# Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow

Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow is a full-day nursery at Netteswell Hall Annexe, Netteswell Orchard, Park Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QH, in Netteswell Cross, Essex. It is registered for 60 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 13 reviews (October 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/banana-moon-day-nursery-harlow-ey536842  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Netteswell Hall Annexe, Netteswell Orchard, Park Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QH
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 01279 411279
- Website: http://www.bananamoon-harlow.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY536842

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 17 January 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/EY536842

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2016 (Reference EY536842). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536842)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 17 January 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536842)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536842)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/922952)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Netteswell Hall Annexe, Netteswell Orchard, Park Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.774110,0.097924

- Station: Harlow Town, 0.5 miles
- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Harlow Town Park, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Pets Corner Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Quasar, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 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: 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Downs Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (May 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Freshwaters Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Pemberley Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (January 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Alban's Catholic Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Little Parndon Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement (June 2023) |  | 0.7 miles |
| Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Cooks Spinney Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (February 2022) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kindred Harlow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kindred-harlow-ey399612) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Rainbow Day Nursery (Harlow) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-day-nursery-harlow-ltd-ey498119) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Jack and Jill's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jack-and-jills-nursery-ey293883) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Raindrops Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/raindrops-day-nursery-ltd-ey494495) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kidz OK Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kidz-ok-ltd-ey420490) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Buzzee Beez Pre-school Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buzzee-beez-pre-school-ltd-ey405399) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow Good at its inspection on 17 January 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow take?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Banana Moon Day Nursery Harlow?

Harlow Town is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01279 411279 and visit www.bananamoon-harlow.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY536842)
- 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=ChIJfUnqIPmb2EcRp-8cEtF5cWk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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