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Kids Planet Nook Barn

Nook Lane, Cherry Tree, Livesey with Pleasington, Blackburn BB2 4SN
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Kids Planet Nook Barn, Blackburn
Kids Planet Nook Barn, Blackburn
Kids Planet Nook Barn, Blackburn

Kids Planet Nook Barn, located in Cherry Tree, Blackburn, is a charmingly renovated barn house with lush gardens. With over three decades of experience, the dedicated team takes pride in the warm and welcoming atmosphere, surrounded by nature. The goal is to offer exceptional childcare and personalised attention to each child.

Funding & Fees

Full day - £67
Half day - £43.55

Short day - £55.70

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 Nook Barn to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Chloe Slater (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:30
  • Tuesday 08:00-17:30
  • Wednesday 08:00-17:30
  • Thursday 08:00-17:30
  • Friday 08:00-17:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Nook Barn Reviews (23)

9.9

Kids Planet Nook Barn has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Nook Barn has 23 reviews.

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Review from Keely G (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We've had such a lovely experience with Nook Barn Nursery and couldn't be happier with the care our daughter receives. The staff are so warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in every child, creating a safe and nurturing environment.

Our daughter is due to start school in September, and since being supported by Lauren, we've seen a massive difference in her confidence, communication, and overall development. It's been amazing to watch her grow.

The activities are always engaging and well thought out, and communication with parents is excellent, keeping us fully updated and reassured.

We're so grateful to the team at Nook Barn Nursery and would highly recommend them to any parent.

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Review from L J (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy has come on so much since starting at Nook Barn. When he started in September, he was really unsettled at first but the staff really helped him to settle in and feel secure.
He absolutely loves nursery now and the staff are so good with him. We get regular updates on the app to see what he is doing that day.

I'm so glad we chose this nursery for him. He is learning new things all the time and he has made so much progress with his development.

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Review from Jessica M (Mother of Child) published on 18 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has attended Kids Planet Nookbarn since August 2022, she is now preparing to start school in September 2026.

She is settled in the preschool room, her communication and core skills have developed alongside her confidence. She is happy at nursery, I feel reassured knowing this whilst working.

Practitioners and management are supportive and approachable, updates are provided regularly and you can access ongoing information from the app.

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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Since my daughter Sylvie started at Nook Barn, she has thrived in her development. Her key worker, Jess, has had such a positive impact on Sylvie as Sylvie took a liking to her early on. Sylvie is naturally on the shy side and prefers to stick with her adult and so Jess has worked so hard in bringing her out of her shell and we as parents can see how much she has grown in confidence. Her crawling came along quickly and now we are working hard towards mastering walking. Nook Barn provide brilliant activities for the babies, that cater to their interests and aid their development. We are also blown away by how wonderful the food is. So much so that Sylvie always wants extra portions. We look forward to seeing Sylvie blossom even more as she continues on her Nook Barn journey.

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Review from Deavione B (Mother of Child) published on 5 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Nook barn has really been amazing for my little boy helping him so much. They are helping him start to sit in group time and helping him improve his speech. Me and my son love the little take home task they give every month and also my Nan gives the staff biscuits every Thursday for a treat for how amazing the staff really are.

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Review from Kimmie H (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son has been attending Nookbarn for nearly three years now. He started in the baby room and is now in preschool, and we've had a consistently positive experience throughout.

The manager is fantastic she is always approachable, and any questions I have are answered quickly and thoroughly and always ready to help straight away.

All of the staff are incredibly welcoming and caring, and my son truly loves every one of them. They have supported both him and me through every milestone, and I feel so reassured knowing he is in such good hands.

I honestly couldn't recommend them enough

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Review from Nicole S (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Nursery has always been helpful for me and my child. If I've ever been late, they've been so understanding and accommodated this. My child has come on leaps and bounds and I do believe nursery has contributed to this. He is so ready for school and that is due to the dedication of staff and the time they put into your child's learning

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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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Nook Barn is a fabulous nursery with staff who genuinely care for your child's happiness and wellbeing. My daughter started at the nursery in November 2025, she settled into her new routine very quickly and her development in confidence, speech and play has been amazing. It's brought me great peace of mind knowing how content my daughter is and how well she is being cared for whilst I work. I would very much recommend to anyone looking for a nursery in the area.

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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We have been with Nook Barn for 2 years now, our son is in Pre school ready to go to school in September and our daughter is in babies. We love the warmth, care and friendly nature. The key workers support and go above and beyond. The management are kind, supportive and no question is too big or small. You feel they care about each and every family and are proud to be on your childrens journey.

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Review from Jessica C (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2026 Submitted via Website
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My little boy joined the toddler room in October 2025. He has thrived since joining Nook Barn, his confidence and his speaking developed rapidly from the moment he started and continues to do so each day. He often tells me how he loves the staff (especially Faz and Mia) and is always excited to come in to nursery. All of my expectations are met and sometimes exceeded. The setting itself is stunning and has a lovely outdoor area which is used very often which is fantastic as my boy loves the outdoors. The parent partnership is excellent, I feel very involved with the nurseries community and in the know about how my child's day has been through both the Famly app and handovers. I feel a strong sense of teamwork between me and the toddler room staff towards my child's developmental needs, they have given me lots of help and advice surrounding potty training and some behavioural issues that come with having a toddler. I am very happy with my choice of nursery for my little boy.

