Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

394 Whitestone Way, Croydon CR0 4FJ
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon, Croydon
Being rated 'Good' by OFSTED in July 2023, Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon creates a loving and caring environment for children, where parents' views are always considered and valued.

The children receive age-appropriate care from the passionate, experienced staff. Children's learning, development and progress are shared individually with parents via a secure App and in regular parent meetings.

The nursery employs a qualified full-time chef to provide nutritionally-balanced meals each day. Croydon Local Authority awarded the nursery FIVE STAR in November 2024 for Hygiene and Food Safety.

Nursery facilities include air-conditioned rooms, fresh air ventilation, a separate sensory room, a monitored sleep room and a large secure outdoor play area.

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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Donna Beech (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • 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 Croydon

  • Under Two's 7.30am-6.30pm - Full day session only - £84.50
    Over Two's 7.30am-6.30pm - Full day session - £72.00
    Over Two's 7.30am-1pm or 1pm06.30pm - Half day session - £47.20

  • £100.00 non refundable registration fee


    Breakfast, snack, lunch and tea inclusive of fees
    Nappies and wipes inclusive of fees

Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon Reviews (131)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon has 131 reviews.

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Review from Kirin S (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with staff, activities, food and play facilities.

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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Second child at the nursery. Very happy, great variety of activities and learning.

Reply from Donna Beech, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear your child is thriving and enjoying the time with us. Your kind words are truly appreciated!


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Review from Gladys F (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy with this nursery. My daughter started two months ago and now she feels comfortable as at home. She has improved herself a lot. We are very happy with the treatment from the nursery. All the staff are very kind, polite and patient.

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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter really enjoys her time at the nursery. The staff are super caring and attentive.

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Review from K L (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Banana Moon, it's the only nursery that we visited and didn't feel that we needed to see anymore.
The staff are excellent and so committed to doing the best for the children. The food seems excellent, my son eats so much more at nursery than he does at home. The only thing I would change is
to have reduced sugar in things like yoghurts and in cakes/biscuits or not to offer them at all.
However, this is a very monir point as a very excellent nursery.

Reply from Lynda Saunders, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you feel at home with us and value our care. Your feedback on sugar is greatly appreciated!


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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been in the baby moons room at Banana Moon Day Nursery for two months now and the staff helped him to settle in so quickly. He is always smiling in the photos I am sent and I know he is enjoying his time, having fun and developing well. The staff are very friendly and caring. I would
recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Dharshi Giritharan, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We're humbled and pleased to know your little boy has settled in well and is enjoying his time with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation!


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Review from Caroline I (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery is an incredible nursery! All the staff are so warm and friendly. They all really love what they do, take pride in their work and tailor their approach to each child's need - which is rare!
Both my children started at the same time but in different classes, I love the daily
updates with the learning intentions for the day, pictures, food they get involved in, so many activities.
Thank you for encouraging further development for the kids.

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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very polite and caring staff, our daughter is always happy. Great nursery.

Reply from Donna Beech, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear your daughter is so happy with us. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team!


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Review from Cat C (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very happy with Banana Moon. Our son is 2 and he always comes home with a big smile on his face. The staff are absolutely lovely. We really appreciate the regular updates on the app, especially the photos. We definitely would recommend Banana Moon.

Reply from Lynda Saunders, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Hearing about your son's big smiles brightens our day! We're so pleased you value the updates and photos. Thank you for your lovely recommendation!


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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved her time at Banana Moon. She has learnt so much and loves coming in to see friends and teachers. It's a joy to be a part of the setting.

Reply from Lynda Saunders, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

It's wonderful to hear how much your daughter loves her time at Banana Moon! Seeing her learn, grow and build friendships brings us so much joy.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Banana Mood since 9 months old and he is very happy. He loves getting ready in the morning to see his friends and teachers.
The staff are always helpful and dedicated. Banana Mood always have been a great nursery and support. Thank you.

Reply from Dharshi Giritharan, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! It's heartwarming to know your son enjoys his mornings with us and feels so happy at Banana Moon. We truly appreciate your kind words and trust in our team.


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Review from Michaela W (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery and my child is also very happy.

Reply from Lynda Saunders, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for sharing your experience! It's fantastic to hear that both you and your child are so happy with our nursery. Your support means the world to us!


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Review from W B (Father of Child) published on 25 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment our child started, the team has created a warm, loving environment that has been a key part of her development.
Amazing staff and management team. I love the daily updates and photos of her via the app which shows all her daily activities.

Reply from Lynda Saunders, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear you're loving the updates and that your little one is thriving with us.


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Review from Yamuna J (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in this nursery for more than three years and he has been learning a lot. I can't believe sometimes how much he has learned and changed. As very busy parents, we trusted them with him and he spends most of his time during the day at the nursery. I have never felt as relaxed and trusting
of a place as I do here. Now that he is 5, he is going to move on. They organised an amazing graduation, I can't believe how nicely it was done and how proud it made us feel. This nursery is one in a million. Thank you guys for looking after my son very well.

