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Sessions run from 7:30 am until 6:30 pm, providing extensive care." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What age range does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury accept?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury accepts children aged from 1 to 4 years old. They are dedicated to supporting each child's unique developmental journey through a high-quality, play-based learning programme designed for this age range." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury have outdoor space?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury promotes children's physical development through activities offered both indoors and outdoors. Staff set up engaging activities outside that enable children to run, climb, and ride on bikes, encouraging active play." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury effectively uses additional funding to support the individual learning needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities. Some staff are trained to develop children's communication skills and support other staff in this crucial area." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents report that they and their children feel supported at Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury, and they are happy with the nursery's 'family feel'. 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Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury # Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · Ivy Lane, Harbury, LEAMINGTON SPA, CV33 9HN · Warwickshire Number of places 66 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Warwickshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury, established in August 2015, is a family-operated childcare facility deeply rooted in the local community of Harbury. The founders, Lucy and Duncan, both grew up in the village and even married in the church opposite the nursery, bringing a personal and passionate approach to early years care. As parents themselves, they strive to view every aspect of the nursery experience from a parent's perspective, ensuring a loving, secure, and nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. They are dedicated to supporting each child's unique developmental journey through a high-quality, play-based learning programme. The nursery offers a comprehensive curriculum that prioritises child welfare, parental involvement, and effective teaching methods, all within an environment designed to spark exploration, curiosity, and excitement. They believe in fostering an active learning approach where children build upon their knowledge through various engaging opportunities. Our ethos Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury is committed to supporting each child's unique developmental journey through a high-quality, play-based learning programme. They believe in fostering an active learning approach where children build upon their knowledge through various engaging opportunities, prioritising child welfare, parental involvement, and effective teaching methods. What it's like Staff create a warm, welcoming environment for children and their parents, enabling children to become confident and capable. Children feel happy and secure, forming close relationships with key staff. Staff encourage independence, praise children to enhance self-esteem, and promote positive behaviour by helping them regulate emotions. Family-operated Play-based learning Community-focussed ## 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 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury Last inspected 10 December 2024 · Naziha Amin 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 Staff create a warm, welcoming environment for children and their parents, enabling children to become confident and capable. Children feel happy and secure, forming close relationships with key staff. Staff encourage independence, praise children to enhance self-esteem, and promote positive behaviour by helping them regulate emotions. Inspector highlights - Staff create a warm and welcoming environment for children and parents. - Leaders implement an ambitious and sequential curriculum tailored to children's individual needs. - Staff know children well and plan activities based on their abilities and interests. - Leaders prioritise professional development, offering training to enhance staff skills. - The provider fosters effective partnerships with parents, ensuring good continuity of care. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to minimise the noise levels in the rooms to fully enable all children to hear what is being said to them and concentrate on their learning - 2 help staff to increase their knowledge of how to adapt their teaching skills to encourage children to remain focused on learning opportunities. Inspection #10372557 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266662) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10372557 Lead inspector Naziha Amin Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50266662)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478630) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=banana-moon-day-nursery-harbury-cv33-9hn-ey478630) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents report that they and their children feel supported and that they are happy with the nursery's 'family feel'. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Additional funding that some children receive is spent effectively to support their individual learning needs. Some staff are trained to develop children's communication skills and support other staff in this area. Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical development through activities offered both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors, staff set up activities that enable children to run, climb and ride on bikes. Inspection history Date: May 2016 - December 2024 Good - April 2019 Good - May 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury ### Is Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury a good nursery? ### What is Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury cost? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury's opening hours? ### What age range does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury accept? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury have outdoor space? ### How does Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury? ### How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in LEAMINGTON SPA Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Banana Moon Day Nursery Harbury. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.8 mi ### Happy Days Nursery Southam Southam · CV47 2PT ](/nursery/happy-days-nursery-southam-cv47-2pt-2694282) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.0 mi ### Bright Horizons Southam Day Nursery and Preschool Southam · CV47 0LY 4.9(9 reviews) ](/nursery/bright-horizons-southam-day-nursery-and-preschool-cv47-0ly-200508) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Southam Primary Pre School Southam · CV47 0QB ](/nursery/southam-primary-pre-school-ltd-cv47-0qb-ey462628) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 3.1 mi ### Beechwood Childcare Southam Southam · CV47 0EP ](/nursery/beechwood-childcare-limited-southam-cv47-0ep-ey558052) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Woodland Nursery Warwick · CV35 0RR ](/nursery/woodland-nursery-cv35-0rr-ey392964) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.1 mi ### Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Southam Southam · CV47 1PL ](/nursery/ashbourne-day-nurseries-at-southam-cv47-1pl-2688090) [See all nurseries in LEAMINGTON SPA →](/search?q=LEAMINGTON+SPA) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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