Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

205 Russell Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2BD
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton, Nottingham
At Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton, caring, qualified staff observe and assess children's development and most importantly provide a variety of learning experiences that are fun and build on what the children already know.

Calm tranquil rest is a prerequisite for babies and younger children and the nursery has sleep rooms equipped with cots and sleep mattresses. Each child has their own bed linen which is regularly laundered in house.

Children are given delicious homemade, nutritious meals and are offered five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. The team ensure they have the opportunity to spend time outside every day throughout the year for fresh air and exercise. When children prefer to stay indoors, an alternative physical activity is provided such as yoga and dancing.

CCTV operates throughout the nursery for the protection of children. Parents have fingerprint access directly into the nursery to drop off and collect children.

An app that shows you what your child has been doing throughout the day. E.g., sleep times, nappy changes and any food or bottles that they have consumed. There are also pictures and videos that are sent directly to your phone whilst you're at work to give you that extra reassurance.
                                
An extensive learning and development programme that meets the Early Years Foundation Stage - Updated January 2024.

A range of activities, including messy play, sensory play, baking, gardening and cooking experiences!

Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Asma Zahra (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 70
  • 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 between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

  • Full Day - £75
    Half Day - £50


    Funded Full Day - £10
    Funded Half Day - £5


  • Please contact the nursery and they can send you their price list. The nursery also offer 15 hours funding and 30 hours funding for children from 9 months - 4 year olds.


  • Parking
  • They have parking onsite, with plenty of room to feel safe getting your child in and out of the car.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton Reviews (100)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton has 100 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After my firstborn child attended this nursery back in 2020, I decided to apply for my youngest to start here in 2023 and I am so glad I did. The staff are still as good (if not better) as they were years ago. They always go the extra mile and I feel so at ease leaving my son there. The app updates
are great as you are kept in the loop whilst your child is at the setting. I would 100% recommend Banana Moon to any of my friends or family with young children.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your kind words! We absolutely love having him with us. Your feedback means so much to us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff who provide high quality care. I feel confident leaving my son in their care and they provide various updates throughout the day. My son's confidence and development has progressed since starting nursery. My son enjoys the variety of activities and resources they have available.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really love having him with us and we are so pleased with your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been attending this nursery, my daughter has been going for nearly two years and my son started in January 2023. He has a pacemaker. The nursery has been wonderful and even raised money for a defibrillator for the nursery and community to raise awareness.
Both my children are
more confident and enjoy going to nursery as they get to do a lot of different activities. The lunch is also good compared to a lot of other nurseries.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your feedback! We are really glad you are pleased with the service provided.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s been great so far, our daughter loves it in the nursery. They look after her very well and we trust the team.
The food is good and they focus on teaching her things which is good.
The place is a clean and neat place and they have a very good process.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your kind words!
We are so glad you are impressed with our setting for your little girl.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very much engaged with the kids. My son gets happy in there listening to stories, playing with play dough etc. Overall fully satisfied. All staff are friendly and helpful. Staff are good at listening to parents' words and always try to sort out any issues. Thanks.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear you are happy with the care provided.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton has been an amazingly supportive, caring and fun place for our little one.
We struggled to get him to sleep, but the carers were so supportive and helped us without judging in a kind and gentle manner.
Our little one has shown some behavioural challenges, but the staff
have recognised concerns and spoken to us in a collaborative, non-judgemental and productive manner. The amount of love, care and cuddles the girls give is superb.
They have an on-site chef whose food is just amazing!
The nursery staff really encourage each child's needs, whether they love animals or numbers they've always got a new fun activity to include everyone.
The nursery also gives little activities to do at home, which we think is such a lovely idea. Like make your own play dough, recipes etc.
It's so easy to see what your child is doing with the app and to book extra days etc.
The outdoor space could be a bit bigger ideally.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

