# Banana Moon Day Nursery

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).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-ey478785  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 33 Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QN
- Ages: 3 months to 5 years
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 74
- Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds
- Phone: 020 8540 7592
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-wimbledon.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY478785

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 7 February 2025, 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/EY478785

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY478785). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478785)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 7 February 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478785)
- 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/EY478785)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/726454)

## Fees

Funded hours: From 9 months, 30 hours.

Fees: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

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

## Getting there

Address: 33 Russell Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QN

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.418368,-0.201541

- Station: Dundonald Road Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Wimbledon Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- Station: Merton Park Tram Stop, 0.3 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: South Park Gardens, 0.2 miles
- Park: Dundonald Recreation Ground, 0.3 miles
- Park: Haydons Road Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Dundonald Playground, 0.3 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 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. Source: ONS Census 2021.

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

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## About: a day here

### Learning and approach

- Play-based EYFS curriculum (source: nursery website, https://www.bananamoon-wimbledon.co.uk/our-world/our-curriculum)

### Food

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

### Outdoors

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

### Care and routines

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

### Building and safety

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

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (July 2026) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Pelham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Dundonald Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Willington School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Wimbledon High School GDST |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| The Priory CofE School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Merton Abbey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Blooming Years Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/blooming-years-nursery-and-pre-school-2877792) |  | £115 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.1 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Nurseries Ltd - Pelham Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-nurseries-ltd-pelham-road-2670411) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [The Orchard Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-orchard-day-nursery-ey556020) | Good |  | 07:00–19:00 | 0.2 miles |
| [Butterflies Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-childcare-ey420062) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Butterflies Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/butterflies-pre-school-ey482612) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Dicky Birds Pre School Nurseries Ltd - Queens Road](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dicky-birds-pre-school-nurseries-ltd-queens-road-ey317547) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.2 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY478785)
- Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.bananamoon-wimbledon.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.bananamoon-wimbledon.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=ChIJObo88LoIdkgRcMkCtZ-W9p0)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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