Kids Planet Altofts

OAP Hut Behind WMC, 102c Church Road, Altofts, Normanton WF6 2QS
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9.9 60 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Altofts, Normanton
Beautiful newly refurbished nursery in Altofts. Flooded with natural light, this gorgeous outdoor nursery will take learning and play into nature.
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Funding & Fees

Full day rate £60.50

Working parent funding available (15 and 30 hours). We accept fully funded places.
Sibling discount, NHS discount, Tax Free Childcare.
Rates vary by location/nursery setting.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Megan Greaves (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 40

Age Range

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

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 & between Christmas & New Year

Kids Planet Altofts Reviews (60)

9.9

Kids Planet Altofts has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from D F (Father of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves this nursery and as her dad, I cannot express how much work and creative thoughts the staff put into making my little ones Wednesday every week. Both fun and learning, top marks from me and her, well done team.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you for taking time to leave a review, we are so happy you feel so pleased with the setting!
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Review from Kathryn C (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hillside Altofts is a fantastic nursery. Both of my girls have been here. Currently, my youngest is in the preschool room. She really enjoys coming and loves telling us about her day. The planning, care and time that the staff put into everything they do is brilliant. I would recommend this nursery
to everyone. It has a homely, cosy feel and is very welcoming.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you for leaving us a review! We love that your daughter enjoys sharing her nursery experiences with you at home!
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Review from Vicky Z (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts is a lovely environment with a brilliant team of caring, friendly staff. We are so impressed with the app-based updates we receive on a daily basis. The team are very focused on child development and have really helped our son to blossom!
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you for such a wonderful review, these words mean a lot to our staff team!
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Review from Jayne R (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
For the past two years both my grandchildren have attended Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts the staff are friendly approachable and very caring towards the children and family members. One has now left and gone to big school but still attends the holiday club as he loves it so much.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!
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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts for a while now. And she loves to go. All the girls are amazing! She has come on so much while there. It makes dropping off our daughter easier knowing she's happy.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you for taking to time to leave us a review! It means a lot to our staff team!
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery around! My two absolutely love it here! They have come on so much whilst they have been attending Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts! All the staff are lovely and could not do enough for the child and ourselves as parents from adding days to teaching our children everything
they need to know! Definitely, one to try!
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsWhat amazing words! We are very proud of our setting and staff team, thank you!
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Review from O B (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves this nursery, always has a huge smile on his face when he's there. The staff are lovely, they keep you well updated and its nice to see what your little one gets up to whilst you're at work! My little one's nap times have become more regular, I can see how much he has progressed
through his walking and saying more words, this nursery has made a huge difference!
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsWe are so pleased you are so happy, thank you for leaving a review!
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Review from Megan F (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have been attending Hillside Childcare for over 18 months. They have both grown and developed so much both in themselves and educationally. My children cannot wait weekly to attend nursery which makes me extremely happy to know I made the right choice in sending them to Hillside. The
staff are absolutely incredible supporting both the children and parents, keeping you up to date with anything that goes on and making you feel a part of the Hillside family. I would 100% recommend Hillside to anyone looking for full time or part time childcare.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for your lovely review! We are so please you feel such a part of the Hillside family!
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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery. Thoughtful, attentive staff and curated activities structured around the children's interests and development. Most importantly my daughter is enjoying her time here. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for your review, your kind words mean the world to us!
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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a rocky start with another childcare provider we moved my two-and-a-half-year-old over to Hillside Altofts in May. I honestly can’t sing their praises enough. They quickly put together a wonderful plan to help him settle in. They recognised straight away some key things to do to help handover
on a morning be less traumatic. On a whole their engagement with parents is excellent, the effort they go to in getting to know each child and identifying learning areas is really impressive. I now have a little boy that gets excited to go to nursery and misses it on days off!
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to our staff team!
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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attends the nursery setting three days a week. All members of staff know my son by name and treat him as if he’s one of their own. His main caregiver within the setting is amazing. Always focusing on his interests and encouraging development. The whole setting gives off a family vibe. Never
has my son had a bad day here. We are so pleased with their service and thankful for everything they do.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you recognise our family feeling, it's just what we strive for!
