Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham

371 Gosbrook Road, Reading RG4 8ED
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham, Reading
Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham opened its door to the local community in October 2016. They care for children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years and provide a stimulating and safe environment.

The nursery offers three rooms, Baby Moons, Mini Moons and Full Moons and is fortunate to have a large building that helps to provide unique learning opportunities to children. They have a dedicated communications room where their children can listen to stories and where older children engage in learning phonics.

With Banana Moon's very experienced in house chef they provide healthy nutritious home cooked meals, ensuring all dietary requirements are taken into consideration. The nursery supports the highly qualified staff and promotes their continued learning and development through in house and borough led training to ensure they provide a consistently high level of service and care.

They take pride in getting involved in their community and support several local charities.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jenna Wharton (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 23

Total Places for Children

  • 74

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Please get in contact for more information

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

  • On-site parking available for 7 vehicles

Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham Reviews (67)

9.8

Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham has 67 reviews.

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Review from Emily A (Mother of Child) published on 18 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves preschool here, he loves his nursery teacher who knows just how to engage him and shows a genuine interest in him. The teachers are always happy and have the room well organised and controlled. They’ve been on a visit to the local church recently for the harvest festival and often have
people visit like police and fire engines. They enjoy sports class on Thursday. My son loves the food here and I am happy that it’s all healthy.
They have a small outdoor area but have made the most of what they have.
I love the book swap area and it’s nice to see the children’s creations around the nursery hallways.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your review. We love organising new experiences for our children and we have something exciting coming up for Christmas.
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Review from Lauren J (Mother of Child) published on 6 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is clear that the staff at Banana Moon love children.
My 3-year-old has been attending Banana Moon for 6 months but it feels like he’s been there forever. He has big emotions and finds it hard to adjust to new things and situations, so it took a little while for him to settle, but the staff always
welcomed him with big smiles and cuddles and I felt comfortable leaving him there from the start, especially as they would check in to let me know that he was happy and playing (usually with dinosaurs!).
The staff are really welcoming and helpful. My son’s room leader, she has been really communicative and I feel like she is really invested in and cares for him. Three members of staff have also been particularly great with him and he has really blossomed in their care. They do a huge range of interesting activities every day and my son is so happy and chatty when I collect him, I love hearing about his busy day and all the tasty food that he’s eaten.
Reply from Ravi Mankoo, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your kind words, it's a pleasure having him at our nursery. He has a great character and we look forward to watching him grow with us.
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Review from Catriona C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with Bananamoon. Our little girl started Baby Moons in September and the staff were so reassuring to help us adjust and settle in. Seeing her bonding with the staff, learning and growing has been wonderful, she has recently moved to Teenie Moons and is having a great time! The staff
are so caring and always ask how she is each morning and tell us about her day when we come to pick her up, they are also great at communicating if there is anything we need to know during the day. She happily walks in each morning and greets the staff with a hug, and doesn't want to leave at the end of the day! Thank you.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. We have loved watching your little girl develop over the last few months into a Teenie Moon. We look forward to continuing to watch her grow.
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Review from Maria T (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Banana Moon Caversham is amazing. The staff is always willing to help, if they sense that you are worried about something they always take an extra step and are keeping you updated via the app. Our son has been enjoying the nursery very much, and every day is a fun day for him, along
with quite a lot of learning. Would most definitely recommend the nursery.
Reply from Jenna, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your review. We are always here to support our families and if there is anything we can do to improve please let us know. We enjoy watching your little one grow.
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Review from Amanda M (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team in the Baby and Teeny rooms at Banana Moon are lovely people who care deeply about the little ones in their care. Our little one has a brilliant time, eats well and comes home happy. We couldn't ask for more and would recommend them to anyone.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your review. We love seeing his smiley face each morning and watching him grow.
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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Banana Moon Caversham since September 2021, she wasn't even 2 at that time, but she settled in fairly quickly and now she is very excited to go there every morning. She has made loads of friends, she is now very bubbly, talks a lot, and learnt amazing things. They do many
activities daily which are helping with their development. So yes, I do recommend this nursery, was the best decision to register her here.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. We have enjoyed watching your daughter develop through our different rooms. She is a joy to look after.
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Review from Ifey B (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started the baby room this month and he has settled in so well, I'm so grateful to all the wonderful members of staff who have always made us all so welcome and have kept me up to date throughout the day of how my baby is.
Couldn't be happier with the service of the nursery and staff!
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have a son in the preschool room who started the nursery back when he was in the baby room and he absolutely loves the nursery too.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. Your son has settled very well and we enjoy seeing his smiley face. We look forward to watching him grow as we have with his older sibling.
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one started in baby moons last month, and he absolutely loves going to nursery. A lot of fun activities are organised every day, and with the nice weather, they spend a lot of time outdoors in the garden. The staff is very approachable and responsive to our queries, and the extended hours
are essential for working parents.
Reply from Ravi Mankoo, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review, we love looking after your child whom also loves being out in the garden.
