# Banana Moon Day Nursery Croydon

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.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-croydon-ey538056  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 73
- Tax-Free Childcare: yes
- Meals included: no
- Phone: 020 3876 7551
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/
- Run by: [Say Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/say-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY538056

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 6 July 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/EY538056

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2017 (Reference EY538056). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538056)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 6 July 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538056)
- Registered places: 73 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538056)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/937175)

## Fees

| Age | Per hour |
|---|---|
| All ages | £6.55 |

Price per hour is the day rate over a 11-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours.

Source: nursery website (https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/storage/Banana Moon Fee for Websites - Croydon.pdf), 11 November 2026.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Sessions: per hour

## Getting there

Address: 394 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4FJ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.374073,-0.114896

- Station: Wandle Park Tram Stop, under 0.1 miles
- Station: Waddon Marsh Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Reeves Corner Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Wandle Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Waddon Ponds, 0.3 miles
- Park: Duppas Hill Recreation Ground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 40 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-curriculum)
- In-the-moment planning (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-curriculum)

### Food

- Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-nutrition)
- Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-nutrition)

### Outdoors

- Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-curriculum)
- Daily outdoor play (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-facilities)

### Care and routines

- Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-moons)
- Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-facilities)
- Early drop-off (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/)
- Late pick-up (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/)
- Settling-in sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-moons)

### Building and safety

- Secure entry system (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-facilities)
- CCTV (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-world/our-facilities)
- Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-parent-app)
- Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/our-parent-app)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| The Minster Nursery and Infants Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–7 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Al-Khair School Preparatory School |  | 4–11 |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| Harris Primary Academy Croydon | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (September 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Krishna Avanti Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| The Link School |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Carew Academy |  | 5–18 | Outstanding (January 2020) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blossoms Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blossoms-day-nursery-ey294365) | Good |  | 07:30–18:15 | 0.3 miles |
| [Mini Treasures Day Nursery Croydon](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-treasures-day-nursery-croydon-2871347) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [New Life Christian Centre (croydon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/new-life-christian-centre-croydon-ey489625) | Good |  | 08:30–15:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Rayes Daycare (Croydon)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-rayes-daycare-croydon-2777679) |  |  | 07:30–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Purple Panda Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/purple-panda-nursery-2693584) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles |
| [LL KIDS CLUB LTD](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ll-kids-club-ltd-2787949) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY538056)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.bananamoon-croydon.co.uk/)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Banana+Moon+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJNS44xD0HdkgRsjq47UTluEo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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