Kids Planet Irlam

Fiddlers Lane, Irlam, Manchester M44 6QE
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9.9 34 Reviews
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Kids Planet Irlam is a purpose-built nursery offering fantastic facilities including indoor play rooms, a garden area, and even an indoor/outdoor beach.

With experienced staff dedicated to providing excellent childcare, the nursery's ethos is focused on creating a positive environment for staff, children, and parents, ensuring everyone is happy and filled with excitement throughout the day.
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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.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Gemma Gorvett (Principal)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 150

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 Irlam Reviews (34)

9.9

Kids Planet Irlam has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Irlam has 34 reviews.

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Review from Bernadette O (Mother of Child) published on 25 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would just like to take a moment to say how appreciative and blown away I am of Kids Planet Irlam.
Especially Gemma the deputy manager & Danielle the baby room lead.


My son, Parker Dyson started in the baby room at 9 months old and there were some expected teething issues in regards to his routine

and both Gemma & Danielle resolved these issues quickly and effectively and were absolutely lovely throughout the process, both easing my mind as well as first and foremost putting Parker first.


Day to day, the ladies in the baby room are exceptional and you can see this is due to the support Danielle provides to the women and the culture Gemma has created.


I just wanted to say a Massive Thank you to Kids Planet Irlam with the special mentions as above.

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Review from Stacey M (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been at kids planet she has come on leaps and bounds. She also comes home speaking so highly of her classroom teachers in pre school. Callum, Jamie, Lauren and Ashleigh. The learning they do is amazing. Although Bella is only 3 she comes home speaking about what they have been
learning. She runs in without looking back and is always happy when I go to collect her which shows how good she is being looked after here! Thanks guy!xxx
Reply from Gemma Gorvett, Nursery manager at Kids Planet IrlamThank you for your lovely feedback, We have shared this with the preschool team.
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Review from M O (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been for his settles this week, I was a nervous wreck as I wasn't sure what to expect with this being new to me and my son.


I cannot thank the girls in Baby room enough for their support. They put my mind at ease straight away and made me feel very reassured. My son's needs were met from

his first settle, and I can tell he is already creating bonds with the girls who are in there.


Management are great and very supportive. They answered all the questions I had throughly, nothing was ever too much for them.


Could not recommend this nursery enough to anyone, both staff and management are great and very welcoming. I cannot wait to watch my little boy develop, so glad I made the choice to send him here.
Thank you!