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Review from Vinayak K (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's good. Lots of fun activities for my son. He is more interactive and playful now. The carers are friendly, polite and cheerful. It has provided a positive impact on my son. They have lots of outdoor space for playing. They even take kids out to the fire stations or parks.
Reply from Ravi Mankoo, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for the lovely review. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow and gain confidence.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children are very happy at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham. They were supported well to settle in. The staff are always friendly and positive. We enjoy looking at photos on the app to see the fun they have had during the day.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoy the app and we ensure that we take lots of photos during the day so you can be apart of their day and share with your children at home.
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Review from Liam J (Father of Child) published on 6 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn’t recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham enough, our little boy loves it there, can’t wait to get to nursery in the morning and he talks about it all evening. Since joining he has become so much more social and interacting with people, and his speech has improved dramatically. Everyone is
always friendly and helpful. We also love the app where we can see our child’s day from what they have been eating and sleeping and photos of all the activities they do. So glad we chose Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. We love greeting your little boy in the mornings, he is always so happy and cannot wait to come in for breakfast!
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Review from C O (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been with Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham for over a year and has enjoyed every day spent there. They have allowed enough space for her to grow and learn whilst also providing excellent care and attention. The most noticeable part of our experience with Banana Moon is that all members
of staff treat us and our daughter like the most important one in the room and I’m sure other families feel this too. Even if the team member isn’t from the same room as our child, they know her and show the same care and attention as if they were her direct key worker. The rooms are all clean, bright and look exciting, the meals and snacks are well thought out and communication from the team to parents regarding upcoming events or changes is good. Overall, we would recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your kind words. We like to ensure all of our children feel apart of our Banana Moon family.
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Review from Katia M (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon has been a lovely nursery for our son. The managers are efficient and prompt at responding to any questions and the staff are always warm when we meet at handover.
Despite not being able to go in I feel I have a good understanding of what goes on due to the daily updates and photos we get.
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very happy with their provision and most of all, our son is always happy to go to nursery.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you very much for your lovely review. It's great to hear that you are happy with the updates and we cannot wait to invite our parents back through our doors.
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Review from Toby G (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had both are children at Banana Moon, each from 1 year old. It went through some teething issues a few years ago. However with new nursery management and retaining great staff, Banana Moon turned a corner, and have been fantastic for 2-3 years now. Staff stay, there is very little turnover,
which is healthy sign. As said the staff are positive, friendly, really supportive and passionate about the kids. The manager I'd say leads by example - she is brilliant. The nursery is very well organised, and update the parents on a daily basis. The space is very good. Much better than many crowded and cramped nurseries we have visited. Kids have plenty of space and room to sleep and rest. Their opening hours of 7:30am to 6:30pm are rare to find too. The kids have love/loved their time (one of them is now at school). They have developed well there. Our kids talk very fondly of the staff, and manager. Whats not to like about it? I'd recommend it.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your kind words. We are all passionate to ensure our children and families are happy. We have created the nursery into a home so the children can feel safe, secure and welcomed.
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Review from Emily S (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has had a fantastic year at Banana Moon and will be very sad to say goodbye to the staff and her friends when she starts at school in September. She was made to feel very welcome from the beginning and after settling in, she has really come out of her shell and developed some wonderful connections
with her peers. I am so proud of the grown-up girl she is becoming and I would like to thank all the staff at Banana Moon for giving her such a great start to her education. My daughter has a huge interest in numbers and reading and I feel all the games and activities have inspired her to develop these skills.
Reply from Ravi Mankoo, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for such a lovely review. We will be very sad to see her go, her cheeky ways will be extremely missed!
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My child joined Banana Moon Caversham in February 2021. As a baby born in lockdown, joining nursery was the first contact that he had with other children. The staff at Banana Moon have been understanding and caring and have done everything they can to help my son settle and enjoy his time at nursery.
He quickly got over tears at handover, which I credit to the friendly staff. The team is hardworking and amazing. I would recommend the nursery to others.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. He really enjoys his time here, and it's lovely to see how settled he is now and thank you for your understanding as we know it is hard to hand over your little one…read more
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Review from Emilie D (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I sent my daughter to this nursery in 2017 when she was one and she stayed until she left for school. Whilst there have been some challenges, I have always been impressed by the passion and dedication of the staff towards the children. They work so hard and are always open to ways to improve the service.
Ultimately my daughter was happy, healthy and well looked after and as a result she's thriving and my five month old is starting full time in May.
Reply from Ravi Mankoo, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback. We recognise we had a number of challenges in the early days but now have a very dedicated management and staff team. It is hugely important to us they are recognised…read more
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has started here, following in her brother's footsteps and so far seems very happy. After being a typical 'lockdown baby' she was nervous around strangers, but the settling sessions completely did their job and she started her first day with no tears, open arms and a 'bye bye'! We were so
pleased! She's obviously feeling happy and secure and that's all we ask.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely feedback.

