Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

228 Clifton Drive South, St Annes on Sea, Lytham St Annes FY8 1HY
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  • Kids Planet Clifton Lodge, Lytham St Annes
Kids Planet Clifton Lodge Nursery provides excellent childcare in a two-storey building located in a residential area of St Annes.

Children benefit from an extensive outdoor area and fantastic indoor rooms, carefully planned and equipped with resources to allow children to maximise their enjoyment as they play and learn each day.

As part of Kids Planet, the nursery use loose parts and open-ended resources to allow children to get creative and encourage discovery, collaboration, risk-taking and movement.

Staff are always on hand to guide and support, and praise and reinforce positive learning experiences.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tasha Helm (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 97

Age Range

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

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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Clifton Lodge Reviews (38)

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Kids Planet Clifton Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Clifton Lodge has 38 reviews.

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Review from L G (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
5star rating from me ! My son has started nursery just in September and he absolutely loves coming the 3 days a week ! Love the fact I get pictures sent to me on the app and updates throughout the day about his sleep, nappies and food/milk, Keeps my mind at ease. All the staff are very friendly welcoming
and always there to help.
Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone
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Review from Dayna L (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not recommend this nursery more. Tash is an incredible leader and the staff go above and beyond for the children. The activities and themed events they do are brilliant and I know my toddler loves going to nursery and is in great hands. Even on days where he's a bit more needy at drop off, the
nursery do a great job of reassuring me with pictures and comments. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else.
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Review from Tony H (Grandfather of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love this place. My grandson attends and he has fantastic opportunities to learn, play and spend time with other children. He just loves being there.
The staff are always friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend this nursery
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Review from Claire R (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We recently moved to the area and can't believe our luck that such a great nursery is just down the road from us. From point of enquiry to settling in days to daily updates, the manager and her team have been nothing but warm, professional and accomodating.


My son has received exceptional care:

His practitioners work with creativity, love and great care to look after the children in their care. They do lots of creative activities and trips out to the local parks and coastline, offering variety and fun each day.


The nursery is very spacious, with a large outdoor play area, plenty of toys and even a sensory room. The facilites are spotless and well maintained. There are lots of home link activities you can book in as well, such as the first experience bags.


Most importantly, I never worry about my child when he is at Clifton Lodge, I know he is happy and very well cared for. It's a jewel of a nursery, and very well run!

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Review from A B (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clifton Lodge has been an amazing nursery for my granddaughter, she has been at the setting since she was a baby and is now leaving for school and it has been amazing for her from start to finish. I get to see her so happy when I pick her up and I love to see all the pictures of the exciting activities
she does. The staff are brilliant and very attentive and you can see the strong relationships they have with the children. Thank you for everything, as a family we won't ever forget what Clifton Lodge has done for us.
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Review from Elanor G (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was really nervous about my son starting nursery, but the team at Clifton Lodge have made everything so easy and I feel really confident that he is being well looked after.


The whole team are fantastic (special shout outs to two members of staff in the toddler room) and he always comes home tired

