Full-day nursery in Wimbledon, Merton
Banana Moon Day Nursery
33 Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QN · 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 July 2014Reference EY478785Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Inspections on record1 inspectionlatest 7 February 2025Ofsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Registered places74 placesthe most children it may care for at onceOfsted · checked 30 June 2026
- Food hygiene rating5 (Very good)inspected 21 October 2025Food Standards Agency · checked 13 November 2026
Fees
Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours
Fees: not published yet
Thanks. We count every request and show the nursery how many parents are asking.
Hours and ages
- Monday to Friday
- 07:30–18:30
- Ages
- 3 months to 5 years
Getting there
33 Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QN · More nurseries in SW19
Stations
- Dundonald Road Tram Stop7 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Wimbledon Tram Stop8 min walk · 0.3 miles
- Merton Park Tram Stop8 min walk · 0.3 miles
Buses
15 bus stops within 400 m, including Wimbledon Theatre, Wimbledon Bus Station and Bertram Cottages.
Parks and playgrounds
- South Park Gardens6 min walk
- Dundonald Recreation Ground8 min walk
- Haydons Road Recreation Ground12 min walk
- Dundonald Playground9 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 Merton there are about 3.5 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 is a full-day nursery at 33 Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QN, in Wimbledon, Merton. It is registered for 74 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 February 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).
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
Food
- Meals cooked on siteSource: nursery website
- Allergy-aware kitchenSource: nursery website
- Healthy snacks providedSource: nursery website
Outdoors
- Daily outdoor playSource: nursery website
Care and routines
- Key person systemSource: nursery website
- 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
- Toilet training supportSource: 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 NurseryThis nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | This nursery |
| Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Not yet inspected | £115 | 08:00–18:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.1 miles |
| Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| The Orchard Day NurseryFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:00–19:00 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Butterflies ChildcareFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 07:30–18:30 | 3 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
| Butterflies Pre-SchoolFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | not shared yet | not shared yet | 0.2 miles |
| Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Queens RoadFull-day nursery | Good | not shared yet | 08:00–18:00 | 0 mo–5 yrs | 0.2 miles |
A dash means the nursery hasn't published it yet. Distances are in a straight line.
- All nurseries in Wimbledon15
- All nurseries in Merton80
- All nurseries in SW1951
- Nurseries near Dundonald Road tram stop
Nearby areas
Schools nearby
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected July 2026 under 0.1 miles
- Pelham Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Report cardinspected June 2026 0.2 miles
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Outstandinginspected July 2024 0.4 miles
- Dundonald Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.4 miles
- Willington School ages 3–11has a nursery class 0.4 miles
- Wimbledon High School GDST ages 4–19 0.5 miles
- The Priory CofE School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: Goodinspected January 2023 0.6 miles
- Merton Abbey Primary School Primaryages 3–11has a nursery classOfsted: School remains Goodinspected July 2024 0.6 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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Does Banana Moon Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours?
Yes. Banana Moon Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds.
Does Banana Moon Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months?
Yes. Banana Moon Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months.
What are Banana Moon Day Nursery's opening hours?
Banana Moon Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.
What ages does Banana Moon Day Nursery take?
Banana Moon Day Nursery takes children aged 3 months to 5 years.
What is Banana Moon Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 7 February 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 74 children at any one time.
What approach does Banana Moon Day Nursery follow?
Banana Moon Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Play-based EYFS curriculum.
Does Banana Moon Day Nursery have outdoor space?
Banana Moon Day Nursery lists: Daily outdoor play.
What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Day Nursery?
Dundonald Road is the nearest station we know of, 0.3 miles away in a straight line.
How do I contact Banana Moon Day Nursery?
You can call 020 8540 7592 and visit www.bananamoon-wimbledon.co.uk.
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About this information
- Registration and inspections: Ofsted · 30 June 2026
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bananamoon-wimbledon.co.uk) · 11 November 2026
- Rating and review themes: Google · 11 November 2026
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools · 4 November 2026
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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.
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Last checked 11 November 2026 · Ofsted URN EY478785 · Plain-text version · Report a mistake
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