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since starting nursery his confidence has grown massivelyA W(Mother of Child)

Everyone at the nursery makes us feel as if we are family; it's an amazing and clean space.M P(Father of Child)

there is dress-up, role play, music, puzzles, books, messy play and much more.A W(Mother of Child)

since starting nursery his confidence has grown massivelyA W(Mother of Child)

Everyone at the nursery makes us feel as if we are family; it's an amazing and clean space.M P(Father of Child)

there is dress-up, role play, music, puzzles, books, messy play and much more.A W(Mother of Child)

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 that the children can access.
The lovely team of experienced early years staff get to know your children really well through play, and follow their interests to create engaging learning experiences that support the children's progress. There...
Funding & Fees
Funding offered for all age groups, stretched over 51 weeks that we are open, with all additional hours chargeable.
Limited number of fully funded spaces also available.
Fees are competitive and based on chosen booking pattern.
Contact Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston to get a personalised quote:
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Banana Moon Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Varney (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 15
Total Places for Children
- 69
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 Kempston Reviews (41)
Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.905) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston has 41 reviews.
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.
Thank 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 :)
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.
Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We have enjoyed getting to know your little one :)
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!
Thank you for leaving us a review. We really appreciate your kind words and have really enjoyed getting to know your little one :)
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.
Thank 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 :)
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.
Thank you for leaving us a review. We really appreciate your thoughts!
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank you for your feedback, we have really enjoyed welcoming your family to the nursery.
I could not recommend this nursery enough. They were so considerate to my daughter when she was a baby, both to me and to her - they always kept me up to date, incredibly friendly and enthusiastic. I was comforted by how well they cared for her. She is still there and about to turn 4 and they have nurtured her big personality and helped her overcome all sorts. She has made the staff at this nursery her 'best friends' and every time I drop her off they are there with open arms and full of life. I am due to send my new 10-month-old there and rather than being apprehensive about leaving her for the first time I am actually excited because I know she will grow and be nurtured. Their staff is what makes this place and the facilities are also great.
Thank you for your lovely words and feedback. We have loved getting to know you and your little one and we are looking forward to your baby starting her Banana Moon journey with us soon :)
They give lots of cuddles if my little one ever feels unsure at drop-off. The manager is very hands-on and knows all the children really well. She values parent’s opinions.
The menu is good, and my son loves the food.
There have been a few staff changes recently, which can be confusing, but I appreciate that these things happen.
Overall, it’s a nice nursery with a family feel, which I really like.
Thank you for your feedback. It has been so nice to get to know you and your little one over the last few weeks.
The preschool manager is a specific, precise woman. She answered every question we had. She responds to our emails very quickly. The team of educators is always helpful and friendly. There is also a website with updates on our children's activities. We highly recommend this preschool.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We have really enjoyed getting to know your little one as she settles into nursery.
He enjoys it so much at Banana Moon Kempston.
Thanks so much to the team.
Can't fault it - A star.
Everyone at the nursery makes us feel as if we are family; it's an amazing and clean space.
Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Ahh, thank you for your lovely feedback. We have enjoyed getting to know your family and settling your little one into the nursery over the last few months; it has been a pleasure to watch him develop.
Our 3-year-old is currently in the preschool room. He was previously at a childminder and since starting nursery his confidence has grown massively and he is so happy (and exhausted!) after each day.
They have a great outdoor space where they spend a lot of time, and indoors there is dress-up, role play, music, puzzles, books, messy play and much more. In preschool, they have events like sports day and help them with their independence so they are ready for school.
We viewed a few nurseries and Banana Moon really stood out as it has a home-from-home feel, the manager prioritises staff training and safety, the staff were all smiley, it's really clean, and they provide two hot meals. Luckily first impressions were right. Our son is very cared for, all the staff are lovely and he has formed such good relationships with them and the other children, plus communication from the nursery has always been good.
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review! We have loved getting to know your family over the last few months and are glad you are pleased with how your little one is getting on at nursery, it's lovely to have him with us!
He’s established friendships across all the different age groups and developed strong bonds with the staff.
His speech and confidence around others has developed significantly during this time and friends whose children don’t attend a nursery regularly comment on his progress compared to their own.
The syllabus ensures learning is fun, from painting to cooking and in all weathers inside and outside.
The in-house catering ensures all dietary requirements are catered for, particularly important with allergies.
The app provides regular updates and photos of each day and the staff ensure parents are informed by phone about any slips, trips or falls.
Quarterly face-to-face meetings with his “key person” are held, with ad-hoc discussions encouraged as required.
