Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

48-50 London Lane, Bromley BR1 4HE
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9.9 18 Reviews
  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley, Bromley
Banana Moon is a newly renovated nursery offering a bright and spacious setting. With an innovative approach to childcare, the engaging learning environment combines modern technology with traditional experiences.

Inside, you will find a dedicated soft play area that will enhance your child’s cognitive and motor skills and a sensory room that will spark all their senses. The on-site kitchen provides fresh food daily, with a seasonal menu catering for all your child's needs.

Outside, the secure garden offers daily outdoor opportunities in all seasons and is complete with a separate baby play area. There is also a purpose-built outdoor classroom offering flexible learning, and with a secret garden to explore there is always the opportunity for adventure.

With six children between them, the directors understand that parents are seeking a safe, homely and caring environment for their children. They are open to all and celebrate all the differences that come from being part of the diverse and thriving community in Bromley.

They know every child is unique and the well-qualified and experienced team is there to give your child the tools they need for every stage of their developmental journey. As parents you want the best for your child and so does the team at Banana Moon.

Located in the heart of Bromley, Banana Moon works in partnership with parents to provide your children with opportunities to play and explore, and to work together on an exciting journey of discovery.

The team are sure you will love the nursery, so please get in touch if you'd like to learn more or to book a personal tour.

Care Provided by Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lorraine Ellis and Satvir Saran (Directors)
  • 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 at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

  • Minimum 1 full day, or two half days.
    Includes all nappies, wipes, hot meals and snacks, extra-curricular activities and parent events.
    Please contact the nursery for more information.


Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley Reviews (18)

9.9

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.870) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley has 18 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to this nursery for a year now. And we can't fault it, the staff are amazing and very helpful. We love the fact they go out on little outings to the shops and even have baking sessions where the kids make cookies or pizzas or other foods. Also, a major point for us was that
the nursery has an onsite chef that cooks all the meals instead of using a catering company. Oh, and the amount of activities the kids do is amazing and at no extra cost which is absolutely amazing.

Reply from L E, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that your daughter enjoys our activities and outings. Our dedicated staff work hard to create a nurturing environment and our onsite chef is proud to provide freshly cooked meals. It's great to know you appreciate the range of activities without any additional charges. Thank you so much!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son joined Banana Moon Day Nursery in January this year at 11 months and we have been so impressed with everyone and the facilities. We felt listened to and confident that our son would feel safe and cared for here which he does. He opens his arms every day and has a big smile when we drop him in
the morning. He has learned so much in such a short amount of time and we really enjoy seeing photos on the app and it is nice to be able to share some pictures from his weekend too.
The staff are knowledgeable and friendly and the communication is excellent.
We’ve also appreciated the weekend events they have organised and went to the mini farm which was lovely as it was a nice opportunity to meet parents who often only see briefly at the door.
We are so pleased with our choice and know how well he will thrive there.

Reply from L Ellis, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your glowing review! It's wonderful to see him so happy each morning and we're glad you appreciate the updates and photos through our app. We also love that you enjoyed the mini farm event - it's a great way for families to connect outside of regular drop-offs. Thank you for choosing us and for trusting us with your son's early learning journey. We're excited to see how he continues to grow and thrive with us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended the baby room since January 2023. The staff are kind, loving, patient, caring, professional and have consistently stayed in their positions meaning that my son has consistency and familiarity with his carers. They put on lots of activities to keep the children entertained and stimulated.
The food is outstanding, the chef should be rewarded for his important role. The nursery is spotless and tidy and we have felt happy to leave our baby/toddler there from day one. It really is a fantastic setting and the staff are exceptional.

Reply from L.E., Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

We are so grateful for your feedback! And we are so glad that you are happy with the care and education that your son has received at our nursery. We take great pride in our staff and their commitment to providing a loving and stimulating environment for all of our children. We are also proud of our yummy food which is prepared fresh daily by our talented chef. We look forward to continuing to provide him with the best possible care. Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is fantastic. All the staff are so friendly and truly have every child’s best interest at heart. Our daughter loved it there and was always excited to be dropped off in the mornings. They put on a variety of engaging activities every day. Sadly, we are relocating, so have to find another
nursery, and we are concerned we won’t be able to find one that matches Banana Moon Bromley!

Reply from L.E., Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad that your daughter enjoyed her time here at Banana Moon Bromley and all the activities we provide. We wish you the best of luck for the future, and you will all be missed. Thank you!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son absolutely loves attending Banana Moon Bromley. He is thriving and has made tons of friends. They know him well and tailor activities to his tastes. They often have special events and visits such as sports or animals. It’s truly a lovely place to be!

