Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Walterbush Road, off Evans Way, Chipping Norton OX7 5QX
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton, Chipping Norton
Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton, aims to offer parents a fun, safe and stimulating environment for their children to develop and grow in confidence.

With caring, skilled staff on hand, children will be given the chance to learn at their own pace and benefit from a host of varied and exciting activities involving child-led as well as adult-initiated play.

The nursery is focused on creating a caring environment for children and embraces the views of parents.

The nursery staff are keen to ensure the setting has happy children and happy parents.

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Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sarah Taylor (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 51
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holiday & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

  • Sibling discount offered.
  • Parking

  • There is adequate parking for staff, visitors and families.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton Reviews (67)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton has a Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton has 67 reviews.

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Review from Monika O (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started the nursery when she was 15 months and she’s loved it from day one.
She’s got a great relationship with all the staff (who are great), and we’ve seen real progress in her development since she started going to Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton.
There’s a lot of emphasis
on kids spending time outside and provision of freshly cooked and varied food, both of which are really important to us as parents.
The manager and the team have also been great during the pandemic, with a very positive and helpful attitude in what has been a very difficult situation for many parents and carers.
I would definitely recommend Banana Moon!

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for your review, our families opinions are what drives us.


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Review from Freya W (Mother of Child) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Banana Moon in January when she was almost 6 months and we have been beyond impressed with the care she has received! They have helped her through the weaning process and she has learnt so many new skills thanks to the kind and attentive staff looking after her. Every day when
we drop her off and pick her up she is happy and smiling, which is the most reassuring sign as a parent. We love receiving the daily updates and are always very impressed with the wide variety of educational (and messy!) activities the staff do with the children every day. We would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for the review we are glad that you are happy.


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Review from Joe M (Father of Child) published on 8 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to Banana Moon for over a year now. From the baby room and now into mini moons. Everyone at the nursery have been great for our daughters development. She loves the nursery and the staff have been absolutely faultless and do such a fantastic job.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for the review we are delighted you joined us.


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Review from Lynda B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started day nursery in September 2020 when he was 9 months old and is absolutely thriving. He has a fantastic relationship with his key person and room leader. All the staff at Banana Moon are so accommodating and they are an extension of a family. He literally can’t get out of the car quick
enough to run in now he can walk. December was a tricky time for us as he was very poorly then we had Christmas and then nursery shut for a week due to Covid and the team were so patient in helping him to transition into nursery life again. We’d love to send our son more to nursery as being a first-time mum I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about working more than I currently do. Unfortunately, we can increase his hours until January 2021, this is a real testament of how good a job these guys are doing.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for the review we are glad that you are happy here at Banana Moon Chipping Norton.


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Review from Julia C (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 19-month-old twins started at Banana Moon a few months ago now. We couldn’t be happier with the level of care that is given. The app is fabulous, every visit we get a peek into what they have been up to, always fun and inventive games and learning. They always have time outside playing too. My son
and daughter thoroughly enjoy nursery and never hesitate to walk in! Their speech and confidence are growing and they have both surprised us with how comfortable they are leaving us for the afternoon, considering they have had hardly any social interaction with other adults or children due to lockdown.
Meals are great! Staff are wonderful. All round, positive and happy experience for my children but also makes us feel very happy and content as new parents.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for the review, your opinion really matters to us.


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Review from Joanna B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't tell you enough how amazing I think this nursery is. My eldest son went to a different nursery but for my youngest we drive the journey to Banana Moon. Whilst the building, cleanliness, garden etc. are all fantastic I think that it's the team here that really make it so great. They all just
go the extra mile and really care. My son has been there from age 1 (now 3) and has progressed really well, I'm totally confident that as he moves to the full moons room that they will prepare him even further for his start in school. I'm only sad that one day we'll have to leave!

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for your review, we have loved watching him grow and develop.


