
Couldn’t have asked for a nicer nursery setting for my children. Lovely manager and staffL P(Mother of Child)

My son has had a really great experience at nursery and enjoys attending. He has come on leapsA M(Mother of Child)

We have had nothing but positive experiences at Banana Moon for both of our children.Rebecca S(Mother of Child)

Couldn’t have asked for a nicer nursery setting for my children. Lovely manager and staffL P(Mother of Child)

My son has had a really great experience at nursery and enjoys attending. He has come on leapsA M(Mother of Child)

We have had nothing but positive experiences at Banana Moon for both of our children.Rebecca S(Mother of Child)

Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton is a beautiful purpose build nursery that opened in July 2020. They are based in the centre of the area of Hamilton in Leicestershire.
The setting is individually owned and operated, with an experienced management team leading the day to day operations. They ensure that excellent, talented and highly committed staff provide a safe and loving environment for children to grow and build solid foundations...
Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton is a beautiful purpose build nursery that opened in July 2020. They are based in the centre of the area of Hamilton in Leicestershire.
The setting is individually owned and operated, with an experienced management team leading the day to day operations. They ensure that excellent, talented and highly committed staff provide a safe and loving environment for children to grow and build solid foundations for the next chapter in their life. The nursery aims to develop a culture of continuous improvement and creating a happy, well qualified and motivated team.
At Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton, your precious little ones become their precious little ones and they take care in providing them with the best education in their early years. They believe your child's early years should be bristling with valuable learning opportunities, nourishment, excitement, exploration and development. They encourage learning through stimulating and structured routine and aim to give each child the individual attention they need at this early stage in their education. Banana Moon Day Nursery focuses on creating caring environments for children with a strong focus on the views of parents.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year or Term Time
Minimum attendance
- 2 days per week
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Banana Moon Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gemma McCree (Nursery Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 18
Total Places for Children
- 84
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
YesMeal Types Provided
Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Snacks
Also provided: Extracurricular Activities
Consumables provided
YesConsumables provided include
Nappy Cream, Suncream
Also provided: Extracurricular Lessons
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Christmas
Parking
- Car parking is available. Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton have car parking directly outside their nursery so it is very easy to access their building. There is a maximum of 90 minutes stay period in their car park.
Funding & Fees
Typical monthly cost for a 3-days place
£306/ month
Calculated from data given to us by this nursery. Your final quote may vary slightly.
Averaged monthly figure. Actual billing varies; some nurseries bill weekly or by use.Defaults shown
9 months to 2 years • 3-days • 30 hours funding • all year
How this price scales (per month)
2 days per week
£58
3 days per week
£306
5 days per week
£940
Adjust for your situation
What this price covers
- Standard chargeable day 7:30am to 6:30pm (11 hours)
- 22.4 funded hours used per week. Remaining hours charged privately.
- Included in this price: Breakfast, Dinner / Tea, Lunch, Extracurricular activities, Snacks, Nappy Cream, Extracurricular lessons and Suncream
Price without government funding: £950 / month (£75 / day)
If you're not eligible or haven't claimed funded hours.More info
- £643/month more than the funded price.
- This is what you'd pay if your child is under 9 months, or if you're not eligible for or haven't claimed funded hours.
About this price
How funding is applied, how the monthly figure is calculated.More info
- Working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years can usually claim up to 30 funded hours a week. The working-parent hours depend on each parent meeting the minimum earnings rules and earning under £100,000 a year. This nursery stretches funded hours across 51 weeks of the year. You've selected 30 funded hours.
- This nursery applies up to 10 funded hours per day, stretched across 51 weeks of the year. With your selected funding, 22.4 hours are covered each week. Hours beyond this, including the early and late parts of the day, are charged at the standard rate.
- We work out the total cost across the year and divide by 12, so the figure shown is a smoothed monthly average. In practice, nurseries bill in different ways. Some bill monthly at this average. Others bill weekly, or charge for what happened that week or month, which can vary across the year. Confirm billing details with the nursery when you enquire.
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Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton Reviews (70)
Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.373) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton has 70 reviews.
My daughter has had a wonderful experience at this nursery. The staff are caring, friendly, and always go above and beyond to make the children feel happy and safe. She has grown so much in confidence and enjoys going every day. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough!
