Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell

Springhead Road, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0EX
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Banana Moon Day Nursery in Rothwell, staff always try to see everything from a parent's perspective.

CCTV operates throughout the nursery to protect children, staff and parents. A finger print biometric entry system is also used. This system allows nursery personnel to quickly register every parent and carer's fingerprint.

Children can have fun exploring the world of colour, shapes and texture through the use of toys, adult interaction and sensory experiences.

The children go outside every day to get exercise and learn more about the world. All age groups benefit from daily outdoor activities.

Sleep rooms have cots and sleep mattresses and every child has their own bed linen which is cleaned in house. At all times, staff strive to keep to parents' desired sleep patterns and routines.

Nutritionally balanced meals are made using fresh ingredients, suiting different food preferences and dietary needs.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lauren Fisher (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 26

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day sessions- £69.50 (7:30-18:30)
    Half day sessions- £47 (7:30-13:00 or 13:00-18:30)

  • Government funded hours accepted- Please enquire for more information on funding packages.

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

  • There is a very large car park for the nursery with over 30 parking spaces so drop offs and pickups are never a problem

Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell Reviews (226)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell has a Review Score of 10 (9.985) out of 10, based on 99 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell has 226 reviews.

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Review from Adam L (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really like the service which I have received from Banana Moon. The staff are very friendly and always help with everything. Food is very good and tasty and my daughter loves it.
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Review from Michelle G (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great friendly staff, my daughter really enjoys coming and is happy to say goodbye to us in the morning and has always had a great time when I collect her. She is always singing new nursery rhymes which she has learnt at nursery.
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Review from Colleen O (Grandmother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very friendly and helpful staff (all of them). Our grandchild has made some lovely friends and loves all the food. Well-done chef.
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Review from Brodie L (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on so much since starting in September with words. she is also eating a lot more and trying new things.
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Review from R F (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are always friendly and feedback all information required good or bad when picking up the children.
The facilities are great the kids never want to leave. The only bad point would be the door entry system as some parents just push their way through after other people, this is the only
issue which should be reinforced to all parents and the importance of not letting others in.
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Review from Julia P (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were so pleased when Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell confirmed there was a space for both our boys to attend. When people ask we are very proud to tell them that this is where they go.
The boys are so excited to tell us what adventures they have had at the end of each day. We have seen them flourish
in so many ways since starting there in only a short space of time.
All team members are a credit to the establishment and always friendly and very attentive to our children's needs. We would highly recommend this daycare centre to friends.
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Review from Lisa D (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been a really good experience. The staff are friendly and very helpful with my child's needs and are there to give advice, we discuss my child's needs regularly and work together for what is best for my child. My child settles easy with all members of staff but does have her favourite people
she likes to go with and can leave happily knowing she will settle quickly.
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Review from Geoffrey A (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff are helpful. Our daughter enjoys the nursery there are plenty of activities.
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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has complex needs which can lead to behavioural issues. All the staff are wonderful with him. His one to ones makes every effort to enable him to integrate fully and to forge little friendships. I couldn't be happier.
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Review from Christine K (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very positive, the nursery nurse is brilliant with my granddaughter. All the staff including the nursery nurse and management are very attentive towards my granddaughter and all the children in the nursery. They seem to understand all including children's personal needs. They go out of their way to
make sure your up to date with information.
I wish my granddaughter could stay here and not go to state school. It's a brilliant nursery and I highly recommend it to all my friends with young children.
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Review from Alice H (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery all the staff are beyond wonderful with children and ensure they're comfortable and happy always. I'd tick beyond excellent if possible.
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Review from Bhavica M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for the past year and a half and thoroughly loves it. The staff are all very nice and helpful. Her key worker has worked with my little one to overcome her shyness and pays close attention to her development. We work together so my little one has consistency
at home and at nursery. I would highly recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell for 18 months now and absolutely loves it.
She has learnt so many many things which will certainly be of help when joining full-time school.
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin daughters adore Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell and I couldn't be more happy with the care and development opportunities they receive.
They have flourished with their learning and the kindness and attention given to both the girls and to me as a parent is above and beyond anything I would've
expected from a nursery.
I cannot rate them highly enough.
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Review from F S-A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Banana Moon for over a year now. Her confidence has grown immensely since joining and her speech and other skills have really developed. She is very sociable and a very happy child.
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon has been great for my child, everyone is supportive and encouraging.
The place is always clean and all the staff are welcoming.
Can't praise it enough after a few not quite so good times at other nurseries.
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Review from Kirstan G (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really rate the nursery and am very confident that they are helping my twins develop in lots of different ways.
Thye have been so helpful with extra days when we need extra care.
The boys think it is great fun and love their days at nursery.
All the staff are lovely and have helped the twins' confidence.
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are great and clean and accessible for all the kids and the food is really, really good according to the twins.
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Review from Robert O (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot thank the staff at Banana Moon enough for the time and care they take with my child.
Despite his development issues they have worked closely with him, taking the time and patience to develop him and introduce him to the group environment.
As a result, my child has come on leaps and bounds
and he loves going to nursery - an achievement in itself.
A big thank you to all the staff.
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Review from Kristofer B (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are fantastic and listen to my child.
He loves coming and can't wait to tell them what he's done on his days off.
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Review from A G (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My twin boys love coming to nursery and their development has really come on since they joined 12 months ago.
Thye enjoy the learning and play time, particularly the outside play and visits to the park.
Thye have developed a close relationship with their main carer.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.985)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.985) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 99 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 99 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 4.985 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell is calculated as follows: ( (1172 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 1187 Ratings = 4.985
  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 Rothwell is based on 99 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 99 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Meet the Team (26)

Lauren

Lauren Fisher

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2021

Lauren has been employed at Banana Moon Rothwell since July 2021 and holds Early Years Teacher Status.

