Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple

My name is Kate and I am the Director and Manager at Banana Moon Day Nursery Barnstaple.

I have a background in teaching and hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). I have also achieved the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) in Early Years Leadership, which supports me in leading the nursery and our team.

I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel happy, confident and supported in their learning and development. I take great pride in working closely with our families and team to give every child the best possible start. Read less

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! Read less

Hi, I'm Paige, and I'm a Room Leader 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. Read less

Hi, I'm Jade, an Early Years Professional at Banana Moon Barnstaple. I am Level 3 qualified, have six years of experience working in childcare, and am paediatric first aid trained.

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

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! Read less

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

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! Read less