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Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2022)
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4.6(10 parent reviews) ·205 Russell Drive, Nottingham, NG8 2BD · Nottingham
Number of places
70 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton is dedicated to providing exceptional childcare with a focus on a parent's perspective. They offer a nurturing, secure setting for children aged three months to five years, aiming to be a 'home away from home'.

The nursery's approach to care and learning adheres to the highest standards, supported by a team where all staff are qualified or actively pursuing qualifications. The facility is purpose-built, featuring bright and spacious rooms, an in-house kitchen preparing fresh, nutritious meals daily, and outdoor spaces that include a secure playground and an engaging natural adventure area.

The curriculum, known as the Banana Moon Early Learning & Development Programme, is designed around five core principles: individual child development, the well-being of both children and staff, strong parental partnerships, effective early childhood pedagogy emphasising play-based learning, and a stimulating learning environment that encourages exploration. This programme is aligned with the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring comprehensive development.

The nursery values open communication with families, believing it's crucial for supporting each child's unique developmental journey and achieving the best outcomes.

Our ethos

The emphasis at Banana Moon Day Nursery in Wollaton is to see everything from a parent's point of view. As parents of three children ourselves, we appreciate we are being entrusted with the care of your most precious possessions. Therefore we have created a caring, loving and secure environment for children from three months to five years of age. Quality of care and learning will be to the highest standards at every stage of your child’s development. To reinforce this, 100% of our staff are qualified or working towards qualification.

What it's like

Children thrive in this happy, diverse nursery. They form strong attachments with staff, who take time to build trusting relationships with children and their families. Staff meet children's individual needs well, gathering important information to ensure children receive individual care that promotes their health and well-being.

Purpose-built facilityIn-house kitchen with fresh mealsSecure playground and natural adventure areaEYFS-aligned curriculumStrong parental partnerships

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

Food

Freshly cooked nutritious food every day. We do not serve convenience nor any fried food.

Staff

100% of our staff are qualified or working towards qualification.

Opening hours

7.30am - 6.30pm

Age range

3 months to 5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

Last inspected 6 September 2022 · Terrie Simpson

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 thrive in this happy, diverse nursery. They form strong attachments with staff, who take time to build trusting relationships with children and their families. Staff meet children's individual needs well, gathering important information to ensure children receive individual care that promotes their health and well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and managers are very ambitious for their nursery and implement a curriculum that assesses and builds on what children already know and can do.
  • Leaders and managers prioritise partnership with parents and families, reintroducing an open-door policy and encouraging parents to share cultures, food and traditions.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to learn mathematical concepts through play and routines, such as independently judging quantities at lunchtime.
  • Children regularly share books with staff and each other, with young children confidently presenting books to be read.
  • Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills, including using scissors, exploring arts and crafts, and enjoying outdoor play.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve opportunities for children to hear and use a wider range of vocabulary consistently across the nursery
  • 2strengthen leaders and managers monitoring and assessment of teaching, and support staff to further identify opportunities to extend children's learning and development.
Inspection #10145399 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They work closely with parents to assess which individual children need to make progress and make effective referrals to other services where necessary. Children who find managing feelings and behaviours tricky receive sensitive support to help them to learn to play cooperatively with their friends.

Outdoor space

Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. They climb, balance and enjoy plenty of outdoor play in all weathers in the charming garden.

Parent Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery Wollaton

4.6
(10)
Preet
3 months ago

Fantastic nursery who genuinely care for the children and families. The nursery chef provides fresh, healthy and nutritious food on sight daily, catering to all dietary and religious needs. The staff strive to support each child’s individual needs and development. Couldn’t recommend a more amazing establishment!!

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Ellie Slater
11 months ago

My son has been attending since March of this year, and all of the staff have gone above and beyond to help him settle into nursery. They give plenty of updates during the day through their app, which also includes pictures and videos of my son engaging in a variety of activities. The care that they give is tailored to meet the needs of every child, and it is clear that they take the time to get to know the children and families as individuals. The meals provided are exceptional, with such a huge variety of different nutritious meals. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough!

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Yasmin Khan b jjhhi8888i8
a year ago

My son has been attending since he was a year old (baby moons room) and loves going. The staff are super friendly and work very hard throughout the day. They have freshly made snacks and lunches made every day which are both healthy and nutritional. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Sam Humphrey
11 months ago

My son goes here and absolutely loves it, we have seen him come on leaps and bounds since he started a couple of months ago and the staff are all incredibly friendly

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

6 September 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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