Perfect preparation for primary school.
I highly recommend this nursery, my wife and I confidently leave our son in their very safe hands.
Thank you for your review. We have loved watching your little boy grow and flourish with us. We look forward to seeing his lovely personality develop further. We always look forward to seeing his happy smile and enjoying his growing confidence.
The staff are caring and enthusiastic and take the time to get to know the children, build their confidence and let them experience a range of activities and scenarios, from exploring nature, growing vegetables (pre-school), helping make cakes and who help develop a rounded approach which they feedback to the parents/guardians. My children were encouraged to be independent while practising walking up stairs, changing shoes, using cutlery, learning to toilet independently and when the time came, preparing for school. The eldest was so confident starting school as a result, despite none of her friends from nursery going to the same school. My youngest is excited to go after learning about school logos, colours and even visits from their staff. Highly recommend this nursery.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We have enjoyed supporting both of your daughters whilst on their learning journey with us. We wish you all the very best with your next adventure in school.
I love this nursery, I feel so so comfortable leaving my son in the care of Banana Moon Kempston. He always has a lovely time and I especially enjoy the app where I get loads of regular updates on his day.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We have enjoyed welcoming you and your little one into the nursery and we are excited to watch him grow and develop.
When you see your children with a big smile and running into nursery to hug their teachers, you know that this is a place where they feel safe and joyful. This is why totally recommend Banana Moon to everyone
Thank you for the lovely feedback. We love a big hug.
Our daughter joined Banana Moon Kempston when she was 16 months old, back in January 2020. From our first visit, we just felt such warmth, the environment is homely, and the staff genuinely love and care for the children as if they were their own. We will forever be grateful for the sense of normality and routine that the nursery gave us and our daughter through Covid lockdowns; we would have been lost without you. Our daughter's confidence has blossomed beautifully over the past 2.5 years; her language developed so quickly as soon as she joined the nursery. Her social skills and inquisitive nature have been nurtured wonderfully, and she has made so many friends. We are so sad that she will be leaving to go to school in September but so grateful that the Banana Moon team has helped to shape the young lady that she is today and prepare her for school. Thank you for everything you have done for our little girl; she will miss you, and so will we. I would truly recommend this setting to anyone.
Thank you for your very kind words. We have really enjoyed looking after your little girl, and we will miss her so much.
My boy is here since he was a baby coming every day and now he is preparing to go at preschool. The staff are very friendly and the most important is that they really do a lot of activities for the children to help them develop.
My son actually grew here and I was so happy to see him every day coming with new things learned. He never cried in the morning when I dropped him instead he was very excited to start a new day here.
The food is so healthy and well prepared. The nursery is clean and with all that it needs for a little child to grow and develop in a healthy and good environment with lots of equipment and resources. They are very caring and they have safety measures in place
Is the second home for my son, therefore, we are so sorry because we have to leave the nursery thank you very much to all of the staff for all support we received during this period, we hope we will have the chance in future to drop in the nursery and see all
Thank you so much for your kind words. We will truly miss your little boy. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow.
My son has been at the nursery for a little under a year now and I cannot say enough about the level of quality. My son loves it and has the best days there, they keep us informed and up to date every day and have worked hard on his personal progression with walking, talking and interacting with those around him!
Thanks for your very kind review. We have loved seeing your little one grow and develop.
We will be so sad when she leaves this year for school.
The staff are very approachable with any concerns you may have and are happy to help and support with any milestones you are teaching your child at home.
I would definitely recommend Banana Moon to anyone looking for a fun, friendly and caring nursery.
Thank you for the lovely review. We have enjoyed watching your daughter grow whilst she has been here with us. We will miss her when she goes to school.
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Awards / Recognitions (7)
- Recipient: Banana Moon Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
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- Recipient: Banana Moon Day NurseriesDate: Thursday 28 Mar 2024
Meet the Team (6)
I took over Managing Banana Moon Kempston in January 2024. I have previous experience as a Manager and am enjoying being part of the nursery's dynamic changes.
I hold a level 3 in childcare and have been at Banana Moon Kempston since 2016.
Hi I am Sally and I work across all the rooms, supporting learning and development.
I hold a level 3 in childcare and I have been at Banana Moon Kempston since 2021. Since February 2024, I have taken over as Baby Room Senior.
Hi I am Lisa. I support all the rooms but you will mostly find me in the under 2's.
I took over as Director in 2023. I hold Early Years Professional Status as well as a level 5 in Leadership and Management. I am Managing Director of Banana Moon Lower Sundon, and also Director of Banana Moon Baddesley Ensor.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston
What is the Age Range of Children that Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston accepts?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston Open?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston 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 Kempston have capacity for?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston has capacity for a total of 69 Children.
How far is Banana Moon Day Nursery Kempston to the centre of Bedford?
1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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