# Banana Moon Day Nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at 208 Sandhills Avenue, North Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PL, in Humberstone Garden, Leicester. It is registered for 84 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.1 from 26 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-2576625  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 208 Sandhills Avenue, North Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PL
- Registered places: 84
- Phone: 0116 296 8022
- Website: https://www.bananamoon-hamilton.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: 2576625

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 26 August 2025, 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/16/2576625

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2020 (Reference 2576625). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576625)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 26 August 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576625)
- Registered places: 84 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576625)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 July 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1260687)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 208 Sandhills Avenue, North Hamilton, Leicester, LE5 1PL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.660114,-1.066738

- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hamilton Park, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicester there are about 4.4 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 26 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Kestrel Mead Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Avanti Fields School | All-through | 3–16 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Netherhall Mead Academy |  | 4–19 | School remains Good (June 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Elmbrook School |  | 5–11 | Good (May 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Falcons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Scraptoft Valley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Humberstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [High Hopes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/high-hopes-day-nursery-ey556083) | Requires improvement |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Hamilton Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hamilton-nursery-2557628) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Cherry Tree Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/cherry-tree-day-nursery-2576968) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Humberstone Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/humberstone-day-nursery-ey293485) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Bright Bees Netherhall Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-bees-netherhall-preschool-ey464993) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Mulberry Bush Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mulberry-bush-day-nursery-ey346422) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Banana Moon Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 26 August 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Banana Moon Day Nursery take?

Banana Moon Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 84 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery?

You can call 0116 296 8022 and visit www.bananamoon-hamilton.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2576625)
- 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=ChIJ9ftN16tjd0gRZxNnE2SM5i8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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