"Our first journey with Banana Moon will soon be coming to an end as our daughter transitions to reception this September. Our daughter has…"
Read all 39 reviews
52 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Banana Moon Day Nursery in Lower Sundon is a warm and friendly setting, nestled in the Bedfordshire countryside just north of Luton.
The nursery is a very outdoorsy setting, each of the rooms has ... Read more
"Our little girl has been attending the Kempston facility now for 6 months now and the change in her has been amazing. She loves going,…"
Read all 41 reviews
69 Places
Location Type
Day Nursery
Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston is a warm and friendly setting with beautiful light airy indoor spaces as well as exciting outdoor spaces, situated near a range of shops and outdoor play park spaces ... Read more
Type of Nursery
Day Nursery
Open all year
Full Day Care
Sessional Day Care
Banana Moon Day Nurseries Reviews in Bedfordshire (80)
9.6
Banana Moon Day Nurseries has a Group Review Score of 9.6 (9.591) out of 10. The Group Review Score is calculated using the average from all locations with a Review Score, and in addition 75%+ of all locations belonging to Banana Moon Day Nurseries must have a Review Score.
from J N (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2026
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Both my girls started at Banana Moon Nursery in January, and I was very apprehensive about leaving them at first. However, the reassurance and support from the manager, Samantha, immediately put me at ease. Since starting, both girls have been thriving - especially with their communication, social interaction,
and motor skills.
The food provided at the nursery seems excellent. The girls happily eat everything offered to them, and it's clear that the meals are healthy and well thought out.
The staff are also great at keeping me up to date with their days through the nursery app, which I really appreciate. It's reassuring to know what they've been doing throughout the day.
Whenever myself or my husband have any questions or concerns, they are always listened to, understood, and answered very quickly. The team's communication is something we truly value.
Overall, we've had a very positive experience so far and feel confident that our girls are in a caring and supportive environment.
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We really appreciate your honest feedback and have enjoyed getting to know your family over the last few months :)
from J P (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2026
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been attending the Kempston facility now for 6 months now and the change in her has been amazing. She loves going, bounding to the door every day! She loves the staff and the facilities. Management are attentive to our needs and take our feedback constructively, making changes based
on communication to make our child's time there, as good as it can be. Fantastic team at Banana Moon Kempston.
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We have enjoyed getting to know your little one :)
from M N (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2026
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
My son has really enjoyed coming to nursery, since being here he has really excelled in his communication, social skills, and motor skills!
They are great at keeping to his routine, and brilliant at keeping me up to date with his days at nursery!
The food is also great, he eats everything they offer
and it's all a great healthy food!
They also put on a lot of workshops for us parents to go to, which are very helpful!
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you for leaving us a review. We really appreciate your kind words and have really enjoyed getting to know your little one :)
from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending Banana Moon - Kempston since he was 10 months old (he's now 2 and a half). He absolutely loves coming to the nursery to see both his friends and the staff members. Every single member of staff is attentive to your child's needs, they know every child's name even if they're
not with them every day, they always make the effort to check in with parents and update on anything important happening within the nursery. The regular updates within the app bring peace of mind. I am comfortable in dropping him off and heading to work knowing he will be looked after and in good, safe hands! Our son has grown so well within this setting, he is developing so well and we are so grateful to all the staff. This nursery is perfect if you are looking for the "home from home" feel in a setting. I would and always will recommend this setting to anyone who is looking for childcare.
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you so much for your kind words- we really appreciate this feedback! We have enjoyed getting to know your little one and supporting you & your family :)
from Ashley F (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience4.0 out of 5
My little girl is happy here and I'm happy leaving her here knowing she will be safe and cared for. Staff are polite and friendly. She really enjoys tiny tots music group coming in and entertaining the children as she loves music. Always kept up to date on the App of how her day is going and pictures
of her enjoying herself which gives me peace of mind. All emails are quickly responded to.
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you for leaving us a review. We really appreciate your thoughts!
from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our first journey with Banana Moon will soon be coming to an end as our daughter transitions to reception this September. Our daughter has attended the Banana Moon setting since May 2021 and my goodness, how she has thrived!