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Review from E-L P (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon is just wonderful. We were really hesitant to send our son to nursery, but he has thrived here. He absolutely loves all the staff, he loves the friends that he has made and he really enjoys the time he has there. His favourite thing is the muddy mornings, something that has recently been
introduced and is great.
The manager and the team always listen to any concerns that we have regarding our son and always respect our wishes. He also has multiple food sensitivities, they are very good with him making sure he is never left out.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

We are glad that you have joined us and we thank you for the review.


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Review from Samantha J (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started in baby moons in January and despite never having stepped foot inside (due to Covid policy) we have felt so welcomed as a family. The staff take such an interest in my son and work hard to provide games and toys that match his interests and passions. The app they use for communication
is really good, and my son walks in very happily every morning - what more could you ask for? We found the nursery as a last resort as the ones closest to us didn’t have space. However, rather than changing to a closer nursery, we are actually looking at moving house to be closer because he is so settled and so obviously enjoying it. Would highly recommend the manager and her team

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

We are glad that you are happy with the nursery and that even though you have not been inside (yet) you are confident with the care you are all receiving.


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Review from Abbie A (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Banana Moon Day nursery for 14 months now. I moved him from a nursery that I felt wasn't paying him enough attention and I expressed this when we joined. It was the best decision that I made. He has been so happy, treated with attention and care and has been provided with the
tools to smoothly move to school in September. I cannot thank Banana Moon enough for the time they have spent with him.
Along with the attention they have given him, the nursery itself is well structured and thought-out with multiple ideas and activities in place.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

We are glad that you both joined us, watching him grow and being ready for school is what drives us to do what we do.


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Review from Mike W (Father of Child) published on 24 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After lots of research this nursery came up as our first choice based on location and opening hours as both my wife and I work unsociable hours (chef and midwife).
Being our first child and having never been away from us he soon settled in with help from the experienced team who also knew how hard
it is for parents and would keep us updated in the early days with phone calls and messages (reassuring touch).
We really enjoy reading the diary to see what our boy has been up to along with the pictures they capture throughout the day.
It’s been amazing seeing how his time at nursery has helped him grow and learn. He is always coming home with new words and songs.
The team have made a great impression on him and he always mentions their names, with favourites mentioned.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for the review our families happiness is at the heart of all we do.


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Review from Hollie B (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter adores coming to this nursery. Most days she can’t even remember to say goodbye as she is so keen to get in!
All the staff are amazing and lovely to have a conversation with, even when you want to talk through the silliest little things!
The amount of different activities they do is
astonishing, I don’t know how they come up with half the ideas and always have something planned!
I am also slightly jealous of the things I see my daughter has been eating throughout the week, they are spoilt!
Thank you Banana Moon team, you are more of a third parent than a nursery!

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for your review. We are delighted you are so happy with our provision.


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Review from James H (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Words can't express enough how good Banana Moon is. The amount of messy play and sensory play there is. It's off the charts compared to other places we looked at.
My little wizard comes home every time with a smile on his face and can't wait to go back the next day. If only they were open at weekends
too!

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you so much for this enthusiastic review - We are delighted to hear how much you appreciate the activities as a lot of thought goes into making sure all our children enjoy a varied day. We really appreciate your kind words!


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Review from Joe G (Father of Child) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going for over a year now and the support he's been offered during the year of lockdown has been invaluable to his development. The staff know him and work to help him grow to be the best that he can be. I'm really happy with my son's development there and I know that when he's there
that he is in a safe, supportive atmosphere and is being cared for. And he gets two proper hot meals a day, breakfast and snacks which is a real game-changer! Not all heroes wear capes!

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you and you are absolutely right, not all Heroes wear Capes, ha!
Thank you for your kind words, they make everyone's role here at the Nursery appreciated.


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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All at Banana Moon have been fantastic with my son, he started just before he was 10 months and has adored it since day 1. He has a very lovely relationship with his key worker and room leader. He has grown so much and come on in so many respects and I feel a lot of that it's down to the nursery and
staff. Would highly recommend it to anyone. He loves going and gets excited to go in and explore.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

We are delighted you chose Banana Moon and we are delighted to be part of his journey.


