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Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay

Ofsted: Good
(May 2023)
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4.8(19 parent reviews)
·The Stables, London Road, Billericay, CM12 9HS · Essex
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay offers a nurturing and secure setting for children aged 0 to 5 years, prioritising a parent's perspective in childcare. The nursery prides itself on its dedicated and professionally trained staff who are committed to fostering each child's potential within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

The emphasis is on developing social skills and confidence, preparing children for their future schooling. The nursery provides a stimulating environment with a unique curriculum designed to encourage exploration, curiosity, and joyful learning through play.

Freshly prepared meals are provided, and real-time updates on children's daily activities, including food, naps, and learning milestones, are shared with parents via a dedicated app. The facility encourages strong parent-nursery communication, inviting input and visits to ensure a collaborative approach to each child's development journey.

Our ethos

Banana Moon fosters each child's potential within the EYFS framework, encouraging exploration, curiosity, and joyful learning through play. They prioritise a parent's perspective, strong communication, and preparing children for school.

What it's like

Children are happy and confident in the nursery. They have strong bonds with staff, who know them well. Children readily lead their own play and learning, and are learning how to keep themselves safe.

Play-based LearningEYFS CurriculumNutritional MealsParent Communication AppSecure Environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — universal (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

0 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Fresh food prepared and served daily

Established

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay

Last inspected 9 May 2023

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 happy and confident in the nursery. They have strong bonds with staff, who know them well. Children readily lead their own play and learning, and are learning how to keep themselves safe.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and confident in the nursery.
  • Children are learning how to keep themselves safe.
  • Older children follow a broad curriculum, which is sequenced to build on what they already know and is adaptive to their interests.
  • The key-person system is effective.
  • Partnerships with parents are positive.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to develop the skills and confidence they need to carry out their responsibilities effectively
  • 2help staff to deploy themselves effectively to meet children's needs and support their well-being and learning.
Inspection #10288789 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents appreciate the support and advice staff offer them and feel that staff know their children well.

management has kept them well informed of staffing changes, so they are able to prepare their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator works well in partnership with parents and outside professionals to ensure that those children who need additional support receive it. This means that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress in their learning.

Outdoor space

Children move freely to and from the garden throughout the day. They use the outdoor space to create a football pitch, use ride-on toys, kick a ball, jump in puddles, and practise balancing skills using tyres as stepping stones.

Parent Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery Billericay

4.8
(19)
Sophie Brown
a year ago

Absolutely love Banana Moon! Our son attends this nursery and he has the best time every single day! Always comes home talking about his day, the other children and the staff. We as a family have been welcomed into the nursery as if we are an extended part of their own family! The staff are so kind and caring and really take into account our son’s interests and developmental needs. They provide nutritional meals and high standards of care and we couldn’t be happier to have found this nursery.

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Jon Brown
8 months ago

My son has loved being at Banana Moon, all of the staff are really lovely and are so good with the kids. I wouldn't have my son at any other nursery.

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Megan Denmark
a year ago

Booked a visit the other day and everyone was so accommodating! Staff were exceptionally friendly and made my child feel welcome. We were greeted with a smile and am looking forward to attending their events in preparation for my little one starting! Thank you, Banana Moon🌙 🍌

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Hayley Lancaster
a year ago

Fantastic nursery Our son and daughter have attended from 9 months old. Supported through all milestones from walking to potty training. Every staff member puts effort in to their jobs and always wears a smile. Highly recommend

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Richard Haywood
a year ago

Banana moon is amazing! We made fantastic friends, the best of! Shoutout to the staff, especially M and Eleanor but they’re all incredible! Allan really cares about it shows through the site.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2014

  • May 2023Good
  • May 2018Good
  • January 2018Good
  • July 2014Good

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