Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don

Whitestripes Road, Laverocks Brae, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB22 8AW
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  • Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don, Aberdeen
Banana Moon at the Bridge of Don opened on the 10th of August 2020 after a vast renovation and moderation. They have light and airy rooms to promote a cosy and friendly atmosphere and a warm nurturing space. They have enclosed gardens attached to the nursery buildings.

The staff team is eager to help raise the attainment level in Scotland whilst ensuring a child quality childcare and support network for families. Children have free flow access to the nursery's enclosed and high quality outside learning space which offer fun and child-led experiences.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Terry Wiseman (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 33

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Varied price structure based on age and ratio
    £83.00 to £88.00 for full day sessions of 07:30-18:30

  • Full price guide available via email

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

  • 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • A large and secure car park area with no parking restrictions or timed bays.

Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don Reviews (57)

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Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don has a Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10, based on 30 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don has 57 reviews.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Banana Moon Bridge of Don is fantastic! The staff are so friendly and go over and above to make you feel like you are part of a family, not just a nursery. My son is thriving thanks to the dedication and hard work that the staff put in and he is such a happy little boy, full of smiles when we come to
pick him up at the end of the day. I have had no worries whatsoever about leaving my son, even from day one. The staff work very hard to stick to our son's usual routine, despite him sometimes having a mind of his own when it comes to sleeping I am always reassured by the staff members of their efforts and have complete faith in them. He gets three meals as well as snacks during the day so I do not need to worry about planning dinner or feeding him after a long day's work in the office. He gets lovely nutritious meals and I am kept updated on what he has eaten throughout the day through the parent app along with lovely photos of what he has been up to. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently in the Baby Moons, starting when he was just 10 months old and now been there 6 months. From the very first day, I could tell the team had a passion for the job.
The nursery has great facilities with regular sensory play, themed play during festivals, outdoor play etc. They take
into consideration what matters to me and my child including sleep routines and food requirements. I am kept up to date via an app which is so good to be able to see how your child is throughout the day, have they eaten, slept etc.
I am so happy I chose Banana Moon Bridge of Don for my child, the whole team are so friendly which makes it so much easier to leave my child in their care.
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Review from Chelsei M (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends this nursery, and I don’t have a bad word to say. The manager always goes above and beyond to accommodate and help us, especially through the pandemic. My son loves it and always has a great day. The hours are also fantastic! I would highly recommend Banana Moon.
Reply from Will Hanekom, Director at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When it came time to put my son into nursery I had researched and enquired about a few in the area and everything pointed to Banana Moon being the right one for us. From the viewing of the nursery, we could tell the manager had such a passion for her job and making the nursery a great place for the
children. Since my son has started the practitioners in his room have made him, and us, feel like we have always been there. They are always so excited to see him in the mornings and he happily goes to them as he knows how much fun they have. I love getting updates and pictures through the day to see the fun activities he has done, and how well he is fed, and when I pick him up they tell me about how he has been that day. For a mother who is uneasy with anyone else looking after their child, Banana Moon has made this transition a lot easier and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any parent. Thank you for looking after my boy so well Banana Moon.
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don, the team are fully committed, energised and genuinely happy to welcome you every day. The manager goes above and beyond to support/train the team and her dedication to ensure the children receive the best early learning experience is amazing.
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daughter loved the nursery and we know she had lots of great days visiting the secret garden, finding out about stick insects and butterflies. Although a new nursery the outside area is full of different play areas, the mud kitchen and swing being my daughters favourite part.
I was also really impressed by the app service and it was lovely to receive pictures and hear what the children had been learning each day making for great talking points at bath time.
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Review from Ria B (Mother of Child) published on 8 April 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We had to move nurseries because our previous nursery didn't have space for us in the next room up, why were we not at Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don sooner. This nursery is amazing. The way the staff nurture and care for my daughter sets this nursery apart. This is reflected in the attention
and thoughtfulness that the team have in developing so many learning opportunities through fun and play. We've only been at the nursery since the recent easing of restrictions and we see a massive difference in our daughter. She is confident, progressing academically, socially and generally living her best life. The nursery is a great environment with play outdoors and indoors, fantastic menus and home-cooked food and the ap, which gives us a rundown of the day is fantastic! We love seeing the photos and updates.
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Review from Jessica I (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have two children enrolled at Banana Moon, I had to move my 2-year-old from another nursery as they couldn't accommodate a change in work days. I was worried about settling 2 children into a new establishment but I needn't have worried. My little girl instantly loved Banana Moon and asks
