Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Chiltern House, Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough SL2 4EG
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges, Slough
Banana Moon – Stoke Poges opened its door in November 2015 to all of the community.

Taking children from the age of 3 months to 5 years of age they provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for all ages. The nursery accepts 2 year old and 3 year old funding.

A Highly experienced in house chef provides home cooked nutrition meals daily ensuring all dietary requirements are taken into consideration.

Staff are promoted to continue their learning and development through lots of in house and borough lead training by specialists.

Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maream Ahmed (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 14
  • Total Places for Children
  • 85
  • 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 Stoke Poges

  • Non-funded full day: £88
    Non funded half day: £55


    Funded session:
    Full day - £44 (5.5 hour of funding)
    Half day - £27.50 (2.75 hours of funding)


    Funded meals (3 months to 23 months)
    Full day - £2
    Hall day - £1
    Half day - £4.50 (24 months+)



  • Full Day times 7:30am to 6:30pm
    Half Day Times - AM is 7:30am to 1pm, PM is 1pm to 6:30pm


  • Parking
  • Parking onsite is available for 10 cars.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges Reviews (39)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.290) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has 39 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Banana Moon for the past 8 months, from the beginning the staff have been very caring, helpful and supportive of his additional needs. He needed a lot of support settling into nursery and the staff did a great job at helping him through the process. I have seen a lot of development
in him since being at nursery and the staff update me regularly on his progress.

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased to have your son as part of our nursery. It has been lovely seeing him develop and grow this year!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery! The staff are wonderful with the children. My son started nursery when he was 9 months old. The settling period lasted for 2 weeks, which is longer than any other nursery in the area. This helped my son settle really well. He is excited to go to nursery every morning and
is very close to all the team members he interacts with. We never have to worry for him because we know he is so well taken care of. The food is great-diverse, balanced and delicious. Thanks to all the team members for their hard work, dedication and patience!

Reply from Amrita Atwal, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so happy your son has settled in our nursery well. He is a great addition to our Banana Moon family and we love seeing him every morning!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Banana Moon staff are extremely caring and kind towards the children. In particular, the two members of staff in the Mini Moons Room have been amazing! My daughter loves nursery and doesn't want to go home after her session. There always seem to be activities going on with good learning opportunities,
e.g. learning through reading books/are/etc.

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We love having your daughter as part of our nursery! She is an absolute pleasure to be around.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are what makes Banana Moon Day Nursery a great nursery! My child has enjoyed his time here and will be sad to leave when he starts school. The staff are always helpful and open.
The communal dining hall, tech room and fun outdoor space are great assets not to forget the freshly cooked food.

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for your kind words and feedback! We will be so sad to see your son leave for school this year but we are so pleased to have been a part of his journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Exceptional service and trustworthy nursery. The people honestly make the nursery hence me recommending taking your children here. My daughter has been here for 4 years and seen the development. My second child is on the way, and they will be 100% be coming here.

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The experience has been good, my daughter enjoys coming here.

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your kind feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So happy with my decision to send my son to Banana Moon. The staff have been so friendly and comforting during his settling period. He’s only been going to nursery for a few weeks and I can already see him flourishing. His speech, colours, numbers and general play has improved. The staff in the Toddler
room, my son's key worker, nursery manager and deputy manager have all been so welcoming, patient and kind to both myself and my son. Sending my son to nursery was very daunting and they've helped make the experience as easy as possible. I would highly recommend!

Reply from Amrita Atwal, Office Administrator at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased to have your son as part of our setting!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose Banana Moon Day Nursery for my daughter as I was really impressed with all that they offer and I am so glad I chose this nursery as my daughter is thriving here! The staff are wonderful and really helped comfort her when she was settling in and since then she has learned so much and becomes
more independent each day! I feel confident in leaving my daughter here, knowing that she will be well looked after and have a great time whilst learning through play. She really enjoys going to nursery and always speaks about nursery at home. Everyone at the nursery is always so welcoming, supportive and caring, they will always listen and help/advise where they can. I cannot fault the level of care that they provide! I would highly recommend this nursery!

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you and your daughter are with our setting and staff. We enjoy having your daughter as a part of our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. Great staff. Great learning tools for the kids. They accommodate as much as they can, even to last-minute requests. All three of my children will be going to this nursery. Highly recommend!

Reply from Amrita Dhillon, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate your feedback and are so pleased that we will have all three of your children attending our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is pleased and very happy with the teachers; she has improved a lot. She can now eat by herself and relates well with others. The school is really nice with professional staff. I am indeed happy with the hospitality and the care.

Reply from Natasha, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for such a lovely review! We really appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was a bit anxious about how my daughter would cope as this is her first nursery experience, amazingly she is coping really well!! more interactive now, eating independently, progress has been great! Staffs very friendly!! Highly recommended!