My daughter has had a wonderful experience at this nursery. The staff are caring, friendly, and always go above and beyond to make the children feel happy and safe. She has grown so much in confidence and enjoys going every day. I couldn't recommend the nursery enough!
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our wonderful nursery. We are so pleased you decided to bring your daughter here and join our Banana Monn family. We cannot wait to watch her grow and develop during her time with us.
Banana moon is an amazing nursery. My children have thrived at the setting. They are slightly more expensive than some other settings, but their food is always home made and organic ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
Banana moon is an amazing nursery. My children have thrived at the setting. They are slightly more expensive than some other settings, but their food is always home made and organic ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our wonderful nursery. We are so pleased you decided to bring your children here and join our Banana Moon family.
This nursery is absolutely outstanding! The staff are so caring and smiley. Never seen them in a bad mood. Everyone is so friendly and friendly atmosphere for my baby to grow in. The app communication is brilliant always prompt replies and send us plenty of photos of my baby doing activities and...
This nursery is absolutely outstanding! The staff are so caring and smiley. Never seen them in a bad mood. Everyone is so friendly and friendly atmosphere for my baby to grow in. The app communication is brilliant always prompt replies and send us plenty of photos of my baby doing activities and keeping me posted of everything he does :) highly recommend this nursery! Honestly it's a god gift nursery this.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our wonderful nursery. We are so pleased you decided to bring your son here and join our Banana Moon family. We cannot wait to watch him grow and develop during his time with us.
My daughter absolutely loves attending Banana Moon and is always excited to go in each day. The staff consistently meet her needs and go above and beyond to support her development and milestones, creating a nurturing and engaging environment where she can truly thrive. The management team are...
It's clear how much thought and care goes into planning experiences that support every area of her development. Communication is excellent, and I'm always kept up to date with her progress, daily activities, and achievements
The four-week menu is also brilliant, offering a great variety of nutritious meals and introducing her to new foods in fun and creative ways.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of our wonderful nursery. We are so pleased you decided to bring your daughter here and join our Banana Monn family. We cannot wait to watch her grow and develop during her time with us.
My son moved nurseries back in October 2025 as we moved into the area. The nursery team are absolutely brilliant with my son, right from when we viewed the nursery till now. It was a hard transition adjusting to a different nursery, new house and a new addition to the family. I love how Gemma...
I think the food menu is great! My sons previous nursery would give the kids the same snacks everyday and whereas banana moon provide a variety of snacks.
Everyone is so friendly at the nursery! I would recommend this nursery to anyone looking for excellent teaching, care and service.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are extremely pleased to read your comments and feedback, and so glad your son is settling well. Kayleigh May-Wakefield Deputy Manger
I am really happy with Banana Moon Nursery, Hamilton. Since my son has started, his development and curiosity has increased. He is playing more on his own and has started to eat by himself as well. He likes the staff and always looks forward to going in the morning. He really enjoys the food they...
I am really happy with Banana Moon Nursery, Hamilton. Since my son has started, his development and curiosity has increased. He is playing more on his own and has started to eat by himself as well. He likes the staff and always looks forward to going in the morning. He really enjoys the food they prepare for him.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are extremely pleased to read your comments and feedback, and so glad your son is settling well.
A fabulous nursery - so caring and nurturing for my 9 month old son. The way that my son is looked after is reassuring as I know he is in great hands. Great activities and nutritious food as well as brilliant staff. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone with little ones.
A fabulous nursery - so caring and nurturing for my 9 month old son. The way that my son is looked after is reassuring as I know he is in great hands. Great activities and nutritious food as well as brilliant staff. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone with little ones.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are extremely pleased to read your comments and feedback, and so glad your son is settling well.
The staff at Banana Moon Day Nursery have been nothing but welcoming and supportive since I chose the setting for my foster daughter. I feel at ease entering the setting and confident that any problems that may arise will be resolved quickly and professionally. The management team has been nothing...
The staff at Banana Moon Day Nursery have been nothing but welcoming and supportive since I chose the setting for my foster daughter. I feel at ease entering the setting and confident that any problems that may arise will be resolved quickly and professionally. The management team has been nothing but accommodating and flexible.
We are so thrilled to hear about your experience with us at Banana Moon Hamilton. Thank you. Each and every member of staff ensure that our families feel welcomed and valued.
