# Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham

Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham is a full-day nursery at 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED, in Lower Caversham, Reading. It is registered for 74 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 15 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-caversham-ey501395  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED
- Registered places: 74
- Phone: 0118 947 5502
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-caversham.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY501395

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 December 2024, 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/EY501395

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since September 2016 (Reference EY501395). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501395)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 December 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501395)
- Registered places: 74 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501395)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8ED

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.465157,-0.961191

- Station: Reading, 0.6 miles
- 12 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Hills Meadow, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Kings Meadow, 0.2 miles
- Park: Christchurch Meadows, 0.2 miles
- Park: Amersham Road Estate Park, 0.4 miles
- Park: Balmore Walk, 0.5 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 Reading there are about 3.6 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridge Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Outstanding (October 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Caversham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Thameside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Caversham Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| E P Collier Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| New Town Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (January 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Micklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Caversham Nursery School 0-3s](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/caversham-nursery-school-0-3s-ey479686) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [MonkeyMoos Huntley Wharf](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkeymoos-huntley-wharf-2744272) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Chiltern Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chiltern-nursery-ey221229) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Forbury Gardens Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/forbury-gardens-day-nursery-ey221119) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Dingley Family & Specialist Early Years Centres (Reading Centre)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dingley-family-and-specialist-early-years-centres-reading-centre-ey428241) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Your Co-op Little pioneers nursery and pre-school, Reading](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/your-co-op-little-pioneers-nursery-and-pre-school-reading-116788) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham Good at its inspection on 13 December 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham is registered with Ofsted for up to 74 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Day Nursery Caversham?

Reading is the nearest station we know of, 0.6 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 0118 947 5502 and visit www.bananamoon-caversham.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY501395)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banana+Moon+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ3zgo8yabdkgRDviXgPBOCTc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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