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 C N (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Thank you, to the whole Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead team, for all her support, care, love towards our son. You all are amazing, and we will surely miss you as we transition to reception. Great job to all the staff, you are all amazing.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Senior Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words and support over the last few years.
We love having you and your children as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from Dave H (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead the staff are wonderful, they are amazing with the children and communicate well with the parents. The new site is huge and brilliantly resourced. Our children are very happy there and we have had a fantastic experience throughout. Highly recommended.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Senior Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words and support over the last few years.
We love having you and your children as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Our daughter has enjoyed her four years in the ring environment at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunheadand blossomed into a confident and kind child.
The staff are competent and their obvious love and care for the children has been the defining feature of both of my children's time here. I have previously
recommended Banana Moon to other parents and will continue to do so.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Senior Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words and support over the last few years. We love having you and your children as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from George H (Father of Child) published on 27 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon has been a warm and nurturing nursery for 3 years for our son. The staff form genuine bonds and affection with children and parents. I have only ever felt content bringing our children here. We have had wonderful trips into London, around the local community and so many wonderful celebrations
over the years. I shall miss Banana Moon very much!
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words and support over the last few years. We love having you and your children as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from Lewis S (Father of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely amazed at how polite and helpful the staff are and how easily they helped settle my nerves and how good the management team were at helping me with any queries I had. My son is extremely happy and can’t wait to go back the next day.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words. We are happy that your child is happy to come to the nursery every day. We love having you and your children as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from Bonnie D (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon was recommended to us by a neighbour and we are so happy we found it! Our 2-year-old son has been attending for the past 6 months and we are delighted with his care. The staff are wonderful - engaged, caring and we have found the communication between staff and parents to be excellent. The
facilities including the home-cooked food are also fantastic. We are so happy with the progress that our son has been making, he comes home with something new he has learnt every day. The settling in period when he first started was so well done and made the process as stress-free as possible for everyone concerned! Our son is excited every morning about “school” so I can’t ask for more than that.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words. We are happy that your child is happy to come to the nursery every day. We love having you and your child as part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from Chloe G (Mother of Child) published on 27 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff at Banana Moon have been nothing but kind and caring towards our daughter. Settling your child in anywhere was never going to be easy but they made the experience as painless as possible. I was blown away by the energy many of the key workers had day in day out - their love for my child felt
genuine and that was a real comfort to us. Although we weren't at Banana Moon for long it seemed as though every day was filled with new and fun activities including lots of messy play. The lovely staff were always quick to answer the phone when I wanted to check in and were brilliant at relaying information and updating me on how my daughter was, especially in those first few weeks. I didn't get to use the app properly but I have heard it is user friendly and gets updated regularly with notes on child's sleep and how much they ate at each mealtime etc. There is also a great network of supportive parents who meet regularly and welcomed us into the Banana Moon community.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words. you will always be part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very hard to really review as we have little access to the nursery, but my daughter seems very happy to go and comes back with plenty of new words. The app when it works is useful and it's good to see what they've been up to in terms of activities so that we can expand on them at home and get ideas.
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once things open up more it would be great to have a social event for parents. And looking forward to them being able to do more externally in the form of trips out to playgrounds, farms etc.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words, we can't wait to start up all our events in the nursery. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from R P (Mother of Child) published on 19 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, my daughter loves her time there.
Great staff members.
Good activities to help with your child’s progression
Great new site for older children, with good toys to play with.
