Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple

3 Trafalgar Lawn, Barnstaple EX32 9BD
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple, Barnstaple
Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is an Ofsted-rated 'Good' childcare provider (November 2022), that strives for nothing but excellence when it comes to caring for your child. The nursery and its team of qualified and nurturing staff ensure each day is filled with fun activities that enable children to develop their own personalities and independence.

To provide children with the very best start to their learning adventure, the nursery has age-appropriate rooms for each age group.

Outdoor play is considered an essential part of learning and development at Banana Moon - the children go outside every day throughout the year to enjoy lots of varied and fun activities to improve their physical health, stimulate their minds and let them experience the seasons.

Giving children the right nutrition is paramount and is a major focus at the nursery. Each meal is well-balanced and created using fresh ingredients.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kate Neagle (Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 78

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full Day Session £76
    Half Day Session £42

  • Full Day Session 7:30-6:30
    Morning Session 7:30-1:00
    Afternoon Session 1:00-6:30
    Funded sessions are also available

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple Reviews (25)

9.9

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple has 25 reviews.

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Review from D J (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attends here and is very happy here. She always come home and enjoys telling me about all the amazing things that she has done. The food they provide is also of an amazing variety. I would recommend it to anyone!
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your review! We're so happy that your little one is happy here with us and that she enjoys the food and activities on offer each day!
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Review from Hannah B (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Banana Moon for the last 5 years for both our little boys. From the moment we first viewed the nursery, we knew it felt like the best place for our children and we were so right. All the staff have been warm and nurturing towards both our children over the years and even on tough drop off
days we felt reassured they would always be ok. Both our children have loved their time at Banana Moon and we are so sad to be saying goodbye. We recommend Banana Moon to everyone we speak to looking for childcare and will continue to do so. Thank you all for everything x
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We've loved having your boys here with us over the last five years!
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I honestly can't recommend Banana Moon enough! My little girl has been attending for about a year now and has absolutely flourished during her time there. The progress she's made has been incredible - she's come on in leaps and bounds!
The staff are amazing - so kind, caring, and genuinely invested
in the children's development. A special thank you to one member of staff, in particular, who my daughter absolutely adores!
Thank you to the whole team for everything you do. It means so much knowing she's in such good hands!
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad your little one is flourishing with us!
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Review from Charley B (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has had an amazing start to nursery life thanks to Banana Moons. Staff are warm, welcoming and always greet my little one with a smile and positivity.
All staff but in particular the baby moons team have been so nurturing and understanding. I have seen huge leaps in my childs development
thanks to the nursery.
My little girl loves the food cooked too and we can't wait to see her go through Banana Moons before she starts school life.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We love having your little one with us and we're so glad she has loved Baby Moons! We're looking forward to seeing her flourish in Teenie Moons too!
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Review from D I (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 year old son has attended Banana Moon Barnstaple since he was 6 months old. We have been incredibly impressed with the care that has been provided. The activities are engaging, the meals are nutritious and staff can never do too much. Any questions I have had have been answered quickly. Highly
recommend.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we're so pleased you and your little one are happy :)
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with lively, loving staff who make every day fun for the children. Really sad to be leaving, but we do so knowing we gave our daughter the best start possible for her school journey.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We were so sad to say goodbye to your little one but so glad she had the best time here with us! She's going to do amazingly at school!
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Review from Gary R (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased with the nursery, in all aspects. From the meeting and greeting at drop off time to the pick up at the end of the day.
My child is occupied and is learning every day, the nursery facilitate this through the organised play. Which is varied and topical to take into account the different
times of the year.
