Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges

Chiltern House, Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough SL2 4EG
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges, Slough
Banana Moon – Stoke Poges opened its door in November 2015 to all of the community.

Taking children from the age of 3 months to 5 years of age they provide a stimulating and safe learning environment for all ages. The nursery accepts 2 year old and 3 year old funding.

A Highly experienced in house chef provides home cooked nutrition meals daily ensuring all dietary requirements are taken into consideration.

Staff are promoted to continue their learning and development through lots of in house and borough lead training by specialists.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Maream Ahmed (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Non-funded full day: £88
    Non funded half day: £55


    Funded session:
    Full day - £44 (5.5 hour of funding)
    Half day - £27.50 (2.75 hours of funding)


    Funded meals (3 months to 23 months)
    Full day - £2
    Hall day - £1
    Half day - £4.50 (24 months+)

  • Full Day times 7:30am to 6:30pm
    Half Day Times - AM is 7:30am to 1pm, PM is 1pm to 6:30pm

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 & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking onsite is available for 10 cars.

Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges Reviews (43)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has 43 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is just wonderful! My daughter has learnt so much through her time at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges. I have seen a huge improvement with her numbers and letters. The teachers are brilliant and facilities are excellent. Even learning Spanish and science at the age of three. They also
organise visits from local animal businesses for show and tell. My daughter really enjoys her days at this nursery, so much so we are sending my son there in a months time. Highly recommend!
Reply from Maream, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Elizabeth, thank you very much for your lovely kind words. We can't wait for little man to start with us and start his journey with us.
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Review from Pritie R (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with great facilities and excellent communication skills. Both my children attend the nursery, and I have nothing but good praises to say. The staff are very friendly, caring, and the main thing is my children come home happy. I couldn’t have picked a better nursery. I have also
recommended this nursery to friends and family.
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Pritie, thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate your support throughout your time with us. Both children have made such amazing bonds with everyone which is lovely to see. We are…read more
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Review from Seema J (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges has been the most fantastic nursery. The staff are amazing and really do provide the best start in life for all the children. The facilities are great and we have so much peace of mind that our son will be cared for as well as he is at home. We would like to give
particular thanks to the owner, who is running such a lovely nursery and also to three particular members of staff.
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Thank you for giving us a lovely review. We are truly grateful for the amazing bonds you have made with all of us. Thank you for being part of our family and for your on-going support.
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Review from Shafiah L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the beginning, I received a very quick response time from management as well as excellent customer service. This remained the case once my son joined the nursery too. The ease of the settling in period as well as having friendly staff and the manager, has been nothing but amazing. The manager has
been accommodating, quickly responding and assuring me of the best practices and policy in place for Covid-19. The app is informative as well as the monthly newsletter and I’m incredibly happy and blessed to have chosen this nursery for my son.
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have you join our family. We have made amazing bonds with you all in such a short time which is so great. Thank you for all your support.
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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges. Our eldest has been coming for just over three years now! Both are thriving and really enjoy their time at the nursery. They run in each morning, excited to see their key workers and come home animated about their days. We feel confident about
their development and are impressed with how learning is integrated with their play, tailored to their skills and learning styles! The team know our children really well and we are always given a detailed handover each evening. We were also really impressed with how they’ve managed through the coronavirus pandemic. There were daily calls with activities during the shut down, which helped with familiarity and then they reopened and the children returned! They were very fair with how fees were managed and we’ve been impressed with how diligent they are in abiding by the guidance. We’d happily recommend to anyone looking for a warm and stimulating nursery for their little one!
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Sarah,
Thank you very much for your lovely review. I and the team are truly grateful. It's is amazing to see how well they both settled in since coming back from the pandemic break. Thank you…read more
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Review from Tanya V (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery since she was eighteen months old. I instantly felt safe and reassured by the staff and the environment we were putting our child in. My daughter has learned to potty train and eat by herself all because of the hard work and dedication of the staff at Banana
Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges. They take on board any concerns and issues the parents may have and address them promptly. They have been so nurturing towards my daughter's education and a massive support through this pandemic. I don’t know what I would do without Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges and the girls there!
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Thank you for giving us a lovely review and sharing your kind words. The team were very happy to read your review. We are very grateful and appreciate the trust you have put in us with the care for…read more
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Review from Gianna J (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my sons attend Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges. My eldest is in preschool and has been attending since he was fourteen months! We looked around a few nurseries before selecting Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges, it was by far the nicest. They have different spaces within the nursery for the
children to enjoy. The girls are all delightful and take such good care of the children. They really learn so much from their time spent there and I credit a lot of my sons' progress from the support of the nursery. Such as manners, writing, social skills and potty training. They get two hot meals a day and the nursery keeps you updated with your child's daily activities, meals/snacks, sleep and nappy output via an app. I'm sure it must be very difficult selecting a nursery in current times, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges.
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Thank you very much for such a lovely review. I have shared this with my team and they were all full of smiles. It is amazing to see how much they have grown and developing. We love hearing stories…read more
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Review from Rajvinder B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery and the staff are honestly amazing! After having a child during the pandemic and going through a whole year at home there isn’t anywhere I would leave my baby! They have made this scary most daunting experience the best, even with all the restrictions in place I feel ever so relaxed and
at ease that my baby is safe and in the most caring hands ever. After only being in the nursery for two weeks he is now eating all by himself and also sleeping through the night in his own room! I could honestly praise them endlessly but the truth speaks for itself. Thank you to all the lovely ladies at Banana Moon, you are all amazing!
Reply from Maream, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Rajvinder,
Thank you so much for your lovely words. We really appreciate you putting the trust in us with limited access to our building. We can't wait to open our doors and share all the fun…read more
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Review from Samantha D (Mother of Child) published on 11 August 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started Banana Moon Stoke Poges in June 2020, whilst in the midst of the Global Pandemic. To state I was nervous about how it would all work, was an understatement. From the moment she started her settling in sessions (which had to be done very differently to the 'norm') I was put at ease
and that is solely down to the staff that work within this establishment. My daughter is absolutely thriving within this environment, her speech has come on in leaps and bounds and she is now such a social little butterfly. She gets so excited to go to nursery and play with her new friends and peers. I am so thankful to the team at Banana Moon and I would recommend their services to everyone!
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Review from Renu D (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Banana Moon since May 2019 and the positive changes we have seen since then have been countless. The teachers are warm and caring and the whole team make us feel so comfortable. We used to attend another pre-school in the area and the difference is night and day. I have
recommended Banana Moon to so many friends and will also send my youngest child when the time comes. I can’t sing their praises enough.
Reply from Maream Ahmed at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Renu,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. Thank you for being part our amazing journey and allowing us to be part of your memories.
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Review from Nik G (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at the nursery for several years now and is really flourishing there. The staff are great and I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Amrita Dhillon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Nik, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your ongoing support and for being part of our lovely journey at Banana Moon Stoke Poges.
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Review from Balvinder B (Mother of Child) published on 28 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and lots of activities.
My daughter has come a long way and very knowledgeable.
Standards of learning are in line with prep school her brother goes to.
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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Caring towards children and passionate about the extra services they offer.
Reply from Maream Ahmed, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Thank you for your review. We are very excited to have started this lovely journey with you and your family. The team can't wait to make lots of memories with you all.
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Review from Kumar R (Father of Child) published on 24 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery with great facilities and caring staff. My son comes home every day with a smile on his face. He has learnt lots and made good friends.
He loves Spanish and the man who bring insects to the nursery.
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Review from Simon b (Father of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the level of care provided at the nursery. Our daughter is very happy there and has been at Banana Moon for nearly 6 months.
Very good attentive staff and very caring.
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Review from Mrs S (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming to Banana Moon for nearly one year and he loves it here! The staff are friendly and make him feel very welcome from the moment he walks through the door. We moved him from another nursery as we were unhappy and worried about him settling in but the staff have done a great job
with him. Every time I pick him up he does not want to come home and is always excited to tell me what he has been doing.
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Review from Abbas A (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our daughter from another nursery to Banana Moon in September. She was 20 months old at the time and so we were very apprehensive about the move.