and happy!
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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Clifton Lodge is such a beautiful nursery that my daughter loves to attend. The staff here really do make it such a warm and welcoming place with such a positive and happy environment. All the staff always go out of their way to make sure my daughter is happy to stay and she always has such a lovely
time. I highly recommend Clifton Lodge.
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Review from Gemma H (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I are really pleased with Kids Planet Clifton Lodge. Our son started attending nursery in February 2025 and it took a while for him to get used to it. The staff were so patient and helpful in the transition. They've since helped us move away from formula and the development improvements
our son has made since being at nursery are fantastic. We get some picture updates throughout the day which suits us but if you want to know specifics about meal times, nappies and naps you do need to ask the staff upon collection as this info isn't always uploaded to the app.
We've experienced an environment which is always welcoming and clean. Would recommend.
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Review from D K (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Staff are caring and very kind. My little boy absolutely loves it at the nursery and we will be sorry when he leaves to start school. It was my little boys birthday recently and he had a wonderful day at nursery. A home away from home!
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't fault this nursery at all, my daughter was only just 1 when she started and took some time to settle in but with the help of the wonderful staff she's grown such a bond with multiple staff in her room, and she just loves it. The amount of activities and adventures out the children have on a
daily basis is amazing. I'm constantly kept up to date with my daughters day via the app. They've been so accommodating when on occasions we've needed an extra day due to childcare issues. It's a wonderful nursery x
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your review about our nursery setting. We will pass on your feedback to the staff team.
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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids planet Clifton Lodge has been the best decision we made for our child the nursery workers in the baby room where our child has started is phenomenal The workers in this room are compassionate and caring and show true dedication to their job. We have felt comfortable under ease leaving our child
in the care of this Nursery which is a big thing for any parent But they have helped us as well as our child and helped her grow and develop in the months that she has been there and we couldn't have asked for a better start to her education. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough and cannot thank them for all that they have provided and done for our child. This Nursery has stuck her for days out in the pram helped put her at ease when she's been upset by supporting her in the sensory room and given her lots of cuddles when required. by attending this nurse, she has been able to try lots of different home-cooked food and find new tastes she likes.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you would recommend us to others. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team. Thank you
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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is an exceptional nursery with a caring, homely feel. All of the staff clearly care very much about each child, their well-being and progress, and go above and beyond to support them.
My toddler and baby daughters attend this nursery and both thrive there.
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trips to the library and local care home to sports/wellness activities (e.g. yoga sessions) and brilliant on-site facilities (e.g. role-play, breastfeeding and sensory rooms), the setting offers so many opportunities to little ones, with a personal touch at the forefront.
My eldest thrives on having a job and helping out and she is given every opportunity to do this and is given the responsibility of cleaning up and helping out wherever appropriate.
My youngest is pace-fed and loves being in a baby carrier and the baby room staff supported this without issue.
I 100% recommend them.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you 100% recommend us to others. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team. Thank you.
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Review from Frazer C (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Initially, our little boy loved being dropped off at nursery. He made great bonds with the staff and has thrived within his development while being there. Recently he has struggled with drop-off, but the staff have recognised this and have been brilliant, patient and very caring. The management and
all staff in the baby room have been so good with him. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough. It feels homely, warm and welcoming. Thanks so much.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you would recommend our nursery to others. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.
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Review from Daisy B (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't recommend this nursery enough! My baby started in the baby room when I returned to work in September and the staff made me feel totally at ease leaving her for the first time. My baby goes in arms out and smiling! The staff take the time to get to know your child and the end of the day reviews
are really thorough. The app updates and photos are fab and make my days away from her a lot easier. 5 stars Clifton Lodge!
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how the staff supported you when your baby first started. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.
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Review from Lucy C (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Clifton Lodge has been an excellent learning environment for our daughter and she loves attending. As well as educationally they have supported her emotionally including settling in, with potty training and also supporting us as a family when we have been going through a difficult time.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your feedback about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you and your family have been supported by the staff team. I will pass on your feedback. Thank you.
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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since the new manager has arrived the nursery feels and looks like a breath of fresh air has been pumped into it! The staff all appear happier, the nursery feels homelier and most importantly the children are excited to attend nursery! The food options for the children are amazing and the staff are
always up to fun educational child-led activities helping the development of the children! This nursery is amazing!
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how you feel the new manager is doing a great job. I will pass on all your thoughtful feedback to the staff team.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 3-year-old lad absolutely loves this nursery. Always goes running in every morning and always full of smiles when it's pick-up time. Also tells me how much of a fun day he's had doing his sports sessions and playing with all of his friends.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your little one goes running in every morning. I will pass on your lovely feedback to the staff team.
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Review from V M (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been nothing but impressed with Clifton Lodge. My child started in the baby room last year and made great bonds with her key person, and all other members of staff. She has recently moved up into the next room where they do lots of engaging activities.
When we arrive we are always greeted with
friendly smiles and genuine interest about how my child is/has been.
There is a varied amount of meals and my child seems thoroughly looked after. I would have no hesitation in recommending this nursery.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you would recommend us to others. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team. Thank you.
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Review from Nicole J (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been really impressed with Kids Planet Clifton Lodge since my baby started six months ago. The staff in the baby room are kind, caring patient and really adapt their care to each individual child. They do lots of activities and have sensory and interactive stations to keep the children engaged
and constantly learning. The handovers at pick-up time are thorough with information on meals, sleep, etc. They also spend a lot of time outside and on walks which the children love. I cant recommend the nursery highly enough!
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is great to hear all your fantastic comments and that you would recommend us to others. Thank you again, I have passed on your feedback to the staff team.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going to Clifton Lodge. The manager played a huge part in her development and supported her through the nursery and different rooms and all the staff are excellent and care for the children. The home cooking is excellent for the children and my little girl eats very well at nursery.
If I could make some suggestions for improvement, I would like to see more of them getting out to the park and the beach. I felt my first child was taken out a lot more than my second and I feel even on bad weather days they could make more of the surroundings and take them out more. I personally feel this has changed over the years and feel it could be improved to how it used to be.
Overall we love Clifton Lodge and can't thank the staff enough for all the love and support they give the children, I feel they all work long hours and there are high expectations from them and they all do a fantastic job. Thank you.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Clifton LodgeThank you for your lovely review about our nursery. We are currently looking at our outdoor education, including trips and outings. I have passed feedback on to the team. Thank you again for your review.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.958 for Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (277 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.958
  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 Clifton Lodge is based on 24 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 97 number of registered child places is 19.4, which has been reached with 24 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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Tasha

Tasha Helm

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Meet our Nursery Manager, with over 19 years of experience in early years education, our Nursery Manager brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to Clifton Lodge. She holds a BA (Hons) in Education and Physical Studies and is committed to creating a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
As a mum of two, she understands the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with families. Her friendly, caring and approachable nature ensures that both children and parents feel supported from day one.
She believes in the power of play, active learning, and a child-centred approach- creating a space where children feel safe, confident, and excited to explore the world around them.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Clifton Lodge Open?

Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Clifton Lodge have capacity for?

Kids Planet Clifton Lodge has capacity for a total of 97 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Clifton Lodge to the centre of Lytham St Annes?

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

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