Kids Planet Newbold

Windermere Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S41 8DU
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9.9 61 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Newbold, Chesterfield
Kids Planet Newbold is a nursery based in a small village north of Chesterfield.

It is at the heart of the community and is easily accessible by car or walking. The building was used many years ago used as an infant school, after being fully refurbished by ourselves it makes an ideal nursery setting.

The large outdoor play area has been ideally landscaped to provide children with an outdoor environment that provides all areas of learning; including a purpose built mud kitchen, climbing frame, vegetable plots and planters, outdoor classroom and sandpit. There are two main play rooms; Toddlers (2-3 years) and Pre-school (3-5 years) and a separate building for Babies (0-2 years).

The safety and well-being of your child is essential. A digital intercom entry system enables staff to identify all visitors before allowing anyone access into the nursery. A full HD CCTV system is installed and monitored daily.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natalie Oldknow (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Various funding accepted (15 and 30 hours). We offer, Sibling discount, NHS discount, Tax Free Childcare. Rates vary by location/nursery setting.
    Please get in touch with the nursery for our most up to date fees and availability.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Newbold Reviews (61)

9.9

Kids Planet Newbold has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Newbold has 61 reviews.

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Review from Selma B (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with the service and care provided at Kids Planet Newbold. From the very first day, the staff have been amazing, kind, supportive and genuinely attentive to my son's needs.
They always greet us with a warm smile, creating a welcoming atmosphere, making my child feel safe, happy and
excited to attend.
The team go above and beyond to make sure each child is well looked after.
I particularly appreciate how nursery communicated with parents, keeping us informed about the children's day and progress. I would highly recommend Kids Planet Newbold to any parents looking for a good nursery.
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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Happy parent with my choice of nursery, my son has formed really loving connections with both the key worker in the baby room and then toddlers. I am satisfied knowing he is safe and enjoying a wide range of activities, since moving up to toddlers I have noticed him using manners and I believe nursery
has sped this along. The staff are great and that makes the world of difference to his time there and how I feel about him going
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Myself and my daughter have had a positive experience at kids planet newbold. Right from the off with settling in sessions my daughter settled in well and we received support from her key worker. All staff are polite, friendly and helpful when. Dropping/picking up and they've supported us well with
potty training too.
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Review from Alicia N (Mother of Child) published on 2 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids planet newbold is a brilliant nursery, my children have come on leaps and bounds with their speech and development! Also gaining social skills along with learning .
The staff are always so friendly and excited to greet my two boys , they can't do enough for them . They're always interested in
what they were up to on the weekend and how they have been at home and always making sure me ( mum ) is okay too .
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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was very nervous about my daughter going to nursery for the first time, however all members of staff here made this transition very easy for me and my daughter as they are all absolutely lovely, and the communication is brilliant. I get regular updates throughout the day on everything i.e pictures
of activities, when she has something eat, nappy changed. My daughter really enjoys it and has a great bond with all members of staff. They do different activities every week. Would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child really enjoys their time here and has great stories to tell me at the end of the day. The staff really take their time and comfort my child. I feel that my child is In safe hands with the staff. The nursery provides help with toilet training which has been a great help for me and my child.
The staff are lovely and always welcoming.
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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in January and is loving every minute there now. The staff are fantastic and friendly. The food is healthy and cooked fresh everyday. The care they put in to the children is 10/10 with amazing facilities inside and out. Updates daily with use of there app through out the day as well
showing naps, meals and they're different activities! Can not recommend this place enough.
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Review from Rhona A (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy (1yr) loves going to nursery here! He settled so quickly and staff are always really friendly and welcoming on drop off and pickup, so reassuring to know he is cared for and having fun. Food is always varied and he eats the lot, would recommend to anyone
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter really enjoys attending, she enjoys the activities they do and has learnt and developed so much since joining.
The staff are very friendly.
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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I heard about how good Newbold kids plant was through friends made at a local play group, and a good friend of mine whose child had an amazing experience there.
The staff are amazing and quickly made a close bond with my daughter, she's become so much more confident since staring there its lovely
