Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

39 Northenden Road, Sale M33 2DH
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9.9 59 Reviews
Banana Moon Sale Day Nursery is a friendly nursery set in a wonderful fully renovated Victorian building. The nursery has been graded 'Good' by Ofsted (May 2024). A full day care service is provided for children aged three months to five years, in a safe and nurturing environment with highly experienced and qualified staff.

Ideally located close to Sale's town centre and Sale Metro link station the nursery also benefits from a large car park. Parents who commute via metro link to the city centre will often leave their car at the nursery free of charge.

All children at Banana Moon Sale benefit from various activities all included in the fees. Optional swimming lessons are also available. The nursery provides children with a purposeful and stimulating learning environment where they can thrive and develop.

Banana Moon Sale has four main rooms: baby floor with two main rooms and direct access to the large garden, Toddler room with separate sleep room. A pre-school floor which also benefits from direct access to the large garden area. Al children also have access to the sensory room and soft play room. These areas of the nursery help to enhance children's learning and allow the nursery to offer a range of exciting activities every day.

A team of dedicated and highly skilled staff members have been carefully selected for their enthusiasm, dedication and skills and collectively have decades of experience in the childcare sector, striving to provide quality care and early education.

All practitioners hold full paediatric first-aid training and the majority of staff are level 3 or above or working towards this.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Chloe Lowden (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • £41 (Half day)
    £72 (Full day)

  • Please contact the nursery for full fee details:
    Full Day: (7.30am - 6.30pm, includes breakfast, lunch and hot afternoon meal all prepared in house by our nursery chef).
    Half Day: (7.30 - 1pm or 1pm - 6.30pm)
    Government childcare funding options are also available for 2,3 & 4 year olds. In 2024 funding is being expanded to include working parents from 9mths old. Please contact the nursery for more info.


    The nursery operates 51 weeks a year, closed Xmas week.

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

Parking

  • Ample parking is available on site. The car park is accessed via the one way system on Woodlands Road.

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale Reviews (59)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale has 59 reviews.

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Review from Gokce C (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Banana Moon when he was 11 months old and he is now in Teenies room, so we experienced both baby and Teenies room so far.
I was very nervous and emotional at the beginning, but thanks to very caring staff, I could see that he settled very quick. All staff (room practitioners and the
management team) is very well-organised, they always have creative activities and I could see very good progress in my son's development. Also, I believe my little one really enjoys the delicious and nutritious meals provided!

Reply from Chloe Lowden, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We really appreciate your kind words.

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Review from J P (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Considering every aspect, I'd like to categorise Banana Moon Day Nursery in Sale as outstanding because our daughter is very happy and she enjoys her time there with the staffs and cute little friends.

Reply from Chloe Lowden, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. I am glad to hear you daughter is enjoying her time here at our setting.

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Review from Alice G (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana moon have been amazing for my family, I cannot recommend them enough.
They have been a fantastic support for my family and continue to be.
They are extremely accommodating to me , especially when I ask for additional half days and full days for my daughter. We don't have any childcare or
family around so this has been invaluable to me and my husband.

Reply from Chloe Lowden, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your lovely review and thoughtful feedback. Our team works incredibly hard and truly cares about the well-being and development of the children in our care. Your kind words mean a lot to us and are deeply appreciated.

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Review from Vanessa B (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 children come to Banana Moon, my son started in February after we relocated he settled in so well and loves going! He loves being outdoors which is one of the things I love about Banana Moon they take every opportunity to get the children outside! My little girl started in April, she was only 8
months old at the time but she's come on leaps and bounds since starting and can see she's so settles and loves going! It makes me feel so happy seeing them both enjoying themselves!

Reply from Chloe Lowden, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We truly appreciate your kind words and support.

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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children attend Banana moon sale, from their first visit up until now I can say honestly it was the best choice !
The staff are truly devoted to the development and care of the children.
In particular eight members of staff have impacted my little ones journeys they talk about them at home
and enjoy spending time with them.
For me I feel at ease knowing that my children are looked after and cared for by people who they too care for.
They have thrived and come on so much from their time in Banana moon sale !
I honestly couldn't recommend the nursery and the staff enough !

