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Kids Planet Carrington

315-317 Mansfield Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DA
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Kids Planet Carrington, Nottingham
Kids Planet Carrington, Nottingham
Kids Planet Carrington, Nottingham

Kids Planet Carrington is located in Nottingham, and open Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm, and set in a spacious Victorian building.

Following the Kids Planet ethos, the team at the nursery are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all children and their families feel welcome. With well thought out surroundings, the nursery offers a calm setting where children are able to explore freely under the professional guidance of the...  

Funding & Fees

Fees can vary depending on the nursery, and government funding is accepted. It’s best to chat with the nursery directly to find out what your fees might be. A £100 registration fee is required when you apply for a place.

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.

Contact Kids Planet Carrington to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Donna Louise Wait (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 82

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
  • Tuesday 07:00-19:00
  • Wednesday 07:00-19:00
  • Thursday 07:00-19:00
  • Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Carrington Reviews (27)

9.8

Kids Planet Carrington has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.811) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Carrington has 27 reviews.

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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Brilliant nursery, children are safe, happy and well looked after and cared for by the most lovely down to earth staff! My daughter loves her nursery and the staff are so supportive of her needs and emotions. I would of never have imagined sending my child to nursery at all but this nursery has been a godsend so grateful my daughter gets to go here.

Reply from Donna Wait, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Carrington

Thank you for your kind words im so glad your little one is having a great time with us.

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Review from Sayuri L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Lovely and kind staff. Look after the kids very well. The curriculam has more extra activities,specially outdoors. My kid loves to go there. Highly recomended. My kid enjoys the food and its a well balanced diet.

Reply from Donna Wait, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Carrington

thank you so much we love having you here and thank you for all your supporting coming along to stay and play sessions and sharing these amazing experiences with us.

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Review from Matthew N (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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This nursery have been nothing short of absolutely amazing with my little boy since the start and have done everything possible to support not only me as a parent but also support my little boy through every emotion and experience that he's had since starting nursery for the first time. The daily activities and the running of the nursery are flawless and me as a parent am always updated throughout the day what my little lad has been up to and how much he is learning on a day to day basis and it really supports me as a parent and allows me to trust the nursery and all the wonderful staff there that are doing such a great job at looking after my boy. I couldn't be happier with mine and my partners choice of nursery for our little lad and the experience from start to finish has been nothing short of amazing and very easy to get everything set up. I couldn't recommend a nursery and a group of staff more as they are incredible. Thank you!

Reply from Donna Wait, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Carrington

thank you so much for your kind words were all so happy you are enjoying your experience with us

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Review from F G (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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If you had told me 2 years ago id have sent my child off to nursery then id have called you a big fat liar but kids planet Carrington have been absolutely amazing every single day. Nothing is too big or too small for them to do for my child. My child has absolutely blossomed within only a few months and I would seriously recommend every single member of their staff. They have completely changed my mind about sending children to nursery from a younger age and I would absolutely send any future children there from a younger age then I did with my 1st. Every single day they do activities, play and just completely enjoy themselves to the max! I would also like to add they are absolutely magic there because my fussy eater has changed so much! I love the nursery app they have with all the updates daily about my child. Kids planets Carrington have fully shown me how safe and happy my son is in their care.

Reply from Donna Wait, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Carrington

Thank you so much its so nice to hear how amazing you are finding the experience and how well your little one has settled in .he is doing really well and im looking forward to continuing the journey with you

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Review from Peter D (Father of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Our child has been coming since he was 6 months until 4 years old.

We could not be happier with how he has been at the nursery and pre school. He has improved so much and been so happy here.

The staff, children and parents are so lovely and kind.

Reply from Donna Wait, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Carrington

thank you so much we are so pleased your time with us has been so positive.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Kids planet carrington has been very good to my little one, the team are intuitive to his needs and adapt accordingly. I love that they spend a lot of time outside.

Excellent value for money being an all inclusive setting!

Reply from Donna Wait, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Carrington

Thank you for your kinds words it means a lot to the team

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Review from Holly J (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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We love bringing my son to kids planet Carrington they update you frequently and my son enjoys being at nursery. All the staff are very friendly and communicate really well I would recommend this nursery to my friends and family my sons speech and his development has come so far since my son started going to this nursery

Reply from Donna Wait, at Kids Planet Carrington

Thank you im really glad he is having a amazing time with us at kids planet Carrington.

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Review from Lauren F (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been at Kids Planet Carrington since she was 9 months old and is nearing 4 years old and will be starting school soon.
We looked at multiple nurseries before picking one and we really won the lottery. There have been a few different managers and staff during our time there but they have all been fantastic.
The nursery is homey, fun, makes great use of the space especially for the location.
My daughter loves going and has made great bonds and built great relationships with other children and staff.
The current manager, is amazing. She has supported my daughter while we have been going through issues with her hearing. She is great at communicating, replying to emails quickly and always just a phone call away. She is hands on in supporting each of the rooms, not just sitting in an office.
Really special shout outs to a few members of staff who have been consistent presents in our lives and who we would be lost without.

I could not recommend more.

Reply from Donna Wait, at Kids Planet Carrington

Thank you so much for your review it means a lot to us all .

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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My daughter recently started at Kids Planet Carrington and she has settled in so well. This is largely due to the kind and caring staff at the nursery. They were so reassuring during the settling sessions and continued to update us throughout the day on how my daughter is getting on and all of the things she is learning to do.
My partner and I always drop her off feeling confident that she is in caring hands, and the warm, welcoming environment goes a long way towards this. We also feel that the staff make great efforts to follow up on any requests or concerns we have had. They have been very transparent and this is much appreciated.

