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Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Blackpool Victoria Hospital NHS, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR
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Kids Planet Victoria Hospital, Blackpool
Kids Planet Victoria Hospital, Blackpool
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.

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.

Contact Kids Planet Victoria Hospital to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 (30)

9.8

Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has 30 reviews.

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Review from Toby C (Father of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My child is always really happy to go in to nursery and likes exploring the new toys/scenarios that have been set up. Everyone knows his name and is always very friendly. They are always happy to have a chat and discuss what my child has been up to during the day! Would/and do recommend to friends.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear your child is happy and that you would recommend the nursery to friends. I will pass on your positive feedback to the staff team.

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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I have had a great experience with Kids Planet Victoria Hospital. My son has been at this nursery since he was 6 months old and is now almost 3. He has a great bond with the staff and is always happy to go in. They do lots of great activities with him and take the children on frequent visits such as to the park or the zoo. He is happy at nursery which is really reassuring.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your son is happy at nursery. I will pass on your positive feedback to our staff team.

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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Trusting relationships developed with my child's key worker and is always happy to attend nursery. My child always comments on how much fun he has.
Great variety of food offered at meal times which always seem tasty and nutritious.

My only issue has been with toileting. I personally don't feel staff are fully engaged when it comes to toilet training. My child is fully trained at home including when we are out however will have regular accidents at the nursery both wet and soiled. When he soils himself at nursery his underwear gets thrown away without telling me which is also not acceptable. We can not afford to keep replacing underwear that staff will not simply rinse ready to be washed when returning home.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your review of our nursery setting. It is great to hear that your child is happy at nursery and has fun. In regards to toilet training, this is not our policy to throw away children's underwear. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we will ensure this does not happen in the future.

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Review from O C (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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Kids Planet nursery has been very instrumental in helping our daughter achieve various skills. Our daughter is well-cared for and loves it there. All the teachers are amazing and are doing an absolutely fantastic job!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. I have passed on your feedback to the staff team, thank you.

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Review from Katie B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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My boy absolutely loves coming into nursery, he has a huge smile on his face even just asking if he wants to go in. The staff are lovely some have been there for years who I know from my past children going and all the new Staff are just as lovely. He always seems happy with his food and snacks too.
Since he has moved from another nursery he has really come out of himself and seems to be learning so much.
They are always off out taking the children on little trips in the local area too.

Fab nursery - 100% recommend.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your little one is enjoying all the trips out.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter loves going to nursery and is wriggling to jump out of the pram at the front door, which makes leaving her to go to work much easier. The app is great to see what they've eaten and been up to in the day and the activities are enriching and varied. Nursery days are very tiring! The staff are friendly and each room is like a little family. We love Kids Planet Nursery and my daughter leaves each day full of smiles! Thank you.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for the lovely review about our nursery setting. The team work incredibly hard and we value your feedback. We are going to start our staff meeting tonight with this wonderful review, so thank you.

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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son started at this nursery in 2019 and now my daughter has started over the past few weeks. I was extremely apprehensive about sending my son to nursery due to incidents elsewhere. Ever since he started they have been fantastic, supportive and invested in my children's progression. The staff are friendly, warm and welcoming. I feel as though it's home from home for my 2 children. They love going to nursery. Thank you for everything you do and have done. We appreciate it!

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Review from Molly C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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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 Andrea H (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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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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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022 Submitted via Website
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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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  • Posted: Tuesday 10 Sep 2024We are proud to announce that Kids Planet has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training 2024 by Great Place To Work UK! This...
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Anne Smithen Job Title: Nursery Manager
Anne Smithen

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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