Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

33 Russell Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QN
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon, London
Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon provides a secure and caring nursery for children aged 0 to 5 years.

Staff provide professional care to all children as well as providing freshly prepared meals daily.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework for all children from birth to Pre-school age.

Banana Moon Day Nursery has a enclosed play area with a natural adventure area for all children to play and explore.

Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Wendy Conde (Director)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 74
  • 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
  • Parking
  • Street parking available, pay and display there is also a car park available behind The Wimbledon Theatre.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon Reviews (30)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon has 30 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child absolutely loves Banana Moon Nursery, he has lots of space to run around and spends a lot of time outside. Through the multiple photo updates I get throughout the day, I can tell he is having a great time doing various activities. The food is great and he always goes in and comes home with
a big smile on his face! Thank you for making it so easy for us parents!

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, we're so pleased that your child enjoys his time at nursery, we do our best to provide a loving and fun environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child gets on so well in the baby room, the staff are so caring and attentive. The children have lots of outside time and do all sorts of activities throughout the day. I would really recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery, their communication is great and the updates throughout the day are fun too.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, we're pleased your child has settled well in the baby room! We know the importance of getting outside and we do our best to go out in all weathers. Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon since August 2021. She has had a fantastic time there and bonded closely with her carers and many of the children. I really feel she has been part of a family away from home over the last few years and when she went through some of the challenging
phases that toddlers go through, they were really great. I cannot recommend them highly enough and I am very sad that she will finish in a few weeks for school. It has been a great and enjoyable three years for us.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, it's been a pleasure caring for your daughter, our aim is for our staff to create those strong bonds for children to feel safe and confident enough to be unapologetically themselves. Thank you for being part of our Banana Moon family and we wish you all the best!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very welcoming nursery, concerned with children's well-being and development. We joined Banana Moon Day Nursery one year ago and I am happy with the care, the quality of meals and the development my child is having.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, we do our best to get to know our children to be able to build our bonds and plan activities around their interests. Our director personally creates our menus, ensuring they are balanced and nutritious, these are also updated with the seasons.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff at Banana Moon Day Nursery are absolutely wonderful, especially our daughter's key person. We could see how much our daughter was enjoying her time at Banana Moon, developing close bonds with all her peers and members of staff. She was truly thriving and so happy there. Unfortunately,
the only issue we had was with a policy where she wasn't allowed to return after a two-week holiday as Banana Moon was expecting to have their fees paid in full during this time. We felt it was a real shame to have to move her to another nursery with no flexibility on the fees from Banana Moon, even though we would have been happy to pay a contribution to the running costs over her two-week absence. She will miss all her friends and we are sad she isn't allowed to come back.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, we are glad that your daughter enjoyed her time with us, she settled in well, it was lovely to see her gain her confidence and start talking. Our terms and conditions do state that fees are payable during episodes of absence be it sickness or holidays, we have costs that continue even when children are absent. Leaving the nursery to then rejoin after a two-week holiday is still considered a holiday where fees are still payable. We wish you all the best for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at nursery since she was 13 months old and is leaving this week to go to school. My daughter was given great care and support during her time and grew in confidence and knowledge in so many things. She formed lovely friendships and her personality shone. The teachers were kind and
caring and very supportive of her development and also answered any questions or concerns I have had. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, it's been a pleasure caring for your daughter, we love to see the growth and development and personalities develop as they transition from room to room. We enjoy taking children's interests and expand and learn as much as we can. We wish you all the best at school!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Banana Moon in Wimbledon since she was 13 months old and has been really happy. She’s made some lovely friends and enjoys all the different activities. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for childcare in the area.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Nursery manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind words; we love to see children develop and transition through our rooms, it's been a pleasure to care for your daughter, watch her develop and form her friendships with others.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is very happy at Banana Moon, we have been really pleased with the care received there for our daughter. All the staff are so kind and friendly. They have a fantastic manager going above and beyond for the nursery. We love the updates on the app too!

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind words, we're proud of our staff's warm and friendly approach to our children and families building strong relationships for their learning journey. We're pleased you enjoy the app it's a pleasure to share your child's day with you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon in Wimbledon is a great nursery and we are very happy with our child's care and development. My son has been there since he was 18 months and has always been eager to go to nursery each day. He learnt a lot throughout various activities and all the staff is very friendly, supportive and
paying attention to children's needs. I highly recommend Banana Moon!

