Kids Planet Austhorpe

Austhorpe Lane, Austhorpe, Leeds LS15 8TP
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  • Kids Planet Austhorpe, Leeds
Set in a happy and welcoming environment, Kids Planet Austhorpe provides care and education for babies, toddlers and children up to the age of five years.

The nursery’s team of friendly staff is highly experienced and provides a stimulating and enabling environment to promote children’s learning and development. They work closely with parents to establish the best transition through the nursery rooms for the individual child, waiting until they reach certain developmental phases rather than progressing according to age.

Children at the nursery follow the Early Years Foundation Stage in the activities they participate in, which enables them to learn and absorb effectively in a supportive environment, while also developing softer skills such as communication and relationship building.

The nursery offers out of school clubs, including a before school club, an after school club, and a holiday club, all of which provide children with a fun atmosphere where they can play, draw or complete homework.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leanne Buchanan (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 62

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day from £70.15

  • 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 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kids Planet Austhorpe Reviews (84)

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Kids Planet Austhorpe has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Austhorpe has 84 reviews.

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Review from V F (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son attends Austhorpe kids planet two days a week and since joining rising 3's, he looks forward to going and throughout enjoys his time spent there. The staff are always friendly and approachable. Would recommend this lovely nursery to other parents.
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Review from Georgie W (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. We feel so lucky our daughter got a place here and are excited for our son to join the nursery family in February. Staff are professional and friendly. They know their children well and are excited, alongside the children, when informing us about the fun they have had during the
day! The management team are amazing and are completely on top of everything they need to be!
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Review from Emily C (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so pleased we choose Austhorpe for my little boys nursery. Settled in brilliantly in January and had made so much progress. He gets so excited in a morning when we arrive and it settles me knowing he is happy and enjoys he his days. The staff are fantastic.
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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has recently started at Kids Planet Austhorpe, she has come on so much in a short space of time, the staff are so welcoming and friendly and you feel reassured when you drop them off that they are in safe hands.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 27 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Austhorpe Kids Planet for just over a year and started when he was 1. The nursery is quite simply amazing! The staff care for my son so well and build relationships. They communicate really well with us as parents about his day. My son has been in the babies room, tots and now toddlers
and all 3 have been fan! His speech, manners, confidence etc has all been shaped massively by him attending. They encourage his independence loads. It was a scary thing for me to leave my son after being off with him on maternity leave but the staff here made the transition so smooth. My son shouts bye mummy with a big smile on his face each morning and then tells me all the fun things he's done when I collect him at the end of the day.


It's friendly and child centric and I am so happy we chose to send our son here. I highly recommend!