I can quite confidently say, we had nothing to worry about. Our little one has settled in absolutely wonderfully and is happier than we've ever

seen her. She literally jumps out of our arms when we walk into the nursery in the morning.


She has a lovely bond with all her carers and it's so lovely to see her grow and develop into such a happy and confident child. She is thoroughly stimulated and there are lots of activities on a daily basis to keep her occupied.


We could not be happier with the choice of nursery and would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Julie Sharma, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Abbas,
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience and kind words. Thank you for being part of our lovely journey.
Best wishes.
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Review from Lavinia D (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the nursery for over 6 months and is enjoying his time when he comes in. He loves the team members and we have seen a massive development at home. He also loves the food which is always a bonus.
Reply from Julie Sharma, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Lavina,
Thank you for such a lovely review. You and your family are a joy to have as a part of our Banana Moon Stoke Poges family. I'm glad our international menu is a big hit.

Many thanks.
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Review from Edwina T (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both of our children attend this nursery (aged 1 and 3) and we are grateful for the help, support and tireless dedication of the staff who care for them.


There are so things we cherish about this nursery, but the most important one for us is that our children are always made to feel safe, secure

and happy while there.
Reply from Julie Sharma, Office Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Dear Edwina,

Thank you for your lovely review! Its been a wonderful journey watching your two grow and excel with us. Thank you for being part of our journey and making it extra special.

Best…read more
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Review from Kuljeet F (Mother of Child) published on 28 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been at this nursery from age 1. The twins love coming here. We are extremely happy with the nursery, nursery staff and how friendly everyone is.
We are very happy here.
We're in safe hands.
Reply from Amrita Dhillon at Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges
Thank you for your review. We love having you and your family a part of Banana Moon Day nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.592)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.592) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.827 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges is calculated as follows: ( (130 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.827
  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 4.765 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Stoke Poges 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:

    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 85 number of registered child places is 17. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.765
  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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Meet the Team (4)

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Maream Ahmed

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2017

Maream is our Nursery Manager. She has been with us for 8 years and is currently located in Baby Moons.

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Emma

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

Emma is our Deputy Manager. She works alongside Maream to ensure the nursery runs smoothly on a day to day basis. Emma is located in Mini Moons and has been with us since 2018.

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Denise

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Denise is our assistant deputy manager. She works alongside the manager and deputy manager in our management team. She joined us in 2024 and is located in Full Moons.

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Amrita

Job Title: Nursery Administrator Joined: 2022

Amrita is our nursery administrator. She works remotely and helps support the nursery with emails and advertising. She does come into the nursery from time to time.

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