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Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2023)
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5.0(3 parent reviews) ·Banana Moon Nursery, Little Brum, Atherstone, CV9 2ET · Warwickshire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2023
Local authority
Warwickshire

About this day nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Prioritising a child-centric perspective, it provides a secure, loving space where young imaginations can flourish.

The nursery’s curriculum is deeply rooted in play-based learning, encouraging children to explore, be curious, and build confidence. Its approach supports each child’s unique developmental journey through high-quality provisions and a dedicated team of early years professionals who understand the importance of holistic growth.

The nursery values strong partnerships with parents, fostering open communication and inviting families to participate in their child’s learning through various events. With a focus on creating a "home away from home," Banana Moon Baddesley Ensor strives to deliver an exceptional experience for every child, emphasising wellbeing, playful experiences, and a rich learning environment that integrates both indoor and outdoor exploration.

Our ethos

Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor is committed to a child-centric, play-based learning approach, encouraging exploration, curiosity, and confidence. They aim to foster holistic growth and strong parent partnerships, creating a "home away from home" with a focus on wellbeing, playful experiences, and integrated indoor/outdoor learning.

What it's like

Children are incredibly happy at the nursery. Staff respond sensitively to children when they become upset or when they are putting them to sleep, showering them with lots of care, love and cuddles. Children are provided with an array of rich activities, both indoors and outdoors, supporting them to make good progress across all areas of learning.

Play-based learningHolistic developmentStrong parent partnershipsSecure and nurturing environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30am - 6:30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

Last inspected 9 June 2023 · Louise Chinyuku, Katie Rudge

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are incredibly happy at the nursery. Staff respond sensitively to children when they become upset or when they are putting them to sleep, showering them with lots of care, love and cuddles. Children are provided with an array of rich activities, both indoors and outdoors, supporting them to make good progress across all areas of learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is ambitious and has clear oversight of the nursery, using her knowledge and recent research to make continuous improvements.
  • Staff speak extremely positively about how leaders support their well-being.
  • The curriculum is centred on each child and covers all areas of learning, with a focus on communication and language development.
  • The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) speaks confidently and passionately about her role, supporting staff and making referrals to other professionals.
  • Children have daily access to fresh air and outdoor play, eat balanced and nutritious meals, and oral health is a priority.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance how activities and mealtimes are set up to support children to become even more independent
  • 2support staff to utilise what they have learned from training to further raise the quality of teaching practice to the highest possible level.
Inspection #10285734 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak very highly of the nursery. They comment their children love to attend and form very close bonds with the staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCO) speaks confidently and passionately about her role. She supports staff to observe, assess and plan activities for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The SENCO promptly makes referrals to other professionals where concerns are raised about a child's development.

Outdoor space

Children are provided with an array of rich activities, both indoors and outdoors. Children enjoy their time outside, playing cooperatively together as they ride on bikes, play on swings or have races. Children have daily access to fresh air and outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery Baddesley Ensor

5.0
(3)

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 June 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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