Reply from Chloe Lowden, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your kind review. We're thrilled to hear that both of your children are enjoying their time at our setting. Our team is truly passionate about creating a warm and nurturing environment for every child, and it's wonderful to receive such positive feedback.

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Review from Gemma A (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Twin girls go here and honestly so happy I picked this nursery for them. Visited a few but found banana moon the right one for us. They have been going for a few years now started in the toddler room and will be soon leaving pre school to start school. The staff are all amazing with the kids, and
I feel like the girls learn So much and have come on amazing since been in nursery. The staff and management are so supportive and couldn't have asked for anything more. Great facilities in the nursery to. Will be sad to end the time at the nursery but grateful for everything the staff have done.
5* nursery.

Reply from Rohit Kumra, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thanks a lot, Gemma, for your kind words and a brilliant review.We all will miss the girls, they are wonderful.All the best to them both for starting the next phase of their lives. We would love to keep in touch.

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Review from Arifsalih S (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly staff and professional implementation. Great facilities for the children and a mixture of activities to do within the complex and also outside. Both my son and daughter go here and I have seen great development in both of them. Thank you.

Reply from Rohit Kumra, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much. It's great to have both of your kids in our setting.

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Review from Anthony L (Father of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would just like to say thank you to all the staff at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale for being so amazing with my son and especially like to point out my son's key person. My son absolutely adores her and she has been so good to him and helped him so much.

Reply from Rohit Kumra, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for this wonderful review. Really appreciate the trust you have shown in our setting and our brilliant staff.

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Review from Casey R (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are great, my child attends in preschool, she had behaviour issues and nursery has been very supportive and helped with my child and my child has been here six months. couldn't fault the nursey, they go above and beyond, nothing is ever a problem. Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale, you're amazing.

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Review from Martina N (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with a very friendly and loving staff. True home outside of our home. I love getting detailed information about my son's day on the nursery app and looking at pictures they share with the parents.

Reply from Catherine Simpson, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we really appreciate your positive feedback.

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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really happy with Banana Moon. I'm glad I chose this nursery, lots of rooms, all the staff are so lovely and really friendly, my daughter is happy, had no issues, and loves all the staff I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Catherine Simpson, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for your wonderful review; we are so pleased you are happy with the nursery.

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Review from Louise R (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy with Banana Moon in Sale. I chose them based on their fabulous reviews on this site and I have not been disappointed. My child has been attending since April this year. I have felt confident in returning to work, knowing she is being cared for, engaged and stimulated. The app is
also brilliant in keeping me updated with what she's doing throughout the day and it's always a joy to see the pictures of them involved in various activities and very reassuring. The food is good quality and local suppliers.
The staff truly give all the children so much care and cuddles and personal attention. They listen to feedback from parents and give the children a truly individual experience. I also find the managers to be excellent as well - extremely personal and pleasant and accommodating. I would recommend them to any other parent (and I do!) - especially since speaking to others about their nursery experiences, Banana Moon Sale really is a cut above the rest.

Reply from Emma Wycherley, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for your wonderful review, we appreciate your positive feedback.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 12 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started here at 9 months old! And I can honestly say I don't think I have ever had a single problem here! She has thrived and learnt so much at this nursery! They keep you updated throughout the day on what your child is up to, with lots of pictures and letting you know what they eat!
They are always learning and doing fun activities, All of the staff are amazing and have always made my child feel special and welcome!
We leave the nursery to start big school in September, we are really going to miss Banana Moon and all the staff! So thank you to Banana Moon for making our Nursery years the best!

Reply from Catherine Simpson, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are so pleased that you are happy with the nursery.

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Review from N H (Father of Child) published on 11 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with Banana Moon in Sale. Our youngest has just fiinished at the nursery with him to start reception in September (and previously, our eldest had attended this nursery). We have found the nursery to very much care about the children, to engage very well with them and to
keep the children interested throughout the day and involved in different activities. I have felt able to get on with my job with having full confidence in the nursery which comes from the experience I have gained, and I feel that it has prepared our children well for starting reception.

