--- title: "Caversham Day Nursery, London | Ofsted: Good | Reviews" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/caversham-nw5-2dr-ey435722 description: "Caversham, a day nursery in London — rated Good by Ofsted and 4.9/5 from 11 reviews. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham Ofsted: Good (Aug 2024) · 4.9 (11 Google reviews) · Vadnie Bish House, 33-43 Caversham Road, LONDON, NW5 2DR · Camden Number of places 47 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2024 Local authority Camden ## About this day nursery Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham, which welcomed its first families in October 2016, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery focuses on a parent-centric approach, understanding the importance of entrusting them with their children's care. They boast a spacious facility organised into three distinct rooms: Baby Moons, Mini Moons, and Full Moons, designed to provide age-appropriate learning experiences. A dedicated communication room encourages literacy through storytelling and phonics lessons for older children. The nursery prides itself on providing healthy, home-cooked meals prepared daily by an experienced in-house chef, catering to all dietary needs. The highly qualified staff receive ongoing training to maintain a high standard of care and service. Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham is also actively involved in the local community, supporting various charities. The nursery aims to provide a secure and loving atmosphere where children can thrive, offering unique learning opportunities and fostering a positive developmental journey. What it's like The staff are very caring and form strong emotional bonds with their key children, helping them gain a sense of belonging in a safe environment. Nursery leaders plan a broad curriculum that promotes children's well-being and excitement to learn, with staff knowing their key children well and having clear intentions for their learning. Opened October 2016 In-house chef Community involvement ## 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. Request pricing → (https://www.bananamoon-caversham.co.uk/our-fees) ## Key facts Food Healthy, nutritious home-cooked meals provided, catering to all dietary requirements. Opening hours 7.30am - 6.30pm Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham Last inspected 5 August 2024 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 Inspector highlights - The setting has developed a well-thought-out curriculum, which helps children to build on their skills and understanding. - Overall, staff support children's communication, literacy and language well, using targeted programmes. - Children behave well in the setting and respond to reminders from staff to use 'kind hands'. - Staff promote consistent messages about healthy hygiene routines and children enjoy a wide range of nutritious, balanced meals and snacks. - Nursery leaders target any additional funding effectively and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from additional adult support. Areas to develop - 1 embrace all learning opportunities and act on where children's critical thinking skills and opportunities for further language development can be extended, for example, by asking open questions - 2 tailor home learning more precisely to meet children's individual needs for a consistent approach to their development. Inspection #10238717 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256597) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from additional adult support to enable them to access the curriculum and continue to learn. Staff fully utilise the advice they receive from other professionals and have access to training and coaching opportunities that enhance their strong practice. Outdoor space Children explore the outdoor area and learn about the world around them. They select from a variety of resources outdoors, with the youngest children running excitedly and riding on wheeled toys, and pre-school children showing fascination for minibeasts. ## Google Reviews of Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham 4.9 (11 Google reviews) Deborah G a year ago Our two daughters, aged 3 and 1, currently attend Caversham Nursery and we couldn’t be happier with their care. Noorjahan and the team provide a warm, nurturing environment where our daughters feel safe and excited to learn. We really appreciate how the nursery fosters creativity and exploration, with daily outdoor activities that allow our girls to experience nature and try new things. The entire team’s dedication to child development and their passion for encouraging independence and curiosity is ever-present. We’re kept informed about our girls’ weekly activities and progress, which gives us peace of mind knowing they are happy and well cared for. We are so grateful to have found Caversham Nursery! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURRcV9PczFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b030576f02f:0x3110efe3af9652cc) Emma Pietras a year ago My daughter has attended Caversham Nursery since she was 11 months old. It truly is a special place. The love and care the staff show each child is heartwarming. It really feels like an extended family. The facilities are great and they are regularly trying to improve them. Both rooms are light and airy, with the children encouraged to go outside as much as possible in the nursery's large garden (a rarity for a London nursery). My daughter is absolutely thriving because of everything she's learnt at nursery. We'll be sad to say goodbye when she goes to school next year. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyX3BEZWR3EAE!2m1!1s0x48761b030576f02f:0x3110efe3af9652cc) nimz 94 a year ago My experience at Caversham Nursery has been nothing less than Amazing. My daughter went to the nursery and from day one of Entry she loved every moment and was so excited to go again every day. My son joined a year later, at first found it a little hard to settle but the Class team found what his interest were and every start of the day they had his favorite activities ready for him to come in and join. Both my children now love gardening, doing various activities and have made so many friends (Their teachers and TA's being their first friends when asked). What I love about Caversham is that they all meet the children's needs at a personal level, understanding the child and helping them be more confident, more social and character building. I myself have been a TA in a nursery however Iv never seen so much love and care at such a professional and personal level. Caversham really has such a lovely environment. We loved the Nursery so much we wanted more days during the summer holidays. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyalBfZkF3EAE!2m1!1s0x48761b030576f02f:0x3110efe3af9652cc) Natalie Reilly 2 years ago Since my daughter has been born, saying goodbye to this nursery has been one of the hardest things I've had to do. The staff are all so amazing, they truly care about the children and help them to reach their full potential. I'm so glad they have been apart of my daughters story. I highly recommend this nursery and hope to be able to return one day! ❤️ Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsdXFXbFdBEAE!2m1!1s0x48761b030576f02f:0x3110efe3af9652cc) Lucy Lobek a year ago A really caring and nurturing place. Their team are incredibly hard working and wonderful with the children. I cannot recommend it enough. Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiLUs3OTlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x48761b030576f02f:0x3110efe3af9652cc) Reviews from Google for Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=3535589468668318412&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2012 - August 2024 Good - November 2018 Good - June 2018 Inadequate - June 2016 Good - October 2015 Good - May 2012 Good ## Frequently asked about Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham ### What type of early years setting is Caversham? ### How does Caversham support children with SEND? ### What are the opening hours at Caversham? ### How can Caversham be contacted? ### What are the fees at Caversham? ### Which curriculum approach does Caversham use? ## Nearby day nurseries in LONDON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham. - Ofsted: Good <0.2 mi ### Montessori Garden Nursery School London · NW5 2BP 4.7(15 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/montessori-garden-nursery-school-nw5-2bp-ey495678 - Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### N Family Club Kentish Town London · NW5 2QE 4.5(17 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/n-family-club-kentish-town-nw5-2qe-2719005 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Montpelier Nursery London · N19 5AH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/ccn-montpelier-nursery-n19-5ah-100616 - Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Kido Camden London · NW1 9RY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kido-camden-nw1-9ry-2533677 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### The Kentish Town Day Nursery & Pre-School London · NW5 3EH 4.3(11 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/the-kentish-town-day-nursery-pre-school-nw5-3eh-ey232072 - Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Woodentots Hive Babies London · NW1 0SY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/woodentots-hive-babies-nw1-0sy-2640779 See all nurseries in LONDON →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=LONDON ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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The love and care the staff show each child is heartwarming. It really feels like an extended family. The facilities are great and they are regularly trying to improve them.\nBoth rooms are light and airy, with the children encouraged to go outside as much as possible in the nursery's large garden (a rarity for a London nursery). My daughter is absolutely thriving because of everything she's learnt at nursery. We'll be sad to say goodbye when she goes to school next year.", "datePublished": "2024-07-17T21:28:42.277275Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "nimz 94" }, "reviewBody": "My experience at Caversham Nursery has been nothing less than Amazing. My daughter went to the nursery and from day one of Entry she loved every moment and was so excited to go again every day.\nMy son joined a year later, at first found it a little hard to settle but the Class team found what his interest were and every start of the day they had his favorite activities ready for him to come in and join. Both my children now love gardening, doing various activities and have made so many friends (Their teachers and TA's being their first friends when asked).\nWhat I love about Caversham is that they all meet the children's needs at a personal level, understanding the child and helping them be more confident, more social and character building. I myself have been a TA in a nursery however Iv never seen so much love and care at such a professional and personal level. Caversham really has such a lovely environment. 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