Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

63 St Mary's Road, Nunhead, London SE15 2EA
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead, London
Banana Moon Day Nursery, in the Nunhead area of London, welcomes parents and children from the local community to a childcare and learning environment based upon a vision of being a caring, loving and secure service.

The facility benefits from having both indoor and outdoor play areas, including an adventure playground that is highly-suited to inspiring children's creativity and imagination.

With an in-house kitchen, the nursery is able to support healthy eating through freshly-cooked food, while all children are assessed on a regular basis to feed back to parents on the progress being made.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Adekemi Bakare (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 3 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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead Reviews (63)

9.9

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has 63 reviews.

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Review from Liz F (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful- son has been attending since 6 months old. I love the diverse curriculum where they are exposed to experiences from different cultures- truly unique. The trips are also fantastic. It's a great place
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for taking the time to review the nursery, we've loved watching your baby grow. The team here understand the importance for children to learn about diversity and different cultures so early…read more
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Review from Kyanne F (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery
If you're looking for a nursery where your child will be cherished, supported, and encouraged every single day - Banana moon is the place to send your children.
The environment is bright, clean, and full of joy - every corner is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
The activities are so well-planned and educational while still being so much fun that my child can't wait to go every morning!
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Senior Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you so much for your kind words, we're thrilled that your child looks forward to coming to Banana Moon :)
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Review from J N (Father of Child) published on 17 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff - Our son settled in wonderfully at Banana Moon from 11 months old. He had 2 key carers who got to know him & cared for him with enthusiasm for his development and wellbeing. We especially appreciate Hawa & Nabila, who treated our son with warmth & motherly care. Kemi & Gay Anne are also visible
& actively engaging with the children, which is lovely to see. Basel the director did the Father's Day BBQ.
Menu - The management seek input from parents when planning the menu & it's clear that suggestions are taken seriously. Meals are created with children's needs & preferences in mind.
Activities - There's a range of daily activities including storytelling, singing & messy play. A music specialist visits weekly, & the children enjoy outdoor play, painting & other creative experiences that support their development.
Trips - Our son has had the chance to go on monthly trips, including visits to the library, the zoo, a farm & nearby food markets.
Thanks all at Banana Moon!
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such detailed feedback. Your comments on the staff team, menus, events and extra curricular activities we provide for the children means a lot to us.
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Review from Melissa E (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would give 10 stars if I could. Our daughter joined Banana Moon Nunhead when she turned 1. The way they took care of our daughter as if it was their own child has given us the reassurance we needed in times of peak worry, stress and guilt of leaving our baby in order to go back to work. Our daughter's
speech, behavior and social skills have exponentially grown weeks after starting nursery. What makes this nursery the best is the people. The nursery staff, the cook, the music man have all left a truly incredible mark in our lives as parents and of course our daughter who only talks about all the activities they do together. She could not wait to go to nursery every single day.
As we are transitioning to the new site of Mini Moon, it is bittersweet to know we won't drop her off at St Mary's site where it all started for us. However, we know our big girl will be welcomed by wonderful, trustworthy people once again.
We cannot recommend this nursery enough!
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
We are over the moon to read your review :):):) THANK YOU!We love having your family as part of our community, looking forward to sharing more wonderful experiences together as yourselves and…read more
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Review from J M (Father of Child) published on 6 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery over both the baby site and pre school site. We have children at both who are incredibly happy - great facilities and superb staff. Kemi, who oversees both, is brilliant.
Would recommend to anybody looking.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you so much for your positive review, we are thrilled that both your children are happy here. Your kind words make our day :)
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Banana Moon for a couple of months now, and we really couldn't be happier. The staff are incredible, just so warm, friendly, kind and proactive - they always make a fuss of our son and he is happy to see them when we drop him off. His development has come on leaps and bounds, and
we love that he's been able to go out on day trips.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for sending your review, happy to be a part of your child's experiences and development.
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Review from Poppy R (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we had a very positive experience sending our son to Banana Moon. The staff are what make it - they are all extremely warm and get to know the children as individuals. They do a range of activities day to day, including messy plan and celebrating various events throughout the year. They spend
time in the garden, especially when it's warm. Our son was very happy there and made lots of friends and was sad to leave.
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Review from Tash B (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Banana Moon over a year now having started when she was 8 months' old. The staff are incredibly warm and friendly and take a huge amount of trouble. I never felt worried leaving our daughter with them. Her key worker has been completely fab and overall we are really pleased
with the service we have received.
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Review from Ziyad A (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon is a great nursery. The space is organized and the staff are friendly and kind to the children. My daughter enjoys going to nursery everyday and always has stories to tell about all her friends and teachers.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
We appreciate your feedback, thank you for sharing
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Review from J F (Father of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves Banana Moon so much. First in the teenies site, and now in the full moons site. She has learned and developed so much, which has made the prospect of starting school easier to contemplate. And she has formed a great friendship group. She will soon be moving on and we will all miss