Kensy

Kensy Middleton

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2017

Kensy has been employed at Banana Moon Rothwell since September 2017 and she holds a Level 3 childcare qualification. Kensy has worked her way up from being an apprentice, to deputy room leader, room leader, assistant manager and finally to Deputy manager. Kensy is also our Mini Moons room leader.

Ellie

Ellie Sutcliffe

Job Title: Room leader Joined: 2023

Ellie has been employed at Banana Moon Rothwell since April 2023 and she holds a BA Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies. Ellie is the room leader of our Baby Moons room.

Shannon

Shannon Crosby

Job Title: Room leader Joined: 2017

Shannon has been employed at Banana Moon Rothwell since September 2017. Shannon is the room leader of our Full Moons room and she holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

Annie

Annie Haigh

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader Joined: 2021

Annie joined Banana Moon Rothwell in July 2021 as an apprentice and completed her level 3 Early Years Educator qualification with us. Annie is now the deputy room leader of our Baby Moons room.

Carl

Carl Turner

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2019

Carl is the heart of our team here at Banana Moon Rothwell! Carl has been our chef since November 2019 and we feel privileged to have him.

Lauren

Lauren Meakin

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2025

Lauren joined the team at Banana Moon Rothwell in June 2025 and she has a level 2 Early Years Educator Qualification. Lauren is going to study her level 3 Early Years educator and is an Early Years Professional in our Baby Moons room.

Megan

Megan Frankland

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2017

Although Megan had a short break from Banana Moon Rothwell, she initially joined the team in August 2017 and re-joined us in July 2024. Megan is an Early Years Professional in our Baby Moons room and has a level 3 childcare qualification.

Megan

Megan Thackray

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2021

Megan joined the team at Banana Moon Rothwell in July 2021 and completed her level 2 Early Years Educator qualification with us. Megan is now an Early Years Professional in our Mini Moons room.

Joanne

Joanne Steele-Naylor

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2020

Joanne has been employed at Banana Moon Rothwell since December 2020 and has a level 3 childcare qualification. Joanne is an Early Years Professional in our Mini Moons room.

Amelia

Amelia Blackburn

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Amelia joined the team in July 2023 and studied her Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship with us. Amelia is an Early Years Professional in our Full Moons room.

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Ellie Baines

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Ellie joined the team at Banana Moon Rothwell in June 2024. Ellie has a level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and is an Early Years Professional in our Full Moons room.

Amelia

Amelia Ford

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2022

Amelia joined the team in January 2022 and she has a level 2 childcare qualification. Amelia is an Early Years Professional in our Full Moons room.

Chloe

Chloe Maybury

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Professional Joined: 2025

Chloe has been a member of the team since May 2025 and she is studying her level 3 Early Years Educator qualification with us. Chloe is an Early Years professional in our Mini Moons room.

Amy

Amy Redman

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Amy has been employed at Banana Moon since October 2024 and is studying her level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Amy is an Early Years Professional in our Baby Moons room.

Hollie

Hollie Dalby

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Professional Joined: 2025

Hollie has joined the team at Banana Moon Rothwell in August 2025 and she is studying her level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Hollie is an Early Years Professional in our Full Moons room.

Louise

Louise McGregor

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Louise has been with us at Banana Moon Rothwell since March 2024. Louise is studying her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and is an Early Years Professional in our Mini Moons room.

Nicole

Nicole Bird

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2022

Nicole has been employed at Banana Moon since April 2022. Nicole works across the whole nursery supporting in all of our different rooms as and when we need her.

Hannah

Hannah Brown

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Hannah has been a member of the team at Banana Moon Rothwell since April 2023 and she works across all of our different rooms as and when we need her.

Jaimie

Jaimie Anderson

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2019

Jaimie has been with us at Banana Moon Rothwell since July 2019 and she works across all of the different rooms in the nursery as and when we need her.

Dee

Dee Tate

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Dee has been employed at Banana Moon since April 2023 and she comes in to support with Lunch times Monday to Friday.

Claire

Claire Bridgman

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Claire has been employed at Banana Moon since April 2023 and she comes in to support with Lunch times Monday to Friday.

Holly

Holly Lunn

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2019

Holly has been a member of the team at Banana Moon Rothwell since June 2021 and she works across all of our different rooms as and when needed. Holly also works alongside Nicola, our cleaner on an evening!

Katrina

Katrina Smith

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2022

Katrina has been employed at Banana Moon Rothwell since August 2022 and she has a level 2 childcare qualification. Katrina works across all of our different rooms and supports wherever she is needed.

Christine

Christine England

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional Joined: 2016

Christine has been a member of the team at Banana Moon Rothwell since August 2016 and she an NNEB (Nursery Nursing) qualification. Christine supports with lunch times in our Baby Moons room.

Jodi

Jodi Smith

Job Title: Apprentice Early Years Professional Joined: 2025

Jodi joined the team at Banana Moon Rothwell in August 2025 as an Early Years Professional in our Baby Moons room.

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