Reply from Amrita Atwal, Office Administrator at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Dear Victory, thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased with your feedback and continued support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon is amazing. Both my children attended (I have my youngest who is still in attendance). The team including management are brilliant, engaged and always provide you an update on how the kids have been at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this nursery to all parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's very important to feel 100% comfortable with any environment in which you leave your child and that's how I feel about this nursery. Two members of staff, in particular, have made not just my daughter's experience so positive but mine too as I can go to work and not have to worry about her. So,
while it might not be cheap, you can't put a price on that.
You do get a tangible return on the fees too. Spanish lessons, a chance to see and handle real animals, arts, crafts - paper and digital - exercise, a great garden and a much more diverse menu than she'd get at home.
The place is always super-clean and I had no doubt this was still the case in months during Covid where parents were not permitted to enter.
We have less than a year left there but I'd put my child in again in a heartbeat.

Reply from Maream, Operational Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Dear Laura,
Thank you for your review and kind words. We really do appreciate your support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Stoke Poges is the most excellent nursery in the area. My little girl loved it for the 3 years she was there and now my little boy has just started at the age of one. I cannot fault them and led by the manager (you will not meet a nursery manager like her), the team excels in all areas.
They have made me feel so comfortable and settled us both in! The opportunities are amazing from wild fangs to the sensory room.

Reply from Maream Ahmed, Operational Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you very much for your kind words. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey and it's a pleasure to have you with us again.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl has been coming to Banana Moon since she was about 7 months old, and will soon be departing to the next step in her educational journey. Banana Moon has provided a caring and loving home for her these last years. She has thrived, and what we really love is the team has helped us select
the right environment for her to move on to. They have given us the necessary advice, reports, and support in finding the right place. I know our daughter will miss the place, but we hope to come back and visit!

Reply from Maream, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Dear Kamal,
Thank you for your kind words. I will be sharing this with the team. We wish you all an amazing start to your new adventure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges from another nursery and I can honestly say it was the best decision. My son absolutely loves it. We love the daily updates on the app as it shows us the progress he's making. The daily routines Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges delivers to prepare our
son for school is one of the main reasons we chose the nursery, from PE lessons, teaching him to write his name, basic math and recently Spanish. He's exposed to so much more and I would highly recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges. Thank you to all the lovely staff.

Reply from Maream, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you so much for your lovely review and being part of our journey. Little man has made lovely friendships and bonds which is so nice to see.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is just wonderful! My daughter has learnt so much through her time at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges. I have seen a huge improvement with her numbers and letters. The teachers are brilliant and facilities are excellent. Even learning Spanish and science at the age of three. They also
organise visits from local animal businesses for show and tell. My daughter really enjoys her days at this nursery, so much so we are sending my son there in a months time. Highly recommend!

Reply from Maream, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Dear Elizabeth, thank you very much for your lovely kind words. We can't wait for little man to start with us and start his journey with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A fantastic nursery with great facilities and excellent communication skills. Both my children attend the nursery, and I have nothing but good praises to say. The staff are very friendly, caring, and the main thing is my children come home happy. I couldn’t have picked a better nursery. I have also
recommended this nursery to friends and family.

Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Dear Pritie, thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your support throughout your time with us. Both children have made such amazing bonds with everyone which is lovely to see. We are excited to carry on making lovely memories with you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has been the most fantastic nursery. The staff are amazing and really do provide the best start in life for all the children. The facilities are great and we have so much peace of mind that our son will be cared for as well as he is at home. We would like to give
particular thanks to the owner, who is running such a lovely nursery and also to three particular members of staff.

Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you for giving us a lovely review. We are truly grateful for the amazing bonds you have made with all of us. Thank you for being part of our family and for your on-going support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the beginning, I received a very quick response time from management as well as excellent customer service. This remained the case once my son joined the nursery too. The ease of the settling in period as well as having friendly staff and the manager, has been nothing but amazing. The manager has
been accommodating, quickly responding and assuring me of the best practices and policy in place for Covid-19. The app is informative as well as the monthly newsletter and I’m incredibly happy and blessed to have chosen this nursery for my son.

Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have you join our family. We have made amazing bonds with you all in such a short time which is so great. Thank you for all your support.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.290)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.290) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 9 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 4.861 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges is calculated as follows: ( (94 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.861

  • 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 4.429 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 85 number of registered child places is 17. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.529

  • 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 (4)

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Maream Ahmed

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2017

Maream is our Nursery Manager. She has been with us for 8 years and is currently located in Baby Moons.


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Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Emma is our Deputy Manager. She works alongside Maream to ensure the nursery runs smoothly on a day to day basis. Emma is located in Mini Moons and has been with us since 2018.


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Denise

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Denise is our assistant deputy manager. She works alongside the manager and deputy manager in our management team. She joined us in 2024 and is located in Full Moons.


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Amrita

Job Title: Nursery Administrator

Joined: 2022

Amrita is our nursery administrator. She works remotely and helps support the nursery with emails and advertising. She does come into the nursery from time to time.


Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

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

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

What Days & Hours is Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges Open?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges 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 Stoke Poges have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges to the centre of Slough?

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