the excellent staff who put on such great activities for the children.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for being a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family and supporting us in giving the children the best learning experiences and always willing to take part in stay and play and events.
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Review from Kate I (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful nursery which embraces all cultures and celebrations. Children are encouraged and supported in all aspects of learning and parents are actively encouraged and invited to be a part of the nursery community though stay and play, coffee mornings and afternoon parties for Mother's Day, Christmas,
Father's Day etc.
There is a diverse and well thought out programme of activities for children which encourages their learning and development and preparation for school. We are very happy with Banana Moon and recommend it highly.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
We are so pleased for your review, highlighting all the great things we do here at Banana Moon Nunhead, thank you :)
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Review from Jonjo N (Father of Child) published on 29 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Banana Moon, and we're very grateful for the care they give our little boy. We can tell he loves it there and could not be better looked after by his key worker the rest of the staff. The variety and amount of activities he does on a daily basis is a huge plus for us, as is the menu of food
the kids have every day. Couldn't be happier.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your feedback and your kind words, it means a lot to us.
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Review from Zainab A (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An outstanding nursery my child enjoys going to nursery the staff supports my child and when ever I have an issue the help out with it will definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your feedback, good to know you and your child feel supported.
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Review from Carys B (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy that my daughter is at Banana Moon in Nunhead (St Mary's site). She is well supported and her continued development is encouraged, she seems very happy and every member of staff I encounter, especially her key workers, are really engaged and friendly. I love that they have the large outside
space that they always seem to be playing in when we pick her up at the end of the day.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your kind words, and sharing your experience of our team members. Warm feedback such as this highlighting the great job we do, will motivate us to do even more.
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Review from W L (Father of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have had many great interactions with the workers at the nursery and completed a parent meeting this morning with the lady and it went well and I appreciated her feedback and support.
Thanks also to all the staff at Banana Moon.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely feed back, the team here understand the importance of communicating with families, happy to hear you feel supported.
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Review from Mollie W (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't rate Banana Moon Nunhead more highly. Every staff member is so kind and caring, my child is so happy in their care. The facilities are very clean and the food served is incredible and made fresh on site daily. I couldn't ask for more from a nursery.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for such a great feedback, of course' the food' that's one of the highlight of their day :)We absolutely love having you and your family here.
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Review from E K (Mother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a brilliant experience with banana moon and the staff there since our son started in February. The staff are kind and caring and our son has really enjoyed all the activities they put / playing in the nursery garden. He also really enjoys the food served.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for taking the time share your experience, the staff team are happy to hear your feedback.
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Review from Felix H (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend this nursery. We've only had good experiences with the staff and our son loves it. He gets a healthy and varied diet, lots of play time and is well looked after.
Our son was 9 months when he started but he feels very well taken care of and it's clear all the staff are passionate about
making his time safe and enjoyable.
Reply from Adekemi Bakare, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience of Banana Moon Nunhead, Its our pleasure to have your family with us.
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Review from Tanika M (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon staff support my daughter's transition to a nursery setting which initially had challenges.
They made an immediate decision which helped support my daughter with toileting. They have been patient and supported me in various other challenges during our time at the nursery.
I am grateful
for all their support.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Senior Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your kind words. We love having your daughter as part of our Banana Moon family.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 19 September 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I waited for months for my daughter to secure a place in this nursery and all I can say is I'm glad I did! My son also recently started at this nursery. the staff are very helpful, trained and experienced. They provide a friendly and nurturing environment for the children. The nursery is very organised
and ensure that they provide updates on how our children are getting on. The premises are safe and clean at all times. The children always seem happy and relaxed.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad to be a part of your children's development and the progress they have made since joining Banana Moon Nunhead.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.864)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.864) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.864 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead is calculated as follows: ( (199 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.864
  2. 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 Nunhead is based on 19 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 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
    2. 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 19 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead

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

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

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead 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 Nunhead have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead has capacity for a total of 65 Children.

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

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

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