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 C A (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A wonderful setting. We feel so fortunate to have people who are as invested in out little girl as we are. Especially in developing the whole person, emotional and social as well as the more academic side.
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback. We feel incredibly honoured to be able to be a part of her developing as a person.
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Review from Annie (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very caring, well-informed staff who obviously enjoy being with the children. They treat each one as an individual. My son took to the staff very quickly and although he found it hard being left at first the staff were fantastic at settling him and he was easily comforted by them. The manager is excellent
and appears to always know what is going on. She is well informed and runs the nursery extremely well. The facilities are by far the best in Caversham. I'm very pleased with my choice! I feel so much better going back to work feeling confident that my son is safe and happy!
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy you chose us and are glad we could make returning back to work a much easier process.
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Review from Rebekah T (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon is always clean and tidy when I go to drop and pick up my children. The staff are lovely. Very happy that I moved my children to Banana Moon when they opened in October. Both children were very nervous about starting a new nursery but settled in very well and quickly. I would defiantly recommend
to friends and family.
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback. We're so happy they have both settled so well and love having them with uu.
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Review from Siva A (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery in Berkshire.
The care is simply magnificent and my son is really enjoying this nursery.
Strongly recommend to all. I would rate 5 out 5 for this nursery. They have a great parking facility as well, so no hassle for the parents to drop and pick up.
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad he enjoys being here as much as we enjoy having him.
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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Banana Moon! The staff are very friendly and caring.
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback, we feel very honoured you chose us for your childcare needs.
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Review from Holly M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't thank the girls enough they have been fantastic. My little girl loves it.
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback, we're so happy she enjoys being here as much as we enjoy having her.
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Review from Kirsty C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Banana Moon. It's always clean and there's a lovely happy environment. The staff are friendly and engage with the children in a really lovely way. I am really impressed with the facilities and the communication that I get from the nursery. The nursery seems to take the children's safety and happiness
very seriously and I have never seen this compromised. I always feel my daughter is in a safe and happy environment.
Reply from Samantha Pumffrey, Nursery Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so glad the staff's hard work and love for the children is recognised :)
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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.

Devi

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.

Isobel

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.

Maria

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.

Nathan

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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