I am impressed by the knowledge of all of the staff who have dealings with my child and his special needs and his individual requirements and their ongoing adjustments needed on a daily basis. Thank you all.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review - we are so happy that you are pleased with our nursery!
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and son love Banana Moon and all the staff! The staff are all very friendly and nurturing creating a warm environment that makes my children feel safe at nursery. They are always creating engaging and fun activities for the children. I also appreciate that the staff have undertaken additional
training to accommodate my child with additional needs to attend and thrive in nursery which has also allowed me to go back to work.
Thank you Banana Moon for all you do for us.
Reply from Kate Neagle, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We absolutely love looking after your two children and we're so glad they love coming here!
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with really caring staff. My children are very happy at Banana Moon Day Nursery. We particularly enjoy the extra activities and outings that my son gets to partake in, e.g. visiting the museum. I also appreciate the detailed daily updates. Thank you to all the Banana Moon Barnstaple
staff!
Reply from Kate Neagle, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're so glad your little ones are happy with us - we love having them here!
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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple for the past 2.5years and we have nothing but praise. She has thrived at nursery, all thanks to the wonderful care of the staff! Our daughter always speaks fondly of the staff, activities, food and trips and has always enjoyed going to nursery,
which for us as parents has been so important! Our second daughter is now also attending and it's been reassuring to know both girls are attending a setting where they are happy and safe!
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review; we're so happy that both your girls are happy here with us!
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Review from B H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I really couldn't pick a better Nursery for my two boys. I have a mental health disorder and all the staff members are so understanding and helpful when I'm having a bad day with the boys and they are always willing to help and give advice when I have any questions on how to meet my son's emotional
needs. Both my boys love going and have made so many friends there and more than happy being left with them. I would recommend them to anyone who asks. All the staff meet the boys' emotional needs very well and give me updates about their day. I really can't praise them enough with all the work they've done for my boys and help with me. They are really truly amazing.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and your lovely comments! We're so happy that we are able to support you and your boys - we love having them with us.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple for the last two years and I’ve always felt they were extremely well looked after. They have both been very happy there and I’ve always felt they were in good, caring hands.
Staff were always smiling and welcoming and built up a good
rapport with the children.
They make lots of use of outside space and do a large variety of activities, gaining many social, emotional and practical skills.
The nursery provided a rugby tots session every week which they absolutely loved!
I would recommend Banana Moon Barnstaple to anyone looking for reliable, trustworthy and all-round amazing childcare.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We've absolutely loved looking after your little ones, and were so glad that they've been so happy!
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Review from Caroline K (Mother of Child) published on 15 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Banana Moon for two years now, and my son for six months. Throughout this time I and my children have felt supported, welcome and valued. The staff are unfailingly warm, positive and friendly, and both children are always happy to arrive in their care. The communication we receive
via the app is useful and timely, and responses through email are always done quickly and worded efficiently and with warmth. I always feel confident that my children are safe and happy when they are at nursery, and I will be sad when the time comes to say goodbye as they move on to school. I cannot recommend them enough, and am so grateful for the care my children receive.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We love looking after your little ones and we are so happy that they and you are happy!
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Review from Becky S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been nothing short of impressed with the team at Banana Moon Day Nursery ever since our child started. They have quickly noticed delays that he has and acted in his best interests straight away in getting him the help he needs. The environment they have created there makes our son get so excited
to go every day and his development has progressed because of this. It's like dropping him off to a family member and he is quite happy to see us leave. Closes the door on us! There will be tears from all sides on his last day before starting school that's for sure. Thank you to the nursery manager, the early years professional and all the girls!
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your lovely review! Yes, there will definitely be tears on his last day; we've loved having him here with us and will be sad to see him go.