We are so pleased to hear your feedback! Your little one is such a delight to have in our setting. Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Banana Moon Day Nursery, she's always so happy afterwards, she has made lots and lots of friends and brings back nice paintings and drawings she loves her (nursery teachers) and always talks about them. We love the app with regular updates on what food our daughter has eaten
what activities she has done and how long she has slept, overall this nursery is amazing.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy that you are satisfied with the care provided for your little one!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A lovely nursery with wonderful staff who go above and beyond. My son loves attending nursery and we get lots of updates throughout the day so we know what he’s up to.
Management are so quick to respond to queries and incredibly helpful. Couldn’t ask for a better nursery.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are so happy that you are content with the care provided!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Me, my husband and little one think that Banana Moon Day Nursery is amazing! I was quite worried about my son starting there at 11 months old but he settled in so well. Now 7 months on he absolutely loves going and adores the staff. The staff are incredible, they welcome my son like he is family every
morning and shower him with so much love. They keep me up to date with what he has been doing at nursery with lots of photos and videos. Plus they always have time to talk to me at the drop-offs and pick-ups too. My son has learnt so much at nursery, he now can self soothe himself to sleep, he knows more words, he is very sociable and he is beginning to share with others. They provide him with so many exciting opportunities every day which I can’t provide at home. I cannot think of a negative thing to say about the nursery, they are truly fantastic and we feel so lucky to send our son there. Thank you to all the staff for their hard work and dedication, it really shines through.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your lovely words. It means so much to us that you feel so positive towards us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon is an incredible nursery. The warmth that we receive when we walk in the door puts both my child and myself immediately at ease. Staff are enthusiastic, confident, compassionate, respectful, creative and so fun. All the staff in the baby room have gotten to know my child and know her and
her interests really well. They always make it a point to tell me what she's been up to and I love all the pictures and updates we receive through the app that they use. The food is excellent and the staff are brilliant at teaching my child to eat properly and to eat a variety of foods. My child loves all the activities and I always feel like she will be having an amazing day when I drop her off- a good feeling because I miss her so much during the day. I know she's learning and able to do wonderful activities we don't do at home. My older child (now in school) also loved Banana Moon and staff still greet her when we pick up the youngest! Thank you so much, Banana Moon.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

We are so grateful for your lovely words. It's our pleasure to care for your child, and we are so happy that you are pleased with the activities on offer. Thank you so much!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children attend Banana Moon and we are extremely pleased with the service they offer. All the staff are kind, attentive and helpful. They offer so many very varied activities for the children making nursery really fun! They make them nutritious meals and snacks which they love.
The whole
team are friendly and approachable and we would highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your kind words. We absolutely love having them both and are so pleased that you are happy with the service provided.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child’s leaving Banana Moon this July but his past year here has been amazing the staff have helped him overcome a lot, as parents we're so proud of how he’s come along. Would definitely recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has had a great experience and did lots of different activities. The app was updated every day for our peace of mind. The members of the Mini Moons teams knew exactly how to settle him in such as his favourite toys and books and were able to summarise how he got on each day at pick up time. Highly
recommended!

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy that you are pleased with the service provided!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with Banana Moon. The staff are approachable, helpful and knowledgeable. Communication is excellent. The app ensures that we get all the information we could possibly need in one place. They have well thought out systems to connect home learning and in the nursery, learning
to keep parents informed and involved. The provision in the Full Moon room has really suited our child. The mix of free flow and planned activities work very well. The food is excellent and they make the most of the outdoor space that is available.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're so glad you are happy with the service we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has been amazing, all the staff and our daughter loves it, she is always happy and excited to go to nursery, updates are great throughout the day too. Couldn’t have picked a better nursery!
Thank you for all your hard work and caring for our child.


Thank you!


Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your lovely words. We are extremely happy to provide a positive environment for you and your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been a pleasure from the beginning! My daughter was a pandemic baby and premature she started this nursery at 8 months old and now is nearly 2, the way she has met all her milestones is amazing the constant care and attentiveness the staff offer is amazing! The staff will go the extra
mile for your child to make them feel comfortable, the app was a selling point for me it's updated throughout the day with constant pictures and videos as well as your child's daily routine! You have an assigned key worker for your child also and this has been a huge help and support for us! We have always felt safe and comforted knowing our child will be looked after and cared for in the best possible way! The activities they offer and freshly cooked meals are outstanding I have no single complaint about this nursery they are fabulous, thank you to all the staff for looking after my little one especially all the staff in baby moons!

