Food
Homemade, healthy, nutritious meals provided by nursery cook
Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
North Yorkshire
About this day nursery
Banana Moon Day Nursery Catterick is dedicated to providing an enriching and secure setting where children from three months to five years old can flourish. The nursery focuses on fostering a happy and nurturing atmosphere, aiming to help each child reach their full potential.
They offer diverse learning experiences within a stimulating environment, including outdoor activities such as cultivating vegetables and a mud kitchen, alongside indoor options like dance and woodwork. Meals are freshly prepared daily by the nursery’s cook, adhering to high nutritional standards and a 5-star food hygiene rating.
The nursery operates with a committed team led by Jayne, the Nursery Manager, who are all highly qualified. The educational approach, known as the Banana Moon Early Learning & Development Programme, is uniquely designed to support each child’s individual development journey through playful provision, while also aligning with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
They emphasise five core principles: individual child development, the well-being of both children and staff, strong parental involvement, an early childhood pedagogy focused on play, and a stimulating learning environment that encourages exploration and curiosity.
Our ethos
The Banana Moon Catterick nursery operates using the Banana Moon Early Learning & Development Programme, which supports each child's individual development through play-based learning and aligns with the EYFS framework. Their core principles include a focus on individual child development, well-being, parental involvement, a play-focused pedagogy, and a stimulating environment that encourages exploration and curiosity.
What it's like
Children are safe and happy in this highly inclusive setting. Staff build positive relationships with children, helping them feel a sense of belonging. Staff plan transitions well based on individual needs, ensuring children feel safe and secure.
Nutritious homemade mealsExtensive outdoor playDiverse indoor activitiesEYFS-aligned curriculumFocus on holistic development
Pricing & funding
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
Established
2016
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick
Last inspected 21 November 2024
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 safe and happy in this highly inclusive setting. Staff build positive relationships with children, helping them feel a sense of belonging. Staff plan transitions well based on individual needs, ensuring children feel safe and secure.
Inspector highlights
- Children are safe and happy in a highly inclusive setting.
- All staff are enthusiastic and act as positive role models.
- Children's early communication and language skills are given high priority.
- Children benefit from nutritious meals prepared on site.
- Children enjoy engaging outdoor spaces and risky play activities.
Areas to develop
- 1help staff to consider how they deliver group activities to ensure that all children remain focused and engaged in their learning
- 2support staff to use what they know about individual children to identify more precise next steps in their learning, in order to build on what they already know and can do.
Inspection #10374640 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Staff provide effective support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their families. They use their observations to help to identify any additional needs children may have and communicate effectively with parents. Staff work collaboratively with external professionals and use additional funding appropriately to support children's learning, ensuring they make the progress they are capable of.
Outdoor space
Children enjoy engaging outdoor spaces. They participate in risky play activities, such as climbing ladders with confidence, and benefit from weekly football sessions to learn ball control and skills. This supports children's physical and mental health.
Parent Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery - Catterick
4.4
(7)
Lynne Watso
a year ago
My great grandson attends this nursery. He loves it, the education he is receiving is brilliant, plenty of learning through play. The staff are fantastic, very caring. He knows so much for a 3 year old, and very confident. Well done
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The Rhythm and Shoes Dance Academy
3 years ago
I regularly teach in Banana Moon and love the way the nursery is always adapting and altering to meet the needs of the children there. The recent addition of the Sensory Room is amazing. Both children and staff are all welcoming and enthusiastic, creating a lovely environment.
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chloe cost
3 years ago
Utterly disgusted if I’m honest, consistent problems with the nursery and only wished I listened to those around me who voiced the same problems. Brought my daughter into the nursery for 2 mornings a week, being her first time in the nursery I was unaware your child is only allowed to use one cup which they want and not the one you prefer! Told them before she started I would like for her to have breakfast and milk none were given to her until her last day when I asked why she hasn’t been offered it… she comes home with bruises that had no explanation given to me and when they try to over charge you and you contact them on multiple occasions explaining this they seem to not change it, and when they finally do they never pick up the phone or respond to messages. Safe to say my daughter will never be going back.
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Aidan O'Shea
9 months ago
Best nusery is Catterick, they do loads of activities with the kids and update the app throughout the day.
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Kerry Forat
2 years ago
A very lovely nursery, all staff members in the setting are very welcoming and very hard working in their role
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Inspection history
Date: April 2017
- November 2024Good
- January 2019Good
- April 2017Good
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