Reply from Chloe Jade Slater, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Nook Barn
Thank you for your review! We appeciate your trust in Nook Barn and the team.
Chloe Slater

Nursery Manager

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Review from D E (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My grandson is so happy at Kids Planet Nook Barn. The staff are warm, kind and genuinely care for each child, which puts me completely at ease. The nursery has such a lovely, homely atmosphere with plenty of fun and learning opportunities indoors and outdoors. It's wonderful to see how much he enjoys going every day - I couldn't recommend it more highly

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Review from Jessica L (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My children absolutely LOVE the staff. They light up when they go! One of my children goes to babies he's 10month old now and my other child goes to toddlers she's nearly 32months old. The communication from the staff has been brilliant, I love how much they involve the children and utilize the app really well. I know where my children are up to in there development stages and what they need to work towards. They take them outside for walks, they have several activities planned and free play. They have progressed so much being there. They generally are a fantastic team! Very happy parents.

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Review from J S (Father of Child) published on 6 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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I would definitely recommend Kids Planet Nook Barn.
After having a bad experience at a previous nursery when my son was younger we decided to move him here and it was the best decision we've ever made.
The activities the girls put out are amazing, my oldest son is always so excited to come home and tell me and mum about his day. Both my boys have such amazing bonds with all the ladies, They've both grown and developed so much here and it's amazing to see how far they have come.

Recently me and mum have been in NICU with their little sister so it put our mind at ease when we would get updates throughout the day seeing our boys were being well looked after.

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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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My son absolutely loves attending Nook Barn nursery. He has such a big smile as we approach the building. He is welcomed with smiles and friendly greetings. The staff are kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. They help the children to express themselves freely and bring out their personalities. My son has become so much more confident and is keen to try new things since starting nursery. I feel confident and comfortable to ask for help or advice and the staff have a gentle and supportive approach. My son loves exploring the outside area. It is full of interesting and sensory oriented play which he loves.

I couldn't ask for a better place for my son to start his learning journey in.

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Review from Millie C (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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Nookbarn is a fantastic nursery with the most amazing, loving and welcoming staff. My son struggled to settle the first month or so but the staff worked really hard to boost his confidence and show him that nursery is a fun place to be! The staff are so attentive and caring towards the children and really cater for every individual childs needs. The staff work really hard and anyone can tell the staff at Nookbarn enjoy working with the children.

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Review from Ciara P (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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I cannot say enough good things about this lovely place. My little girl is in the toddler room and I can honestly say the way these girls look after her is second to none! Her speech has come on so much, she can count and they basically even potty trained her with their amazing encouragement! But most of all I can tell they love her. She will often come home with gorgeous French plaits and they foster all of her interests (mainly Elsa). She will be moving up to pre school soon and we will both miss the toddler room and two staff members in particular.

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Review from Carole M (Grandmother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Polite and friendly, staff keep you updated etc. when picking up and dropping off children. Nothing too much trouble, and a calm relaxing atmosphere in the nursery but structured for children's needs and well-being.

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Review from Lyndsey H (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Before my daughter started nursery in January I was quite daunted by the whole process but as soon as we went for her first taster session I knew instantly that we had made the right choice with Kids Planet Nook Barn. The staff were so welcoming and reassuring. Eight months on and my daughter is still enjoying her time there and has formed a lovely bond with her key workers and has made lots of friends. The activities and learning all seem very varied and I love that they have a lovely outdoor space for children to play and explore. There is a relaxed, organic feel to the nursery as well as being clean and safe.

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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at this nursery since 6 months old and they have been nothing but phenomenal with him! All staff from the baby room, toddlers and now pre-school have helped him develop so much. Both his physical and emotional development are now 'Above average' which is thanks to Nook Barn and all of its staff. Nook Barn always have new and exciting activities on offer keeping my son and all of the children included and building great relationships. It is a fantastic nursery and there is nowhere else I would imagine taking him to.

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Review from Kasey T (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Beautiful setting, both my little boys go here and they absolutely love it, they're always doing such brilliant activities with them and always keep me updated throughout the day on the app. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, I would highly recommend this setting.

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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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Chloe Slater Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2020
Chloe Slater

Hello, my name is Chloe and I am the nursery manager at Kids Planet Nook Barn.

I have been with Kids Planet for a few years and have grown with the company through starting out as a practitioner and now being a nursery manager.

I have 10 years’ experience in early years and hold my BA Honours in early childhood studies. I am often found in the rooms having fun with the children getting messy and diving into some good old role-play!

With a great and strong staff team, we pride ourselves in having a home-from-home environment in an old barn-style house, we use lots of natural materials in play and like to give our children new and exciting experiences.

I enjoy greeting families morning and evening and my office door is always open if you're ever in need of anything!

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Nook Barn

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Nook Barn Open?

Kids Planet Nook Barn is open: Monday 08:00-17:30, Tuesday 08:00-17:30, Wednesday 08:00-17:30, Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-17:30.

How many Children does Kids Planet Nook Barn have capacity for?

Kids Planet Nook Barn has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Nook Barn to the centre of Blackburn?

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

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