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your glowing review. It's wonderful to see how much your son enjoys coming to nursery and has made so many friends. We are always looking for ways to involve our parents and provide memorable experiences, and we are very grateful that you're enjoying them! Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently started attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley and she absolutely loves it. The nursery workers are very attentive giving handovers with the activity and adventures from my daughter's day, very reassuring to read and hear whilst I myself am at work. Unlike the previous nursery
my daughter attended the manager here is always about the building engaging with parents and staff alike.

Reply from L.E., Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for your lovely review, so recently after joining us. We are so happy to hear that your daughter is happy at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley! We appreciate your feedback about our early years professionals and the manager. We will continue to strive to provide the best possible care for your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has just started the nursery, settling was fantastic, and the manager and key worker were wonderful; they took time to get to know me and my baby. They explained everything that will happen during the day and what activities there would be available for my baby, including a weekly Hartbeeps
class in which I took part on my show round, which was wonderful. The menu is very well thought of, and the chef was very happy to say hello when we visited, which we didn’t experience at any other nursery. Thank you, Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley, for everything so far.

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so glad to hear that you and your child are having such a positive experience at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley.
We are always looking for ways to improve our services, so it is great to hear that you are happy with the settling process, the manager and key worker, plus our activities, the menu, and the chef!
We are committed to providing the highest quality care and education for all of our children, and we are always happy to hear feedback from our families. Thank you again for your kind words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since September 2022. He was attending a previous nursery and there is such a big difference. My son is so much happier at Banana Moon. He is happy to come to the nursery. Made great relationships with staff and other children. The staff are great. Have good communication skills.
They have ensured that they have got to know my child really well. The facilities are great, they have a sensory room and a soft playroom. They also arrange great activities such as making pizza, sports, and having animals come into the nursery for the children to see.

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are so glad to hear that your son is happy at Banana Moon. We strive to provide a nurturing environment where children can thrive. We are proud of our staff, who are dedicated to getting to know each child and their individual needs.
We appreciate your feedback. Thank you again for choosing Banana Moon!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I recently visited the nursery to collect my nephew and what a wonderful place this is, I was greeted at the door by the manager who ensured security by asking me for the specific password for our family, this is brilliant.
Well, the garden area is where I was taken to and I saw the staff interacting
with the children and they looked so happy giggling away, how lovely to see this.
I spoke to my nephew's keyworker and she gave me feedback on his day, making pizza, a music man who visited and what he had had for lunch.
Super nursery with brilliant staff. Thank you.

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for your lovely review of our nursery! We're so glad that you had a positive experience when you visited. We take security very seriously.
We're also proud of the way our staff interact with the children, and we're glad that you saw them laughing and having fun. We know that it's important for children to be happy and engaged, and we're committed to providing them with a nurturing environment where they can thrive.
Thank you again for your review. We appreciate your support, and we're always looking for ways to improve our setting.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They always have special occasions for the kids, they had a fire brigade come over for the kids which they really enjoyed. The manager there is really helpful and full of banter which is needed in this time of suffering. My child has been there since the beginning when there was only a handful of children,
it’s good to see them grow and get the recognition they deserve!

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that your child is enjoying all the special occasions and activities that we offer. We know that the fire brigade visit was a big hit, and we're always looking for new and exciting ways to keep the kids entertained.
We're also proud of our manager, who is always going above and beyond to make sure that our families are happy, which is especially appreciated during these challenging times.
We're so glad that your child has been with us since the beginning. It's been a pleasure to watch them grow and thrive, and we're proud to be a part of their journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been in Banana Moon for over a year. I cannot be happier. The facilities are great. Each room has a good size and activities are being changed regularly.
There is a sensory room and soft play room that is very handy during cold and rainy months.
Outdoor space is great and there is
an outside room where they can play. The food is brilliant, they have their own chef and the food is always fresh and hot.
There is a sports team coming, music man and multi-sensory classes. They always come up with new activities, like pizza-making or planting flowers. They organise summer parties with parents.
The staff is great. The manager is always around and knows every child. She creates such a warm, like home, environment. The baby room has actual cots (not just mattresses on the floor).
The nursery is not cheap but value for money is great. It is worth every penny!
They are Ofsted good but they are much better than other outstanding nurseries we have been before.

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Banana Moon! We are so happy to hear that your daughter is thriving in our care. We take great pride in our facilities, our staff, and our curriculum, and we are always working to improve.
We are particularly pleased that you mentioned the manager. She is a passionate leader who is dedicated to creating a warm and nurturing environment for all of our children. We are so lucky to have her on our team.
We also appreciate your feedback on the value of our nursery. We believe that our quality of care is worth every penny. We are committed to providing our children with the best possible start in life, and we are grateful that you recognize the value of that.
Thank you again for your review. We are so glad to have you as part of our Banana Moon family!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant learning environment. Clean and tidy nursery. My child is well looked after and they have a varied diet. He loves going there and always comes home telling me about what he did. Definitely recommended.

