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Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham has 66 reviews.
Review from Lauren J (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023
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Thank you for your kind words, it's a pleasure having him at our nursery. He has a great character and we look forward to watching him grow with us.
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Review from Catriona C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023
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Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. We have loved watching your little girl develop over the last few months into a Teenie Moon. We look forward to continuing to watch her grow.
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Review from Maria T (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023
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Thank you for your review. We are always here to support our families and if there is anything we can do to improve please let us know. We enjoy watching your little one grow.
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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Thank you for your review. We love seeing his smiley face each morning and watching him grow.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. We have enjoyed watching your daughter develop through our different rooms. She is a joy to look after.
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Review from Ifey B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review. Your son has settled very well and we enjoy seeing his smiley face. We look forward to watching him grow as we have with his older sibling.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022
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Thank you for your lovely review, we love looking after your child whom also loves being out in the garden.
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Review from Vinayak K (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2022
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Thank you for the lovely review. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow and gain confidence.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022
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Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoy the app and we ensure that we take lots of photos during the day so you can be apart of their day and share with your children at home.
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Review from Liam J (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2022
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Thank you for your lovely review. We love greeting your little boy in the mornings, he is always so happy and cannot wait to come in for breakfast!
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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022
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Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your kind words. We like to ensure all of our children feel apart of our Banana Moon family.
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Review from Katia M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022
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Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It's great to hear that you are happy with the updates and we cannot wait to invite our parents back through our doors.
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Review from Toby G (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2021
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Thank you for your kind words. We are all passionate to ensure our children and families are happy. We have created the nursery into a home so the children can feel safe, secure and welcomed.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021
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Reply from Ravi Mankoo, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for such a lovely review. We will be very sad to see her go, her cheeky ways will be extremely missed!
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2021
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Thank you for your lovely review. He really enjoys his time here, and it's lovely to see how settled he is now and thank you for your understanding as we know it is hard to hand over your little one during this difficult time. He has really come along in such a short space of time, we love seeing him smiling as he comes into the nursery.
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Review from Emilie D (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Thank you for your feedback. We recognise we had a number of challenges in the early days but now have a very dedicated management and staff team. It is hugely important to us they are recognised for their hard work and we regularly support their well-being. We loved looking after your daughter and are looking forward to now providing the best care for your five-month-old.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Reply from Jenna Wharton, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely feedback.
We are so happy that your daughter has settled so quickly, we are looking forward to watching her grow with us.
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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021
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Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy that your daughter has settled with us so well. She is a pleasure to look after and is such a happy little girl.
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Review from V E (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021
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Thank you for your lovely review, we encourage our parents to share any ideas and suggestions on how we can continue to improve our nursery.
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Review from K E (Mother of Child) published on 7 January 2021
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Thank you for your review. We enjoyed having your little boy with us, he became part of our family. We were sad to see him leave for Big School!
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.841 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham is calculated as follows: ( (217 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.841
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 Caversham is based on 21 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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 21 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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Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2016
I am a fully qualified Nursery Manager with over 15 years of experience in the Early Years sector. I have been with Banana Moon for 4 years since the Nursery opened back in 2016.
I qualified as a nursery nurse in 2009. I have lived and worked in Reading since leaving school and have worked in 2 Nursery settings at that time. I am a very dedicated individual to the companies I have worked for. I pride myself to ensure that the Nursery continues to improve and make positive changes to keep it fresh and exciting for the children, parents and staff.
Working together with parents is key to ensuring each individual child’s needs are met, and I find it so rewarding watching the children grow and develop in an environment I have helped to create with my team by my side.
Job Title: Nursery Cook
Joined: 2016
I'm Carolyn and I have worked as a chef for the past 15 years. I was head chef in a residential home for the elderly before being employed by Banana Moon. I've been at Caversham for over 3 and half years. I have had experience in many dietary requirements and I'm familiar with allergens. In my spare time I like to make celebration cakes and all forms of baking.
Job Title: Teenie moons room leader
Joined: 2019
Hi, my name is Munna. I have 13 years of experience working in childcare. I hold a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare. I have 2 older daughters of my own. I work with the Teenie Moons.
Job Title: Assistant Cook
Joined: 2020
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I'm Tina. I have worked with children for the last 16 years, I was a cook at a school in Lower Early and also the netball coach and I also taught the children to cook. I have found it a happy family experience. In my spare time, I like to cross stitch and I like to get arty! I have 2 grown-up girls.
Job Title: Level 2 Practitioner in the Teenie moons
Joined: 2018
Hi, my name is Iqra, I work in the Teenie Moons. I am Level 2 qualified. I have been with Banana Moon for 6 years. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2022
My previous role was a primary school teacher in Mauritius. I have worked at Banana Moons for 2 years. I work with the Full Moons and I provide French Lessons.
Job Title: Mini Moons Room Leader
Joined: 2022
I am level 3 qualified and I work with the Teenie Moons. I have worked at Banana Moons for 2 years. I have got 8 years experience.
Job Title: Deputy Manager
Joined: 2022
I am level 3 and I have 14 years experience. I have been with Banana Moon for 2 years.
Job Title: Room leader in Full Moons
Joined: 2022
I am Level 3 and I work alongside Devi in the Full Moons. I have got 22 years experience.
Job Title: Deputy manager
Joined: 2024
I am level 3 qualified and have worked in childcare for 17 years. I have been at Banana Moons since April this year.
Job Title: Baby Moons room leader
Joined: 2023
I have worked for Banana Moons since Sept 2023.
Job Title: Level 3 apprentice
Joined: 2021
I have worked at Banana Moons for 3 years. I work alongside Jade in Baby Moons
Job Title: Level 2 apprentice
Joined: 2024
I have worked at Banana moons Since February this year. I work in Teenie moons.
Job Title: Level 3 preactitioner
Joined: 2024
I have worked in childcare for many years. I work in Baby Moons alongside Munna.
Job Title: Mini Moons room leader
Joined: 2024
I have worked in childcare 10 years. I work alongside Lauren in Minin Moons and have worked at Banana Moons Since June 2024
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2024
Layla joined the team in July 2024. She is qualified Level 6 and works in our Mini Moons room.
Job Title: Nursery apprentice
Joined: 2024
Isobel joined us in November 2024. She is currently doing her level 2 training. She works in our Mini Moons room
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2023
Delehn works in our Mini Moons room. She has recently completed her Level 2 and is going on to do her level 3 training with us.
Job Title: Nursery practitioner
Joined: 2023
Maria has worked for us since July 2023. She works alongside Catherine in our Full Moons room.
Job Title: Nursery practitioner
Joined: 2023
Nathan has worked with us since December 2023. He works in our Full moons toom.
Job Title: Level 3 Trainee
Joined: 2024
Becky started with us in June 2024. She is currently training and works in our Mini moons room.
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