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Kids Planet Woodlands

Regent Street, Heywood OL10 3BX
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Kids Planet Woodlands, Heywood
Kids Planet Woodlands, Heywood
Kids Planet Woodlands, Heywood

Kids Planet Woodlands in Rochdale provides a caring, stimulating environment for children

Situated in the Children’s centre and part of Woodland’s Community School, the nursery fosters confidence, independence, kindness amongst children and boosts their social skills and physical development.

Children are independent and eager to learn. They serve their own meals, help to clear plates and wash their hands and faces.

The layout of the nursery allows children to self-select resources...  

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.

Contact Kids Planet Woodlands to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Michelle Tarpey (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 12

Total Places for Children

  • 44

Age Range

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

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 & 1 week at Christmas

Kids Planet Woodlands Reviews (36)

9.9

Kids Planet Woodlands has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.929) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Woodlands has 36 reviews.

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Review from M K (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has really settled well at nursery.

We love getting updates of what he's getting up to. He has a lovely bond with his key worker and his face lights up when he sees them in the morning. It makes it really easy to handover in the mornings. He has a great variety of meals. We have noticed how well he has progressed since being at nursery.

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Review from B R (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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It has been lovely to see my child progress by coming to the nursery. He learns so much and always has a good time with the activities. He especially enjoys playing in the outside area!
The meals are great - he eats better than me!
The app they use is also particularly helpful!

Thanks!

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Review from M G (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Really good activities, good outdoor space , really amazing staff they have worked really good with Hollie Leigh , she has come along with her speaking she can now put sentences together and talk a full conversation

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Review from Viktoria C (Mother of Child) published on 15 December 2025 Submitted via Website
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Staff is great at this nursery. I couldn't be happier. Management is amazing. They are always happy to help and sort thing out for you. It was the best decision to choose this nursery. Definitely recommend.

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Review from Rimsha M (Mother of Child) published on 30 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing nursery. Very good work with my Isaac. Kind staff and my son has learnt a lot. Thank you so much. I think with his education element too they have been amazing. He's picked up on loads. He knows shapes colours, numbers ! He can identify objects and things! Absolutely amazing. Staff kind as anything too!!

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Excellent experience. Very positive and welcoming and my child throughly enjoyed it. Always very clean. Staff are very happy. Food choice was great. Activities were brilliant! Would definitely recommend.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Always putting on lovely events for parents.

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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As always my daughters nursery exceed all expectations. They're caring and compassionate about each individual child and their needs. Provide fun and engaging activities to support their development and most importantly my daughter always comes home happy. The staff are always professional whilst also giving a personal experience. My child always eats what she's given and expresses that she enjoys the food and the management are always fantastic at handling any issues promptly.

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Review from John D (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son is always happy and has fun at nursery. He loves the staff and all the different activities they do on the different days. My son has made good freinds at nursery which has been facilitated by the nursery so again we are happy for that.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2025 Submitted via Website
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Lovely nursery with a welcoming setting. Staff are always happy and act on any concerns you may have.
My child is happy to come to nursery and has thrived in the setting since being here.

The nursery has lots of facilities and you can see that the staff care for the environment for the children.

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Review from R W (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both my daughters have attended Woodlands, my youngest is nearly 3 and loves coming here. The aunties are attentive and friendly. My daughter is a keen learner and she is showing great growth in all aspects of learning. Thank you Woodlands.

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Review from Ryan C (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our child always enjoys going to after school club, the staff are very good with our child. He always talks about wanting to go to play outside. Always looked after and fed.

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Review from Daniel B (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Happy overall. My children love coming and everyone has been amazing with them.

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Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's nice to see my child at nursery during the day, it was good setup for the kids.

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Review from Mark H (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nice morning for Father's Day, really enjoyed it.

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Review from Nathan L (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Never any issues. My son is always happy to come and is constantly learning something new. I trust he gets the best care and attention.

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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 10 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Woodlands has been excellent. The difference in my child's development and social skills since joining has been incredible. I'm so grateful for the amazing work the manager and all the aunties do every day. Thank you.

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Review from Susan P (Grandmother of Child) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great nursery, looks forward to it every day, great events, etc, Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter. Kind staff, food needs taken into account.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Both my children have attended the nursery over the course of the past 6 years. All of the staff members are excellent with the children and really support their ongoing development. I would highly recommend the nursery.

Reply from michelle tarpey, at Kids Planet Woodlands

Thank you for your continued trust over the years! It's been a pleasure to be part of your children's journey-your recommendation means so much to us!

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Review from N D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are great with my child. He has learnt lots and come on lots whilst at Kids Planet. Would highly recommend to my friends.

Reply from michelle tarpey, at Kids Planet Woodlands

Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear your little one is thriving-it means everything to us. Thanks for recommending us!

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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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Michelle Tarpey Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2014
Michelle Tarpey

Michelle Tarpey (Shelley) is our Nursery Manager and has worked in childcare for 23 years, she is passionate, caring and dedicated to making children's nursery life fun-filled. She has worked at Woodlands for 10 years and has been the manager for 8 years. She holds an NVQ Level 3 in childcare.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Woodlands

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Woodlands Open?

Kids Planet Woodlands 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 Woodlands have capacity for?

Kids Planet Woodlands has capacity for a total of 44 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Woodlands to the centre of Heywood?

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

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