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We liked Banana Moon since the day we went to view the nursery.May W(Mother of Child)

My experience with all the staff has been nothing but a pleasure, they make you feel very welcomJasmine S(Mother of Child)

they make it both fun and give them a headstart with their educationC J(Father of Child)

We liked Banana Moon since the day we went to view the nursery.May W(Mother of Child)

My experience with all the staff has been nothing but a pleasure, they make you feel very welcomJasmine S(Mother of Child)

they make it both fun and give them a headstart with their educationC J(Father of Child)

Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay offers care for children aged from three months to five years in a purpose-built setting which ensures the needs of children can be fully met.
Staff always take the needs and views of its parents very seriously to ensure the best learning and playing environment is created for children to grow and develop in.
A safe a secure playground compliments the indoor facilities of Banana Moon day...
Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay offers care for children aged from three months to five years in a purpose-built setting which ensures the needs of children can be fully met.
Staff always take the needs and views of its parents very seriously to ensure the best learning and playing environment is created for children to grow and develop in.
A safe a secure playground compliments the indoor facilities of Banana Moon day nursery, and an in-house kitchen is used to create nutritious and healthy daily meals.
Security is of paramount concern at Banana Moon. With this in mind they operate a ‘fingerprint’ biometric access system to protect children and nursery staff. This system allows nursery personnel to register parent’s fingerprints in seconds.
Banana Moon operates CCTV throughout the nursery. This added security is there for the protection and peace of mind of children, staff and parents. The presence of the external cameras also act as a powerful deterrent to any unwelcome visitors.
They have a dedicated sleep room with soft lighting and natural wood cots. This calm and quiet room provides a restful environment for babies, allowing them to enjoy a comfortable nap without being disturbed by any external noise. Each child has their own bed linen, which is regularly laundered in-house.
The nursery is equipped with a number of interactive screens, which provide an interactive learning experience for children of all ages. Adding this technology to the nursery environment encourages the little ones to explore the world of ICT in bite-sized chunks.
To help share your child’s development and to make communicating with parents informative and easy, their Parent App is available to download from the App Store or Google Play. This helps Banan Moon to share ‘golden’ moments like painting or exploring their environment and learning through play.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Banana Moon Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natasha Ritchie-Loan (Manager)
Admission Information
- 3 months to 5 years old
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 63
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Wipes, Suncream
Also provided: Face Cloths, Toilet Roll, Blue Roll, Aprons, Gloves, Bedding, Washing Powder.
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays
Parking
- Ample car parking available
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£461/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£87
3 days per week
£461
5 days per week
£1,413
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks, Wipes, Suncream and Face cloths, toilet roll, blue roll, aprons, gloves, bedding, washing powder.
Price without government funding: £1,428 / month (£112 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £967/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay Reviews (88)
Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.918) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay has 88 reviews.
Banana Moon is a lovely preschool - I have always had total faith that my daughter was in a safe and happy space. They are accommodating to parents and arrange a range of activities for the children to do, bringing people in to run yoga, football and to teach them about real life jobs. My daughter...
Banana Moon is a lovely preschool - I have always had total faith that my daughter was in a safe and happy space. They are accommodating to parents and arrange a range of activities for the children to do, bringing people in to run yoga, football and to teach them about real life jobs. My daughter leaves Banana Moon confident and ready for school.
Fantastic nursery that provided a safe, clean, happy environment for my daughter to play. She very much enjoyed her days there and all of the activities with all of the staff. The nursery is run really well, with up to date, regular communication. There are also lots of systems for payment making...
Fantastic nursery that provided a safe, clean, happy environment for my daughter to play. She very much enjoyed her days there and all of the activities with all of the staff. The nursery is run really well, with up to date, regular communication. There are also lots of systems for payment making it easy to pay in the best way to suit your circumstances. The cook also happily catered for our vegetarian daughter and provided a balanced, nutritional meal plan for her. Very friendly and welcoming nursery staff who are always happy to greet you.
My son loves going to Banana Moon.
He is always happy to go there and you can tell he is excited about what he has done that day when I collect him.
The staff are really friendly and he loves his key worker.
I originally visited on the back of a recommendation and I have since...
My son loves going to Banana Moon.
He is always happy to go there and you can tell he is excited about what he has done that day when I collect him.
The staff are really friendly and he loves his key worker.
I originally visited on the back of a recommendation and I have since recommended to other friends.
I always get a review of my son's day. If I ask for things to be done with or for my son, the staff will always accommodate with this.
I always get a review of my son's day. If I ask for things to be done with or for my son, the staff will always accommodate with this.
My child has attended Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay since he was small. I have always found the staff very helpful in all aspects of questions, care, etc. The facilities that are provided have helped to develop my child whilst not in my care. The learning and development of my child has been...
My child has attended Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay since he was small. I have always found the staff very helpful in all aspects of questions, care, etc. The facilities that are provided have helped to develop my child whilst not in my care. The learning and development of my child has been fantastic. In my opinion, a fantastic start for any child in life and before starting school in the future.
My experience of Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay is and always has been positive. From the moment I walked through the door and met with the manager, I knew it would be the right environment for my child. Any issues I have had have been dealt with quickly and professionally and without...
My experience of Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay is and always has been positive. From the moment I walked through the door and met with the manager, I knew it would be the right environment for my child. Any issues I have had have been dealt with quickly and professionally and without prejudice. My daughter's development goes from strength to strength which I attribute to the excellent stage learning implemented by the staff and I'm very impressed with the investment that the nursery is making with the introduction of new technology to support and enhance learning. Thank you.
Great nursery. Nice secure play area. It is very green, spacious and light inside. I would like to see the 'sleep room' reinstated as I think the children would benefit from a quieter environment at nap time. My son's development has thrived at Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay and I am delighted...
Great nursery. Nice secure play area. It is very green, spacious and light inside. I would like to see the 'sleep room' reinstated as I think the children would benefit from a quieter environment at nap time. My son's development has thrived at Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay and I am delighted at some of the things he knows and understands at 2 years of age. They have taught him well.
I found the staff to be very welcoming from the start and very accommodating which really settled my mind. My girls have really settled in well and enjoy their time here. I feel well informed about their days here and would recommend Banana Moon highly.
I found the staff to be very welcoming from the start and very accommodating which really settled my mind. My girls have really settled in well and enjoy their time here. I feel well informed about their days here and would recommend Banana Moon highly.
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Meet the Team (13)

