Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple

Hi, I'm Kate and I'm the Director and Acting Manager at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I have QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and am Paediatric First-aid Trained and also a Designated Safeguarding Officer.

I am a mum to my own two little ones, which is why Banana Moon Barnstaple started in the first place!

Hi, I'm Lucie, Nursery Manager and SENDCo at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and many years of experience in Early Years as well as in management.

I love working in the Early Years, as I love watching children explore, enjoy themselves and learn through play. I love helping children learn and develop, encouraging them to reach their full potential and their developmental goals.

Hi, I'm Lauren, Deputy Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Banana Moon, Barnstaple. I am Level 3 qualified and have nine years of experience in my Early Years, from Nursery Nurse to management level. I'm really excited about being back in childcare after taking some time out to have my little girl!!

I work in childcare because I love working with children; it is so rewarding seeing each child develop, grow and learn as their own character. I am creative and enjoy messy play, my favourite activity is exploring water beads looking at the different colours and feeling the different textures!

Hi, I'm Jade and I am the Mini Moons Room Leader at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I am Level 3 qualified and I've got six years of experience working in childcare and am paediatric first aid trained.

I wanted to work in my early years since I was a teenager, and always used to babysit for family members, so I chose to make this my career. I love seeing the children progress and development and love giving the children lots of opportunities to learn through messy play!

Hi, I'm Danni and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple.

I am a level three qualified practitioner, but I also have a degree in Sports Coaching. I really love putting this into practice and leading different sporting activities with the children.

I love working in the Early Years as I love watching the children grow and develop through the different ages and stages and having a positive impact on their early lives!

Hi, I'm Rachel and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I've been working at Banana Moon for two years and have just completed my Level 3 apprenticeship.

Hi, I'm Sadie and I am the Nursery Cook at Banana Moon in Barnstaple. I have a level 3 in Food Hygiene for caterers.

I've enjoyed cooking all my life and I'm a self-taught baker; I love to experiment with new methods!

I'm now loving the opportunity to cook delicious, nutritious, home-cooked meals for the children, giving them a variety of tastes and textures and having fun with their food!

Hi, I'm Jorden and I am super excited to be working at Banana Moon in Barnstaple I cannot wait to see the children grow and blossom!

I am a level three qualified Early Years Professional and I am very passionate about my job and about Early Years! I love to try new and exciting activities for the children, to capture their interest and help them to learn and develop!

Hi, I’m Nicole and I’m a nursery assistant at Banana Moon in Barnstaple. I am paediatric first aid trained and I am currently training for a level 3 early years qualification.

I’ve chosen to start a career in the early years, as I love working with children. They are the next generation, so it’s important that we give them the best start in life. I’m fascinated by child development and how children learn and grow.

Hi, I’m Molly and I’m a Nursery Apprentice at Banana Moon Barnstaple; I am currently studying towards my Level 3 Early Years qualification.

My passion for childcare started when I helped my mum look after my younger siblings. I love seeing children learn and develop and getting to know them and their own unique personalities. I’m excited to start a career in childcare!

Hi, I'm Paige and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple.

I started my career in Early Years in 2020 when I began an Early Years apprenticeship. I am now a level three qualified practitioner and I am also fully trained in paediatric first aid.

I have always wanted to work with children, since studying a similar topic at college. I love supporting children to grow and develop and to help give them the best start in life.

Hi, I'm Lilli and I am an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon in Barnstaple. I am a level three qualified practitioner, who is also paediatric first aid trained.

Hi, I'm Holly and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon. I am Level 2 qualified and work with our Full Moons!

I started a career in childcare because I always enjoyed looking after my friends' children and therefore wanted to give childcare a go! I completed my Early Years apprenticeship in 2019 and worked in childcare for a number of years, before leaving the sector to pursue another career. However, a few years later, I really wanted to give childcare another go and working at Banana Moon has made me realise that this is the right career for me!

Hi, I'm Izzy and I am a Nursery Apprentice at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I am currently working towards my Level 3 Early Years qualification and am paediatric first aid trained.

Hi, I'm Kat and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and am also trained in paediatric first aid.

Hi, I'm Becky and I'm a Nursery Assistant at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I started my training by studying Health & Social Care and I then went on to gain a degree in Early Childhood Studies.

I have experience working with children with additional needs as well as working in the community and in residential care.

I enjoy working in childcare for the laughter, the fun and the learning. It's such a rewarding job!

Hi, I'm Cirby and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple.

Hi, I'm Katie and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I'm level 3 qualified and I work with our Full Moons!

Hi, I'm Zoe and I'm a Nursery Assistant at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I'm currently working towards my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification!

Hi, I'm Lauren and I'm a Level 2 qualified Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple!

HI, I'm Keira and I'm an Early Years Apprentice at Banana Moon! I'm currently working towards my level 3 Early Years qualification