Banana Moon Day Nursery St Albans

My son has been attending Banana Moon St Albans for almost two months and is in the baby and toddler room. He absolutely loves it and it’s clear to see that he loves the staff already. The setting is large with lots of interesting activities laid out and it also has a lot of natural light coming in which is nice. There is also outside areas that the children frequently use. I would fully recommend this nursery to friends looking for a nursery. My son has also started eating a larger range of food since attending as the cook makes such a nice range of different foods with different tastes and textures which has really helped him to eat more.

My daughter has been going here for months now and she seems to really enjoy it. All the staff are friendly and you get an update at the end of the day to see what she has done via an app. They also sometimes include a photograph or video of your child on the app as well (if you agree to this when you join) Obviously not including any other children just your child. New management/owners mean the nursery have also just spruced up a few things including adding new sensory rooms, sending out new reports to parents with details on progress and are changing the menu. They also have plans for introducing a uniform for the older children to get them prepared for school life (the examples they showed us were from a supermarket design). I think there may have been other improvements as well which I’ve forgotten to mention. Pricing wise it’s roughly average I would say, but you need to bring in formula from home if your child drinks formula. Nappies are supplied by them.

My eldest daughter is about to leave nursery and go to school, over the past 3 years she has loved going to nursery and adores the staff. She’s not shy about proclaiming she doesn’t like things, so her ringing endorsement of the nursery means I would recommend it to anyone. I also have a very good relationship with several members of staff, and the owner, which I feel is hugely important. My concerns have always been adequately addressed and my emails promptly replied to. The effort that the staff went to, to provide a graduation ceremony for my daughter during the restrictions of Covid was outstanding, and meant a great deal to her, myself and my husband.

Our daughter started at Banana Moon Day Nursery St Albans when she was a year old, she’s been in the baby room, toddler room and has now just moved into the pre-school and it is safe to say she has loved her experience at the nursery so far! The staff are always very friendly and they do different activities every day that keep our daughter engaged and happy, she especially loves playing outside in the garden area and any kind of messy play! I know the building isn’t the most attractive but don’t let that put you off, the inside is bright, airy and spacious which gives the place a nice feel and it’s what appealed to me when initially looking around. Throughout the current pandemic, the staff have remained so upbeat and positive and have worked incredibly hard to make the nursery a safe and welcoming environment. I have no hesitation in recommending Banana Moon Day Nursery St Albans to any parents and in fact have recommended them to a friend of mine whose daughter will be starting soon!

My son started Banana Moon during the lockdown, and I could not be happier with how the staff made me feel at ease and settle him in. They are all so welcoming, and no job is too much. You are all amazing.

My daughter was born 8 weeks early and she has been attending Banana Moon Day Nursery since she was 7 months old. She is now 21 months old and she loves going to nursery. She has been a bit unsettled recently when dropping her off as there has been a change of routine at home but she is quickly comforted and reassured and always comes home smiling. She is developing and growing so well, we can certainly see the influence it makes on her development now that she attends the nursery. The staff are always smiling and caring which is also so lovely to see, therefore I would highly recommend Banana Moon Day Nursery in St Albans.

Wonderful nursery. Amazing, attentive teachers. My son is excited to go to school every day! Teachers wonderful at communicating my son’s experience at school and any needs. Very flexible and open communication.

The staff have been amazing. They are very caring and very welcoming. The Nursery is fantastic, it’s so spacious for young children. During the time that my child has been at this pre-school, he has learnt a lot and beaming with confidence.

I could not be happier with my choice of nursery for my 14-month-old daughter. The premises are clean, bright and airy. There is outdoor space which is securely fenced in. The children do appropriate and fun activities every day. The staff are all wonderful and it is clear to see how dedicated they are to the children. My daughter loves all the staff she spends time with at the nursery and they always greet the parents with a smile and a full debrief on how the day has gone. The food looks and smells delicious. I like the app and look forward to receiving updates and photos at the end of each day. The fees are the most reasonable I have come across in the area (although you provide your own wipes and nappies – which still works out less expensive than other places). Overall it has been a really positive experience to send my daughter to this nursery which has made the transition much smoother for us as a family. Thank you.

I am very happy with our choice of nursery, the staff are all very caring and professional. I have seen my daughter’s confidence grow so much since she has been at Banana Moon, she is always talking about the activities she has taken part in, the staff and all of the friends she has made. My daughter is always so happy to come in to nursery. The nursery is always so clean and tidy.