Would recommend to other parents.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words and all your support over the years, We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from Ivy O (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has started I’ve heard nothing but good things about my daughter and I believe that. I’ve seen the way the staff are around the children is so lovely to see it makes you feel more at peace sending your child to nursery.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words. We are happy at the fact you are comfortable dropping your child. We love having you and your child a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child receives personalised care at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead, has built strong attachments with his key persons, staff and new friends and has grown in his confidence through his experiences there. We have felt throughout the last 9 months that his needs are consistently met, that our concerns
and wishes as parents are always listened to and responded to and we have had a positive transition from home care to nursery care thanks to this.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words. We are happy that both of your children are happy to come to nursery every day, we also are happy at the fact you are comfortable dropping your child off to the staff.…read more
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Review from Rachel A (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead are caring, creative and fun. Management are great at addressing any concerns and we are really confident in their leadership. Our son has been at the nursery for over 3 years and loves it. We thoroughly recommend.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy your child is happy to come to nursery every day, We love having you and your children a part of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from Cherika B (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I recently decided to go forward with Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead from November 2020 to prepare myself for the back to work-life being a first-time mum to twins. From the very beginning, each and every staff member has been so kind and as helpful as possible even if they don't know the answers fully.
My boys have now settled in months later of course and as soon as they get to the doors of the room they are allocated to there is nothing but smiles and giggles which to me shows that they enjoy their time at nursery. Not only that but we have noticed changes in them when they come home such as when they see a plate of food they sit down ready for their food or even giving you their arm when putting on their jackets and it's just proud moments to see.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your kind words. We are happy that both of your children are happy to come to the nursery every day, we also are happy at the fact you are comfortable dropping your children off to the…read more
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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
They were kind and caring with my daughter that had separation anxiety. She now dances her way in with little to no tears. She always comes out happy and talks about her day. I rarely have to feed her before bed as she had enough food whilst there.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for kind words. We enjoy having yourself and your family a part of our nursery.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child has been at this nursery since he was 10months old and he has really enjoyed being there. He has made lots of friends and gets on very well with the staff. The staff are really caring and look after the children so well.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for you lovely words.
We enjoy having yourself and your family apart of our nursery.
We aim to treat all children and there families apart of our Banana Moon Nunhead family.
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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Banana Moon for over a year since he was 5-months-old. He is so happy there and looks forward to each day. The level of care is excellent and he loves all the staff. They have adapted his learning experience so well to suit each stage and his speech and vocabulary is noticeably good.
The team have been very good at flagging any concerns and exercise good judgement at all times.
It would be great to have an improved outside area but they have plans for this and are currently making the best of the space they have. We would highly recommend this nursery.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your kind words.
We aim to ensure that every family have a unique experience at Banana Moon Nunhead.
All of our staff take pride within there work and the learning journals they…read more
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Review from A D (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery for a few months now, I love how the staff are towards the children very caring and loving. Definitely a home from home experience. The staff are brilliant in terms of settling your nerves, as a first-time mum I was very anxious leaving my child at nursery, however,
the ladies phoned me through the day to ensured that he was doing good.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Our aim is to ensure that you are comfortable and reassured that your child has settled within nursery life.
We are excited for your to experience more at…read more
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter attend the nursery and they are very happy there. My son has been there for 2 and a half years and in that time has built very close relationships with the staff and other children, as have we as parents. They are very keen to involve parents in their child's learning journey
as much as possible and always open to new suggestions. The love that the staff have for the children is very apparent and there is no doubt that the children are incredibly well cared for. I would definitely recommend this nursery to other parents and will be sad when the time comes for our children to move on from here.
Reply from Shana Manning-Vassell, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you for your lovely words.
We are happy that both of your children are happy to come to nursery every day, we also are happy at the fact you are comfortable to drop your children off to the…read more
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A welcoming and friendly nursery where both my children are very happy. I am extremely pleased with the care and developmental education that they receive.
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Review from I A (Mother of Child) published on 20 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been at Banana Moon for several months and is happy. He has a tricky settling in period but staff were helpful and accommodating.
Children do a good range of activities and staff are warm and friendly towards them and to each other.
Reply from Cynthia Brown-Charles at Banana Moon Day Nursery Nunhead
Thank you so much for your lovely words.
We try very hard to make sure that every child and their families have an amazing experience when starting nursery.
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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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