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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely love this nursery. Staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Recently they have increased the size of the nursery which has created a better environment for the children. Since attending this nursery my little boy has come on leaps and bounds with his speach, numbers and socialising
skills, plus the meals are cooked from scratch.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you ever so much for leaving such a lovely review.
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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at this nursery at 8 months old, now being two and a half I cannot thank them enough for supporting her growth and socialisation! My daughter has flourished within confidence from being here and will come home with such lovely stories of what she has been doing throughout the day,
often bringing home some beautiful artwork too! The bonds formed with her key worker are extremely apparent and the way the nursery inputs things we have been doing at home is great too. I have so many lovely things to say about this nursery and I’m excited to hear the stories my daughter will bring home over the next couple years too.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for writing such a wonderful review!
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Review from Paige P (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Hillside Childcare is such a brilliant, welcoming and nurturing environment for the little ones. Communication is second to none, and I can’t fault the nursery at all. My little boy has been attending for over a year now and absolutely loves it. The activities and equipment are always varied and exciting
for the children, and the staff are patient and helpful with any questions you may have. They regularly ask for new interests displayed at home so that activities can be based on this, and this helps reinforce learning at home too. 5 stars isn’t enough!
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for sharing your kind words. We pride ourselves on being a home from home for our families, and we are so pleased you feel so happy with us.
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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not be happier with Hillside Childcare. They are amazing and my daughter has come on so much since going. They are so inclusive and are always listening and incorporating activities from the families that attend. They have gone above and beyond for my family in difficult situations and we are
so appreciative.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate them very much!
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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our journey with Hillside Childcare Altofts has existed now for the last 7 years, with both our children attending the nursery and now OOSC settings. Honestly, this nursery was the best decision we ever made! The staff go above and beyond to care for your little ones as if they were their own. The activities
and the variations they provide are so much fun and they are so inclusive. I would genuinely recommend Hillside Childcare to anyone!
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsIt has been a pleasure to care for your little ones! Thank you very much for your kind words!
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son started at Hillside Childcare in September 2021 and he loves it! The staff here work incredibly hard to ensure our little ones have so much fun every day as well as learning. They often use the children's interests to incorporate them into activities which is such a lovely idea. Our son has
come on leaps and bounds starting here and would honestly recommend them to anyone. A child starting nursery can be so daunting but the ladies here made it such an easy transition not just for our son but for us parents too.
Reply from Charlotte at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for the lovely review. Being a part of Hillside is about looking after the child but also reassuring parents too and making you feel at ease when going off to work!
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Wasn't too sure about not being able to go into the nursery when my child started (due to covid) but everyone made it easy for him to start. He has come out of his shell by being at Hillside Childcare and is constantly learning.
Reply from Aaron Loveday at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you very much for your review, we are so pleased we were able to make the first transition easy especially around the Covid guidance. We are so happy to have our families back inside with us now too!
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Review from Ebony S (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The best nursery! All the staff are so friendly, trustworthy and professional. My little boy always comes home happy! My little boy had attended this nursery for quite a while and I’m so glad I chose this nursery. They have been nothing but nice and helpful. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.
His key workers are fantastic. He adores them and always attends nursery with a smile on his face.
Reply from Charlotte at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for your kind words, these really do mean a lot and we love to see the children happy and enjoying their time with us!
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Review from J L (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, staff are amazing and go above and beyond for the children and parents. They do fantastic activities linked with children's interests. The setting is a really good layout for children to play and have lots of fun. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Charlotte at Kids Planet AltoftsThank you so much for this lovely review, it means a lot.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.875)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 for Kids Planet Altofts is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.875 for Kids Planet Altofts is calculated as follows: ( (369 Excellents x 5) + (40 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 415 Ratings = 4.875
  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 Altofts is based on 34 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 34 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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Megan

Megan Greaves

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I’ve been part of the Kids Planet family for five years, starting as an Assistant Practitioner and progressing to Nursery Manager at Altofts.


I hold a degree in Childhood Studies, am a qualified Mental Health First Aider, and have experience as an SENCO. I’m passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive environment where every child feels valued.


I also take pride in supporting my team and working closely with families to provide the best possible start for every child.

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