Kids Planet Urmston

181 Flixton Road, Flixton, Urmston, Manchester M41 5ED
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  • Kids Planet Urmston, Manchester
Kids Planet Urmston is located in Urmston, Manchester and surrounded by beautiful green spaces, providing children with the fresh air and outdoor fun.

The nursery provides high-quality care and education for babies from twelve weeks old to pre-school age, with each room equipped with age-appropriate furniture and resources.

Kids Planet Urmston employs professional early years practitioners who make the most of a safe, friendly and family atmosphere in order to see children develop in a healthy manner.

The nursery looks to offer as versatile an approach to parents as possible, accepts nursery vouchers and has education grant places available.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Louise Casey (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 24

Total Places for Children

  • 75

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 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Car park to the front of the nursery.

Kids Planet Urmston Reviews (48)

9.8

Kids Planet Urmston has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Urmston has 48 reviews.

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Review from Bianca C (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we chose kids planet for our son's nursery. He really is thriving there, he's excited to go in each day and developing rapidly and thats really thanks to the staff who are all brilliant.
Would highly recommend and will certainly send any future children we have there
Reply from Emma Louise Casey, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been at Kids Planet Urmston for the past 2 years. She loves it. The staff are friendly and helpful when we have questions. The app shows an activity they have done in the day and says what they have eaten in the day. The food offering is brilliant and varied. The outside area is incredible!
With so much to do for all ages. Our girl has been in all the rooms now and currently is in pre school and she has loved every room. When she has had wobbles at drop off, the staff have always been loving and friendly offering cuddles and support. Would definitely recommend Kids Planet Urmston.
Reply from Emma Louise Casey, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from Tom S (Father of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter's been at Kids Planet (Urmston) for a couple of years now. Almost every day she just toddles into the class room, gives me a kiss and waves me goodbye with a big smile on her face. This is obviously such a comfort as a parent and a testament to the carers/staff at the nursery.
I feel like
she's genuinely enjoying herself there and sometimes have to drag her away when I pick her up in the evening.
She also seems to be progressing well and making lots of friends who she loves to talk about when she gets home. Would definitely recommend.
Reply from Emma Louise Casey, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from Chalaen B (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery all the staff are absolutely amazing. My little one settled in so well. The transition from starting one day a week going up to multiple days has been smooth. I originally enquired with very short notice for a start date and they exceeded my expectations. My little one goes in with
a the biggest smile on her face and the updates throughout the day are key. Fabulous all round.
Reply from Emma Louise Casey, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 30 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff have been great at helping me settle my daughter into her new routine at nursery She is very happy to be dropped off and is excited when she sees her favourite staff members, it's been wonderful to have the reassurance of going back to work and knowing she is having lots of fun in
a safe environment.
Reply from Emma Louise Casey, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from William S (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at this nursery for over a year and in that time she has developed into such a kind and thoughtful little girl. The staff communicate really well through the app and it's great being able to see all the fun our daughter is having, as well as tracking their sleep and eating. Our daughter
loves attending nursery and a lot of that is down to the lovely staff. We wouldn't want our daughter to be at any other nursery.
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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I always recommend Kids Planet Urmston to my friends and will be sending my daughter there as well. The staff are lovely and my son adores them and looks forward to his nursery days. I get lots of information and pictures throughout the day and my son is thriving. The outside space is amazing, I can't
wait for summer again when he will be outside all day in the fresh air.
My son is vegetarian and this is catered to, although there are sometimes app input errors they are quickly resolved.
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Review from B P (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little one has been here since June 2024. So far, a positive experience with the nursery and they seem to really enjoy themselves in the room. There is always a range of activities each week and the app is regularly updated which gives me peace of mind when I'm at work all day.
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Review from Stephanie W (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started beginning of October and so far we are impressed with the staff and the fun that she is having. She is always so smiley and happy when we go to pick her up. The staff are always super upbeat and friendly, and the updates on the app are a wonderful way of keeping up with her care
and activites throughout the day.
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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 11 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children enrolled at Kids Planet Urmston and could not fault the care they have received since the youngest started (Jan 2023). The parent app is regularly updated; the meals are varied and they never come home hungry! It's brilliant that the nursery is 'all inclusive' and only having to
send clothes in. The outdoor space is huge and used whatever the weather.
Most importantly the staff! They are friendly and caring; from the room staff to the minibus driver; chefs to management; everyone is kind and helpful. We couldn't hope for better care for our kids whilst we work. Thank you!
Reply from Emma Louise Casey at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from Lisa S (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been extremely pleased with Kids Planet Urmston and particularly how well our little girl has taken to going to nursery since starting in January. She gets excited to go to nursery in the mornings! Also, wanted to call out a particular staff member of the baby room for being so enthusiastic
and loving towards my little girl. This team member is always so energetic and engaging and makes me feel at ease about leaving my child at nursery. Thanks specifically to this team member!
Reply from Lauren Cuprys at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 9 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and the garden and preschool team are fantastic. They are always doing loads of different stuff with my son. He especially loves the sports coach who is really good with all the children. I always see the chef all around the nursery so it's nice to see everyone gets involved.
Reply from Lauren Cuprys at Kids Planet Urmston
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Review from Louise F (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hi there. I just wanted to send a massive thank you and appreciation message to one staff member in particular who works in the baby room where my son is. No matter what time of day it is this staff member always seems to be happy and engaged with the babies and she’s so full of enthusiasm and energy,
