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Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover # Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 4.1 (9 parent reviews) · Banana Moon Day Nursery, Units E-G, Derby, DE23 3AT · Derbyshire Number of places 70 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Derbyshire 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 Littleover provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0 to 5 years. Located in Derby, the nursery prioritises a child-centric approach, viewing everything from a parent's perspective to ensure a secure and loving atmosphere. The facility boasts a purpose-built design with bright, airy spaces and an in-house kitchen that prepares fresh, nutritious, and never-fried meals daily. Children benefit from a comprehensive early learning and development programme unique to Banana Moon, which is designed to support their individual journey through playful provision and a dedicated team of early years professionals. The curriculum is cross-referenced with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring high standards of care and learning. In addition to a secure playground, the nursery offers an exciting natural adventure area, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and physical activity. The team encourages active learning through various play-based activities and focuses on fostering exploration, curiosity, and excitement. The nursery values open communication with parents, recognising their crucial role in their child’s development, and strives to build trusting relationships to support families in their parenting journey. Our ethos The nursery's educational approach is child-centric and play-based, fostering exploration, curiosity, and excitement. Their unique programme, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage, supports each child's individual learning journey through playful activities and dedicated professionals. They emphasise a secure, loving atmosphere and open communication with parents, viewing them as crucial partners in their child’s development. What it's like All children are welcomed individually into this bright and stimulating nursery. They show a strong sense of belonging, independence, and confidence. Children engage in varied activities, playing harmoniously and listening attentively to stories, which promotes a love of reading. Child-centric approach Purpose-built facility In-house kitchen with fresh meals Play-based learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (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. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10249096 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200375)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2578910) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.bananamoon-littleover.co.uk) Banana Moon Day Nursery, Units E-G, Derby, DE23 3AT [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.53014/52.88796/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Derby - [Day nurseries in Derby](/search?q=Derby) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=banana-moon-day-nursery-littleover-de23-3at-2578910) ## Key facts Food Freshly cooked nutritious food everyday, no convenience or fried food. Opening hours 7.30am - 6.30pm Age range 0 to 5 years Established 2020 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover Last inspected 24 October 2022 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 All children are welcomed individually into this bright and stimulating nursery. They show a strong sense of belonging, independence, and confidence. Children engage in varied activities, playing harmoniously and listening attentively to stories, which promotes a love of reading. Inspector highlights - The manager and staff have established a clear sequence of learning to support children's development and preparation for school. - Staff provide ample opportunities for children to develop independence skills, such as serving themselves meals and clearing their plates. - Children learn about the world around them through local walks and activities that teach them about different cultures and festivals. - Staff have a very good relationship with parents, who value the communication and ideas for extending learning at home. - The manager and staff emphasise supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working with professionals and other settings for smooth transitions. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff skills so that they engage all the children, including those that are less confident, in conversation that extends their vocabulary and knowledge - 2 support staff to implement challenging physical activities outside to promote new skills for the children to learn. Inspection #10249096 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200375) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager and staff place an emphasis on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work in close partnerships with a wide range of other professionals to put plans in place to support children to reach their full potential. They also work with other settings to enable a smooth transition to school. Outdoor space Staff provide a challenging outdoor environment for the children. They have a good knowledge of the importance of physical play in helping to develop healthy lifestyles and developing core muscle strength. Inspection history Most recent inspection 24 October 2022 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200375) ## Frequently asked about Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover ### Is Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover a good nursery? ### What is Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover's Ofsted rating? ### How much does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover cost? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover accept 15 or 30 hours of free childcare? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover take 9-month-old funded places for working parents? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover take 2-year-old funded places? ### What are Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover's opening hours? ### What age range does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover accept? ### Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover have outdoor space? ### How does Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover support children with SEND? ### What do parents say about Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover? ### How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover or arrange a visit? ## Nearby day nurseries in Derby Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Banana Moon Day Nursery Littleover. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Derby Heatherton Derby · DE23 3TZ 4.4(27 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-derby-heatherton-de23-3tz-206111) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Little Oaks Nursery Derby · DE23 4BX ](/nursery/little-oaks-nursery-de23-4bx-2823129) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.7 mi ### The Orange Tree Day Nursery @ Mickleover Derby · DE3 0DJ 3.8(11 reviews) ](/nursery/the-orange-tree-day-nursery-mickleover-de3-0dj-2826517) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### La Petite Academy Derby · DE23 1DG 4.1(23 reviews) ](/nursery/la-petite-academy-ltd-de23-1dg-206109) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Little Scholars Littleover Derby · DE23 3EY ](/nursery/little-scholars-littleover-de23-3ey-509197) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Old Forge Day Nursery Derby · DE65 6AA 4.7(12 reviews) ](/nursery/the-old-forge-day-nursery-de65-6aa-ey427124) [See all nurseries in Derby →](/search?q=Derby) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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