Reply from Donna Beech, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you so much for such a kind review; we appreciate your lovely words. We are always so proud to see our children graduate from Banana Moon and move onto 'big school'. We wish you all the best and thank you for trusting us to take care of your son.


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Review from Viviana R (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon has been an extraordinary second home for our daughter. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with warm smiles and welcoming atmosphere. The dedication and love shown by the entire team are unmatched, clearly reflected in our daughter's joy and
development. We wholeheartedly recommend Banana Moon to any parent seeking a loving and stimulating environment for their child. Our experience has been truly exceptional and we are immensely grateful for the positive impact.

Reply from Donna Beech, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for such a beautiful review and your kind words. It is always a pleasure to look after your daughter.


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Review from Alexander G (Father of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic, very nice staff and my son has thoroughly enjoyed his time at the nursery. We have been impressed with the way he has developed. He really came on with his language, counting skills and social interactions. We could not recommend this nursery highly enough.

Reply from Gulsah Bellikli, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We are happy to hear that your son has enjoyed his nursery experience with Banana Moon Day Nursery. Thank you for your kind review.


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent experience, lovely nursery, would highly recommend.

Reply from Gulsah Bellikli, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your lovely review! We are glad you are happy with your child's nursery experience.


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Review from Melissa M (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter recently started at Banana Moon Day Nursery and has settled so well, so quickly! Everyone has been so welcoming and warm, the staff are all amazing. They are very proactive in resolving any issues and keep us well-informed throughout the day with the app and phone calls. We love seeing
all the fun activities she does and have already seen her develop doing new things and saying new words! She also loves the varied menu of home-cooked meals. We're so pleased we chose Banana Moon!

Reply from Lynda Saunders, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We are so pleased to hear your daughter is settling in well and enjoying the fun activities and home-cooked meals. We're delighted to be part of her development journey at Banana Moon Day Nursery!


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Review from I C (Father of Child) published on 26 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everything is good and my daughter has learnt a lot from here.
Thank you!

Reply from Gulsah Bellikli, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted that your daughter has learned so much with us.


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Review from Natalie N (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have gone to Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon and both have loved their time there. My 6-year-old even asks to go back when we pick up her brother! The staff have always been caring and provide lots of fun activities to entertain and develop the children's abilities.

Reply from Gulsah Bellikli, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear that your daughter is still very excited when coming back to Banana Moon.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.920)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.920) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon 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 43 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 43 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 4.920 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon is calculated as follows: ( (474 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 515 Ratings = 4.92

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon is based on 43 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 43 Positive reviews. Points = 1

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

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

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Meet the Team (18)

Dharshi

Dharshi

Job Title: Nursery Director

Joined: 2017

Hi, I am Dharshi, the nursery Director at Banana Moon in Croydon.


Donna

Donna Beech

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Donna the Nursery Manager.


Lynda

Lynda

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi, I am Lynda and I am the Deputy Manager.


Aisha

Aisha

Job Title: Baby Moons Room Leader

Joined: 2018

Hi, I am Aisha. I am the Baby and Teenie Moons Room Leader.


Kyle

Kyle

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Kyle, I work in the Full Moons room.


Valery

Valery

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice

Joined: 2022

Hello, I am Valery, I work in the Mini Moons room.


Moira

Moira

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2020

Hi, I am Moira. I work in the Baby Moons room.


Joe

Joe

Job Title: Level 4 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2017

Hi, I am Joe and I support the children in all of the rooms.


Uthpala

Uthpala

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Uthpala, I work in the Babies and Teenie Moons room.


Doncy

Doncy

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2020

Hi, I am Doncy. I work in the Full Moons room.


Diana

Diana

Job Title: Support Staff

Joined: 2023

Hi, I am Diana and I work in all of the rooms.


Drite

Drite

Job Title: Support Staff

Joined: 2022

Hi, I am Drite. I work in all of the rooms.


Khadija

Khadija

Job Title: Level 2 Apprentice

Joined: 2021

Hi, I am Khadija. I am currently studying towards my Level 2 in Childcare. I work in the Baby Moons room.


Angelina

Angelina

Job Title: Nursery Chef

Joined: 2020

Hi, I am Angelina. I am the Nursery Chef.


Shaihla

Shaihla

Job Title: Early Years Professional

Joined: 2023

Hi, I am Shaihla, I work in the Baby Moons room.


Arekina

Arekina

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Hi, I am Arekina, I work in the Mini Moons room.


Jothy

Jothy

Job Title: Level 3 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2023

Hello, I'm Jothy, I work across all three rooms.


Grace

Grace

Job Title: Level 6 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2023

Hi, I am Grace and I work in the Babies and Teenies Moon room.


Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

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

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

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon 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 Croydon have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

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

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

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