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

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 103 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell has 226 reviews.

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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming to Banana Moon. She was based in Mini Moons, and the staff in there went above and beyond for her needs and care. I, as the parent, felt like the staff was very approachable, and I could discuss any worries about toilet training etc, and had the full support and knowledge. We
will miss binding at Banana Moon. Thank you so much to all the team.

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Review from Joshua T (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really helpful staff, comfortable environment, helpful with information regarding my son's development and just all-round excellent.

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Review from Beth F (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have attended Banana Moon. I never considered booking my second child anywhere else. The staff are amazing, caring, kind and professional. The food is great - my child seems to enjoy every meal. The manager is brilliant - approachable and helpful, she always has a smile when I walk
past the office. My child never wants to leave when I arrive to pick her up - what better review from four year old?

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Review from Jennifer T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Three of my children have attended now, and I have nothing but praise. Friendly staff, good communication.

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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery.
Staff all so nice.
My child loves coming.

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Review from C I (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Banana Moon since 2017 with our eldest child. Our second child currently attends. Both children have absolutely loved their time at Banana Moon. They have always been happy and had a good relationship with the staff. Staff have also been supportive in helping us with issues relating wot
food, sleep and toilet training.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. All the staff are wonderful would recommend it to anyone around. My son loves going and always looks forward to seeing the staff and all his friends.

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Review from Nazia T (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing! Always listens to my concerns and tries their best to accommodate my child. Nothing is too big or too small. From food to play time they always make sure my child is ok.

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Review from E J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child loves coming to BM, she eats well and has a great time. They always provide a range of fun activities.

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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful. The girls are so friendly, caring, and lovely and I feel so safe and secure knowing my child is here and well looked after. The food is also fantastic and is always a good variety.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are brilliant and so lots of activities with all the children.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son's progression since starting BM has been amazing! All the staff are amazing and are on hand to answer any questions I may have. My son has a special place for 3 particular members of staff. He loves playing, making friends, and learning. I've also made friends since he's been here.
I also want
to say a special thanks to the manager, who always a polite greeting which makes me feel a lot better when leaving, and always answers any questions I have within the day. I wish my son could stay instead of going to primary.

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Review from A W (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly, my child loves coming every morning. Staff have been helpful in the past with previous queries I've had.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery. The staff are caring and professional and my son looked forward to nursery. He's come on loads and I credit the staff for this.

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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best!

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Review from N N (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves it at nursery, his confidence and social skills have improved massively. I love seeing him change and play with his little mates.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Banana Mood is a perfect nursery. We have never had any issues regarding our son. Always kept up to date with the things he has done throughout the day. We would recommend the nursery to anyone who asks.

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Review from H N (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Banana Moon since before he was a year old. His development since being here is amazing, the variety of activities and attention to his progression has helped him to come on so much. All the staff are so knowledgeable and so approachable. My son has formed strong bonds with them
and his peers. He loves coming to Banana Moon. Thank you for everything!

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently started in the baby rooms, my first impression was amazing, the staff is helpful and friendly. I have seen some amazing activities. The management team is very knowledgeable. Everyone always seems very happy and enthusiastic.

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Review from K H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves Banana Moon and has come on so much, he loves coming and is always full of smiles when I collect.

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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.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 103 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 103 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 4.985 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell is calculated as follows: ( (1220 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 1235 Ratings = 4.985

  • 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 Rothwell is based on 103 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 103 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)

Top 20 Nurseries Yorkshire & The Humber 2025

Recipient: Banana Moon Day Nursery Rothwell

Date: Monday 31 Mar 2025 More details

Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2025

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2024

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Meet the Team (27)

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: Assistant 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 and finally to assistant manager. Kensy is also our Mini Moons room leader.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cooper Bates

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader

Joined: 2024

Cooper has been a member of the team at Banana Moon Rothwell since November 2024 and is the deputy room leader in our Mini 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Aliah Ali

Job Title: Supply Early Years Professional

Joined: 2025

Aliah joined the team at Banana Moon Rothwell in July 2025 and she works across all of our different rooms as and when we need her.

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