As a grandfather, I am deeply concerned about the poor hygiene standards I've witnessed at this nursery. I've seen children with runny noses and dirty hands being left without support from staff, which raises serious concerns about infection control. On one occasion, my grandchild came home with...
As a grandfather, I am deeply concerned about the poor hygiene standards I've witnessed at this nursery. I've seen children with runny noses and dirty hands being left without support from staff, which raises serious concerns about infection control. On one occasion, my grandchild came home with food-stained hands, suggesting they weren't encouraged or helped to wash after eating - a basic but essential part of care. These are not minor oversights, but repeated lapses in cleanliness and attention. We raised our concerns directly and received written acknowledgment and an apology from the nursery, confirming the issues were valid. While we appreciate the response, it doesn't undo the worry these incidents have caused. Urgent improvements are needed to ensure a clean, safe environment where children are properly cared for and basic hygiene is prioritised.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how important hygiene and cleanliness are to all families, and we want to reassure parents that these remain key priorities at Banana Moon Hamilton.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of care and cleanliness throughout our nursery....
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how important hygiene and cleanliness are to all families, and we want to reassure parents that these remain key priorities at Banana Moon Hamilton.
We are committed to maintaining high standards of care and cleanliness throughout our nursery. Our team follows robust procedures around hygiene, handwashing, and personal care, supported by regular monitoring and checks.
We always welcome open communication with families, and any concerns raised are taken seriously and used as an opportunity to reflect and continue strengthening our practice.
The wellbeing of the children remains our highest priority, and we continue to work closely with our staff to ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for every child in our care.
My daughter started here in April 2025, since then I have noticed how much she has progressed with her communication skills and sharing skills. The staff have been amazing and very helpful with her settling in as she still gets upset at drop off. They have always met her needs and encouraged her to...
My daughter started here in April 2025, since then I have noticed how much she has progressed with her communication skills and sharing skills. The staff have been amazing and very helpful with her settling in as she still gets upset at drop off. They have always met her needs and encouraged her to do new things and make friends with the other children. Since starting the nursery my daughter has tried so many new foods and fruits which she has now took a liking too and asks for them at home.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are extremely pleased to read your comments and feedback, and so glad your daughter is settling well and progressing with her development. Along with trying new foods.
Overall I am happy with my child attending the nursery and how much he has developed and learnt since being there. The food menu is great and allows my child to try a variety of foods. The staff are fantastic and always so friendly. I have no worries when my child is at nursery.
Overall I am happy with my child attending the nursery and how much he has developed and learnt since being there. The food menu is great and allows my child to try a variety of foods. The staff are fantastic and always so friendly. I have no worries when my child is at nursery.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your comments and feedback regarding our menus and food, which we are very proud of.
Very good nursery especially the staff there are very helpful and collaborate with parents to get the best outcome for their child. The facilities are also good with caring staff who stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children.
Very good nursery especially the staff there are very helpful and collaborate with parents to get the best outcome for their child. The facilities are also good with caring staff who stimulate learning and genuinely care for the children.
Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery. We are pleased you recognise all of our staff's hard work and dedication to the children and families within our nursery. Thank you
We made right choice by sending our girls to your nursery. Staff, nursery & overall experience has been fantastic. I feel so confident & happy that my girls are in safe hands of loving, caring & genuinely kind staff. Thank you so much. Girls are settling in so well are always happy & I love the...
We made right choice by sending our girls to your nursery. Staff, nursery & overall experience has been fantastic. I feel so confident & happy that my girls are in safe hands of loving, caring & genuinely kind staff. Thank you so much. Girls are settling in so well are always happy & I love the updates & prompt responses to any queries I have made. We love you Banana Moon. We are very very happy with overall experience. xxxx
Thank you for your review. Thank you for this amazing review. We are really happy you and your girls have settled well and are enjoying the experience with us here at Banana Moon.
Both of our grandchildren have attended this nursery, our eldest for 3 years before starting school, and now our youngest since January. They've both been so happy and well cared for, and we love the updates and photos on the app. We couldn't have wished for a better start for them both!