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for the wonderful review. It means a great deal to the team when their hard work is so warmly recognised, and the resources and facilities are appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old grandson enjoys all the activities at Banana Moon and I especially like that singing and music are encouraged. We often sing as we go home if the music man has been.
There is a wide and stimulating range of activities on offer, encouraging shape and colour recognition; language development
and motor control - and all fun.

Reply from LE, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your kind review of Banana Moon Bromley! We're so glad to hear that your grandson is enjoying all the activities, especially the music. We know that music is a great way for young children to learn and develop, and we're happy to hear that he's taking such a liking to it.
We're also proud of the wide range of stimulating activities that we offer. We believe that it's important for children to have fun while they're learning, and we're glad that your grandson is having such a positive experience at Banana Moon.
Thank you again for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and we're always looking for ways to improve.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son goes to Banana Moon and loves it! Already after only being here a few weeks, picked up on concerns I had due to speech and already sent a referral. Really feel his needs are being met. The staff are all lovely and it really is a home-from-home feel. Thank you!

Reply from L.E., Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Dear Jess, thank you for your wonderful feedback. It's been lovely to see how quickly your son has settled with us. We are very proud of our team, and our relationships with outside agencies, which allow us to support our families. Thank you.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Banana Moon since April last year. He absolutely loves the staff members, they are so kind, caring and loving towards my son. He is always over the moon when we pull up on the drive and is always very happy to be at nursery. He has developed so much and is doing fantastically and
learning new things every day. The app is ideal for me to check whilst I am at work. I feel very confident in the care provided here and am so happy to have found such an amazing setting.

Reply from L E, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you so much for your feedback. It's lovely to hear how well your son has settled. He is a delight to have with us and it is a pleasure to see how much he enjoys his time with us. We are happy that you are making use of our parent app too.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have been here, and I’ve never had any issues. We felt very welcome from the very start. Always had complete confidence that my children are safe under their care. Very professional staff, who in addition to caring, also focus on the child’s individual developmental needs. Lovely
outside space too. We love the fun-filled Saturday events and the parent communication days! They run focus weeks where they review how my sons are doing and then give us daily updates on the Banana Moon app.
We (parents) and children love the externally based activities such as superstar sports and hartbeeps.
The staff and management are always very accommodating and happy to listen! Overall, an excellent setting! Thank you to all of the team at Banana Moon!

Reply from L.E., Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery Ozlem; we appreciate your feedback. Your children are a pleasure, and it has been wonderful to see how much they enjoy the activities and their time in the garden. Kind regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We struggled to find a nursery that ticked all the boxes so when we came across Banana Moon Bromely we finally found somewhere we were happy to leave our son. The resources were excellent and we especially like that there was a natural outdoor play space too. We saw so many places where the whole of
the outdoors was fake and natural and a connection to nature for early years learning was really important to us. We've been so pleased with the way our son settled so quickly and enjoys going to 'school' always speaking with happy expressions when mentioning his teachers and time in the nursery.

Reply from Banana Moon Management Team, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very proud of our outdoor space and that our children can spend time in the natural environment. We are delighted that you chose us to share this important time with your child.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was really apprehensive about sending my child to nursery but I really shouldn't have been - the staff are so lovely and caring and there are great facilities - including 2 great gardens, a sensory room and lots of rooms to play. My son always bounces out of nursery happy and it's so lovely to receive
photos from his day! I'm so glad I chose this nursery as you can really see the staff really care about what they do!

Reply from Lorraine, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

Thank you for giving us such lovely feedback. We were very touched to read your positive comments. It's so important to us that all our children settle in well and we're so pleased to hear how happy your child is. The parent app is a wonderful way for us to communicate with parents and give an insight into all the activities and resources the children have access to during the day. We were especially delighted to read your comments about our staff. Our early years practitioners are very dedicated and take so much pride in delivering first-class care and delivering our Banana Moon Learning and Development Programme. Thank you.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.870)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.870) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.941 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 153 Ratings = 4.941

  • 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 4.929 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley is based on 13 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. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.929

  • 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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Kathleeen Philpott

Job Title: Manager

Kathleen has twenty eight year’s experience within early year’s industry, including a management portfolio of twenty years. She graduated in 2000 with a BA in Early Years and holds a formal Level 3 Early Years certificate. Kathleen is the Designated Safeguarding and Special Educations officer for Banana Moon Bromley and holds both First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid certificates.


Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley

What is the Age Range of Children that Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley accepts?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley Open?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley is open: 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.

How many Children does Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley to the centre of Bromley?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.