me daily if she is going to her 'new nursery' that day. My little boy who had never done any baby classes and minimal time away from me due to covid took a little more convincing but the team were so encouraging, patient and now he too also goes in without looking back. Banana Moon make going to work easy as I know both of my children love their time there. I absolutely love looking at their diaries in the evening and seeing what they've learned and experienced that day. Would not hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone looking for the best childcare!
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Review from Sara-Louise P (Mother of Child) published on 22 December 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending Banana Moon since opening in September. We were using another childcare provider pre-Covid-19 who could no longer meet our requirements, which turned out to be a good thing as the care my little girl receives at Banana Moon is exceptional. The outside setting is incredible.
My little girl has come on leaps and bounds with speaking, trying new foods and eating in general. We all love the dog. The staff are fantastic and can tell they all really care about each child. My partner and I looking forward to the daily app update and seeing pictures of what our little girl has done each day.
Choosing Banana Moon was the best decision for my little girl, couldn’t recommend them more
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a great experience from the start with this nursery. Any questions are answered promptly and my daughter absolutely loves it. The staff I have met are so lovely. I love that there is an app to show what your little one has eaten throughout their day. My daughter was very fussy but has started
to eat new foods which we can now give her out with nursery. I would happily recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Beth H (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Banana Moon for a few months now and has settled in very quickly. The facilities are great and there are plenty of activities every day. The outdoor space is safe and has lots of different toys. I particularly like the app that provides updates daily of food that’s been
eaten as well as activities and photos. The food is great too and all homemade, my daughter loves it and the menu is issued the week before. All of the staff have been very welcoming and I’ve had great interaction with all of them. I’d happily recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Review from Paula (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot rate Banana Moon Bridge of Don highly enough. Especially under the current circumstances. All staff and management are lovely and excellent with my son. He adores all of the staff and going to nursery. All the staff are happy and professional and everything is well thought out.
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Review from Celeste (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has recently started. She absolutely loves it and always been so happy and excited about going to the nursery. The Manager and her team are amazing, friendly, helpful, kind and caring with the children. Thank you so much for the very warm welcome and we are delighted to join Banana Moon.
The outdoor play was amazing, she is really enjoying it. All the activities organised are keeping her busy and has fun while learning. The App was so helpful, the daily section from the App are great as it is always nice to see what she has been doing during the day. There is very good communication between home and nursery. Highly recommended.
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend, my little one can’t wait to get out of the car when we pull up to the nursery. Great staff, meal choices and communication. Especially love that they have the dog join on certain days which has many benefits. Happy to have chosen Banana Moon to take care of my son.
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Review from Bev H (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff working here are amazing. The member of staff, who I have had most dealings with, is so approachable and helpful with whatever query or question I have had. Having two children happy and excited to go to the nursery here says it all. The staff have been helping the kids improve on certain
skills to prepare them for school. They also take into consideration what the kids favourite activities are and incorporate learning into their play. I would highly recommend this nursery and already have recommended to friends who live nearby. Keep up the amazing work you all do.
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Review from Katrina L (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Banana Moon since August 2020. Banana Moon has provided a safe and thriving environment for our wee girl. She runs in, especially to the Manager. The nursery is very well equipped and features lots of environmentally friendly wooden toys. They provide stimulating activities
to keep the little ones busy throughout their session. She loves the food at Nursery, as it is all homecooked. This was an important factor for us in choosing a nursery. The nursery has an app which they use to update parents on the child's progress throughout the day with photos and information. They provide an all-around amazing nursery for our little girl.
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Review from Andrew L (Father of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptionally friendly staff in a lovely, newly-renovated facility. Our son started here a few months ago and seems to absolutely love it. They’re very good at contacting us, and it’s entertaining to read his diary entry each day if only to find out how much food he’s eaten. They’ve just started posting
photos, too, which are great to see.
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Review from Robyn B (Mother of Child) published on 19 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our three-year-old son has been attending Banana Moon, Bridge of Don since September 2020, and we could not be happier with the nursery. He runs in every day excited, and that is all we could ask for. He loves the fantastic outdoor space and the variety of activities they do, from cooking to arts and
crafts and playing. The food selection is great, and the staff are all wonderful and could not be more welcoming. We would highly recommend the nursery.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.989)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.989) out of 10 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don 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 30 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 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 4.989 for Banana Moon Day Nursery Bridge of Don is calculated as follows: ( (356 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 360 Ratings = 4.989
  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 Bridge of Don is based on 30 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 65 number of registered child places is 13, which has been reached with 30 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 (22)

