Nominated by: Nurseries, via the application form. Nurseries to also gather parent and staff nominations and submit their top three within the application form to the Franchise team.
Chosen by: An on-site visit will take place to shortlisted nurseries
Our highly coveted Nursery of the Year award recognises excellence across all areas, including achieving top marks in audits, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures, and adhering to the Operational Plan. The ideal winner excels in delivering high-quality levels of care and well-being, advocating the Banana Moon curriculum, and maintaining strong family engagement. They consistently engage with the Franchise Support Office, make the most of the Hub’s resources, and create high-quality, branded content on social media. Proactively hosting events and utilising the Design Dock for marketing collateral are also key aspects of their success, alongside championing the Banana Moon brand.
The winner is a nursery that handles any situation with confident professionalism and calm energy. They are deeply embedded within their local community, earning rave reviews from parents, and consistently uphold a stellar reputation – reflected in Day Nursery scores, Regulatory Body grading and brand compliance. Whether a newly established setting making a significant impact or a long-standing nursery location that continues to excel, this award recognises those who embody our vision of becoming The Most Loved nursery brand.
This prestigious award will be presented to a nursery setting that is determined to be the very best. The winner will have the opportunity to showcase their title across all marketing materials and in their ongoing communications.