Kids Planet Stretford

Burleigh Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PF
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9.9 44 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Stretford, Manchester
Kids Planet Stretford is a purpose-built setting with a primary focus on inclusivity and celebrating diversity.

The nursery values its partnership with parents and has a lovely garden area where children can play in all weather conditions.

For mealtimes and snacks, the nursery chef incorporates the fruits and vegetables grown by the children into the healthy eating program.
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Funding & Fees

Full day 7.30-6pm - £70.00
AM session 07.30-12.30pm - £45.50
PM session 13.30-18.00 - £45.50
Full time £315.00

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 Stretford to get a personalised quote.

Contact Kids Planet Stretford to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Dawn Blackwell (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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

Kids Planet Stretford Reviews (44)

9.9

Kids Planet Stretford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Stretford has 44 reviews.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending since the baby room and is now in pre-school, and we honestly couldn't be happier. Watching her grow and develop with the support of this nursery has been amazing. She has become so confident and happy and loves coming to nursery each morning.
The staff are absolutely incredible,
so caring, patient and genuinely invested in the children's wellbeing and learning. Management are always there if you need help or support, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. It's such a comfort knowing she is in such a safe, nurturing and positive environment every single day. I'm so grateful for everything they do. Highly recommend
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review, its nice to hear such lovely words about our staff team
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Review from Helen R (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so caring and my daughter loves going. She has learnt so many skills along with having a lot of fun. Staff are always available and it's notable how much they all love working with children.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review, we all enjoy watching the children grow and learn
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery. The staff are incredibly caring, patient, and attentive, and it's clear how much they genuinely love what they do. Our daughter has grown so much in confidence, communication, and independence since starting here. The environment is warm, safe, and stimulating,
and we always feel confident leaving her in such capable hands. Highly recommended.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review and your kind words.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been at Kids Planet Stretford since May 2025, and we've had a great experience. From settling in to moving through rooms we have had a supportive, positive experience


Our little boy enjoys nursery, speaks warmly about his key workers and friends, and loves the activities on offer.

Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your lovely review, its so nice to hear that your son speaks about his key worker and friends at home
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Review from N R (Father of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great team and management. They provide a great learning and caring environment! There is good regular communication from the nursery. They were great at easing our son in at the start and have enabled him to grow and develop positively throughout.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your review, its lovey to be a part of children's developmental journey
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been with Kids Planet since 2023 when we sent our 1st child at 13 months old. Since then we've had another child who started not long ago and I feel like the staff have got to know us all and shown so much care and support for us through all the transitions. Both children are really happy there
and they feel so approachable and have common sense when it comes to sickness. Our daughter really struggled to adjust to nursery and they were very supportive and really helped us navigate a tough experience - she now absolutely loves nursery and all the staff. The building itself is spacious, bright and always decorated well. They go the extra mile for every holiday/festival. The outdoor space is lovely and the food is great. They've been a great village.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your lovely review, starting nursery can be an emotional journey for both children and parents, so we are pleased you felt supported through it, and to hear how settled she is now is absolutely amazing.
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Review from Channi D (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used this nursery with all three of our children across the past 5 years and we have loved it. The staff are outstanding, very knowledgeable, great communicators and treat our family like their own. Our children have very fond memories of their time there and would go back in a heart beat if
they could! Can't recommend it enough!
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you so much for your kind words, its so nice to hear this, we love that your children have so many fond memories of their time with us.
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Review from Alison B (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is a kind, nurturing, family like vibe, all staff are welcoming and you feel they are caring for your child well. They have great activities, communication and celebrate lovely events. Xxx
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review, we appreciate your kind words
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Review from Demi P (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery with amazing staff who my daughter feels very comfortable with. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting Kids Planet Stretford. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThis is so lovely to hear, thank you so much for your kind words
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Review from Rebecca A (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Personalised service considering it is a larger scale nursery group. When I have made special requests these have always been reviewed. Lovely homely atmosphere. Fully recommend!


My daughter has meaningful activities each day and there is clear developmental progression.

Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your review, we will always do our best to accommodate parents wishes
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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at this nursery for just under a year now. He started in the tots room and transitioned into the toddler room so smoothly - it honestly couldn't have gone better. He's come on so much in his confidence, independence and communication, and he absolutely loves going in each day.
The staff are amazing: warm, caring and genuinely invested in the children. It's such a calm, happy environment and we feel really lucky to have found it.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your lovely review, we try to make transitions as smooth as possible for children and parents, so this is really nice to hear, and thank you for your lovely comments about the staff team
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Review from Beth M (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been here since January and has settled in so well, the staff in the baby room have been absolutely amazing. I was nervous about him starting but I can say I feel so comfortable leaving him there!
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your review, its lovely to hear the kind words about are baby room staff, and how well your son has settled
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Review from Louise C (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a really positive experience with this nursery. Our daughter previously attended, and now our son goes here, which says a lot in itself. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and genuinely care about the children. Our son settled in really well, and it's clear he feels comfortable and happy there.
It's always reassuring dropping him off knowing he's in good hands. There's a nice atmosphere, good communication, and familiar faces, which makes a big difference as a parent. We've felt supported over the years and would definitely recommend the nursery to others.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stretfordthank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased to have you return to our nursery with your second child.
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Review from Sara G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have recently started our boys at the nursery and find it to be a great place for them. The staff is super caring, thoughtful and invested in them. I can see them grow and develop in such a small span of time. The nursery is always clean and tidy with them doing varies types of activities.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review, its lovey to hear that you can see that your children are developing
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Review from Bryony G (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 11 month old son has been going to Kids Planet in Stretford since January 2026 and I could not be happier with my choice of nursery. The staff are all so friendly and caring. My son looks forward to going to nursery and I can see his confidence has already improved. The bond he has with his key workers
already is lovely, and the staff's communication with the parents is wonderful, whether it's via updates on the app, on the phone or in person. We can tell the staff love their jobs and really look after the children well.
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review, and thank you for choosing our nursery, we understand choosing a nursery can be overwhelming .
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Review from I S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is truly wonderful. The staff are incredibly caring, attentive to each child's individual needs, and genuinely lovely. They plan fun, engaging and educational activities, and our child is learning so much every day. The experiences they provide support children's mental, physical and emotional
development. They also provide healthy nutritious meals for children.


The environment itself is bright and spacious, with a beautiful large garden where children can explore, play and connect with natural elements.

Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely review, we continue to strive every day to ensure we provide the best care for the children
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Review from C D (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at 4months old and settled so fast.. they have made this transition so easy for us both.. all the staff are friendly and amazing and nothing is to much form them. I would highly recommend this nursery
Reply from Dawn Blackwell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for your lovely feedback, it's lovely to hear how your baby has settled
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery from being 9 months old. To see the growth and confidence in her now at 3 years old is amazing. She loves coming to nursery and never wants to leave, they do a variety of activities and she is always coming home sharing what she has done that day. She speaks
so highly of the staff and even wants to come to nursery at the weekend. The management and staff are amazing and really do care for the children and cater to all individual needs. If I have another child I will definitely be returning.
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Review from M N (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been such a huge part of our lives since 2019 when our first daughter started at 12 months old. She left last year and her school teachers have commented on what a brilliant foundation she must've had as she has thrived at school too. We put a lot of that down to Kids Planet.
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second daughter has just finished there and we've left the nursery for good too and we're genuinely really sad. The staff have been brilliant and have felt like family to us. They're so patient, caring and loving with the kids and we've always felt like they were completely safe and well looked after. They show up every day with different activities and go above and beyond to make each day really special.
We couldn't rate or recommend this nursery highly enough!
Reply from Dawn Blackwell at Kids Planet StretfordThank you for a lovely review, both your children were a pleasure to look after.
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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attended from before he was 1, until reaching school age just recently. The nursery staff are wonderful, and very attentive to every child and their needs and preferences. He loved going there, and will really miss it and the staff. You will receive regular detailed written updates on your child's
development and what they have been learning and doing, both in line with the EY curriculum, and just sharing so many nice photos and activities they have been doing. The outdoor space is amazing, it is massive and has lots of different areas and fun stuff to do. They spend so much time out there when the weather is nice. The kids from different rooms get to see each other and play together a lot. The kids do lots of fun stuff like crafts, baking, and recently went on a trip to Dunham Massey! The graduation ceremony is lovely and really above and beyond what I would expect. It's always easy to talk to the staff about anything, I would absolutely recommend this nursery to other parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.949)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.949) out of 10 for Kids Planet Stretford 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 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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 4.949 for Kids Planet Stretford is calculated as follows: ( (376 Excellents x 5) + (18 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 395 Ratings = 4.949
  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 Stretford is based on 33 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 70 number of registered child places is 14, which has been reached with 33 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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Meet the Team (1)

Dawn

Dawn Blackwell

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have 24 years of experience working in early years, I love that every day is different, and I enjoy supporting my team to create a homely environment which is enriched with amazing learning opportunities for our children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Stretford

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Stretford Open?

Kids Planet Stretford 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 Stretford have capacity for?

Kids Planet Stretford has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

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

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

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