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Review from Sara H (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter (now 14 months) joined the nursery just over half a year, and both my partner and I could not be happier with her development. The staff are well trained and adapt to her daily habits; they work with us (parents) to establish good routines for her and guide us on unfamiliar topics. The staff
is very caring and develops close relationships with the babies, and provides them with lots of cuddles! We are updated daily on her activities, including photos and detailed descriptions of what she is doing. It is reassuring for us, when we are away for work, that such dedicated people have our baby's best interest at heart and that they are there to comfort her when she needs it. I cannot recommend a better nursery!

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so glad that you can see the passion and dedication that our staff have for their role with the children. We're so glad you chose to trust us with your precious child.

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Review from Cat S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale for nearly three years in both the Toddler and Preschool rooms. We have had nothing but positive experiences at this nursery. The staff are amazing, and the nursery has a real community feel to it. I would highly recommend this nursery to other
parents.

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for your kind comments. We are so pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience and that the passion that our team have for their role shines through in their daily practice.

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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children at Banana Moon (Sale) - both have been there since the age of 1.
They’ve built great bonds with the staff in each room, and both enjoy going in each day.
I particularly like the app and getting photos/updates throughout the day.
Would definitely recommend Banana Moon (Sale) and
appreciate the job they do.

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your positive comments; we're delighted to hear how your children both enjoy coming to Nursery. We love having them here too!

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Review from Mohini S (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale is my babys favourite place also called as Moon House by my baby. Its a fantastic place. The caring staff creates a nurturing environment where children thrive. The facilities are excellent, featuring engaging indoor and outdoor spaces. Regular communication with parents
keeps us involved in our child's progress. We highly recommend this to any parent seeking a wonderful early learning experience for their little ones. Our child loves it here, and we couldn't be happier with our choice!

Reply from Mel Steele, Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased that you and your child enjoy attending our setting, and that you are happy with the care that your child receives. We're so pleased to hear that the care, passion and love for our roles shines through in our practice.

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Review from Jenni B (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale since January 2018, and my daughter since November 2021. They are the most wonderful team of staff running a fantastic nursery. Both of my children are extremely happy there, as are we. They always have activities set up for as soon as they are
done with breakfast, and they really keep them engaged through the whole day. We get updates on an app which is so amazing to get when you are away from them.

Reply from Emma Wycherley, Head of Nursery at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you are happy with the provision we provide.

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Review from Rielle A (Mother of Child) published on 27 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with the nursery for just over a year. The staff have been fantastic, and it is clear they each develop a relationship with the child and tend to their specific needs. The communication with parents is excellent, with clear feedback as to what their child has been doing, and there
is always the added bonus of seeing pictures of the children and their activities. My daughter is always very excited to go to nursery, and I would recommend Banana Moon without hesitation.

Reply from Ali Merriman, Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

Many thanks for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased that you are happy with the care that your daughter receives and the communication with yourselves too. It's lovely to hear that it's very evident how much our staff team care and that your daughter is so happy here.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.925)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.925) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.925 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale is calculated as follows: ( (198 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 214 Ratings = 4.925

  • b) 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 Sale is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6, which has been reached with 18 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

Recipient: Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

Recipient: Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 28 Mar 2024 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2021

Recipient: Banana Moon Day Nurseries

Date: Friday 28 May 2021 More details

Meet the Team (1)

Chloe

Chloe Lowden

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

Chloe Lowden is the bright and energetic force behind Banana Moon Sale. As Nursery Manager, Chloe brings a refreshing blend of youthful enthusiasm, genuine care, and a passion for early years development that shines through every aspect of nursery life.

Chloe is deeply committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to thrive. Known for her warm, approachable nature and hands-on leadership, Chloe ensures strong bonds are formed with both children and families—helping everyone feel part of the Banana Moon family from day one.

A firm believer in continuous professional development, Chloe is always seeking to grow—whether it’s by staying updated on the latest in early years pedagogy, supporting her team’s development, or finding creative new ways to enhance the nursery experience.

Chloe leads by example with care, curiosity, and compassion, ensuring Banana Moon Sale is a setting where little ones blossom and staff feel supported to do their best work every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale 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 Sale have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Sale has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

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

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

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