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Review from Aimee B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has very complex needs and severe disabilities so I was extremely anxious and reluctant to send him to any nursery. I visited a few and then came across Banana Moon Day Nursery and we decided to give it a go. This was nearly two years ago now and I am so glad I did. This nursery is absolutely
amazing and every member of staff gives their all to the children. They get to know their individual needs and make sure they are met at all times. The security of this nursery is so high as well, there is a no phones policy, cameras in every room and a fingerprint access system. My son has thrived and they have prepared him to start his specialist school in September. My daughter now also attends and has done for six months, her confidence has rocketed and she is so happy to go. Staff give you a thorough, verbal, daily report and as a parent, you have access to an amazing app that tracks everything through the day with pictures of your child having fun. Could not recommend this nursery enough!
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We love having your little ones here with us and we are so glad they're settled, happy and thriving!
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Review from Shelley B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It wasn't an easy choice for us to pick the right nursery setting for our boy but we haven't looked back. The staff make the nursery what it is. They are caring, engaging and considerate. The nursery itself is spacious and I love the areas clearly split by age groups. The outdoor space is beautiful
and I love that the kids get so much time outside. A huge bonus for this nursery is its excellent chef and ability to provide hot nutritious food every day! Best decision we ever made to put our boy here.
Reply from Kate Neagle, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so happy that you’re happy with your choice and that your little one enjoys the delicious food our cook makes!
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Review from Jess B (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Banana Moon Barnstaple since April 2021 and I cannot recommend the nursery enough. As a covid baby, when she first started she was terrified of other adults and had never played with other children. Now she is a completely different child, socially confident and always asking
when she’s next going to nursery!
The staff are so caring and attentive and always update us about what they’ve been up to and how she’s been throughout the day. They’ve really got to know my daughter and nothing is too much trouble. There is always a wide variety of activities and they’re always trying and learning new things. We can also thank Banana Moon for getting our fussy eater to like (some!) vegetables! We’re so glad we decided to send our daughter here and are really grateful to all the staff for making her experience so positive.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! The pandemic has made things so tough for little ones, but we’re so glad that your daughter enjoys her time with us! And that she now eats vegetables!
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Review from K S (Father of Child) published on 8 February 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon is perfect for our little girl, she is always happy on drop off and smiling on pick up. I feel she is well cared for and her needs/development are met she’s coming on leaps and bounds. It’s great we can access the app to see photos and it’s nice we can share home observations too with key
staff. Thank you Banana Moon for helping our little girl shine as bright as she can.
Reply from Kate, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy that your little one is happy and enjoys her time with us, and that you enjoy the app. Thank you for the feedback!
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Review from Cathy (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery that our little boy enjoyed going to every day. Our son had to be referred to nursery plus and the team at Banana Moon were amazing in helping him to progress with extra activities to keep him on track. My son has since left Banana Moon to start school and we are so grateful to the
staff for their efforts in preparing him for the transition.
Reply from Kate Neagle, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your review! We’re so glad that he enjoyed his time with us, and we hope he’s now enjoying school!
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 26 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with the care given to my daughter she has now settled and is very happy there and is always telling me what she has been doing. The nursery has got some lovely new resources! Also love the parent app they use to see pictures and everything that they have been doing, this is great as I don't
always have the chance to visit the nursery at pickups and collections due to my partner doing this.
Reply from Kate Neagle, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple
Thank you so much for your review! We're so pleased that your daughter is happy here with us at Banana Moon, and that you love the parent app!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.934)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.934) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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 4.972 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is calculated as follows: ( (175 Excellents x 5) + (5 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.972
  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 4.962 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple is based on 15 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 78 number of registered child places is 15.6. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 15.6 = 0.962
  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 (19)