I have worked at Banana Moon since 2012, when the Billericay Nursery first opened. I hold a Diploma in Nursery Nursing, which I was awarded in...
I have worked at Banana Moon since 2012, when the Billericay Nursery first opened. I hold a Diploma in Nursery Nursing, which I was awarded in 1999.
I am a proud mummy of two boys — they are my world! Both of my sons have attended Banana Moon, and my youngest still does.
Working with children is my true passion. I love nothing more than seeing them flourish, learn, develop, and grow over the years at Banana Moon. The children and families are at the heart of our nursery — we are not just a nursery, we are a part of your children’s extended family.
My role is to encourage children to follow their interests while supporting the staff to provide stimulating and engaging experiences that promote growth, curiosity, and joy every day.

I have been working in the childcare sector since 2006, gaining experience in a variety of roles with children aged 0–10 years.
I completed my Level...
I have been working in the childcare sector since 2006, gaining experience in a variety of roles with children aged 0–10 years.
I completed my Level 3 in Childcare Learning and Development in 2009 and earned a Certificate of Higher Education in Educational Studies in 2010.
I joined the Banana Moon family in October 2018 as Deputy Manager and have since supported our teams and families. From July 2020, I became the Nursery Manager. I am passionate about childcare and always try to see things from the child’s perspective, finding new ways to make learning fun and exciting. Our young children are our future, and it is our responsibility to inspire the next generation while delivering exceptionally high-quality care. Supporting my team to achieve this, and watching the children grow and learn, is the most rewarding part of working in Early Years education. At Banana Moon Billericay, we believe in giving every child equal opportunities to reach their full potential.
In my leisure time, I enjoy travelling with friends and family, going on days out, and exploring the outdoors on long walks.

I started my Banana Moon journey in 2024.

