# Banana Moon Day Nursery

Banana Moon Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Manor Farm Court, Manor Road, Lower Sundon, LU3 3NZ, in Upper Sundon, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 52 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.2 from 13 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Bearne Child Care Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey430621  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Manor Farm Court, Manor Road, Lower Sundon, LU3 3NZ
- Registered places: 52
- Phone: 01525 874114
- Website: https://www.bananamoon-lowersundon.co.uk/
- Run by: [Bearne Child Care Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/bearne-child-care-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY430621

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 5 December 2022, 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/EY430621

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2011 (Reference EY430621). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430621)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 5 December 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430621)
- Registered places: 52 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430621)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 5 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/451068)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Manor Farm Court, Manor Road, Lower Sundon, LU3 3NZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.931498,-0.475407

- 4 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 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: 4.2 out of 5 from 13 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundon Lower School | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Whitefield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Parklea Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Chalton Lower School | Primary | 4–9 | School remains Good (May 2023) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Waulud Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Pirton Hill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| The Chiltern School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | Improved significantly (February 2025) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Sundon Park Bizzie Bees](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sundon-park-bizzie-bees-ey295059) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Bizzie Bees Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bizzie-bees-nursery-ey406225) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Little Peoples @ Whitefield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-peoples-whitefield-ey471755) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Sundon Stars Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sundon-stars-pre-school-ey431075) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [365 Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/365-childcare-2848085) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Marsh Bears Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marsh-bears-nursery-ey496935) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 5 December 2022, 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 52 children at any one time.

### Who runs Banana Moon Day Nursery?

Banana Moon Day Nursery is run by Bearne Child Care Limited, which runs 2 nurseries.

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

You can call 01525 874114 and visit www.bananamoon-lowersundon.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY430621)
- 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=ChIJE-2Uh1RJdkgRvsjQMgzEHCo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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