’d had that day.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

It has certainly been strange times so really pleased that we could provide a safe and fun place for the twins during lockdown. Thank you for such a lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children absolutely loved going to Banana Moon in Harbury. The staff are so friendly and professional. The children have such a good relationship with the staff and they were always engaged. I can’t recommend them enough, especially during these COVID times, they really made the children feel
as though everything was ok. They regularly sent home ideas of how to help with development, recommending activities. They are an excellent nursery and I’m very sad to be leaving here.

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Many thanks for such a lovely review; it means so much to us to hear how our children love coming so much.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Banana Moon just as lockdown started. They have been so supportive with her settling in and their communication has been great, which helped to alleviate any concerns we may have had.
Our daughter absolutely loves going to Banana Moon Harbury and it really is the highlight of
her week! She often talks happily about the staff there.
Would highly recommend Banana Moon to anyone looking for childcare in and around Harbury!

Reply from Lucy Nealon, Owner at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

We strongly believe in good communication, so great to hear that you feel you have received this. You are leaving your child with us, so we feel it essential to have an open, ongoing and honest communication channel with all our families. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for recommending us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 16-month-old son currently attends Banana Moon two days a week in the baby room and I couldn't be happier! Friendly and familiar faces everyday and personal feedback at the end of each day telling me wonderful and funny things they have been doing and how my son is developing in certain areas. I
knew this was the right nursery for my second son after my first son adored the nursery and was so sad to leave when it was time for him to start school!
The app they use is wonderful - knowing I can keep up to date with how my son has eaten, slept, nappy changes alongside the huge range of activities he's been doing all whilst I'm at work is so comforting!

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for such positive feedback. Consistency of staff within the room so you are met by familiar faces is really important to us. The app has been a really exciting innovation for the Banana Moon network so it is great to hear that parents find it useful and user-friendly.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery with very friendly and helpful staff. Nothing is too much trouble and they are dedicated to the development and care of our little boy.

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending the nursery for 3 years, in which time we’ve watched how he has developed strong friendships with staff and children. He thoroughly enjoys his time at the nursery and it’s been lovely to see how the staff tailor his learning to his interests, making learning fun. For instance
making an outdoor marble run, which helps with communication, sharing and teamwork. The meals provided are fantastic and reassuring to hear first hand from my son how scrumptious they are.
If ever we needed to liaise with the management there was always someone on hand to ask or super fast response via email when out of hours.

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

We like to celebrate that every child is unique with different passions, strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, what comes with that is tailoring our care to suit every child and their needs. It is great to hear that you have experienced this and seen your son develop.
It is incredibly important to me that the office door is always open and you can talk to us whenever you need to. You are leaving your most precious item with us and so I always want parents to be able to talk to us at all times. Thank you for leaving such a lovely review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What a wonderful nursery. Staff are fantastic, the atmosphere is amazing. Always upbeat and nothing is too much trouble. Feel absolutely assured that your baby is in safe and capable hands. Could not recommend enough!

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. The atmosphere and 'feel' of the nursery is incredibly important to us as we want it to feel like a positive, safe and stimulating environment that you are happy to leave your baby in.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys her time at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury and I have seen her flourish and develop over the past few months of her being there part-time. I feel happy and safe in the knowledge she is looked after to the highest of standards with caring and attentive staff members who provide
a fun and happy environment for her to spend time in.

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for leaving us a review. It is great to hear that you have seen her flourish since starting with us and most importantly that you are reassured that she is safe in our care.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury since she was 9 months old she is now nearly 4. Banana Moon has been a great start for her. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They now have I fantastic app so I can see what my daughter has been doing throughout the day. The food the
children have throughout the day is amazing.

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. Our cook is in every day preparing fabulous meals. We pride ourselves on providing a varied and nutritious menu for the children, including two hot meals a day. We love the new app so great to hear such positive feedback from parents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, my daughter has been attending since 9 months old and her development is fantastic. Staff are all really professional and friendly and we will really miss them when my daughter leaves.

Reply from Lucy Nealon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury

We love the journey we go on with the children, helping them to develop into little people all ready for school. We miss them so much when they leave but as we visit the local school regularly we still manage to see how they are getting on! Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.735)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.735) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury 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 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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 4.902 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury is calculated as follows: ( (122 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.902

  • 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 4.833 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury is based on 11 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 66 number of registered child places is 13.2. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 13.2 = 0.833

  • 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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Lucy Nealon

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2014

The first thing for you to know is that I am a mum to two young children; a daughter Millie and son, Ted.
As a parent having already researched an awful lot of nurseries for my daughter, and found one that I loved (the very first Banana Moon!) I had a firm idea of what I was looking to achieve when I opened my own nursery. I wanted a loving, caring, educational and fun environment for children, and importantly, a nursery that was at the heart of its community.
I spent over a year looking for the right space for the nursery, and were thrilled when I secured this building. I was lucky to be able to approach the design with a blank sheet of paper, meaning every element of the nursery has been thought through by me, from a parent point of view, and the children. The physics of the nursery structure are only part of the story however. For me, far more important is striking the right atmosphere; one of love and inspiration.
With the emphasis at Banana Moon to see everything from a child’s point of view; every stage of your child’s development, quality of care and learning will be to the highest standards. It is with this in mind that I have recruited an extremely experienced and well qualified team, all of whom are extremely passionate about working with children.
I well remember the emotional rollercoaster that I went through when I first looked for a nursery for my daughter. Everything I do at the nursery is in light of my experience as a parent, and most importantly the nursery has to be of the highest standard that I am happy enough for both of my children to attend.


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Elizabeth Humphreys

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

I have worked in childcare for 21 years, covering a wide range of roles and positions in establishments such as private schools, day nurseries and as a private nanny. I have worked my way up from a nursery nurse into senior positions before taking on management roles. The roles I have taken have helped shape my experiences and given me a wealth of knowledge which I share with my staff team, helping and supporting best practice.
To further extend my knowledge I undertook my degree in Early Childhood Studies with the Open University, qualifying in 2013. This has led me to understand and lead on a wide range of pedagogical approaches and support, not just the children in my care, but also my staff. I am extremely passionate and committed in my role as a practitioner and Manager and I aim to lead by example to give all children the best start in life alongside mentoring and supporting my team.
My goal is to create a setting that cares for and nurtures children, parents and staff. My door is always open for everyone.
Outside of work I love cooking and listening to music, but my biggest passion is reading. I can get lost for hours in a good book......any recommendations welcome!!