Will

Will Hanekom

Job Title: Managing Director Joined: 2020

Will opened his first Banana Moon at Dyce with a passion for creating outstanding quality nurseries serving as a community resource and support network for people in and around Aberdeen and the shire. Will and his family are dedicated to raising the bar in early years provision and strive to support the staff teams, families and most importantly - the children. Will and his Wife Cindy are very supportive in helping the nursery meet the ideal of raising the attainment level and making Scotland the best place to raise children.

Terry

Terry Wiseman

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2020

I am dedicated to the early years sector, striving to support, nurture and care for the children and families that we care for.

Sophie

Sophie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2021

Meet Sophie our Deputy Manager.
She has been with us for several years progressing up the management chain from a trainee EYP

Ellie

Ellie B

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2023

Ellie is the Mini Moon's room leader

Jenna

Jenna Buchan

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2023

Jenna is based in the baby moon room.

Sophie

Sophie H

Job Title: Early Years Professional - Lunch Cover Joined: 2023

Sophie is based in the Full Moon room.

Chelsea

Chelsea G

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Chelsea is based in the Mini Moon room.

Natasha

Natasha G

Job Title: Early Years Professional - Lunch Cover Joined: 2024

Natasha comes in and covers the team's lunch breaks to ensure everyone's wellbeing is promoted and nurtured.

Kayleigh

Kayleigh Stewart

Job Title: Early Years Professional Joined: 2024

Kayleigh is based in the Full Moon room.

Jasmine

Jasmine C

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2024

Jasmine is based in the Full Moon room

Beluah

Beluah R

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2024

Beluah is based full-time in the mini-moon room

Alison

Alison F

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Alison is based in the Baby Moon room.

Amy

Amy C

Job Title: Room leader Joined: 2025

Amy is the room leader in the baby moon room

Imogen

Imogen M

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Imogen has joined the Baby Moons full time

Emily

Emily T

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Emily is based full-time in the Mini Moon Room.

Funmi

Funmi O

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Fumi is based in the Baby Moon room 2 days a week

Iqra

Iqra A

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Iqra is based full time in the Full Moon room

Iqra

Iqra A

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Iqra is based 3 days a week in the baby moon room

Bethan

Bethan M

Job Title: Trainee EYP Joined: 2025

Bethan works across all three age groups.

Jamie

Jamie M

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Jamie is in the Full moon room full time

Bethany

Bethany L

Job Title: EYP Joined: 2025

Bethany is based full time in the Full Moons room

Rufus

Rufus

Job Title: Nursery Dog Joined: 2024

Rufus is the nursery dog

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