Hi, I am Eleanor. I am Level 3 qualified and started back at Banana Moon in August 2025. I work full-time in the Teenie &Mini Moon Room.
I started...
Hi, I am Eleanor. I am Level 3 qualified and started back at Banana Moon in August 2025. I work full-time in the Teenie &Mini Moon Room.
I started my career working alongside a Nursery based inside the school. I worked there for two years. I decided that I wanted to expand my knowledge and work in a day nursery.
I enjoy spending time with my family.

Hi, I am Shannon.

I have worked in early years for over 10 years and love creating fun, engaging experiences for children. I particularly enjoy messy play and role...
I have worked in early years for over 10 years and love creating fun, engaging experiences for children. I particularly enjoy messy play and role play, where children can explore and use their imaginations. My favourite book is Room on the Broom, which I love sharing with the children. I especially enjoy working in the pre-school room and watching the children’s personalities grow and shine. Every day brings something new and rewarding. Outside of work, I enjoy going to boot sales and spending time with my family.

I completed a Childhood Studies degree at university, where I developed a strong interest in child development and psychoanalysis, particularly...
I completed a Childhood Studies degree at university, where I developed a strong interest in child development and psychoanalysis, particularly understanding how children learn, grow, and develop through their early experiences. I am passionate about supporting children's learning through play and love creating fun, engaging activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Outside of work, I enjoy arts and crafts, drawing, and painting, which inspire my creative approach when working with children. I also have four adorable rabbits, who keep me busy and have taught me the importance of patience and nurturing.

Hi, I am Zoe. I'm an NVQ level 2 & 3 nursery practitioner. I have worked in childcare for over 21 years. I have three wonderful children. We are an outdoor adventure-type family. We love spending time with family in our spare time.

I started working at Banana Moon in 2025, and I’m currently working towards my Level 3 qualification. I absolutely love spending time with the...
I started working at Banana Moon in 2025, and I’m currently working towards my Level 3 qualification. I absolutely love spending time with the children and creating fun, exciting experiences for them. One of my favourite activities is messy play — getting creative, making a mess and, most importantly, having lots of fun along the way!
Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and watching films. I’m a big Disney fan and especially love Stitch! I’m really enjoying my journey at Banana Moon and love watching the children learn, grow and explore the world around them. I’m excited to continue learning, developing my skills and making.

My name is Abigail, and I have been in child care for 12 years and have been part of the Banana Moon Family for the past three years. I enjoy...
My name is Abigail, and I have been in child care for 12 years and have been part of the Banana Moon Family for the past three years. I enjoy creating new and fun activities for the children based on their current interests. I have a cheeky but cute little boy who also attends Banana Moon.

Hi, I'm Yas. I'm level 3 qualified and have been working at Banana Moon since 2021. I like watching movies and spending time with my family. My favourite movies are anything Disney.

I have been the Chef at Banana Moon since 2018, and I’m proud that we prepare fresh, home-cooked meals on-site every day. One of the highlights of my...
I have been the Chef at Banana Moon since 2018, and I’m proud that we prepare fresh, home-cooked meals on-site every day. One of the highlights of my job is when the children call my name across the gate, eager to find out what’s on the menu — it always makes me smile! Over the years, I’ve picked up plenty of nicknames, from Jimmy Jones to Jo Jo, and I love that the children feel comfortable and happy around me. Bringing a smile to their faces each day is the best part of what I do.

I have been a hairdresser for most of my career, but in May 2023 I decided it was time for a change and joined Banana Moon Billericay part-time. My...
I have been a hairdresser for most of my career, but in May 2023 I decided it was time for a change and joined Banana Moon Billericay part-time. My daughter had worked here previously, and after hearing such lovely things about the company, I was excited to take on the opportunity when it arose.
Since joining, I’ve been lucky to work with a fantastic team. I always wear a smile, and one of my favourite parts of the day is when the children call through the gate to ask what’s for lunch — it never fails to make me happy! I also love supporting the children and am really looking forward to running cookery classes with them in the future.
Alongside my role here, I still continue with my hairdressing career, where I’ve had loyal clients for many years. Building relationships, communicating well, and making people feel happy are skills I value greatly and bring with me into everything I do.
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