The absolutely wonderful staff here are phenomenal - they pour their heart
and souls into making memorable learning experiences everyday.
Communication is brilliant - through the app (with photos), their social media pages and their hand overs everyday.
The management team are brilliant - they know every parent, every milestone, every development and really celebrate this in our encounters with them, whether this is at their informative parent consultation meetings or just a natter at the car door on collection.
Our daughter has experienced so much with the amazing team at Banana Moon - The Forest School experiences have been phenomenal, as have visits from a group for musical and rhyme time and cookery sessions.
Reply from Iona Freeman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonSuch kind and lovely words! Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your child's journey and we are so fortunate to still be a part of that journey a second time round!
from Michael G (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery! The staff are incredibly informative and engaging, always keeping us updated on our child's progress. The activities are fantastic and we especially love how much time they spend outdoors, giving the children great opportunities to explore and learn. It's clear
they genuinely care about the kids and we've seen so much growth and confidence in our son since he started. Highly recommend!
Reply from Iona Freeman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for taking the time to leave a review- We really value your feedback and kind words! We are so happy to be a part of your Child's journey here at Banana Moon
from Hollie R (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery for all 3 of my children and recommend it to everyone! The setting and staff are amazing, from babies to pre-school the overall care for the children is brilliant and the activities provided are some of the best I have seen. My oldest children are still friends with children
met here and the interaction with families is brilliant. The help and support provided in navigating funding options is also invaluable and the updates are easy to compute when trying to manage parenting!
Reply from Iona Freeman, Deputy manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for your lovely words! It truly means a lot to have returning parents and hearing your kind words really solidifies why we do what we do!
from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our two daughters really enjoy going to nursery. The staff are consistently warm, caring and gentle to the children, so our daughters feel safe, comfortable and confident to try new activities and make new friends. The activities are fun, engaging, messy and creative, which is lovely to see when I come
to pick them up. They are all smiles with lots to share about their day.
The communication with both the senior team and the twins' carers has been excellent; they've always been extremely helpful and sensitive to our daughters' needs, and committed to helping us as a family with issues like scheduling sessions and funding queries.
We've also been really happy that the twins get the.opportunity to play outside in a beautiful peaceful setting with horses in the next door meadow and ducklings hatching. Altogether, it's a lovely setting.
Reply from Sara Preston, Joint Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for your kind words, it is a great privilege to be part of the twins journey. We can't wait to watch them continue to grown learn and achieve.
from D V (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon are amazing!! We recommend them to everyone. We're so glad we found them and they were able to squeeze us in both times. Our daughter had the best years there and we were absolutely gutted when she came to leave. Our son has recently joined the baby room too and is loving it already. The
staff are incredible at what they do and you can see all kids love them. Staff at all levels are friendly, approachable and really know their stuff. Thank You Banana Moon Lower Sundon!! x
Reply from Sara Preston, Joint Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for choosing us to be part for your children's journey.
from Jo B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery
Rural location but also only a few minutes drive out of Luton
Huge outside space
Lovely staff
Brilliant SEND team - my daughter is autistic and has food intolerance. The nursery has been amazing with everything
Reply from Sara Preston, Joint Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonWe are lucky to have such a wonderful outdoor space. Thank you for your lovely review.
from Bea T (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Love the nursery, the staff and how it's being managed. I feel much involved in the process and well informed about my child's progress and development. Planning to send my second child in few months.
Reply from Sara Preston, Joint Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for your kind words, we can't wait to meet the newest member of your family and welcome them into our Banana Moon Family.
from Andrew A (Father of Child) published on 18 October 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very caring, very clean environment, well-organised, always receive updates of my kid's performance on a daily basis which is very helpful. The only thing to improve is answering the door on time.
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you for the feedback! We have enjoyed getting to know your little one. I am sorry about the recent doorbell technical issues, we hope to get this rectified as soon as possible.
from S B (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our daughter, almost 4, started when she was 11 months. Our son, just over 18 months, started when he was 8 months old.
Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston is where we feel happy and comfortable to send our children. As any parent knows, this is a big deal; handing over our children.
Banana Moon is a
setting that supports and nurtures our children. A safe and happy environment for our children to learn, develop and thrive.
If ever we have questions or concerns, these are always listened to, understood and answered.
The staff engage in the wonderful diversity of the community, e.g. watching a Sikh groom arrive for his wedding, going to the local market to buy fruit or the local care home to engage with the residents. These are all life lessons which we're pleased our children get to learn from.
I appreciate the communication from the team, whether diary updates, end-of-day handovers, calls if a concern and also the regular emails from the nursery with updates on staff, training events etc. It makes us feel included and valued.
Reply from Samantha Varney, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery KempstonThank you for your feedback, we have really enjoyed welcoming your family to the nursery.
from J R (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our son has just started school after finishing three and a half years at Banana Moon Day Nursery and we'd just like to say that he has loved his time there. The staff have been amazing and he is really going to miss it!
As he was a lockdown baby, we worried that he might be affected badly but thanks
to nursery, he hasn't been and is completely ready for school now.
The standards of care have been great, the staff always approachable and friendly and we have always felt safe and secure sending our son there.
Thanks very much!
Reply from Iona Freeman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for the lovely review, it has been a pleasure having your child in our care and being a part of their journey! We will greatly miss them as they move on to big school.
from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery to any potential parents.
My son had attended for 3 years and has thoroughly enjoyed his time here and the friendships he has made, both with other kids and play leaders.
Not sure he's quite accepted yet he's off to school!
Thank you to all for the
from N R (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
We’re super happy with Banana Moon Lower Sundon. All of the the staff are super friendly and our little one has such a good time. I love seeing all of the updates on their app, they’re always up to something fun and usually very messy. We love how outdoorsy it is, they have outside play areas right
outside the room and then a massive field overlooked by horses, there is so much for them to learn and discover. It also feels super safe and secure. There’s so much more, varied nutritious food, the learning, themed weeks, stay and plays.
from Tamarla M (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
I feel so happy that my child is learning and feels safe in a fantastic rural nursery. I feel like it is a home from home and the staff are very accommodating and welcoming. Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower Sundon will be recommended to friends and family as a great place for their children to learn and
grow.
Reply from Susie Glenister, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for your review. We are so pleasured you and you child are happy here.
from Caroline R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
Our first son has been attending Banana Moon since he was one, and my youngest has just settled into the baby room. My eldest will be very sad to leave in September when he starts school. He was born at the start of Covid and has come so far since - Banana Moon has been a massive part of that progress.
He's loved his time there, enjoying the extensive outdoor space and forming bonds with the lovely staff and management, who have always supported and encouraged him (and us!). He's grown in confidence and independence so much, and the preschool has really helped in preparing him for school. They always have fun, engaging and educational activities set up for them to enjoy. The communication with us has been great - we've loved seeing pictures, reports and golden moments on the app. We're looking forward to seeing my youngest progress through his time at Banana Moon too! Thanks to all the staff/management who work so hard to ensure our little ones have such a great start in their early years!
Reply from Susie Glenister, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for your kind words we have enjoyed being part of both your children's journey.
from K G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience5.0 out of 5
In trying to keep it short but sweet, as I am terrible for waffling on. Banana Moon is a wonderful place. I feel I have become part of the furniture. My second child is currently attending, following in her brother's footsteps. They argue over who's Banana Moon it is. My eldest still tries to creep
back in during pick-up. It is a lovely setting, with even lovelier staff. You have all played a massive part in raising my children and helping them grow and what a great job you have all done. Banana Moon will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
I'm almost tempted to have a third, just so we don't have to say goodbye (No, I'm definitely kidding about having a third though).
Reply from Susie Glenister, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Lower SundonThank you for your review. We have loved being part of your families journey. Such kind words.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Banana Moon Day Nurseries to verify any information. View our terms and conditions.
Banana Moon Day Nurseries has a Platinum Service – more info.