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Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2023)
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4.4(33 Google reviews) ·394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ · Croydon
Number of places
73 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2023
Local authority
Croydon

About this day nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon aims to provide a nurturing, secure, and imaginative setting for children aged 0-5 years, operating with a philosophy rooted in understanding the parent's perspective. The day nursery was founded by parents with over a decade of experience in childcare consumption, leading to a strong commitment to creating a child-focused environment for the local community.

They pride themselves on a passionate staff team dedicated to offering a safe, diverse, and stimulating space that feels like an extension of home. The nursery's holistic learning and play approach encourages social skill development, independence, and knowledge acquisition.

Children are encouraged to be active learners and engage in play-based opportunities. The curriculum is guided by five principles: focusing on individual child development, prioritising well-being for both children and staff, actively supporting parents, employing effective early childhood pedagogy and providing a rich learning and development environment that promotes exploration and curiosity.

Upon completion of their time at Banana Moon Croydon, children are expected to transition to school with confidence and a strong foundation.

Our ethos

Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon is committed to creating a child-focused environment that extends from the home. Their approach is holistic, encouraging social skill development, independence, and knowledge acquisition through play-based learning opportunities. The curriculum is guided by principles of individual child development, well-being, parental support, effective early childhood pedagogy, and fostering exploration and curiosity.

What it's like

Children quickly settle in this welcoming, bright, well-equipped nursery. They are met by smiling staff, with whom they soon develop close bonds. In the main, children benefit from a well-designed curriculum that supports them to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning.

Child-focused environmentHolistic learning through playStrong parent communicationNutritious meals provided

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

0 to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

Fresh food prepared and served daily

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

Last inspected 6 July 2023 · Tracey Murphy

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 quickly settle in this welcoming, bright, well-equipped nursery. They are met by smiling staff, with whom they soon develop close bonds. In the main, children benefit from a well-designed curriculum that supports them to develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning.

Inspector highlights

  • The management and staff team have high expectations for all children.
  • Staff talk to children as they play, introducing words to build a wide vocabulary.
  • Children have opportunities to develop their mathematical understanding.
  • Children enjoy nutritious meals and are supported to lead healthy lifestyles with plenty of fresh air and exercise.
  • Management team know the setting well and can identify its strengths as well as weaknesses.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve communication between staff to support children's learning further
  • 2enhance partnerships with parents to ensure children's continuity of care and learning is strengthened
  • 3monitor staff practice and provide relevant support to ensure the quality of teaching is consistent and children continually benefit from good quality learning experiences.
Inspection #10293729 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They say their children are always happy to attend and have a good relationship with their key person.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enjoy good levels of support. Staff work closely with other agencies to ensure these children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy playing outdoors each day, in the spacious garden. They develop their physical skills when they climb, balance and ride bicycles.

Google Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

4.4
(33 Google reviews)
Mrs Serola
9 months ago

We have had an amazing experience with Banana Moon nursery in Croydon! Our daughter started in baby room and spent 4 years at the nursery where we have seen her grow and develop in extraordinary ways with the support and nurture of all the staff. They are always keeping me updated on Amelia’s development and we couldn’t be happier with her time at Banana Moon. Special thanks to Ilsa, Kylie, Anita and Doncy. We will miss all of the team!

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HaiAnh Trinh
9 months ago

Both of my kids really enjoyed their time in Banana moon, I couldn't ask for a better place to start my kids' childhood. The staffs were very kind, attentive, and gained my children's trust and love. There are also many extra-activities through out the year that my kids really enjoyed: Xmas performance, visit of animal zoo labs, talking to Firefighters.. In Preschool groups, they also got to learnt numbers, counting, abc.. and made them so much more confident moving on to Primary.

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Sarah M
8 months ago

My daughter has been here since she was 1 and is about to leave next month. She’s had great staff caring for her throughout the years and has learnt a lot. A big special thank you to Aisha who is incredible, Moira, Lynda, Drite, Doncy, Arkena, Kyle, Meela and Anita too.

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Radost Edreva
9 months ago

My child was very upset in the beginning. But now he is happier with all of there kind people. I’m very sad that he will leave the nursery because he will reception. I really recommend that place I’m sure that every parent will be very happy and calm for their child.

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vikrant rawat
3 years ago

My daughter has been attending Banana Moon Nursery for almost 3 years now and she is so happy there. All of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide her with so much care, attention and positivity. Everyday there is a new activity or experience planned and she seems to be really thriving from the variety. I have always found the key workers to be very communicative and the admin team are so efficient. I would highly recommend Banana Moon Nursery to anyone looking for a nursery in the area and I feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful and happy environment for my daughter.

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Inspection history

Date: December 2018

  • July 2023Good
  • December 2018Good

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