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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 5 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Moved my daughter here at the height of lockdown. She absolutely loves going to nursery and seeing her friends and the staff. They do a lot of 'messy play' which she loves and they all seem to adore her which is lovely to see. She eats fantastically and looks delighted to go there every day. Thank you
for taking such good care of her. One less thing to worry about.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you for your review we are pleased you moved your daughter here.


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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Banana Moon a year now and has had a fantastic experience. The staff are lovely and also find the time to fill us in on his daily activities. The manager has a hugely positive energy and our boy loves her. Our questions are answered so quickly with a high level of detail. We are
so glad we chose Banana Moon when we moved here!

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

We are so glad that you moved here and chose our nursery.


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Review from Fran D (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Banana Moon just before lockdown, he was extremely anxious when he returned, but the staff supported with a phased return. The staff are fantastic, they communicate fully with parents, and don’t mind parents asking questions. My son returns from nursery tired, full and happy (the signs
of a great day for a toddler). We even increased his sessions he enjoys it so much! I cannot thank Banana Moon enough - they’ve been the light in the dark of 2020 for my son.

Reply from Rachael Phillips, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you so much for your kind review, we are so happy you chose us.


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Review from Daniel P (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon for us and my daughter is the best Nursery within the Cotswolds.
We are so delighted after we had some indifferent experiences with other Nurseries within the area.
Banana Moon is by far the most professional, hi-tech and modern reporting of daily activities that your child has been
taking part in, excellent quality food and nutrition, caring staff, well equipped, extremely clean and very well managed Nursery.
We feel so comfortable when dropping our 16-month-old daughter off in the mornings knowing how well cared for she will be and that is such a nice feeling.
I would sincerely recommend getting in touch with Banana Moon Chipping Norton before you make any choices of where to send your child.
I sure you will very impressed like we are.

Reply from Sarah Taylor, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you so much for your lovely review - we're delighted you're happy.


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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at this nursery for 14 months now and he loves every day. The staff are wonderful and have handled the pandemic fantastically. One of the reasons we chose this nursery was the importance they put on well prepared, healthy food, and every day the children have really good food to eat.
A really excellent nursery.

Reply from Sarah Taylor, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thanks for the lovely feedback. We love our food too and we're really excited to have onboard our new Chef, he is so passionate about the food we give our children.


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Review from Katie H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is 11-months and has been going here just over a month now, and he has been really enjoying himself! I love that there is an app where I can see what he has been up to, I eagerly wait for the update. Would definitely recommend, the staff are very enthusiastic and energetic.

Reply from Sarah Taylor, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton

Thank you so much for the review, we value your feedback.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.955)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.955) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.955 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Chipping Norton is calculated as follows: ( (171 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.955

  • 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 Chipping Norton is based on 15 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 51 number of registered child places is 10.2, which has been reached with 15 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 (7)

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Sarah Taylor

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2018

Sarah is the Nursery Manager, Sarah has a Level 3 in childcare and over twenty one year's experience in a range of child care settings. Sarah is looking forward to meeting you all and showing you the Outstanding provision at Banana Moon Chipping Norton.


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Roxanne Batchelor

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Roxanne joined the nursery in 2021 and has worked across the whole nursery supporting each room. She is Level 6 qualified and has 8 years experience working with children.


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Terrie Davis

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2020

Terrie has taken on the new challenge of setting up our new baby room.


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Rachel Swann

Job Title: Full Moons Room Leader

Joined: 2019

Rachel is the Mini Moons Room Leader. She has been working in childcare for 14 years. It has been a joy to watch the Mini Moons develop and grow in confidence and abilities.


I enjoy the interaction that they give and the new challenges they throw my way every day.


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Anita Williams

Job Title: Full Moons Room Leader

Joined: 2021

Charlotte has recently joined us and has taken on the role of preschool room leader. She previously ran a room in Oxford.


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Louise Newman

Job Title: Teenie Moons room leader

Joined: 2021

Louise has been with us for over a year and has taken on the leader of the Teenie moons room.


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Georgia Smethurst

Job Title: Mini Moons Room Leader

Joined: 2023

Level 3 qualified


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