# Banana Moon Colchester

Banana Moon Colchester is a full-day nursery at Oyster Court, St. Helens Lane, Colchester, CO1 1TY, in Colchester, Essex. It is registered for 106 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 39 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-colchester-ey496549  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Oyster Court, St. Helens Lane, Colchester, CO1 1TY
- Registered places: 106
- Phone: 01206 549946
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-colchester.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY496549

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496549

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since February 2016 (Reference EY496549). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496549)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 September 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496549)
- Registered places: 106 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496549)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1594323)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Oyster Court, St. Helens Lane, Colchester, CO1 1TY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.891127,0.900611

- Station: Colchester Town, 0.4 miles
- Station: Colchester, 0.7 miles
- 16 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Castle Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Lower Castle Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.1 out of 5 from 39 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Green Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| North Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| St James the Great Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Colchester Prep & High School |  | 2–16 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Kingswode Hoe School |  | 5–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St. George's School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Hamilton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) |  | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Dragonfly Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dragonfly-day-nursery-ltd-2720663) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kidz fun Early years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-fun-early-years-2771588) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [St Johns Green Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-green-playgroup-ey501210) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Celtic Rose Center](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/celtic-rose-center-ey547291) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Childsplay Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/childsplay-day-nursery-650059) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Angelina's Day Care Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/angelinas-day-care-ltd-2780624) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Banana Moon Colchester's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Colchester Good at its inspection on 27 September 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Banana Moon Colchester take?

Banana Moon Colchester is registered with Ofsted for up to 106 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Colchester?

Colchester Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Banana Moon Colchester?

You can call 01206 549946 and visit www.bananamoon-colchester.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY496549)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banana+Moon+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJOfpF_VcE2UcRIqhk0laS_Kk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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