We love dropping our daughter off in such a bright, colourful nursery where she is encouraged to learn in her own way.

Reply from Donna wait, at Kids Planet Carrington

Thank you very much for your kind words, we take pride in making sure all children's needs are met and all children are happy and content.

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Review from K R (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My boy recently started this month in the baby room. I was so anxious due to him being overly attached and his first time being away from me. I finally decided on Kids Planet Carrington as a nursery for him and glad I did! The staff in the room are very reassuring, and honest and put in the time with him to help settle in. They kept me updated and put my mind at ease. I get snapshots of him at nursery during the day which makes me feel happier. The rooms look great and there are plenty of activities out for the children to choose from.

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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our children have all gone to Kids Planet Carrington and have been/are so happy there. Many of the same staff have been there since our eldest started 6 years ago! Our children have formed strong bonds with their key workers at each stage. One of our twins took a while to 'get' toilet training and the staff were so helpful and supportive.
Kids Planet was our first choice - partly because of the facts and figures and wonderful activities but also because my instinct said so (you just know, right?) I could leave for work knowing my children were in capable, caring hands.
There are lots of activities/initiatives: yoga, allotment tending and Udeskole (outdoor learning), as well as the picnics, celebrations of cultural festivals, and the usual painting, play dough, etc. I love logging into the app to find out what they've been up to.

Also, a small thing but with the car park behind, parking/drop off is easy and safe (and I can get some shopping done before pick-up!)

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Thank you so much for inviting us to the amazing leaving party. My child had the best time and loved every minute of it. Thank you so much to all the wonderful staff that looked after my son and gave him a special leaving party thank you

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Review from Safiya K (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our experience with Kids Planet Carrington has been exceptional since our daughter started at 6 months old. The staff have shown incredible warmth and professionalism, ensuring a smooth transition for our family. The nurturing environment has significantly impacted our daughter's early development. The staff are caring, attentive, and skilled in early childhood education, creating a safe, engaging atmosphere where our daughter is excited to learn. The thoughtfully designed curriculum stimulates young minds and fosters a love for learning. Our daughter has made remarkable progress in cognitive, social, and motor skills.
Communication with parents is excellent, with regular updates, photos, and detailed reports on our daughter's activities and development.

The facilities are modern, clean, and well-equipped, with fantastic outdoor play areas for physical activity and exploration. We highly recommend Kids Planet Carrington for its nurturing, educational, and supportive environment.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child has just graduated to go to school, he's been at this nursery since 11 months old (4 in August). Came on leaps and bounds with staff as soon as he started and has flourished. I highly recommend Kids Planet: excellent and attentive staff, lots of outdoor time provided, varied meals with different dietary options and nut free environment to ensure safety for any children with allergies. Great communication throughout the day and a focus on the children's independence and learning via play. My son also really enjoyed yoga there!

We have also been receiving learning framework indicators of where our child is at (through learning stories on the app) which has hugely helped with school readiness as we are aware of areas he may need some support in and where he is confident. We also had a lovely graduation party at the premises where proper goodbyes could be said. We will be sad for him to leave but school and further adventure awaits!

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery, my child has attended for 2 years. From baby room all the way through to preschool.

The staff are very present and approachable, informative and kind and loving. They really do care for the child and my child, everyday enjoyed and wanted to attend.

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both my boys have gone through Carrington Nursery. When my eldest joined, they described themselves as a 'home away from home' and it is very true, except it's even better. The care, the activities, the food options, the SEND support - we really couldn't ask for more in terms of childcare.

If anyone is looking for nursery places in and around Sherwood, I would highly recommend Kids Planet Carrington - it's a special place where my children have loved playing and learning.

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Review from Megan H (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery all around. The staff were so reassuring with me and my 100 questions! Really made so much effort and all were very attentive with my daughter. Always had loads of activities and sensory play which my daughter really enjoys. Some mornings my daughter would take longer to settle and the staff always tried their best to calm her and always did. Really good choice of hot foods too. Really couldn't fault anything. We will miss the nursery and staff. Thank you for everything.

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Review from R P (Father of Child) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are very happy, my daughter improved a lot with her speaking skills and activities. She is able to pronounce alphabets, numbers and colors etc. She is doing yoga as well. She is very happy to go to Kids Planet every day.

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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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The nursery is perfect, they always keep me updated with progress and activities they do, never had a single issue with them so yeah they always call if my child has am accident or to get permission for something. The meals are lovely, my child always comes home happy.

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Review from L N (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2024 Submitted via Website
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Staff are wonderful with the children and are very attentive. The range of activities are great and keep the children interested and excited every day, they definitely don't get bored. The staff make sure the children get time outdoors multiple times a day.
Food is provided and the children enjoy it.

It has been a pleasure to see our children blossom since starting the nursery in January. You can see the difference in their development and interaction with others/each other.

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  • Posted: Tuesday 10 Sep 2024We are proud to announce that Kids Planet has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training 2024 by Great Place To Work UK! This...
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Donna Louise Wait Job Title: Nursery Manager
Donna Louise Wait

My name is Donna Wait, and I have worked in childcare for over 20 years, starting as an apprentice and working my way up to manager. I have a passion to help others, and I find childcare fascinating. I have watched many children grow through the years, and it is a pleasure to see them thrive and transition to school. I have two children of my own, and I love to spend time with my family.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Carrington

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Carrington Open?

Kids Planet Carrington is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Carrington have capacity for?

Kids Planet Carrington has capacity for a total of 82 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Carrington to the centre of Nottingham?

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

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