which is such a reassurance when dropping him off. All the staff in the baby room are great but I just wanted to pinpoint this staff member as she seems so hardworking. Thanks.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you so much for submitting your words and the wonderful comments about our team member in the baby room, we are dedicated to ensuring all of our staff are supported and trained to deliver the…read more
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Review from Katherine C (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves Kids Planet Urmston. She joined the baby room when she was just nine months old and the team made her feel so at home. She’s always so happy at nursery and absolutely loves spending her days there. The team are amazing and so lovely, and take such good care of her and do
a wide variety of activities each day. Our daughter’s development has sky-rocketed since starting there - we cannot recommend Kids Planet enough.
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet Urmston
Hi Katherine,
Thank you for the beautiful feedback. We are extremely lucky to have you as part of our Kids Planet Family.
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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have only ever had a good experience with this nursery and the staff who work there. They always make you feel welcome during drop-offs and pick-ups, take the time to show interest in you and your family and give you a detailed rundown of your child’s day. They involve them in a range of activities
and we have noticed that our daughter has advanced massively in her communication skills since starting back in April 2023.
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you for the lovely feedback. It is a pleasure to have your family as a part of Kids Planet Urmston.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I just wanted to send a thank you to the staff at Kids Planet Urmston, in particular, the room leader; it was my son's first day today, and she really puts you at ease; you can see how passionate and caring she is towards the children, she even asked if I was OK which was thoughtful. She looked after
my other boy when he was in the baby room, and consistently she is just a ray of sunshine when you are dropping them off or collecting them. Throughout the nursery, everyone, including in my son's room is so lovely and always takes the time to give you updates. So I just wanted to say thank you.
Reply from Victoria Elliott at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you for your lovely, kind words. We know that we appreciate all our staff, and they make an amazing team. It's such an important time for the settling-in process, and we strive to ensure it's…read more
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Review from Rachael F (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you have all done for my daughter during her two years at Kid's Planet! She's really come on leaps and bounds and I really am so happy with everything, especially, since the new management! All of the girls have made her experience amazing, and helped
me in leaving her when she's been upset by making me feel like she's their own! Since moving to the pre-school staff has done such a fantastic job getting her ready for big school, the stuff she has taught is incredible from getting herself ready to smashing phonics out the park! One member of staff said she's studying to be a teacher and I think that's a huge asset for Kid's Planet, she really is a fantastic staff member there! I'll be forever grateful for all the girls who have helped shape her into who she is now leaving Kids Planet! I'm so proud! I can't wait for my little boy to join and hopefully follow his sister's footsteps! Thank you so much for everything, outstanding service!
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you Rachael for the beautiful feedback. We hope your daughter is looking forward to her next adventures and I'm sure we will hear all about it when she starts.
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Review from Shannon M (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Without a doubt the best nursery around.
The whole team has made my baby and our family feel a part of their family. From management, and staff within the rooms to the kitchen the whole staff team all seem to go above and beyond.
My child has progressed from first starting at the nursery and is always
excited and smiling when he sees the baby team.
Without a doubt outstanding care and facilities.
Reply from Victoria Elliott at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you for the lovely review, we love to care for your little one in our baby room and will continue to support your family, ensuring that his play and engagement is our first point of call. We…read more
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Review from E U (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The rooms at Kids Planet Urmston are well laid out and packed with interesting things for the children. The garden is particularly amazing. The staff are wonderful, a special shout out to one member of staff, in particular, - my child couldn’t be in better hands than with this caring lady. Lots of info
about the nursery to read on the notice boards so you always know what’s going on. Highly recommend.
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you for the lovely review, Emma; I will ensure our preschool ladies hear your kind words.
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Review from J Y (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children that attend Kids Planet Urmston.
One is in preschool, and one is in tots.
Both are thriving and really enjoy going to Kids Planet.
My daughter has been there since she was 18 months and will leave for school in September.
She has really developed and learnt so many new things,
and we thank Kids Planet for this.
My son started in February 2022, and the staff were great in helping him settle in.
He has adapted to life in the nursery really well and eats by himself, and has picked up new words since his time at Kids Planet.
I would like to thank all the staff at Kids Planet Urmston for their wonderful service and efforts.
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet Urmston
Thank you for the lovely review. I'm sure we will continue to hear all about how she gets on at big school.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.796)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.796) out of 10 for Kids Planet Urmston 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.929 for Kids Planet Urmston is calculated as follows: ( (144 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.929
  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 4.867 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Urmston is based on 13 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 75 number of registered child places is 15. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 15 = 0.867
  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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Meet the Team (3)

Emma

Emma Casey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have worked in early years for many years, starting as a student to becoming a Nursery Manager.
My aim as nursery manager is to create a happy and stimulating nursery to give each child the best start, and to build close bonds with children and their families. Watching the children start with us as a young baby and leaving us to start reception is incredibly rewarding watching them thrive and grow.

Victoria

Victoria Elliott

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2011

I have worked in childcare for 18 years and have worked within the kid's planet family for 11 years.

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Thalia Corbishley

Job Title: Room Leader Joined: 2019

I am a baby room leader and I love to make a difference to all your little ones. Settling in is the most important process when starting a nursery and I and the baby room team will always be on hand for your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Urmston

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Urmston Open?

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

How many Children does Kids Planet Urmston have capacity for?

Kids Planet Urmston has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Urmston to the centre of Manchester?

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

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