Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

394 Whitestone Way, Croydon CR0 4FJ
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9.9 131 Reviews
  • 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.

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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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Banana Moon Day Nursery. My daughter graduated in 2023 and my son remains in the preschool.
The love and care shown to both of my children have been second to none. My children have only good things to say about their days at nursery.
You know the staff know your
children as an individual well by the feedback they give.
Highly recommended.

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

Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased to hear that you have great things to say about the nursery. We take pride in watching our children learn and develop.


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I am happy with my daughter's progress she is making.

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

Thank you, Ebony, it is a pleasure to take care of your daughter and see how much she is developing.


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Our son has attended the nursery since he was a baby. We really enjoyed being with Banana Moon Day Nursery. All staff are super friendly and helpful. Collaborated with parents and advised on some paths. Would definitely recommend this nursery to everyone!

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

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It means the world to us to be part of your son's journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've had a wonderful experience at Banana Moon Day Nursery! The staff are friendly and care about each child's well-being and growth. The environment is safe and nurturing which makes it a perfect place for little ones to explore and learn. I'm thrilled to see my child thriving and developing beautifully
here. Highly recommend.

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

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so happy to be a part of your child's growth and development.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves her time at nursery. She happily engages with both the staff and various activities, and her development is clearly evident and quite encouraging. The nursery consistently keeps us well-informed through their app, providing regular updates. Each day, she is welcomed with
warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere. Great job to the entire team for their exceptional work!

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

Thank you for your kind words. Your positive feedback encourages us to excel in every aspect of our services.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Impressive facilities, warm and caring staff - that's what Banana Moon offers. Our child has thrived in their program, gaining not just knowledge but also confidence and social skills. Highly recommend this school to any parent seeking a nurturing environment. We're grateful for the enriching experiences
our child has had here.

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

Thank you for your kind words. It is a pleasure to care for your son.
It brings us great joy to learn that you are happy with our quality of care and education.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves coming to nursery every day. The staff are wonderful and he has a great relationship with them. There is good communication to parents and pictures shared every day. Since starting here, his language and learning have improved so much. We would definitely recommend.

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

It brings us great joy to learn that you are happy with our quality of care and education.
Your positive feedback fuels our commitment to excel in every aspect of our services. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has developed rapidly since the beginning of his journey at Banana Moon. The early year's practitioners are very effective in children's development. My child's vocabulary is very broad using words that I know have come from his nursery setting.

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

Thank you for your incredibly kind words! We strive to work closely with parents to provide the best care for our children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love our son's nursery. Since he joined, he improved massively, his social skills are much better now.
Staff are nice and always happy to help and it's a huge relief to see that he loves to go there every day.
I recommend it.

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

We are truly happy to hear about your positive experience and look forward to continuing to provide a nurturing environment for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was in doubt about placing my child in nursery before 2 years old. However, this nursery made me feel comfortable in doing so. The daily updates and friendly greetings have ensured me that my child is in great hands of people who care about him and his development. My son loves it here and barely
wants to leave. This nursery is filled with great resources and staff with great experiences. I am happy to have chosen this nursery.

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

Thank you very much for your kind words and we are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery was highly recommended to me by a friend whose son was attending. My daughter has been attending since the age of two, and we have seen her thrive and develop amazingly over the years, both socially and intellectually. She was always happy to go in, and we have had no complaints. The children
are the heart of the nursery, and the staff genuinely care about their welfare. They are professional, friendly and approachable. It is also a very nice, diverse mix of staff and children from different cultures and backgrounds, which was an important factor for me. This is also reflected in the activities they do and the meals they eat. I highly recommend this nursery. Two of my friend's children attended and were very happy after my recommendation.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your kind words. We at the nursery are so pleased for your positive comments, as well as your satisfaction with our caring education provision.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been very happy at Banana Moon Day Nursery. She settled very easily at the baby moon and made friends quickly. She loves talking about her day there and enjoys the food. She always finishes her food at nursery. We have seen her develop different skills since she joined (communication,
social, motor skills).
As parents, we're happy with the staff and management. Great communication and any worries are addressed immediately.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We are so pleased and thank you for your review. All the management and staff team are deeply amazed by your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am really happy with the growth and development of my child and I know teachers and staff from Banana Moon Day Nursery are putting a lot of effort to make this happen.
The app tracking feature is what I love the most.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We thank you so much for your comments and for this amazing review. The early years professionals and the management team are very grateful for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has had a great time at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon. The staff are great and he has built good relationships with them. He will be sad to leave but he is ready for big school.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you, Jonathan, for your kind words. We at the nursery are pleased for your positive comments as well as our caring education provision.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with my experience, the staff are very gently, friendly, hardworking and provided my child with excellent care and ensured she developed all areas positively and significantly.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your kind words. She has been a real pleasure to look after and we wish her lots of luck for school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had a great experience for the past year. My son always felt welcomed and happy at the nursery. He developed very nicely, learned a lot and enjoyed all the activities he was involved in. I don't think I could have asked for better teachers for him, therefore, I am very grateful and thankful
to everyone in the nursery, every single person played a significant role in my son's development. He has always been eating well, feeling safe and supported. Thank you so much, he truly loves you, wonderful people.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We at Banana Moon would like to thank you for your feedback. The early years professionals and the management team are deeply grateful for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has just graduated from Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon after 3 years. She has grown in confidence beyond measure and has always learnt lots ànd more importantly, been happy here.
We're so happy with the nursery, my son now attends and has been here for a year. Staff are friendly and the
app keeps you updated with photos and important information.
Both my children suffer allergies and they cater to their needs.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your kind words. We have enjoyed looking after your child and best wishes for the new school.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my boys went through the baby room to the preschool. I couldn't have asked for a better nursery, The staff are very supportive and caring with a good balance of firmness. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We are so glad and thank you for your feedback. All the staff team and the management team are deeply amazed by your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Efficient and effective, quick contacting in regards to any issues with my son. Made a lot of things easier by helping to maintain the same life structures at home, at nursery such as stopping naps.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

We would like to thank you for your comments and for this amazing review. The early years professionals and the management team are deeply grateful for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy has been at Banana Moon since he was 7 months old, and he is now ready to make his next step to school. We couldn't have chosen a better nursery to have put him in, it has been an amazing experience. He has excelled in every way possible due to all the attention and care from the team at Banana
Moon.

Reply from Carlos Ortiz, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Thank you for your kind words. We have enjoyed looking after your child and best wishes with the new school.


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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.