Both of our grandchildren have attended this nursery, our eldest for 3 years before starting school, and now our youngest since January. They've both been so happy and well cared for, and we love the updates and photos on the app. We couldn't have wished for a better start for them both!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a glowing review. We are so pleased to hear how happy you have been during your eldest Grandson's time with us here at Banana Moon Hamilton, and how happy you are with the care of your youngest Grandson.
Our 15-month-old grandson absolutely loves coming here. The staff are so warm and caring, and it's clear he feels happy and safe. We love getting little updates and photos of what he's been up to, it's lovely to see him enjoying activities and making friends. A wonderful nursery that we're very...
Our 15-month-old grandson absolutely loves coming here. The staff are so warm and caring, and it's clear he feels happy and safe. We love getting little updates and photos of what he's been up to, it's lovely to see him enjoying activities and making friends. A wonderful nursery that we're very grateful for!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a glowing review. We are thrilled to hear how happy you are with your Grandson's care here at Banana Moon Hamilton. We are excited to see him grow and develop over the next few years.
I'm not too sure if you are aware, but the NHS allergy service waiting lists are extremely long, which is exactly why many parents, including ourselves, choose to go privately. We provided you with a written allergy plan from a private consultant, the Doctor, a recognised allergy specialist. To...
What's more concerning is your version of events. You state that medication was given "without delay" when we actually sat in your office and watched the CCTV footage which clearly showed it took over 4 minutes before any medication was administered to our daughter during a serious allergic reaction. That is an unacceptable delay in an emergency situation where every second counts.
Let's also not forget that you yourselves have admitted fault.
All staff are amazing and go above and beyond for your children. Thank you all so much.
All staff are amazing and go above and beyond for your children. Thank you all so much.
so friendly
so friendly
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you and your daughter have had a lovely experience with us here at Banana Moon.
Our child's life was put at risk at Banana Moon Hamilton due to repeated failures to follow clear medical instructions regarding a severe allergy. Despite providing documented evidence from a leading consultant, staff still gave the known allergen on multiple occasions. During a serious reaction,...
We have reported this to Ofsted and Leicester's LADO service. Worryingly, this nursery has a history of concerns around food and drink, which are noted in official Ofsted reports. We have also shared our experience publicly through a local newspaper article to raise awareness and protect others.
We strongly urge all parents to think very carefully before considering this nursery.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review and would like to provide some context. The child did experience an allergic reaction while at nursery and was attended to immediately, with a staff member by her side throughout. Medication was given without delay, and the reaction was...
We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review and would like to provide some context. The child did experience an allergic reaction while at nursery and was attended to immediately, with a staff member by her side throughout. Medication was given without delay, and the reaction was resolved with antihistamines. An EpiPen was not required, as these are only used for severe reactions affecting breathing. We did not receive an allergy plan from the NHS and the child does not have an EpiPen prescribed (that we are aware of).The incident was reported to Ofsted and the Local Authority, who investigated and confirmed the nursery had taken all appropriate steps. No further action was required.The health and safety of the children in our care is always our top priority. We continue to work closely with parents, Ofsted, and local authorities, and have introduced additional life-saving measures, including a defibrillator and a LifeVac, to support our fully trained team.
Banana Moon have been amazing with my daughter, she has come on in leaps and bounds with her learning all the staff are so kind and caring always full of smiles and full of enthusiasm when your child walks through the doors, my daughter loves attending Banana Moon she does so many activities enjoys...
Banana Moon have been amazing with my daughter, she has come on in leaps and bounds with her learning all the staff are so kind and caring always full of smiles and full of enthusiasm when your child walks through the doors, my daughter loves attending Banana Moon she does so many activities enjoys playing out in the garden and has enjoyed visits out to the park. Staff always have time to speak to you and inform you of your child's day as well as the app which keeps you updated with videos and photos, management have been so caring and understanding and you feel listened to when you talk to them, always there greeting you when you come in and leave the building, My daughter enjoys all the freshly prepared meals that they provide and now she will always try new things! (Food always smells amazing) I feel my daughter is safe here and I have recommended Banana Moon to family and friends.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a glowing review. We are thrilled to hear how happy you have been during your daughter's time here at Banana Moon Hamilton. We are excited for her to start her next adventure at school. (Nursery Manager)
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Meet the Team (6)