Kate

Kate

Job Title: Director Joined: 2020

Hi, I'm Kate and I'm the Director and Acting Manager at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I have QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and am Paediatric First-aid Trained and also a Designated Safeguarding Officer.


I am a mum to my own two little ones, which is why Banana Moon Barnstaple started in the first place!

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Hi, I'm Lauren, Deputy Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead at Banana Moon, Barnstaple. I am Level 3 qualified and have nine years of experience in my Early Years, from Nursery Nurse to management level. I'm really excited about being back in childcare after taking some time out to have my little girl!!


I work in childcare because I love working with children; it is so rewarding seeing each child develop, grow and learn as their own character. I am creative and enjoy messy play, my favourite activity is exploring water beads looking at the different colours and feeling the different textures!

Michelle

Michelle

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Hi, I’m Michelle and I’m the Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Barnstaple.

Jorden

Jorden

Job Title: Early Years Professional and SENDCo Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Jorden and I am SENCo and Assistant Deputy Manager at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I am love working at Banana Moon and I love to see the children grow and blossom!


I am a level three qualified Early Years Professional and I am very passionate about my job and about Early Years! I love to try new and exciting activities for the children, to capture their interest and help them to learn and develop!

Jade

Jade

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Jade and I am the Mini Moons Room Leader at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I am Level 3 qualified and I've got six years of experience working in childcare and am paediatric first aid trained.


I wanted to work in my early years since I was a teenager, and always used to babysit for family members, so I chose to make this my career. I love seeing the children progress and development and love giving the children lots of opportunities to learn through messy play!

Danni

Danni

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Danni and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple.


I am a level three qualified practitioner, but I also have a degree in Sports Coaching. I really love putting this into practice and leading different sporting activities with the children.


I love working in the Early Years as I love watching the children grow and develop through the different ages and stages and having a positive impact on their early lives!

Rachel

Rachel

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Rachel and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I've been working at Banana Moon for two years and have just completed my Level 3 apprenticeship.

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Sadie

Job Title: Nursery Cook Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Sadie and I am the Nursery Cook at Banana Moon in Barnstaple. I have a level 3 in Food Hygiene for caterers.


I've enjoyed cooking all my life and I'm a self-taught baker; I love to experiment with new methods!


I'm now loving the opportunity to cook delicious, nutritious, home-cooked meals for the children, giving them a variety of tastes and textures and having fun with their food!

Molly

Molly

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2023

Hi, I’m Molly and I’m a Nursery Apprentice at Banana Moon Barnstaple; I am currently studying towards my Level 3 Early Years qualification.


My passion for childcare started when I helped my mum look after my younger siblings. I love seeing children learn and develop and getting to know them and their own unique personalities. I’m excited to start a career in childcare!

Paige

Paige

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Paige and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple.


I started my career in Early Years in 2020 when I began an Early Years apprenticeship. I am now a level three qualified practitioner and I am also fully trained in paediatric first aid.


I have always wanted to work with children, since studying a similar topic at college. I love supporting children to grow and develop and to help give them the best start in life.

Lilli

Lilli

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Lilli and I am an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon in Barnstaple. I am a level three qualified practitioner, who is also paediatric first aid trained.

Holly

Holly

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Holly and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon. I am Level 2 qualified and work with our Full Moons!


I started a career in childcare because I always enjoyed looking after my friends' children and therefore wanted to give childcare a go! I completed my Early Years apprenticeship in 2019 and worked in childcare for a number of years, before leaving the sector to pursue another career. However, a few years later, I really wanted to give childcare another go and working at Banana Moon has made me realise that this is the right career for me!

Izzy

Izzy

Job Title: Nursery Apprentice Joined: 2023

Hi, I'm Izzy and I am a Nursery Apprentice at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I am currently working towards my Level 3 Early Years qualification and am paediatric first aid trained.

Kat

Kat

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2022

Hi, I'm Kat and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and am also trained in paediatric first aid.

Cirby

Cirby

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Cirby and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple.

Katie

Katie

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Katie and I'm an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I'm level 3 qualified and I work with our Full Moons!

Zoe

Zoe

Job Title: Nursery Assistant Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Zoe and I'm a Nursery Assistant at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I'm currently working towards my Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification!

Lauren

Lauren

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Hi, I'm Lauren and I'm a Level 2 qualified Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple!

Keira

Keira

Job Title: Early Years Apprentice Joined: 2024

HI, I'm Keira and I'm an Early Years Apprentice at Banana Moon! I'm currently working towards my level 3 Early Years qualification

Frequently Asked Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple

What is the Age Range of Children that Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple accepts?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple Open?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple have capacity for?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple has capacity for a total of 78 Children.

How far is Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple to the centre of Barnstaple?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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