Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm
Banana Moon Day Nursery Battersea caters to children from infancy to pre-school age, providing a meticulously structured and encouraging atmosphere designed to foster comprehensive development. The day nursery prioritises a holistic approach to early learning, integrating a diverse and stimulating curriculum guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
This includes engaging activities such as heuristic play, sensory exploration, coordination exercises, outdoor adventures, cooking sessions, and Spanish lessons, all aimed at nurturing children’s individual potential and preparing them for primary school. The facilities boast a spacious and aesthetically pleasing environment, complemented by a dedicated on-site chef who prepares fresh, nutritious meals daily, catering to various dietary needs and cultural preferences.
Emphasising safety and peace of mind for parents, the nursery employs a biometric entry system. The team of early years practitioners is committed to creating a positive, warm, and inclusive culture, ensuring every child thrives physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
Parental involvement is highly valued, with open communication channels and an app for daily updates, reinforcing the collaborative journey between nursery and home.
Our ethos
The nursery's philosophy is a holistic approach to early learning, guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. They offer a diverse and stimulating curriculum including heuristic play, sensory exploration, and Spanish lessons, aiming to nurture individual potential and prepare children for primary school. They are committed to creating a positive, warm, and inclusive culture where children thrive physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
What it's like
Children enjoy their time at the nursery and make secure progress in their learning. They are confident and settled, and have built secure relationships with their key person. Staff have helped children to transition back to the setting well following absences due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, recognising that some children need more time to adjust and offering additional support and cuddles.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm
Age range
0 to 5 years
Last inspected 17 June 2021
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy their time at the nursery and make secure progress in their learning. They are confident and settled, and have built secure relationships with their key person. Staff have helped children to transition back to the setting well following absences due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, recognising that some children need more time to adjust and offering additional support and cuddles.
Inspector highlights
Areas to develop
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents comment that children show an interest in phonics at home, which they have learned at the nursery.
Overall, parents are happy with the care provided to children, and say their children love the friendly and caring staff.
They have recently seen significant improvements in the setting, and value the manager's commitment.
Inclusion & environment
Children with additional needs are supported well. Staff liaise with parents about children's learning plans, and parents provide useful information from specialists to support curriculum planning. Staff understand the needs of individual children, and ensure that resources offered inspire children to want to explore.
Older children now have free-flow access to the outdoor learning environment where they can explore and use the space creatively. The babies have regular time outdoors and are provided with many sensory experiences. There are plans to develop a nature area and forest school.
Good arrangements are in place to support children who are learning English as an additional language. Staff find about children's home language vocabulary and use visual picture prompts to support young children's language development. Although children's language is promoted, staff do not always allow children sufficient time to respond to questions, or use their questioning to fully extend vocabulary.
We are extremely happy with Banana Moon Nursery and couldn’t recommend it more highly. The staff are absolutely wonderful!! caring, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they do. From day one, they made my son feel welcome, safe, and comfortable. The activities are always engaging and creative, and we’ve seen such positive development in his confidence, social skills, and learning. It’s clear that a lot of thought and effort goes into planning each day. Communication with parents is excellent, and we’re always kept informed about daily activities. The environment is clean, bright, and very well organised. Thank you to the whole team at Banana Moon for everything you do – we truly appreciate it!
Read on GoogleI couldn’t be happier with the experience we have had at Banana Moon Nursery! The staff are incredibly caring, professional, and always go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for the children. My son has settled in very well thanks to the warm welcome from the team, and it’s been amazing to see his confidence, social skills, and curiosity grow each week. The communication with parents is excellent – we love getting updates, photos, and seeing all the creative activities they’ve been doing. The nursery is , well-organized, and clearly designed with children’s development in mind. Highly recommended to any parent looking for a high-quality early years setting!
Read on GoogleMy son has been attending this nursery now for a year now and he is enjoying his time there and has fit in so well with the other children. The nursery have great facilities for the kids; they have a nice outdoor area and big indoor space. I have the app which is updated with the things my son would get up to in the day including nappy changes and using the potty. The staff are super friendly and make a visible effort which is nice.
Read on GoogleI would like to raise a concern regarding the phone call I had today with your nursery. I called to ask some very basic and essential questions about your sessions and charges — specifically the cost of lunch and whether you offer full-day, morning, or afternoon sessions. However, the person who answered the phone told me that they could not give me any of this information and that I must book a tour and come in person to “see how it is.” As a parent with two young children, this is simply not practical. I do not have the time or ability to visit every single nursery just to find out basic details that should be available over the phone or clearly stated on your website. Information such as: • whether lunch is included or not, • what the session options are (full day, morning, afternoon), • and any additional charges …are fundamental for parents when deciding which nurseries to consider. It is unreasonable to expect families to book tours before even knowing whether the nursery fits their schedule, needs, or budget. I am disappointed with the lack of communication and transparency. I kindly request that your team provides clear, accessible information regarding sessions, opening times, and meal charges, so parents can make informed decisions without unnecessary travel or pressure to attend a tour.
Read on GoogleBanana Moon Day Nursery has been an incredible place for my son since he started attending in January 2024. From day one, the care, patience, and support he’s received have made a world of difference. He’s been adapting so well, and we’ve seen such wonderful progress in his development, confidence, and social skills. A special thank you to Ms. Nikki, who has been absolutely amazing. She’s not only a great teacher but also someone who truly understands and nurtures each child’s individual needs. Her dedication, warmth, and encouragement have played a huge role in helping my son feel comfortable and happy at nursery. We feel so grateful to have found such a caring and professional environment for our child. I can’t recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery—and Ms. Nikki—highly enough!
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Date: October 2016
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