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind words and your recommendation. We're thrilled that your child enjoys coming to nursery! We do our best to provide a warm, safe, and stimulating environment that they feel confident to explore. We're proud of our staff and their relationships with the children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Banana Moon Nursery for the past 2 years since she was 11 months old. She has been very happy in all three rooms and the team is excellent, giving her stability, challenging her and giving us, as parents, complete peace of mind. She has really strong relationships with her key
worker and other members of the team. The food is varied and prepared freshly.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind words, it's always a pleasure to see how children grow and develop as they transition through the rooms! We do our best to provide activities catered to children's interests that also provide them with challenges. We have a strong team that has a passion for caring for your little ones.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’re having a wonderful experience in Banana Moon. The staff is very professional and you can see that everyone loves their job and our kids.
They take care of everything.
My child is so happy to be with you and of course, I am too.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind words, we do our best to provide a warm and welcoming environment for the children to feel safe and secure to be able to explore with confidence and thrive. It's a pleasure to care for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't have been happier with Banana Moon in Wimbledon. Having experienced a nursery previously to this one where I thought the level of care was fine when I saw the level of care at Banana Moon I realised how poor the previous nursery was. I was blown away by the level of care shown to my child
and all children at Banana Moon. The staff are fantastic and I'm so sad to be saying goodbye as my child moves into reception. I couldn't recommend it more highly. The mums/parents were so welcoming and warm also, it holds very happy memories for us.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are very friendly and helpful. My child has settled in straight away. Good facilities, good selection of food which always smells wonderful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my 11th-month old son started nursery here in January 2022, he has not cried a single day going in. The team are absolutely fantastic. They are caring, playful and they listen to you as a parent and I honestly trust that they do everything in my son's best interest. He just wholeheartedly loves
going to nursery which is the most amazing and reassuring thing for us as parents. He loves the food, the activities and does a fantastic job of napping too. The artwork that comes home has a special place on our wall and he's always ready for a good nights sleep! The team has also supported us using reusable nappies which we are really grateful for. One member of staff is fantastic.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for sharing your incredibly kind words! We do our best to work in partnership with parents to provide the best care for children. It's a pleasure to care for your son. We're so glad that you are happy with the nursery and so pleased that your child has settled really well and is feeling secure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter have attended Banana Moon since they were 12-months-old. The staff are supportive and very caring across the nursery. The nursery itself is well equipped, clean, well presented and caters for all the children's needs. The recording of the children's learning and development
is excellent. The range of activities is also excellent. The quality and range of the food are really great. The staff go the extra mile to care for my children in a wonderful environment created by the entire nursery team.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Nursery manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind words, we do our best to provide a warm, friendly, safe, and inviting environment for all children.
It's an absolute pleasure to care for such fantastic children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

To all parents, I have had my three children successfully attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon from the baby room to the full moon room and I must say I was delighted. Lots of game everyday, caring and lovely staff, varied food and good reporting on the app. Very flexible and responsive direction
especially in this very challenging Covid-19 time. I would recommend this nursery with closed eyes.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your kind review, it means a lot to us that you found each of your childrens experience a delight. it was a pleasure to care for all three of them.
We wish you all the best on your next adventure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been really happy with Banana Moon in Wimbledon. Our daughter has been going since she was one and it has been lovely to see her develop and grow as she has moved through the rooms with her friends. We have always found the teachers to be kind, flexible and helpful. The environment is really
open and friendly. They seem to have lots of engaging activities going on and the children always seem really comfortable and happy (which is the most important thing). The garden is a bit small but they use the space really well with lots of outdoor time. Food is excellent - our daughter loves it.
Overall we have been really happy. The staff have changed over quite a bit but seem to be settled now. They were great reopening post lockdown and seem to be really sensible about managing risk and also helping parents. The app is a real benefit as it is lovely to get daily photos of the activities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery with a good management team. The space is light and airy and the staff are friendly and approachable. My son has been well cared for and stimulated for the past 3 years that he has been attending. There are always lots of different activities and resources for the children to
use. My son has been very happy there. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had the experience of more than one nursery in the area, I can highly recommend Banana Moon. It is a calm and friendly setting, and my daughter has been very happy there over 2.5years. Lockdown really emphasised what an important role the nursery has played in her life as she missed it so much
and asked to go most days. We are happy with the care and the opportunities for learning and development. The manager and the team are very open, flexible and communicate well, which has been so valuable in recent times.

