Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

39 Northenden Road, Sale M33 2DH
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9.7 53 Reviews
  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale, Sale
Banana Moon Sale Day Nursery is a friendly nursery set in a wonderful fully renovated Victorian building. The nursery has been graded 'Good' with 'outstanding features' by Ofsted (November 2018). A full day care service is provided for children aged three months to five years, in a safe and nurturing environment with highly experienced and qualified staff.

Ideally located close to Sale's town centre and Sale Metro link station the nursery also benefits from a large car park. Parents who commute via metro link to the city centre will often leave their car at the nursery free of charge.

All children at Banana Moon Sale benefit from various activities all included in the fees. Optional swimming lessons are also available. The nursery provides children with a purposeful and stimulating learning environment where they can thrive and develop.

Banana Moon Sale has four main rooms: baby floor with two main rooms and direct access to the large garden, Toddler room with separate sleep room. A pre-school floor which also benefits from direct access to the large garden area. Al children also have access to the sensory room and soft play room. These areas of the nursery help to enhance children's learning and allow the nursery to offer a range of exciting activities every day.

A team of dedicated and highly skilled staff members have been carefully selected for their enthusiasm, dedication and skills and collectively have decades of experience in the childcare sector, striving to provide quality care and early education.

All practitioners hold full paediatric first-aid training and the majority of staff are level 3 or above or working towards this.

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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Catherine Simpson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 78
  • 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 Sale

  • £41 (Half day)
    £72 (Full day)

  • Please contact the nursery for full fee details:
    Full Day: (7.30am - 6.30pm, includes breakfast, lunch and hot afternoon meal all prepared in house by our nursery chef).
    Half Day: (7.30 - 1pm or 1pm - 6.30pm)
    Government childcare funding options are also available for 2,3 & 4 year olds. In 2024 funding is being expanded to include working parents from 9mths old. Please contact the nursery for more info.


    The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closed Xmas week.
  • Parking

  • Ample parking is available on site. The car park is accessed via the one way system on Woodlands Road.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale Reviews (53)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.713) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale has 53 reviews.

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Review from Arifsalih S (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and professional implementation. Great facilities for the children and a mixture of activities to do within the complex and also outside. Both my son and daughter go here and I have seen great development in both of them. Thank you.

Reply from Rohit Kumra, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much. It's great to have both of your kids in our setting.


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Review from Anthony L (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to say thank you to all the staff at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale for being so amazing with my son and especially like to point out my son's key person. My son absolutely adores her and she has been so good to him and helped him so much.

Reply from Rohit Kumra, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for this wonderful review. Really appreciate the trust you have shown in our setting and our brilliant staff.


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Review from Casey R (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great, my child attends in preschool, she had behaviour issues and nursery has been very supportive and helped with my child and my child has been here six months. couldn't fault the nursey, they go above and beyond, nothing is ever a problem. Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale, you're amazing.

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Review from Martina N (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with a very friendly and loving staff. True home outside of our home. I love getting detailed information about my son's day on the nursery app and looking at pictures they share with the parents.

Reply from Catherine Simpson, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we really appreciate your positive feedback.


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really happy with Banana Moon. I'm glad I chose this nursery, lots of rooms, all the staff are so lovely and really friendly, my daughter is happy, had no issues, and loves all the staff I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Catherine Simpson, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for your wonderful review; we are so pleased you are happy with the nursery.


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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with Banana Moon in Sale. I chose them based on their fabulous reviews on this site and I have not been disappointed. My child has been attending since April this year. I have felt confident in returning to work, knowing she is being cared for, engaged and stimulated. The app is
also brilliant in keeping me updated with what she's doing throughout the day and it's always a joy to see the pictures of them involved in various activities and very reassuring. The food is good quality and local suppliers.
The staff truly give all the children so much care and cuddles and personal attention. They listen to feedback from parents and give the children a truly individual experience. I also find the managers to be excellent as well - extremely personal and pleasant and accommodating. I would recommend them to any other parent (and I do!) - especially since speaking to others about their nursery experiences, Banana Moon Sale really is a cut above the rest.