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your daughter is an absolute pleasure to have in our care. We are so happy to be giving you a positive nursery experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having placed my daughter here in May, I was nervous especially as she hadn't interacted with many children due to covid restrictions. From the first settling-in session I was at ease, you could tell the team genuinely cared for her and are very friendly and approachable. I feel that my daughter has
developed so much since starting here and it's great to see this and I love seeing all the activities she does during the day (via the app updates) as it's stuff I would never think to do with her.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your feedback. We really take pride in looking after your little one!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended this nursery, and I’ve only had positive experiences. The staff are fantastic. They are genuinely friendly, attentive and caring. The app is brilliant and keeps me informed of my daughter's day and the fun activities provided. It’s hard leaving your child, but I know the
level of care provided is excellent. I’d recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Asma Zahra, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your kind words! We really appreciate it.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy I decided to send my little boy to this nursery. I feel he has grown so much in confidence since going to nursery and always has a big smile on his face when I pick him up! I love that all the staff seem to know his name - it shows me that they are a tight-knit community and take
the time to get to know all of the children under their care. The garden facilities are excellent and I love the fact that kids from different age groups can interact in the garden. They have been excellent in providing healthy, nutritious and varied food to my little boy, working around his intolerances, which I greatly appreciated. They have also made me feel involved and included in his care despite Covid and the limitations it has posed.

Reply from Ellie Slater, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for your review! It's great to hear that you are having such a positive experience at our nursery and that your son is happy in our care!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Recommended by others when I was applying for my daughters Nursey place.
I can’t say one bad word about this nursey, my daughter absolutely loves it here.
They’ve always got new activities daily, always learning about something new and they take great pride in ensuring the children are well cared
for and looked after.
Amazing range of breakfast, lunch and dinner choices for the children also.
Love having a look at what my daughter has been up to whilst at nursey also with the online portal.
I would highly recommend this nursery to friends and family!
Thank you for making my child’s days here enjoyable.

Reply from Ellie Slater, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are so pleased to know that you are happy with the care we provide for your daughter!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.917 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton is calculated as follows: ( (288 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.917

  • 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 Wollaton is based on 26 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 26 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 (15)

Asma

Asma Zahra

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Hello! My name is Asma and I am the Nursery Manager. I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton since we opened in January 2018. I have 11 years of experience working with children aged 0-5!


Ellie

Ellie Slater

Job Title: Deputy Manager (On Maternity Leave)

Joined: 2018

Hello! My name is Ellie. I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton since we opened in January 2018, and have 10 years of experience working mainly with children from ages 0-5!


Gurpreet

Gurpreet Bazaz

Job Title: Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)

Joined: 2018

Hello, my name is Preet and I am the Deputy Manager. I am also the Full Moons Room Leader and the nursery SENCo and I have a level 3 qualification in Childcare! I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton since March 2018, and have 9 years of experience working with children aged 0-5.


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Lisa Hall

Job Title: Nursery Cook

Joined: 2018

Hello! My name is Lisa and I am the Nursery Cook. I have level 3 qualification in Food Safety and Hygiene, as well as a level 3 qualification in Childcare! I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton since May 2018, and I have over 30 years experience working in the food sector, as well as over 20 years experience working with children.


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Finlea Dean

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Hello! My name is Finlea and I am the room leader in the Baby Moons room. I have a level 3 qualification in Childcare and have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton since January 2021. I have 3 years of experience working with children aged 0-5.


Caterina

Caterina Navarra

Job Title: Early Years Professional

Joined: 2021

Hello! My name is Caterina and I currently work in the Full Moons room. I have gained my level 3 qualification in Childcare, and have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton since July 2021. I have 4 years of experience working with children aged 0-5.


Yasmin

Yasmin Angelides

Job Title: Assistant Manager & Mini Moons Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Yasmin and I work in the Mini Moons room!


Sam

Sam Davis

Job Title: Early Years Professional

Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Sam! I am lunch cover and I work across all rooms. I am also Level 3 Qualified.


Lauren

Lauren Allsopp

Job Title: Early Years Professional

Joined: 2023

Hi, my name is Lauren and I work in the Baby Moon room!


Angel

Angel Carlisle-Brown

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Angel and I work in the Baby Room!


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Felora Hossienzadeh

Job Title: Early Years Professional

Joined: 2019

Hello! I'm Felora and I work across all rooms. I am also Level 3 Qualified!


Maryam

Maryam Ayaz

Job Title: Early Years Professional

Joined: 2022

Hello! I'm Maryam and I work in Full Moons, I am also Level 3 Qualified.


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Zainab Bibi

Job Title: Lunch Time Cover

Joined: 2024

Hello! I'm Zainab and I work across all rooms as lunch cover between the hours of 11 am-2 pm.


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Kimberley Bell

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Professional

Joined: 2023

Hello! My name is Kim and I work in the Baby Moons room. I am working towards my Level 3 qualification and I am very close to the end!


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Holly Scothon

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2024

Hello! My name is Holly and I work in the Mini Moons room.