Full-day nursery in Waddon, Croydon
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon
394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ · Getting there
Is it good?
Read the Ofsted reportOfsted inspection, before November 2025
Good
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
What does this mean?
This grade is from before November 2025, when Ofsted replaced single grades with report cards. The nursery's next inspection will give a report card, with a separate grade for each area instead of one overall grade.
Official records
- Ofsted registrationRegistered since January 2017Reference EY538056Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 6 July 2023Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places73 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 27 November 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £6.55 |
From nursery website, November 2026 · see the fees page. Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions
- Per hour
Getting there
394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ · More nurseries in CR0
Stations
- Wandle Park Tram Stop2 min walk · under 0.1 miles
- Waddon Marsh Tram Stop7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Reeves Corner Tram Stop9 min walk · 0.3 miles
Buses
8 bus stops within 400 m, including Vicarage Rd / Wandle Park Tram Stop, Waddon Marsh Sainsbury's and Courtney Road.
Parks and playgrounds
- Wandle Park1 min walk
- Waddon Ponds7 min walk
- Duppas Hill Recreation Ground10 min walk
- Playground5 min walk
- Playground8 min walk
- Playground11 min walk
© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. Walking times are rough, from straight-line distance.
Places and next steps
Spaces: not published yet. Nurseries often fill months ahead, so ask early.
In Croydon there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces, so this is a guide to demand. Source: ONS Census 2021.
What parents say
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Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon is a full-day nursery at 394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ, in Waddon, Croydon. It is registered for 73 children and takes children aged 3 months to 5 years. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It accepts Tax-Free Childcare. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 40 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Say Nurseries Limited.
Run by Say Nurseries Limited (company), which runs 2 nurseries.
A day here
Our summary of the nursery's website and Ofsted reports. Each feature links to where it came from.
Learning and approach
- Play-based EYFS curriculumSource: nursery website
- In-the-moment planningSource: nursery website
Food
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Own gardenSource: nursery website
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Separate baby roomSource: nursery website
- Dedicated sleep roomSource: nursery website
- Early drop-offSource: nursery website
- Late pick-upSource: nursery website
- Settling-in sessionsSource: nursery website
Building and safety
- Secure entry systemSource: nursery website
- CCTVSource: nursery website
- Parent app with daily updatesSource: nursery website
- Online learning journalSource: nursery website
Compare nurseries nearby
| Nursery | Ofsted | Full day from | Hours | Ages | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery CroydonThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Blossoms Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:15 | up to 5 yrs | 0.3 miles |
| Mini Treasures Day Nursery CroydonFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.3 miles |
| New Life Christian Centre (croydon)Sessional pre-school | Good | not shared yet | 08:30–15:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)Full-day nursery | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | 07:30–18:00 | not shared yet | 0.4 miles |
| Purple Panda NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 4 mo–5 yrs | 0.5 miles |
| LL KIDS CLUB LTDSessional pre-school | Not yet inspected | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.5 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Waddon5
- All nurseries in Croydon160
- All nurseries in CR065
- Nurseries near Wandle Park tram stop
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- The Minster Junior School Primaryages 7–11Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected February 2025 0.4 miles
- The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy Primaryages 2–7has a nursery classOfsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.4 miles
- Al-Khair School Preparatory School ages 4–11 0.4 miles
- Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon ages 4–19 0.5 miles
- Harris Primary Academy Croydon Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected September 2023 0.5 miles
- Krishna Avanti Primary School Primaryages 4–11Ofsted: Standards maintainedinspected April 2025 0.6 miles
- The Link School ages 4–19Ofsted: Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Goodinspected June 2025 0.7 miles
- Carew Academy ages 5–18Ofsted: Outstandinginspected January 2020 0.7 miles
Straight-line distances. Places depend on each school's admissions rules. From the Department for Education and Ofsted.
Questions parents ask
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How much does Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon cost?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon publishes these fees: per hour £6.55 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay.
What are Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon's opening hours?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon take?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon Good at its inspection on 6 July 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.
How many children can Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon take?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon is registered with Ofsted for up to 73 children at any one time.
Are meals included at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon?
Meals are not included in the fees at Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon.
Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes. Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Who runs Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon is run by Say Nurseries Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.
What approach does Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon follow?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum and In-the-moment planning.
Does Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon have outdoor space?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon lists: Own garden and Daily outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon?
Wandle Park is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon?
You can call 020 3876 7551 and visit www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk.
Tools for parents in Croydon
- Childcare cost calculatorMonthly cost with funded hours
- Funded hours checkerWhich schemes you qualify for
- Funded hours start dateWhen your child's hours begin
- Tax-Free Childcare calculatorThe 20% top-up on your bill
- Visit checklist for this nurseryPrintable questions, pre-filled
- Cost of nursery in CroydonFees by age in Croydon
About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Department for Education data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Contains Ofsted data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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- Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Read reviews on Google
- From the nursery's website, with the page link and date checked
Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY538056 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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