Reply from Gemma Gorvett, Nursery manager at Kids Planet IrlamThank you so much for your lovely comments and we are so happy you had such a positive first settle.
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Review from R H (Stepfather of Child) published on 3 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has throughully enjoyed it in before and after school club, he enjoys the different activities they do in there and when it's a hot tea! He enjoys playing in the garden, making slime, and clay modelling! Thankyou to all the staff!
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff at Kids Planet have been the most helpful, kind and supportive people. They've treated my child with great care and compassion and have provided an excellent start in my child's development. Thank you all for being amazing. Keep up the good work.
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet IrlamThank you for the lovely words. We wish you lots of luck for her next adventure!
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Review from Laura V (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are incredibly grateful for our time at Kids Planet! The love, care, and support my daughter received helped her grow into a confident and happy little learner. As she prepares to move on to a big school, we will always cherish the wonderful start she had here. Thank you to all the amazing staff
- you will be missed! We wish you all the best xx
Reply from Gemma Gorvett at Kids Planet IrlamThank you for your lovely words, we wish you and your family all the luck in the world for the next adventure.
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Review from Shannon H (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending since February 2025 and in just short time he has come on in leaps and bounds with his development the staff that look after my son have worked so hard on the days he is in nursery. The staff are so polite and caring, they are always happy to help in anyway.
The managers
in the office are very welcoming and are always happy to help in anyway they can I am so please I have found an amazing nursery for my son.
All in all thank you to all the staff that work here because you are all amazing and I am so proud of how well my son has settled and how well his development has progressed
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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves this nursery! From the moment she started, she has thrived-and she's made so many friends. The staff are friendly, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development.
There are always plenty of activities to keep the children engaged, and I love how they
encourage creativity, learning, and social skills. It's such a warm and welcoming environment, and I have peace of mind knowing my daughter is in such good hands!
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves her nursery days.
She loves coming through the door and is excited to get in. She is in the tots room.
She loves all the girls that work there but she especially loves one staff member who is amazing with her.
The food that is offered is great and she seems to love this as it's
mainly always marked with "all and extra". I was nervous going back to work but seeing how much she loves it because of what you all make it has made it a lot easier.
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved going to this nursery since day one. The staff are fab and she has been able to build great bonds with them and other children. You can tell the staff really do care and they really do go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy. As soon as i was shown round i felt
it was the right place for my child. She is able to try a variety of healthy foods and I love that they do lots of crafts there.
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Review from Emma A (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son goes to your nursery in irlam and he's just moved rooms I wasn't sure how he would handle a different room but the staff kept me updated on the app and it really put me at ease. I could not be more greatful for all the staff they are amazing! I appreciate all the staff that care for my son, also
I think no matter who looks after him the cook will be his favourite person for the fruit platter at the end of the day haha. Big thankyou to my sons main teachers.
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Review from Colleen M (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son took to one member of staff in particular and she makes his day the care and effection given to him (all the children)is amazing..... can't really fault anything right now he enjoys the fun n activities throughout the days His favourite thing is messy play n drawing.
Any questions iv had iv
been reasured straight away.
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Review from Rebeca C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is been attending since September and she is so happy to go and stay in nursery. The girls from Babies 1 have always been lovely with her and I know she is so loved and well look after.
I feel at ease when she is there with them and I love to see the updates on the app (I just wish there
was more and more pictures and videos).
Is great they do so many different events and activities with them.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff in Toddlers are absolutely amazing. Nothing is too much for them, and they always go above and beyond for the children.
The room leader is absolutely fantastic and it's clear she loves her role and is well suited for it. Both the room staff and the children thrive under her. I was so pleased
when she took over the senco role for the nursery, she will be fantastic for this position.
A particular lady is a fantastic team member and really is a credit to the nursery. She goes above and beyond for the children and always has their best interests at heart. Even just mentioning her name at home makes my son beam from ear to ear! Nothing is ever too much for her, and she'll always happily help with any query I have, or put my mind at ease whenever I call.
With help from both the room leader and that particular lady, my son has made massive improvements with his speech over the last few months, and I honestly believe the improvements he has made wouldn't have been possible without them! Thank you, both of you!
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended Kids Planet Irlam for a few days in the holiday club. The staff were all amazing and very welcoming to myself and my daughter. I got amazing feedback from the ladies on the collection.
My daughter enjoyed her sessions so much that she asked to go more times to see her new friends
that she had made.
I can not thank the ladies enough for showing my daughter all the kindness and being so caring towards her.
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Two members of staff in particular are great. My daughter goes through phases of being teary going into nursery as she's really attached to me, I can leave knowing that she's in good hands and will be happy with a cuddle from either! It's her safe space away from home, she has fun, plays with friends,
and her learning improves daily - it really is down to the girls in her room specifically! Her bond with both is really lovely and we are lucky they look after her so well. Thanks to them again!
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Review from Lisa C (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter has been coming to this nursery she's come on leaps and bounds with her words and speech and she's becoming more independent now, thank you all for all the support you have given my daughter, it's been a pleasure to work alongside you all as a parent and manager, also it's a warm welcome
when arriving and leaving with lots of smiles and positivity.
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Review from Maria M (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery highly enough! The staff are absolutely lovely, caring, attentive and always welcoming. They create such a positive and nurturing environment for the children. Additionally, the menu is well-balanced and thoughtfully planned, ensuring that all the kids get the nutrition
they need. My son absolutely loves going there and always comes home with a big smile. It's clear that this nursery is dedicated to both the well-being and happiness of the children.
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Review from M F (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter struggled during her settling-in days, and I was worried about how she would be on her first day... I shouldn't have been, the staff made her first day not so traumatic, and I think she ended up enjoying it. Can't thank the staff enough.
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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Kids Planet was a great nursery but since the change in ownership, I would say the nursery has gone down with its performance, especially the admin side. Previously communications were taken seriously, with the coming of Kids Planet communication is not great. The manageress made a huge error in the
days for my child was attending nursery, no apologies have been made and it has made me struggle so much.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for Kids Planet Irlam 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 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.885 for Kids Planet Irlam is calculated as follows: ( (353 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 382 Ratings = 4.885
  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 Irlam is based on 31 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 150 number of registered child places is 30, which has been reached with 31 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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Gemma

Gemma Gorvett

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Gemma has nearly experience in the sector and a degree in Early Years Childhood Studies. She is committed to ensuring each individual child is given their best start in life, progressing them through their most important years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Irlam

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Irlam Open?

Kids Planet Irlam 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 Irlam have capacity for?

Kids Planet Irlam has capacity for a total of 150 Children.

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

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

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