Gemma has over 20 years of experience in the Early Years Sector, 10 being in Leadership and Management.
She holds a Level 3 Early Years...
Gemma has over 20 years of experience in the Early Years Sector, 10 being in Leadership and Management.
She holds a Level 3 Early Years Qualification, Paediatric First Aid, Language Lead Accreditation and many more vital training courses. Gemma is very passionate about being a critical part of the children's first years at nursery.
Gemma is a strong leader who thrives on motivating her team to provide exciting, outstanding, teaching and learning opportunities for the children in our care.

Kayleigh is our Deputy Manager and Baby Room Leader. She has been in childcare for 19 years, and a Deputy for 4 years.
Kayleigh holds many Early...
Kayleigh is our Deputy Manager and Baby Room Leader. She has been in childcare for 19 years, and a Deputy for 4 years.
Kayleigh holds many Early years Qualifications, such as Paediatric First Aid, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and many more. Kayleigh is also our Nursery SENCO officer.
Kayleigh wanted to start her journey in the Early Years Sector because she has a passion for providing children with a caring, nurturing environment that enables them to grow and develop into confident and independent children.

Kelsey has been at Banana Moon for 3 years now and she is our Duty Third in Charge and Teenie Moons Room Leader.
Kelsey holds a Level 3...
Kelsey has been at Banana Moon for 3 years now and she is our Duty Third in Charge and Teenie Moons Room Leader.
Kelsey holds a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and Paediatric First Aid. Kelsey holds lots of other crucial Qualifications, ie, Child Protection, Food Hygiene, safeguarding and lots more.
Kelsey is also our Nursery Well Being Champion. She is very passionate about not only the children and families well being but our staff's too!

Lisa is our wonderful nursery cook, she has over 20 years of experience in cookery and holds both Level 2 and Level 3 Food and Hygiene...
Lisa is our wonderful nursery cook, she has over 20 years of experience in cookery and holds both Level 2 and Level 3 Food and Hygiene qualifications as well as other essential training including allergen awareness, First Aid and Safeguarding Children.
Lisa has a passion for cooking and loves to provide fresh cooked meals for our little ones, she also loves to bake special treats for our staff team too!

Amy has over 17 years of experience in the early years sector and over 10 years of management experience. She holds the Early Years Teacher Status...
Amy has over 17 years of experience in the early years sector and over 10 years of management experience. She holds the Early Years Teacher Status and a BA Honours Early Childhood Studies Degree at Level 6. Amy also holds Level 2 & 3 qualifications in early years education as well as many other vital courses and training i.e. Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding. She has a passion for working with children and has done so since a very young age. She thrives on leading a team to create a high-quality and outstanding learning environment for children to flourish.

As a parent of young children, choosing a nursery is one of the most important and hardest decisions you face – and, as a parent myself, I have gone...
As a parent of young children, choosing a nursery is one of the most important and hardest decisions you face – and, as a parent myself, I have gone through it.
That’s why, at Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton, the reassurance you feel when leaving your child in our capable hands is of utmost importance to us. We take care to provide them with the best education during their early years, in a safe and fun environment. As the Director, I ensure that our talented and highly committed staff provide a safe and loving environment in which your child can grow. We know that if our children are happy, our parents are happy, and we are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement, creating a happy, well-qualified and motivated team.
Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton
What is the Age Range of Children that Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton accepts?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton Open?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton 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 Hamilton have capacity for?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton has capacity for a total of 84 Children.
How far is Banana Moon Day Nursery Hamilton to the centre of Leicester?
3.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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