Reply from Emma Wycherley, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for your wonderful review, we appreciate your positive feedback.


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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started here at 9 months old! And I can honestly say I don't think I have ever had a single problem here! She has thrived and learnt so much at this nursery! They keep you updated throughout the day on what your child is up to, with lots of pictures and letting you know what they eat!
They are always learning and doing fun activities, All of the staff are amazing and have always made my child feel special and welcome!
We leave the nursery to start big school in September, we are really going to miss Banana Moon and all the staff! So thank you to Banana Moon for making our Nursery years the best!

Reply from Catherine Simpson, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so pleased that you are happy with the nursery.


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Review from N H (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with Banana Moon in Sale. Our youngest has just fiinished at the nursery with him to start reception in September (and previously, our eldest had attended this nursery). We have found the nursery to very much care about the children, to engage very well with them and to
keep the children interested throughout the day and involved in different activities. I have felt able to get on with my job with having full confidence in the nursery which comes from the experience I have gained, and I feel that it has prepared our children well for starting reception.

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Review from Sara H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (now 14 months) joined the nursery just over half a year, and both my partner and I could not be happier with her development. The staff are well trained and adapt to her daily habits; they work with us (parents) to establish good routines for her and guide us on unfamiliar topics. The staff
is very caring and develops close relationships with the babies, and provides them with lots of cuddles! We are updated daily on her activities, including photos and detailed descriptions of what she is doing. It is reassuring for us, when we are away for work, that such dedicated people have our baby's best interest at heart and that they are there to comfort her when she needs it. I cannot recommend a better nursery!

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so glad that you can see the passion and dedication that our staff have for their role with the children. We're so glad you chose to trust us with your precious child.


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Review from Cat S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale for nearly three years in both the Toddler and Preschool rooms. We have had nothing but positive experiences at this nursery. The staff are amazing, and the nursery has a real community feel to it. I would highly recommend this nursery to other
parents.

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your kind comments. We are so pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience and that the passion that our team have for their role shines through in their daily practice.


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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Banana Moon (Sale) - both have been there since the age of 1.
They’ve built great bonds with the staff in each room, and both enjoy going in each day.
I particularly like the app and getting photos/updates throughout the day.
Would definitely recommend Banana Moon (Sale) and
appreciate the job they do.

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your positive comments; we're delighted to hear how your children both enjoy coming to Nursery. We love having them here too!


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Review from Mohini S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale is my babys favourite place also called as Moon House by my baby. Its a fantastic place. The caring staff creates a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facilities are excellent, featuring engaging indoor and outdoor spaces. Regular communication with parents
keeps us involved in our child's progress. We highly recommend this to any parent seeking a wonderful early learning experience for their little ones. Our child loves it here, and we couldn't be happier with our choice!

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased that you and your child enjoy attending our setting, and that you are happy with the care that your child receives. We're so pleased to hear that the care, passion and love for our roles shines through in our practice.


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Review from Jenni B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale since January 2018, and my daughter since November 2021. They are the most wonderful team of staff running a fantastic nursery. Both of my children are extremely happy there, as are we. They always have activities set up for as soon as they are
done with breakfast, and they really keep them engaged through the whole day. We get updates on an app which is so amazing to get when you are away from them.

Reply from Emma Wycherley, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the provision we provide.


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Review from Rielle A (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with the nursery for just over a year. The staff have been fantastic, and it is clear they each develop a relationship with the child and tend to their specific needs. The communication with parents is excellent, with clear feedback as to what their child has been doing, and there
is always the added bonus of seeing pictures of the children and their activities. My daughter is always very excited to go to nursery, and I would recommend Banana Moon without hesitation.

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care that your daughter receives and the communication with yourselves too. It's lovely to hear that it's very evident how much our staff team care and that your daughter is so happy here.