We are so happy that your daughter has settled so quickly, we are looking forward to watching her grow with us.
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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've been really impressed with the level of communication we've received from the nursery team. Despite the current challenges, they take the time every day to let us know how our daughter has been throughout the day, what she's played with, eaten and particularly enjoyed. Our daughter has only been
at the nursery for a few months but she's settled really quickly and it's lovely to see her skills developing. Thank you Banana Moon nursery team.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy that your daughter has settled with us so well. She is a pleasure to look after and is such a happy little girl.
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Review from V E (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children at the nursery, both of whom attend full time and love their time there. The staff are professional but friendly and really care for the children. Activities are well organised, fun and educational. The children are encouraged to be independent, giving them the necessary skills to
move onto a school environment. There is also a very friendly feel, with parents and children treated very much as a community. My children are happy and confident and I feel that they are getting the best start in life which allows me the peace of mind to work without worry.
Reply from Jenna Wharton, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your lovely review, we encourage our parents to share any ideas and suggestions on how we can continue to improve our nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.847)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.847) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.847 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.847
  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 Caversham 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:

    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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 18 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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Meet the Team (21)

Jenna

Jenna

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2016

I am a fully qualified Nursery Manager with over 15 years of experience in the Early Years sector. I have been with Banana Moon for 9 years since the Nursery opened back in 2016.


I qualified as a nursery nurse in 2009. I have lived and worked in Reading since leaving school and have worked in 2 Nursery settings at that time. I am a very dedicated individual to the companies I have worked for. I pride myself to ensure that the Nursery continues to improve and make positive changes to keep it fresh and exciting for the children, parents and staff.


Working together with parents is key to ensuring each individual child’s needs are met, and I find it so rewarding watching the children grow and develop in an environment I have helped to create with my team by my side.

Cheryl

Cheryl Kinton

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

I am level 3 qualified and have worked in childcare for 17 years across a variety of settings.
I find that I am a very organised person and a supportive figure for the team.
I have been at Banana Moon since April 2024.


I am passionate about providing the children with experiences and opportunities both inside and outside the setting.


I love to involve parents in the experiences we provide.


Being part of our local and wider community and bringing this to the children to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

Catherine

Catherine

Job Title: Third in Charge Joined: 2022

I am Level 3 qualified, and I work alongside Devi in the Full Moons.

I have 22 years of experience working in childcare, which includes working with children from a variety of backgrounds.


I am passionate about children being the focus, listening, communication and all children reaching their full potential.


My hobbies include archery, cooking and wearing bright colours.

Carolyn

Carolyn

Job Title: Nursery Cook Joined: 2016

I'm Carolyn, and I have worked as a chef for the past 15 years. I was a head chef in a residential home for the elderly before being employed by Banana Moon. I've been at Caversham for over 3 and a half years. I have had experience with many dietary requirements, and I'm familiar with allergens.


In my spare time, I like to make celebration cakes and all forms of baking.

Tina

Tina

Job Title: Assistant Cook Joined: 2020

Hello,


I'm Tina. I have worked with children for the last 16 years. I was a cook at a school in Lower Early and also the netball coach, and I also taught the children to cook. I have found it a happy family experience.


In my spare time, I like to cross-stitch and I like to get arty! I have 2 grown-up girls.

Munna

Munna

Job Title: Teenie moons room leader Joined: 2019

Hi, my name is Munna. I have 13 years of experience working in childcare. I hold a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare. I have 2 older daughters of my own. I work with the Teenie Moons.

Iqra

Iqra

Job Title: Level 2 Practitioner in the Teenie moons Joined: 2018

Hi, my name is Iqra, and I work at Teenie Moons. I am Level 2 qualified. I have been with Banana Moon for 6 years.


In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

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Devi

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2022

My previous role was a primary school teacher in Mauritius. I have worked at Banana Moons for 2 years. I work with the Full Moons and I provide French Lessons.

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Mini Moons Room Leader Joined: 2022

I am level 3 qualified and I work with the Teenie Moons. I have worked at Banana Moons for 2 years. I have got 8 years experience.

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Jade Chester

Job Title: Baby Moons room leader Joined: 2023

I have worked for Banana Moons since Sept 2023.

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Amanda Mills

Job Title: Level 3 preactitioner Joined: 2024

I have worked in childcare for many years. I work in Baby Moons alongside Munna.

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Isobel McLoughlin

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2024

Isobel joined us in November 2024. She is currently doing her level 2 training. She works in our Mini Moons room

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Delehn Grant

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

Delehn works in our Mini Moons room. She has recently completed her Level 2 and is going on to do her level 3 training with us.

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Maria Spokes

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2023

Maria has worked for us since July 2023. She works alongside Catherine in our Full Moons room.

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Nathan Holmes

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023

Nathan has worked with us since December 2023. He works in our Full Moons toom.

Rebecca

Rebecca Pope

Job Title: Level 3 Trainee Joined: 2024

Becky started with us in June 2024. She is currently training and works in our Mini Moons room.

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Lucy

Job Title: Deputy Room Leader Joined: 2025

I work alongside Lauren in Mini Moons.

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Yuqi

Job Title: Level 2 Apprentice Joined: 2025

I work in Mini Moons.
I am currently enrolled on my Level 2 apprentice.

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Lena

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2025

I work in Full Moons.

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Dulani

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice Joined: 2024

I work in the Teenie Moons room.

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Sandra

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner Joined: 2024

I work in Mini Moon's room.

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