to see. It's really helped with her development milestones too, every day she seems to have learnt something new. It's such a warm inviting space for children to learn and grow and become independent, the staff are angels and just radiant warmth and love for what they do. Very lucky to have the best nursery on my doorstep, thank you very much for making the hardest transition of motherhood that much easier.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise this nursery, the manager and the staff in the toddler room enough. I was dreading sending my son to nursery as he has never been left with anyone other than his nana, me and his dad. The staff made me feel so at ease and the manager answered all my questions both in person and via email
(very quickly). My son has settled so well and even when he was having a difficult transition period the staff did everything to make him feel welcome and cared for. I am so thankful I found this nursery for him. His eating has come on amazingly and his speech improved withing the first few sessions. Highly recommend.
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Review from Claire L (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been coming to this nursery since September and has settled really well. The staff are attentive and compassionate, they always show an interest. They work on lots of development milestones and my granddaughter has really come on in leaps and bounds, her social skills are excellent
as a result of the environment and stimulation. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Newbold
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the lovely, kind comments for the team at Kids Planet Newbold. We are glad to hear that your granddaughter is enjoying her time at nursery.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Kids Planet since 9 months old, she is now 18 months and I genuinely wouldn't look anywhere else. The staff are attentive, caring, thoughtful. My child has never been sad on picks up, the staff are so warm and welcoming to us. I really appreciate the work these people
do and thank you so much for looking after my little girl so well. You're all angels!
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Review from Paisley C (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3 girls currently attend Kids Planet Newbold, it's a fantastic nursery, all staff and management go above and beyond. The girls are always upset when I leave them but from the support and reassurance staff give, means they always have a fantastic day and are very happy when I pick them up. My eldest
who is 3 always comes home singing different nursery rhymes she's learnt, counting her numbers and practising her ABC's. Great communication amongst staff to parents. They use a fantastic app in which you receive photos of your child during the day, information on what they've eaten, nappy changes etc. Variety of different snacks and meals are also given. Overall brilliant!
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery since the summer of 2022 and has been in all three rooms during his time there. The staff have been so supportive in all settings and his language, numeracy and general confidence have developed so much thanks to the hard work of the staff. We have loved our experience
at Kids Planet and will be sad to leave this summer when my son starts school.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot rate Kids Planet Newbold highly enough. Staff and management are accommodating, supportive and both of our children adore everyone that works there. Thank you for all you do, going above and beyond when others would not.
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Review from Cara M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has attended since being around 1 and a half and will sadly be leaving for school in September. The staff here are absolutely amazing and my daughter gets so excited to go. 5 stars from us!
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had two children attend Kids Planet at Newbold, each of my children have loved attending and flourished in their care.
They have always been diligent with health needs and support plans.
I would and have recommended this nursery to parents asking for my experience with the service.
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Review from Karen T (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two of my children have attended Newbold Kids Planet. My son is currently in the baby room and has been attending for 11 months. The staff are fantastic, so welcoming and warm. I get regular updates on my son's progress, along with pictures of him at nursery. They have been great when I have on occasion
needed an extra session and always try their best to fit him in.
I am confident that he is well looked after whilst I'm at work, and would definitely recommend.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Newbold
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that you and your children have nothing but a positive experience at Kids Planet.
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Review from Charlotte B (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care this nursery has provided for my daughter so far has been outstanding! She is absolutely thriving. The staff are approachable, kind, caring and supportive. My daughter loves attending which as a parent is so reassuring.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Newbold
Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled that your daughter is thriving at Kids Planet.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Kids Planet Newbold is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.931 for Kids Planet Newbold is calculated as follows: ( (300 Excellents x 5) + (20 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 321 Ratings = 4.931
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Newbold is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Natalie

Natalie Oldknow

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2002

Natalie Oldknow is the Nursery Manager of Kids Planet Newbold. Natalie has a CACHE Diploma Level 5 in Childcare and completed a Leadership and Management course at Level 4. She has worked in the industry for 23 years and has worked for Kids Planet since April 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Newbold

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Planet Newbold accepts?

Kids Planet Newbold accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Newbold Open?

Kids Planet Newbold is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Newbold have capacity for?

Kids Planet Newbold has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Newbold to the centre of Chesterfield?

1.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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