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Review from Helen C (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale are a home-from-home for our little one. We couldn’t be happier that a loving and caring, educational and developmental setting is provided with resources being added and updated all the time. Most importantly though the staff have become like family members now whose care
and concern shine through. They also couldn’t be more helpful, caring and professional. So glad we chose Banana Moon, a wonderful nursery.

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your review; it's fantastic that our care, compassion and love for our jobs are evident.


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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I only have the highest of praise for this nursery. My daughter attended until starting reception and my son is still there. They both love the nursery and have made some good friends and formed strong bonds with the wonderful staff. My daughter still enjoys going in, as the staff make a fuss of her!
Staff have gone above and beyond to ensure my children were happy and always made contact on mornings where drop-offs were tricky, to let me know that they settled, which they always did. The curriculum is fantastic and the activities are very well planned. They have a wide range of resources both indoors and outdoors and the children spend lots of time outside, which my two loved. They often plan activities based around the children’s favourite books. The communication with parents is excellent, particularly the updates on the app which come through over the course of a day, with plenty of photos. I give total credit to the preschool staff for preparing my daughter so well for school.

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your review. It's a pleasure to do what we do day in, day out. Planning for children's developmental needs is part of what we do daily and doing it around children's interests makes it even more fun! We understand what an important job we have, and also how difficult it can be at times for parents too. It's great that our communication has been recognised, as we feel this is so important in ensuring that parents feel safe and secure.


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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fab nursery and would highly recommend. Both my boys have been at Banana Moon Day Nursery, Sale and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. When starting school, my eldest was placed in the top set for phonics, which can only be as a result of the preschool staff, as neither myself nor my husband had any idea
what phonics were. My youngest is currently in toddlers and is thriving after being a covid baby and initially lacking any social awareness. The staff keep us regularly updated and really support the kids.

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for leaving us a review. It's wonderful to hear that you are so happy with the holistic care and education that your boys have/have had, here at Banana Moon, Sale. We take pride in what we do and understand the importance of our jobs. We hope that it shines through daily to the children in our care and their parents.


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Review from Andy J (Father of Child) published on 14 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery which my daughter absolutely loves attending. The friendly and caring staff are dedicated to making sure each day is both educational and entertaining for the children, and I know my daughter is in a safe and loving environment when she attends Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale.
My daughter has developed hugely since starting at this nursery (especially as she started mid-pandemic), and we are extremely grateful for that. The communication and updates from the staff are also excellent, both at collection time and via the interactive mobile app. I look forward to many more happy months and years using this nursery!

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your review. It's a privilege to be a part of your child's development. We strive to deliver an excellent service and are glad you are so happy with it.


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Review from Amy W (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale are exceptional! The staff are caring, attentive and always put the needs of the children first. Our little girl has a couple of serious allergies and the staff could not have done more to include her. All her meals look the same as the other children's and there are processes
and preventions in place to ensure that she doesn't get her hands on the wrong food. I'm so happy that we chose this nursery for her.

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for your lovely review. We believe the care of every child is so important and strive to ensure that their needs are met. We are so glad that you feel secure enough to leave your child with us. It's a privilege and pleasure to do what we do every day. We are so glad you chose this nursery too!


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Review from Roberta A (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been in Banana Moon for three years, and I have never had any problems. The staff has always been competent, friendly and helpful. My boys adore going and playing with all the equipment and toys, and they have always been entertained with all the activities planned for them. The place
is clean, and the back garden is a safe place for the kids to enjoy playing outside.

Reply from Natalie Howells, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for taking the time to review the nursery. We feel so lucky and take so much pride in what we do, and it's wonderful to see your boys so happy here every day!


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.713)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.713) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale 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 4.944 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale is calculated as follows: ( (134 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 142 Ratings = 4.944

  • 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 4.769 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.769

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

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

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

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale 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 Sale have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

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

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

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