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.

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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9.9

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

My little one started to attend the nursery in January 2017. She loves the place from day one and the staff! Every day she is very excited and happy go to Banana Moon! Every morning we are welcomed with a smile!


I love the place and the staff!


Thank you for taking care of my child!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is perfect!! They have so much care and consideration for each child and let us know of all things that have happened each day - even "small" things such as smiling at an object. (Everything that is missed by a parent, is good to be told to be kept up to date)
Our son gets praises by each
nursery nurse. The areas inside and outside are perfect for each child - so for all ages that attend. We received daily diaries to let us know things such as food intakes, nappy changes, sleeps and adventures.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled into this nursery very quickly thanks to the warm and welcoming staff.


We are given a clear break down of what our daughter has been up to each day in terms of activities, learning and eating which means I'm not missing out on what she achieving day by day.


Thank you

to all the staff for making the transition for our daughter stress-free and enjoyable!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are welcoming and friendly. Exceptional mannerisms and caring for all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This nursery is a nice place. I'm really happy and my son is as well. Every time he comes to the nursery he enjoys his time. I really like the nursery, it's amazing to find a great nursery near our house. The important things for me are that everything is always clean, my child has a good time and has
attention. Food is always fresh, we don't have any problems. My son enjoys being with different children. The nursery will really help him in the future with his behaviour also learning through play, activities, painting etc. I am happy as I know my son is always safe at nursery, all the staff are very nice and friendly, they are always smiling and help him with everything, so I can recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery - my daughter loves it. Great meals, friendly, caring, professional staff. Clean, healthy environment perfect for learning stimulation. Very new up to date technology with brilliant amenities potty training etc.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My overall experience was excellent, the nursery is very clean and a good learning environment. The staff provided us with all the initial information we needed. Will recommend the nursery to any parent.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been really happy with the set up of the nursery and, of course, the staff as my daughter got settled so quickly in less than 10 days - was a surprise to me. As she has never been away from me even for a day I was really worried sending her to nursery, but the staff really managed well and took
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Great facilities, creating a fun learning environment for children. My daughter is very settled in the nursery and enjoys attending. The management are brilliant going above and beyond to ensure your child is happy, settled and in a positive environment. Although I have to say the staff, particularly
my child's key worker are the stars of the show! I have found she goes the extra mile, resulting in a trusting bond between herself and my daughter, which is reassuring to see as a parent!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to Banana Moon and has a brilliant bond with all the staff caring for him and absolutely loves the managers.
The managers of this nursery are amazingly caring and supportive in all aspects of his care. I cannot praise them enough for how well all the staff meet his health needs as
he has asthma and needs a little extra of their dedicated time.
There are plenty of great learning opportunities and lovely equipment for all the children and a huge garden which my son visits every day.
A great team and a beautiful nursery.
Thank you Banana Moon.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is fantastic. Newly opened with lots of activities and great toys for our little boy of 18 months.
He settled in straight away which was such a relief for us.
It's a great team but the real star for us is his keyworker. She is brilliant and our son loves coming to nursery to see her.

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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.