Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

205 Russell Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2BD
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9.9 103 Reviews
  • 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 (103)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton has 103 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son comes to Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton. The staff here are very cooperative. We did have a bit of settling in problems but the staff were ever so cooperative in providing us with several sessions so as to make sure my son settles down nicely. The place is clean and tidy and feels safe and
child-friendly.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your review, I am so glad that your son has settled in and is now enjoying his time here at Banana Moon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great service, my little boy has improved massively.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your kind review about our nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the staff and facilities at this nursery. My daughter has settled so well in the baby room. Everybody is so friendly and caring and the room is always clean. There is a great menu on offer and all of the children's needs are met.
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Reply from Kulbir Shahi at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for such a lovely review and your kind words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my son came to Banana Moon he has developed so well. The staff are very friendly and my son loves coming to nursery. The facilities are excellent and every time I come the nursery is clean. I'm very happy my son comes to this nursery.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

This is lovely to hear, thank you so much for leaving such a nice review. I am so happy to hear that your son is happy and settled and that staff go the extra mile to make sure you as parents are happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Banana Moon very much. Since my son moved in, he has really enjoyed staying at Banana Moon. The administration is good, my son's key person who looks after him is very responsible. All staff are nice and helpful.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your kind review, its lovely to hear that you son has such a lovely relationship with his key person and that you are happy with our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled in well to Banana Moon Nursery. The staff are lovely and keep you regularly updated about your child's progress. The environment in the baby room is clean and exciting for little ones to play and to stimulate their learning. Overall, I would highly recommend Banana Moon.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review for our nursery, we do pride ourselves in ensuring the nursery is always kept to a high standard and the activities we provide for our children are stimulating and enjoyable, I'm really pleased to hear your son has such a fantastic time at our nursery!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Banana Moon in September 2018. We have found the nursery to be fantastic. They were extremely supportive during his settling in time. He loves going to nursery and always has a wonderful time. He has taken part in a wide range of activities and really enjoys spending time in the outdoor
space. We receive daily feedback about what he has been up to, meals he has eaten and any concerns they may have. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery to my family and friends.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you for your lovely feedback Leah, it is lovely to hear that you son has settled so well into Banana Moon.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So incredibly happy with the nursery we have chosen for our daughter. The nursery assistants are wonderful and show genuine love, care and compassion for my child. They have really taken the time to get to know my child and they have built a beautiful relationship. The facilities are excellent.

Reply from Kulbir Shahi, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review Kirstie! The staff here at Banana Moon Wollaton are extremely passionate towards the children that attend, its lovely to hear that your child has built such lovely relationships with them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been at Banana Moon Day Nursery for a few months now and is extremely happy here, she smiles in the morning when entering the building and seeing staff that work with her. Communication is fantastic and there is homely feel about the establishment that makes it much easier leaving my child
here. I am very happy with the care my daughter receives and have recommended the Nursery to friends and family.

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My son has been going to the baby room at Banana Moon for about a month now and I feel like he is being well looked after. It’s hard to leave your baby with someone else for the first time but the staff are really friendly and made it an easier experience!
The hours are very flexible and the children
are given three meals as well as snacks (which my baby seems to love) which not all nurseries provide and the babies get plenty of stimulation. It always looks very clean and well maintained and the premises are safe, only allowing access via fingerprint. I would definitely recommend Banana Moon in Wollaton.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

FANTASTIC nursery !! my son has been coming here since I went back to work and he was 10 months old they made me feel so at ease with leaving him and he absolutely loves it all the staff are great

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child was the first baby at the Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton, she developed so much since then. She is speaking at 19 months and it is amazing, love all the activities and attention, amazing team love it.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery! All of the staff are lovely and have made it so easy to bring our son into a nursery environment. It is bright and clean and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is one of the best, my daughter loves coming here daily. The premises are always clean and tidy. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They always take very good care of my daughter. They have supported her whilst toilet training and have helped her to develop and become confident.
Her key worker understands her needs very well. We are grateful for all the hard work they have put in to make our experience wonderful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been at Banana Moon nursery for 4 months and I have to say that I have found the nursery to be very friendly and the staff are a fantastic attribute to the children. The nursery itself is clean and hygienic, and the meals are outstanding.


I have found that my grandson has come on

in leaps and bounds as to his learning and potty training.


Well done to the staff at Banana Moon 10/10 excellent, keep it up.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son has come on so much since being here.
The staff are all so lovely.
Communication is always great.
Would recommend this nursery to everyone.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love this place! The staff are lovely, friendly and very welcoming. Its very clean. I love the daily sheets I get, letting me know what my baby has been up too. My daughter loves it here :) (which makes the mornings easier).

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Banana Moon since April and throughout that time the staff and facilities have been wonderful. Our daughter loves coming here and we have been recommending the nursery to our friends since week one. Friendly, professional and fun!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is an excellent place for child development. A healthy environment, good resources to aid learning and friendly staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so glad I choose Banana Moon as the nursery for my 2-year-old twins, from the moment they arrived they were welcomed with open arms and looked after in the best possible way. Each member of staff brings their own unique touch to the nursery and I couldn't be happier having my children attend.
They love their time there and are so happy.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.928)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.928) 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.928 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton is calculated as follows: ( (336 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.928

  • 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 30 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 30 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.


Lisa

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.


Finlea

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!


Felora

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.


Zainab

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.


Kimberley

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!


Holly

Holly Scothon

Job Title: Level 2 Early Years Professional

Joined: 2024

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