





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...
Funding & Fees
Full day from £70.15
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
NoGroup/Owner
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Shauna Latto (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 18
Total Places for Children
- 62
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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)
Kids Planet Austhorpe has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.806) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Austhorpe has 84 reviews.
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.
My daughter loves attending nursery here. The staff are always friendly, warm and caring and have really taken their time to get to know her and her interests. She has developed in confidence since starting at nursery and has benefited from socialising with children her own age. There are always interesting activities set out in the room, and the themes are ones that she enjoys and talks about at home. The food menu is varied and encourages her to be more adventurous with the things she tries.
Great staff, My daughter has come along in leaps and bounds since going to this nursery. She loves the staff, and I know she is safe, fed and happy with them. Very flexible with my shifts and understanding management.
I have two children at Sunbeams and cannot fault it. Both of them enjoy being there, and I feel like all of the staff go out of their way to get to know them and what they like/do not like. It is also very easy to contact them, calls are always answered and emails have always been responded to promptly.
My son loves going to nursery. All staff are very pleasant and easy to speak to. My son is developing amazing with their help! The rooms and outside play areas are always tidy, and the food is lovely!
The only reason we moved to another nursery is we moved out of the area!
He has grown loads in both mental and physical abilities, sometimes seemingly overnight! Every day he came home having done or learnt something new and is excited to tell us who he's played with, what dress up he's worn today or how many times he's been down the slide.
The staff are fantastic, everyone knows you or knows of you and are super friendly and helpful. The diary app is great, letting us see what he's eaten and done for the day, which helps us understand why he's so excited when he gets home. No request is too big, especially when it comes to the children's routines, and happy to adjust to help.
We can't thank the team enough for everything.
It is an amazing nurser, with really friendly staff, and always goes over and beyond.
My little boy absolutely loves it; he is a clingy baby and doesn’t go to many people, but happily waves bye-bye to myself (mummy) and his daddy in the morning.
I highly recommend it; they support potty training and anything you are doing at home, which helps improve there too.
Thank you to all the lovely staff.
All the staff at your Austhorpe Nursery are absolutely amazing, it is definitely like all the staff are one big family, and I truly am grateful. They really are the best. I am a single mum who works full time, but I know that my son is well looked after, and he looks forward to going, which is such a relief for me. The manager and all the staff are just brilliant. One lady is just brilliant with him; she has really taken the time to get to know him and listens to things that we are doing at home, so they can be followed in the nursery. She supports me so much, which is so reassuring, and I am so grateful for. She is truly a credit to you!
Most importantly, my daughter is happy, engaged and kept safe.
Tentative staff, clearly invested in your child. Made me feel at ease immediately. The app gives you all the information you need to feel reassured. My child has a great bond with her keyworker, and that shows the effort put in by the staff.
Sunbeams is a great nursery due to the staff being kind, caring and supportive. I have sent two children there, and both have loved it. Well done to the staff for fostering such a terrific environment for children's learning and development.
An excellent nursery with the most lovely staff. My little girl never wants to come home after a day here. She is always doing different activities and eating great food. I couldn’t be happier with my experience of Sunbeams!
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 25 Nov 2017
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Thursday 09 Nov 2017
Meet the Team (1)
I am the Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Austhorpe and have been part of the Sunbeams/Kids Planet family since 2016. I began my career as an apprentice at the Halton setting and have progressed into management, gaining valuable experience across a range of age groups, rooms, and teams.
I have a strong understanding of child development and am passionate about delivering high-quality care and education. I also enjoy supporting my team, providing training, and helping practitioners grow in their roles.
I have experience managing another setting in Wetherby and was proud to receive the ‘Deputy Manager of the Year’ award at the Kids Planet awards. I have also worked as a SENDCo, supporting inclusive practice and ensuring all children can reach their full potential.
I value building strong relationships with children and families, supporting them throughout their nursery journey in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
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