Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover

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My name is Dalraj, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since June 2021.
I started the nursery as an Assistant Room Leader in Mini Moons and was then offered the Room Leader role in Full Moons in August 2021. I then settled into this role and became the Assistant Deputy Manager at the same time. In October 2022, I became the Deputy Manager.

I am the Nursery Manager and have been in this role since April 2023. I have an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, and I have worked with children for 23 years.

I am a Designated Safeguarding Lead and also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

I am a Mum to two children, a daughter who is 17 years old and a son who is 14 years old.

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My name is Paige, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since June 2020. I am based in the Baby Moons Room (0-2 years) as the Room Leader and a Key Person.

Recently, in October 2024, I also became the Nursery Deputy Manager. Recently, I have taken on the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO). I have completed my training for this role, and I'm keen to help and provide the best support possible for the children and their families.

I have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and have worked with children for over 8 years. I am also a Designated Safeguarding Lead and have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and socialising with my friends. Along with watching and attending football matches.

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My name is Nar, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since October 2020. I am the room leader in the Mini Moons Room (2-3 years). I recently became the Assistant Deputy Manager in October 2024. I have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and have worked with children for over 13 years. I am also a Designated Safeguarding Lead and have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

In my spare time, I enjoy going to London, travelling to new places and trying new foods. I am very adventurous, and I'm such a thrill seeker. I also enjoy spending time with my best friends, watching Netflix and going shopping.

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My name is Tina and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since June 2023. I am based in the Mini Moons Room (2-3 years) as a Key Person. I have a Level 6 Childcare Qualification and have worked with children for over 17 years. I also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

What I enjoy most about my role, is seeing the children grow and develop and having a fun team to work with.

I'm a mum of two boys, who are 5 and 2 years old. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going on family walks.

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My name is Meera, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since January 2024. I am a key person in the Baby Moons Room (0-2 years), and I have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification. I've worked with children for 18 years. I'm also Paediatric First Aid Trained.

I'm a mum to two children: a daughter who is 9 years old and a son who is 5 years old. In my spare time, I love spending time with my children and my family. I also enjoy getting creative and crafty. I have a small side business with involves booking holidays, which I really love, especially going abroad with my family.

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My name is Nas, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since September 2025. I am a key person in the Full Moons Room (3-5 years), and I have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification. I've worked with children for over 14 years. I'm also Paediatric First Aid Trained.

I'm a mum to three children; sons who are 7, 5 and 2 years of age. In my spare time, I love spending time with my children and my family, keeping them busy with different classes such as boxing and swimming.

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My name is Tia, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since February 2025. I am a key person in the Full Moons Room (Preschool, 3-5 years). I have a Level 2 Childcare Qualification, and I'm currently working towards gaining my Level 3 qualification too. I have worked in childcare for 4 years.

In my spare time, I enjoy going roller skating, which I have been doing for 10 years. I love spending quality time with friends and family, too.

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My name is Zoe, and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since May 2025. I am a key person in the Full Moons Room (Preschool, 3-5 years). I have a Level 2 Childcare Qualification, and I'm currently working towards gaining my Level 3 qualification too. I am also paediatric first aid trained.

I am a Mum to three older children, a daughter and 2 sons.
In my spare time, I enjoy making memories with my family and friends, along with jetting off to somewhere new and warm!

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My name is Iram and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since January 2023. I am based in the Full Moons Room as Lunch Cover. What I love most about my role is forming lovely bonds with the staff, children and parents within the setting.

In my spare time, I love going shopping and meeting up with my friends for coffee and cake.

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My name is Mariyah and I have been part of the Banana Moon team since October 2021. I have been in childcare for 5 years and I'm currently part of the Bank Staff Team, covering when needed. I used to be a full-time member of staff, working as a key person in the Mini Moons room (2-3 years), but I started University last year to become a Qualified Teacher. I also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

In my spare time, I'm trying to stay on top of my Uni work, handing in my essays on time. I also love Harry Potter, watching the movies on repeat.

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My name is Kuldip and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since March 2023. I am a part of the Bank Staff Team and work in all rooms at the nursery, covering when needed. I have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and have worked with children for over 21 years. I also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

What I enjoy about my job the most is playing with the children and seeing what fun activities they get up to whilst at nursery.

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My name is Neeru and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since July 2023. I am part of the Bank Staff Team and I'm currently based in the Baby Moons Room (0-2 years), but I do help cover in Mini Moons and Full Moons if needed. I have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and have worked with children for over 16 years. I also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

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My name is Nimra and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since May 2023. I am part of the Bank Staff Team and mainly work in the Mini Moons Room (2-3 years) when needed. Occasionally, I also help out in Baby Moons and Full Moons. I also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

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My name is Surinder and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since May 2023. I am part of the Bank Staff Team, mainly working in Mini Moons (2-3 years) as their lunch cover; but I also help out in Baby Moons and Full Moons if needed. I also have a Paediatric First Aid Qualification.

What I enjoy about my job is working with my colleagues; they are such nice and friendly people to work with.

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I am Pam and I have worked at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Littleover since February 2024. I am the Nursery Cook. I have a Level 3 in Food Production and Cooking, Hospitality and Catering. I prepare freshly cooked meals every day for the children, as well as snacks during the day. I tend to the different dietary requirements the children may have. I'm also Paediatric First Aid Trained.

In my spare time, I love spending time outdoors; especially in my garden at home, where I love to garden. I enjoy going for nature walks and looking at all the beautiful scenic views. I also read books, particularly enjoying historic novels.

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My name is Surinder and I'm the Nursery Cleaner at Banana Moon Littleover. I've been part of the team since May 2023. Most of you, won't see me in and around the nursery; as I come to clean after the nursery has closed. I am however, DBS checked.