Kids Planet Austhorpe

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.

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.

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

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.

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 Kids Planet.

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.

Thank you so much for looking after our princess and setting her up for life beyond nursery.

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!

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.

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.

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 easier.

Good communication and pictures of what he has been doing.

Fantastic nursery, my little one gets so much out of it and she loves attending and all the staff. The activities are varied and the themed days are amazing. The food is so good, better than any nursery I know of and the reporting is ace.

Both of my children have been to Kids Planet Sunbeams Austhorpe. My three year old son is there currently. I chose Sunbeams Austhorpe as it came highly recommend by many of my friends, most of who are primary teachers. I have been very impressed with the care that is provided. Many of the carers have looked after both of my children and I have got to know them well. Retainment of staff suggests that it is a positive environment for people to work, which is reflected in the care provided. The carers are very loving and calming and seem to show genuine care towards all the children. The rooms are always clean and tidy and both of my children have enjoyed the food. There is always lots of messy play, singing and dancing. The outside area is fantastic and the children get lots of fresh air regularly. Two staff members are always extremely helpful if I have any queries. My children have made strong bonds with their carers and I feel confident that they will enjoy their day on leaving them!

My daughter is in her final year at Kids Planet Sunbeams, having been attending for over two and a half years. During this time she has developed incredibly well, moving through the Sunbeams classes with her friends and still thoroughly enjoys her time there. She has been cared for by many people as she progressed and we've had wonderful experiences with all of them. The team have always been fantastic and looked after my daughter and her classmates exceptionally.

My son absolutely loves coming to nursery here. The staff are incredible and show so much care and attention, remembering so many little details about him and relaying information to me on what he's been up to during his days. Communication from the manager is always outstanding, she responds to any queries quickly and whoever is on the reception desk always greets you with a smile. Both of my children have attended this nursery and I have never had any complaints and would highly recommend to anyone!

Couldn’t have asked for a better place to send my young ones for the last four years. Great learning environment and fabulous staff who genuinely care about the kids. Can’t say enough good things about Sunbeams.

Our son has attended Sunbeams Austhorpe since July 2021 and now the team feel like family. The staff in the infant room helped him settle in really quickly which was so reassuring after the difficult times we all experienced in the lockdowns. He has developed and flourished in their care in the infant, toddler and rising 3 rooms. He loves all the varied fun activities and really looks forward to all his home cooked meals. We have already got a place for our little girl to start at the end of the year and know she will have the same nurturing experience.

I have 2 children at the nursery one in preschool and one in the toddler room, both seem to enjoy it and have made good friendships and relationships with the staff. They have become more confident and independent and enjoy the activities set up for them. The staff are all very friendly and the food menus seem good and varied. The Blossom App is useful to see what they have been up to (but it is often slow to update and notify me of the days update). Overall I am pleased with the nursery and how they have helped my children develop.

The only minor concern we have is regarding the dirty clothing and shoes we get home every day, although we are aware that it is something difficult to control.