Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Blackpool Victoria Hospital NHS, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR
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9.8 23 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Victoria Hospital, Blackpool
Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is located within the grounds of Victoria Hospital Blackpool providing childcare for NHS employees.

Its location and flexible booking patterns provide local families with an ideal solution.

The nursery's nurturing environment gives children ample opportunity to discover themselves and the world around them. With a real home from home feel, the nursery is the perfect place for your child to relax and get involved in exciting activities.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Anne Smithen (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 84

Age Range

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

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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Victoria Hospital Reviews (23)

9.8

Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has 23 reviews.

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Date Published
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Reviewer Connection to Kids Planet Victoria Hospital
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Review from Molly C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter and I have always had such a positive experience with the nursery. I have loved it since she first started at 11 months and she is now nearly 3. Every member of staff we have encountered has been so friendly and are all genuinely lovely people. My daughter absolutely adores them and always
speaks about her teachers and nursery at home. I love how busy they always are with the children they do lots of outdoor play, crafts and other activities. My daughter has learnt so much from nursery. I am also very happy with the food variety they have and it's a nice feeling to know your child has eaten nutritious meals when you collect them at the end of the day. I really cannot fault the nursery at all and feel lucky that my daughter gets to attend such a lovely place.
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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently with the nursery and his development since starting has been great. The staff are so attentive and helpful and the app is very reassuring and useful for all that they do. The manager and the team have been excellent at accommodating any requests or feedback I have given and even
when I was in hospital he would arrive upset but would soon be back to his normal self due to relationships he has built there on his one day a week. I can only speak of the staff and facilities here and cannot make comment about the new owner Kids Planet as they have not long taken over and hopefully wont have much impact on the day to day running of things.
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Review from Andrea H (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot thank the nursery staff enough throughout our son's journey with them. We have always been kept well informed daily of all his activities, learning and food.
Every single staff member has a wealth of knowledge and experience and nothing is ever too much.
The range of fun learning and experiences
they offer each child every day makes it enjoyable for the children
I cannot praise them enough for looking after our son and helping him develop into the cheeky young man he is today.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.771)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.771) out of 10 for Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.771 for Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is calculated as follows: ( (179 Excellents x 5) + (44 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.771
  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 Victoria Hospital is based on 19 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 19 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (1)

Anne

Anne Smithen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Anne joined Kids Planet with an extensive background in education and early years leadership. She graduated in 1996 with a degree in Biological Sciences and is a qualified teacher with Early Years Teacher Status. Anne also holds a Masters in Professional Practice and a Level 3 qualification in SEND, reflecting her strong commitment to inclusive, high-quality childcare and continuous professional development.


With many years of experience across the early years sector, Anne is passionate about creating inspiring and engaging environments where children can truly thrive. She has recently transformed both Poulton Carr Head and Victoria with beautifully designed outdoor learning spaces and a new sensory area that supports children’s emotional regulation and curiosity.


Anne’s thoughtful leadership and creative vision ensure that her nurseries are not only safe and nurturing but also rich in opportunities for exploration, discovery, and joy.

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