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Banana Moon Day Nursery # Banana Moon Day Nursery in Bedford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Old Vicarage, 132 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BQ · Bedford Number of places 70 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 2024 Local authority Bedford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Banana Moon Day Nursery in Kempston offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged three months to five years. The nursery focuses on a holistic approach to early learning, with a curriculum designed to foster exploration, curiosity, and excitement through play-based activities. They believe in building strong relationships with families, actively involving parents in their child's developmental journey through open communication. Freshly prepared meals are a highlight, cooked daily by an on-site chef using local ingredients. The nursery places a strong emphasis on physical activity, evidenced by weekly "Teddy Sports" sessions that help children develop gross motor skills, teamwork, and confidence. They also celebrate various cultural events and engage children in activities like observational drawing to enhance fine motor skills and creativity. The nursery prides itself on a dedicated and experienced team passionate about igniting curiosity and providing a secure, loving "home away from home" for every child. Our ethos The nursery focuses on a holistic, play-based approach to early learning designed to foster exploration, curiosity, and excitement. They are committed to building strong relationships with families through open communication and providing a secure, loving "home away from home" environment where children's curiosity is ignited. What it's like Children are warmly welcomed into the nursery and form secure bonds with staff. They benefit from a varied curriculum, both indoors and outdoors, based on their individual learning needs and interests. All children make steady progress, including those with English as an additional language and special educational needs and/or disabilities. Play-based learning Freshly prepared meals Focus on physical activity Strong parent partnership ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age groups for under-twos and over-twos, with options for full-day or half-day sessions. Monthly fees are calculated based on the number of days attended per week. Standard fees are fully inclusive of meals and snacks, whereas funded-only sessions exclude meals unless paid for as an extra. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) - Under-twos full day £84 / day - Under-twos monthly full time £1750 / week - Under-twos 4 days monthly £1428 / week - Under-twos 3 days monthly £1071 / week - Under-twos 2 days monthly £714 / week See 25 more Good to know - A registration fee of £75 applies per family. - Standard fees include breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks. - Government funding can be stretched over 51 weeks of the year. - Funded-only spaces do not include meals, which can be self-provided or purchased for an additional fee. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Banana Moon Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10361202 Lead inspector Shelly McDougall Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260689)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY481079) 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-kempston.co.uk) The Old Vicarage, 132 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BQ [© 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#/-0.49032/52.12055/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bedford - [Day nurseries in Bedford](/search?q=Bedford) - [Day nurseries in East of England](/search?q=East+of+England) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=banana-moon-day-nursery-mk42-8bq-ey481079) ## Key facts Food Hot home-cooked lunch, mid-morning snack, afternoon snack, and breakfast served until 8:30 am are inclusive of fees. For funded-only spaces, meals and snacks are an additional charge or parents can provide packed lunches. Opening hours 7.30am - 6.30pm Age range 0 to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Half day Established 2015 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Last inspected 11 October 2024 · Shelly McDougall 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 warmly welcomed into the nursery and form secure bonds with staff. They benefit from a varied curriculum, both indoors and outdoors, based on their individual learning needs and interests. All children make steady progress, including those with English as an additional language and special educational needs and/or disabilities. Inspector highlights - Children are warmly welcomed and form secure bonds with staff. - Children benefit from a varied curriculum tailored to their individual learning needs and interests, making steady progress. - Staff know children and families well, gathering information to support individual learning and care needs. - Children have daily opportunities for physical activity in the nursery gardens. - Parents appreciate the caring and dedicated staff, valuing their feedback and the nutritious home-cooked meals. Areas to develop - 1 focus staff's teaching during children's play to maximise and fully extend their learning - 2 review the nursery routines to ensure that children do not wait for prolonged periods of time. Inspection #10361202 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260689) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents appreciate the caring and dedicated staff, as well as the feedback they receive about their children's day. > They state that staff are genuinely proud of their children's achievements. > Parents value the nutritious home-cooked meals provided at the nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children make steady progress, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff have clear strategies to support children with medical needs or allergies to ensure their safety. Outdoor space Children benefit from a varied curriculum both indoors and outdoors. Older children have independent choices about what they want to play with in the outdoor area. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active in the nursery gardens, using a small climbing wall and mud kitchen. ## Parent Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJCCUcneclS-5iyc2NnNig7mQIL_jPIRxqNrLuXYzcvWebZPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Eleanor Russell a year ago This is a wonderful nursery that genuinely cares about the children there. Cannot fault the staff and their passion for their work [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnMWE3aVBnEAE!2m1!1s0x4877b14ed0fa28f7:0x4d735e8dff37d31a) Reviews from Google for Banana Moon Day Nursery. 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