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Review from Sammie T (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery and friendly, competent staff! Our daughter has just started at Kids Planet, Austhorpe and we couldn't be happier with our journey so far; from initially viewing the nursery nearly 18 months ago to revisiting more recently for her settling in sessions and starting her full days over
the last week, the staff have made the transition as seamless as possible for us so far. There has always been someone on hand to answer any questions we have had, which hugely reassures us we have made a great choice. Our daughters key workers are brilliant and are quickly getting to know her, showing the care, time and attention spent with each child. Really happy with our nursery journey so far and can't wait to see how she grows and develops!
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Review from S J (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel very fortunate to be able to write such a review, My daughter has attended this nursery for 2 years and it has been the best decision i've made. The staff are fabulous, The whole team clearly are very passionate about their jobs and it shows! From the baby room to pre school , every experience
has been positive, My daughter is a confident little girl with lots of skills which I know have been gained through this nursery and their team. Thank you for making my mornings easier and taking the time to make this such a family feel nursery.
You are all amazing and Thank you!
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Review from Jennifer J (Mother of Child) published on 25 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started attending the nursery and I am pleased with how she has settled. I feel this is due to warm and friendly staff. My daughter seems happy to talk to the staff about worries. She seems to have had fun when I collect her and tells me about what she has learnt. I was impressed
to hear that they had a visitor to the nursery to teach her about African culture.
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 17 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience with Kids Planet Austhorpe has been amazing. From day one, the staff have been incredibly kind, supportive, and attentive, making the settling-in process smooth and stress-free. Staff genuinely care for all children and support parents.
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Review from Jessica R (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to Kids Planet Austhorpe since she was 7 months old and is now 3, she loves going every day and gets so excited. The management team are amazing and will go above and beyond to help you. The staff in the rising 3 room have been amazing with my little girl, and she has come
on so much and has become very confident. I can't thank all the staff enough for taking good care of my little girl.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have only been coming to this nursery for the past couple of months but I do nothing but rave about it when people ask. The staff are so lovely and my child always gets excited when we talk about nursery. My personal favourite thing is the app where they update your child's development and tell you
about their day including pictures and activities. Very informative, I look forward to it each time he visits.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The girls in both rooms (toddlers and preschool) have been amazing with my two girls, one starting from moving from another nursery and my other girl's first time at nursery. Everyone has been welcoming and are helping the girls settle in! Thank you
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Review from Chloe H (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, always playing with children and engaging with them, have a range of activities. My little boy was nervous at first but very quickly felt comfortable with the staff which made him less nervous to go and now he gets excited to go to nursery. All the staff know the children's names even
if they are in different rooms. They've had him try a range of different foods that he wouldn't try at home, and he's come on loads since attending the nursery.
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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 21 December 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the Austhorpe Kids Planet baby room for a couple of months now, and we as a family are so happy with how he’s settled and how much he seems to have bonded with the staff. The app is very informative and helps reassure us through the day that he is settled. Would highly recommend
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Review from Kimberley G (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is in the baby room which he has been for just over a month now and he has settled in so well! The first two weeks were really hard for me as my baby would cry at drop off, but after seeing all of the lovely pictures of him playing and exploring, I can see that he is really enjoying it
now! I'd like to say a big thank you to all who have been a big part of his settling in journey so far, it's made me feel more at ease about coming back to work, knowing that I don't have to worry.
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Review from Nick R (Father of Child) published on 20 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Austhorpe, where do we begin?
Our little girl has been going here from toddler, to rising threes, to pre-school and she has loved every moment.
She has grown so much under their supervision and absolutely loves every member of staff she has been under the care of. Her social skills, talking,
memory, fine motor skills and more have developed tenfold under their care.
The work the Kids Planet team do is nothing short of amazing and any child that goes into their care is going to be loved and well looked after!
Thank you so much for looking after our princess and setting her up for life beyond nursery.
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended this nursery from the young age of 10 months. He started off in the babies room where he was cared for exceptionally well. My mind was put at ease by the knowledge and commitment from the staff. He then moved up a class into tots and this is when I could really see how much he learns
at this nursery and how much he enjoys his time there. His diary is updated with plenty of pictures from activities throughout the day. The senior and staff in tots were phenomenal. I was always informed of anything they felt was important. He really has grown up and I believe that is from the guys in tots. He is now in toddlers, where he enjoys plenty of fun activities and every visit his diary is full of pictures along with a very detailed log of daily care. This helps me as a parent to understand what happens and if he is enjoying himself. My child loves the food and often has two portions! The management are very friendly and cannot do enough for you. Always there in times of need!
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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and her team are outstanding. They have always been so warm and lovely with our girls, providing a safe and nurturing environment for them.
Our youngest has multiple food allergies and eczema and they handle her daily needs and care with patience, understanding and diligence. Each time
she moves to a new room, we have a meeting and discuss her care plan. They go above and beyond to keep her safe and us reassured of how they do this. Their attention to detail is amazing. The rooms are stimulating and creative- I see different activities and crafting projects each time I drop off and pick up. Our daughter’s language has developed at pace since she started and at home, she shows off the new songs she has learned! We like that there is a feeling of openness and transparency with windows into each room from the corridor. The atmosphere is friendly and staff who don’t work in our daughter’s room still know her name and say hello. Without hesitation, I would recommend this nursery.
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Review from David B (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can honestly say that Kids Planet Austhorpe (formerly Sunbeams) have been nothing short of amazing with my daughter as she's progressed from room to room. The staff in each room are courteous, knowledgeable and have a great (natural) way with the children, especially during drop off/pick up which
can be very stressful for little ones. My only negative is that I notice that the odd lunch / tea menu choice being the reverse of what I'd give at home, e.g. cold meal for lunch, hot meal for tea but this is rare. The reports are great as they cover all manner of my daughter's development. If I have any questions about anything the staff do their utmost to respond within a day.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is always happy to attend nursery. She is currently in the infant room, and all of the staff have made sure that my daughter is well cared for; she is very happy here, which shows when I collect her as she doesn’t want to leave. Having this care has made my transition back to work a lot
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.982)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10 for Kids Planet Austhorpe 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 14 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 4.982 for Kids Planet Austhorpe is calculated as follows: ( (164 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 167 Ratings = 4.982
  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 Austhorpe is based on 14 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 14 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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Leanne

Leanne Buchanan

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Leanne joined Austhorpe Nursey Leeds in September 2009 as a senior nursery Nurse and worked her way up to join the managers team in 2014. As well as being a mum of two with 19 years’ experience with working in Early years, she holds a level 3 Diploma and Level 4 in Early Childhood polices, as well as a Level 3 Management. She is very passionate when it comes to child development and working with the practitioners to build a rich learning environment for the children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Austhorpe

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

Kids Planet Austhorpe accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Austhorpe Open?

Kids Planet Austhorpe is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids Planet Austhorpe have capacity for?

Kids Planet Austhorpe has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Austhorpe to the centre of Leeds?

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

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