Reply from Sarah Cordwel, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback. It's a pleasure watching your child learn and develop through all of our rooms, building their character and confidence.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sending my child to nursery was a big step, but the right nursery makes it so much easier, especially if you’re working full-time. My child is fond of his caregivers who are all friendly, professional and dedicated. They do a variety of engaging activities throughout the day which he enjoys and that
goes beyond what we would do at home. He has also benefitted from the positive interaction with little friends. The daily updates on the app keep me informed and reassured that all is well. A big thank you to everyone at Banana Moon, Wimbledon, for your consistent hard work and all you’ve done for us.

Reply from Sarah Cordwell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

Thank you for your positive review, it's lovely to see how much your child has grown, communicating with staff, making friends and learning new things!


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.749)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.749) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 12 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 4.938 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon is calculated as follows: ( (136 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.938

  • 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 4.811 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

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

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 74 number of registered child places is 14.8. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.8 = 0.811

  • 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 (10)

Wendy

Wendy Conde

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2014

I feel privileged to be the Director of a beautiful nursery.


Banana Moon Wimbledon is a place that children can feel confident to express themselves, develop their personality, make friends and learn to be independent and happy.


Banana Moon Wimbledon was opened in September 2014.
Our biggest challenge was to create a quality team. We now have a qualified and experienced team, that makes the nursery a great place to be.
We provide constant training and updates to our team to support them to be the best as they possibly can.


Children learn through play, we provide a safe environment with stimulating and inviting activities that cover all areas of learning.


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Sarah

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2016

I have been working in childcare since 2012.


I have my level 3 in childcare alongside level 4 in playwork practice, level 4 in Early childhood studies, a levels 3 and 5 in management.


I started my role here as a nursery assistant, then a nursery nurse, then promoted to room leader in Preschool and then to deputy manager and now manager.


Children are my passion, I feel pride in helping them develop and build their character.


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Vania

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2019

I'm Portuguese and I have worked at Banana Moon since December 2019.


I have progressed a lot in my career I started off as a Nursery assistant and then completed my Level 3 in childcare to become a nursery nurse, I was promoted to Room leader and now I am the deputy manager.


My preferred age to work with is 3 months to 18 months old, I have always worked with this age group.


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Pavitra

Job Title: Under 2's Room Leader

Joined: 2021

I've worked at Banana Moon since 2021


I have always worked in childcare, I started as unqualified and completed my level 3 in Early Years, I was then promoted to room leader of the under 2's.


This is my preferred age group, I love witnessing and supporting children learning new words, I enjoy reading stories to them.


I'd like to complete more courses in childcare and work my way up the ladder.


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Shazida

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2018

My name is Shazida


I have been working in childcare since 2017, I was a nursery assistant at another nursery and joined Banana Moon in 2018.

I started as a volunteer then I was employed as a nursery assistant while I was studying for my level 2 in childcare to become a nursery nurse. I was offered a position and I completed my level 3 in childcare.


I enjoy spending time with children and have fun making lots of new memories with them, my preferred age to work with is my current room of 16 months - 2 and a half years.


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Ana

Job Title: Nursery Nurse

Joined: 2023

I'm Bulgarian, I have a son and I like to travel.


I have been with Banana Moon since 2023.


I started as a volunteer whilst completing my level 2 in childcare and I was offered a position here. I will begin my level 3 shortly.


I am interested in child development and in the future, I'd like to work in SEN (special educational needs).


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Daniela

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

I'm Columbian and I have a daughter.


I started as a volunteer in 2023, then enrolled on my level 3 and accepted a position here.


I love to work with babies, building strong bonds with the children and families, and helping them learn to explore.


I am very creative, I love messy/sensory play and making crafts.


I speak Spanish and I sometimes sing nursery rhymes to the children and say some keywords, this helps some of our Spanish speaking children.


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Maiara

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2024

I'm Brazilian and have always enjoyed working with children, in Brazil I was a teaching assistant and then an Au pair when I first moved to London.


I have been working with Banana Moon since 2024.


I previously studied Psychology and play therapy.


I love working with the Toddler age, helping them learn to share and take turns and supporting their language development.


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Stacey

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2023

I have always worked with children, I worked in another nursery prior to Banana Moon, I have been here since 2023.


I bring energy to whichever room I work in.
I have a passion for children, I love working with preschool children, helping them learn about the world around them, encouraging them to ask questions.


I like being a part of taking the children on outings.


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Fareya

Job Title: Nursery Assistant

Joined: 2022

My name is Fareya but I like to be known as Ria.


I have been here since 2022, I am enrolled on Level 3 in Early Years.
I love working with preschool children, I like teaching them mindfulness.


I previously studied psychology I have an interest in neurological development and I am an advocate for Mental health.


Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Wimbledon has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

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

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