Kids Planet Padiham

Thompson Street, Padiham, Burnley BB12 7AP
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9.9 59 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Padiham, Burnley
Kids Planet Padiham, conveniently situated in Burnley, offers full time and sessional day care, opening from 7:30am - 6pm each weekday.

The nursery team are qualified and passionate about delivering high quality care to all children. Working hard to promote children's independence, confidence and enjoyment for each day, the nursery offers an environment that is inclusive, safe and consistent with a wide range of resources and activities to spark their interests.

The team work closely with families and provide regular updates on children's time at the nursery, giving peace of mind that you never miss a key milestone or achievement.
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Funding & Fees

We accept children in receipt of Working parents funding, 2 year government funding (low income) and children in receipt of working parent 30 hours.
Please contact the nursery manager to discuss session prices and funding.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lindsay Wilkins (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 96

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 & Christmas

Kids Planet Padiham Reviews (59)

9.9

Kids Planet Padiham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Padiham has 59 reviews.

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Review from Tina T (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twins moved to Kids Planet Padiham in February as we have relocated. It was a big change for them as it took them a while to settle in their last nursery and really enjoyed it after a few months.


I explained all my worries and anxieties with the team and they have been brilliant.


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in their room have taken so much time to get to know them both over these past 6 weeks and they have such a brilliant time. At pick ups they are always so happy and full of positive energy so you can see they have had the best time.


The range of activities is amazing also the food options my twins eat are so varied there. I also like that they go out to the park and walks as their outside space isn't huge but they make use of the surrounding area which personally i really like that side of it.


I love that its an all inclusive nursery so i don't have to send all sorts of extras either.


I am excited to see how they develop now they are getting more settled and comfortable there.

Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet PadihamThank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us at Kids Planet. It's fantastic to hear you're happy with the care and education your children receive at Kids Planet Padiham. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we're so excited to continue supporting your little one's on their early years journey.
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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was very attached to me and her dad. Most of the time wouldn't even go to family members, I was very anxious about her starting nursery as I felt guilty and didn't know how she would react. Of course when they first start it's hard they need to settle in but my daughter settled in much better
than I thought, I was really impressed. She always has so much love shown to her, she has really come out of her shell and become more confident, bubbly, and social.
She has learnt so many things such as nursery rhymes and eating a variety of foods a lot better. I am so proud of her and couldn't thank the staff enough as I wouldn't be here without them. She also loves to try and use a spoon and fork from the nursery helping her to do this. I love coming home with her artwork!
I am really happy with how she is getting on, staff always give a handover even when updating the app and always make you feel reassured.
Thank you for all you do for my daughter and continue to do.
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamThis is lovely to hear, She has settled so well and has established fantastic relationships with all staff who care for her.
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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have been wonderful since we started bringing our daughter in 2021 - she adores the nursery and all the staff. They have done wonders for her.
There isn't a day that goes by where they haven't helped her with her learning or had some fun games etc.
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamShe has been a pleasure to look after over the years.
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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough to people! They have been absolutely amazing with my 2 children. The staff go above and beyond for the children, they talk about them with passion and can see how much they genuinely care for each child. My eldest has ASD and the staff fought in our corner to make
sure he was getting the support he needed. I will be forever grateful to all the staff members, for loving and caring the way they do.
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamWe strive to support each child to reach their full potential and will do all we can to support children and families to achieve this.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a great nursery with lots of amazing staff! My little girl loves going and gets excited when it's nursery day. They have an app that keeps you updated and they get a good variety of meals. Plenty of walks to the park and the surrounding areas too, along with indoor learning and making friends.
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamWe believe that both staff and children benefit from having lots of outdoor play and experiences. We do our utmost to provide variety in their everyday activities.
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Review from O S (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family had many options for which nursery to choose for our first child. We were terrified when we came to each of them. But! Then we found Kids Planet Padiham and it was our choice. Great staff. Clean and cozy. Children are always busy. Parents are always aware of everything that is happening with
their children. A great start for any child. Thank you!
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamThis is so nice to hear! We try hard to ensure our environments are stimulating for the children.
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Review from Abigail W (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been incredible on my daughter settling in. As she is my first child I was scared, nervous and apprehensive of leaving her at nursery. They were so supportive of me and her throughout the full process and always made time to reassure me and give me updates on her settling in. She struggled
for a couple of sessions and after a week was so happy to be going and was content in being left. I couldn't speak highly enough of Kids Planet!
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamLovely to hear. We understand how difficult it can be for both parents and children so we like to ensure parents and children are supported throughout.
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Review from Kerry C (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves coming to the nursery. I have used the nursery before for my little girl who also thought it was fantastic. All the staff are lovely and make it fun for the children. I would highly recommend to others.
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Review from D H (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic people fantastic place to take your child. All the ladies take care of my boy and put all the children's welfare before anything else. They send out newsletters to keep you up to date with everything that's going on. Brilliant.
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Review from C M (Father of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely loved our daughter's key worker, she really seems to understand and get involved with her. We are more than happy with our daughter's progress and the room she is in. We really think our daughter is going to thrive.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love the staff. Always friendly and you can tell they love all the children they look after. They are always ready to offer advice, happy to see the kids whenever you bring them in. They are amazing at teaching the kids what they need to know/learn.
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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I absolutely love this place. From day one we have been welcomed as if we have been there from day one. My little one loves every single member of staff and they all treat her like their own! They have been so understanding in regards to finances as well and helped create a suitable, affordable plan
to keep our little playing with her friends. Would 100% recommend it!
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves his nursery. The staff are so professional and very caring for all children. The love and care they provide on a daily basis are naturally visible to all parents. My child loves to attend there, and each day there is an adventure and great activities. I can check on the app, what my child
is doing, what meal was cooked and what kind of activities my child participated in.
Padiham number 1 nursery.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Positive interactions. Son started at the beginning of September, the staff made sure he was comfortable and at ease via settling-in sessions and positive interactions. I know everything he's doing and what he's eating, making home life a smoother transition.
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamFantastic news, so pleased he has settled in well and is building great relationships with the staff.
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Review from Z C (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has had the most amazing time at Kids Planet Nursery. He has really grown and developed thanks to all the staff's help and support. They have assisted in meeting all his SEN and medical needs. There is a good range of activities every day and resources and plenty of opportunities to explore
the local community. Pre-school really helps prepare the children as well for primary school and the transition period. The management staff go above and beyond, they have the children's best interest at heart and really care about the children. I can't fault Kids Planet Nursery at all.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An absolutely amazing nursery and we wouldn't recommend it more! Our little girl has absolutely thrived there and it's all down to the incredible staff. We're so thankful for them and everything they've done for us.
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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. My two youngest children have attended here, starting from another nursery before changing to Kids Planet. The staff treat my children like their own, made them feel at ease and was there whenever needed. My little girl has two weeks remaining before she starts primary school. I would
definitely recommend this nursery. Thank you everybody at Kids Planet Padiham.
Reply from Lindsay Wilkins at Kids Planet PadihamThank you so much! Both your children have been a pleasure to care for over the years and we would like to wish them all the best in their next chapter.
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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Kids Planet after we moved to Padiham. She's been going now for over a year and I can't fault it one bit. I love how they update me all day with everything my daughter does and how she is progressing each month and what they are working towards with her. She loves going so when my
other daughter joined as a baby I felt very reassured and comfortable knowing she would be very looked after. My youngest also has a dairy allergy which they have accommodated for with no issues at all. They are also really supportive with things like potty training. The staff are so loving and friendly and I can tell both my children really love both their key workers and all the other staff in their room. I highly recommend this nursery to all my friends and family.
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Review from Joanna W (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate Padiham Kids Planet enough. My son is in the toddler's room and I was very very nervous about him going to nursery however, the girls were amazing, really put me at ease and they invest so much in my son and his development. No question is ever too much for them. They are always trying
to come up with new ideas to help my son with his talking/noise-making. My son loves nursery. He goes in with a smile and a wave for every session.
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Review from Kara C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been with Kids Planet Padiham since August 2021, and I have not a bad thing to say about the place or the girls! They all work amazing together - from dropping my child off to picking her up, the friendliest faces and nicest people! To watch my daughter run into nursery every day with
such excitement is someone any parent would want for their child! She has had the best education with them so far and I'm sure when she leaves next year she will surely miss you all - thank you all girlies, your all superhumans.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.937)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.937) out of 10 for Kids Planet Padiham 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 40 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 40 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 4.937 for Kids Planet Padiham is calculated as follows: ( (451 Excellents x 5) + (26 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 479 Ratings = 4.937
  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 Padiham is based on 40 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 40 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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Lindsay Wilkins

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004

Lindsay Wilkins is the nursery manager of Padiham. Lindsay has been a part of the nursery since 2004, where she started as a nursery practitioner and progressed within the setting becoming the nursery manager in January 2013. She is passionate about providing innovative experiences for the children in her care, together with an enthusiastic team of skilled practitioners.

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