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Kids Planet Whitwood

The New Wheatsheaf, Altofts Lane, Castleford WF10 5QB
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Kids Planet Whitwood, Castleford
Kids Planet Whitwood, Castleford
Kids Planet Whitwood, Castleford

Kids Planet Whitwood is in a unique old rectory building, with a fabulous woodland area that they share with rabbit and squirrel neighbours.

Funding & Fees

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 Whitwood to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Lisa Childs (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 11

Total Places for Children

  • 65

Age Range

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 Whitwood Reviews (53)

9.8

Kids Planet Whitwood has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.753) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Whitwood has 53 reviews.

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Review from Amber P (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Amazing staff, such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff go above and beyond to make sure children are settled and I couldn't thank them enough for taking such good care of my little boy. He absolutely loves nursery!

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Review from Erika M (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care and facilities at the Whitwood Nursery. My son bonded with the staff at pre-school and adjusted instantly. Never had any issues and I feel at ease knowing that my child is receiving exceptional care while I am at work. It is evident that the staff really care for the children and are passionate about the work that they do.

I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood

Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback! We are very pleased to hear you are happy with our services and that your little one enjoys his time at the setting.

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Review from Bethany H (Mother of Child) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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Kids Planet Whitwood are amazing; they look after my little boy with such good care. I was anxious at first to put him in a private nursery; however, the ladies and the management made me feel at ease, and now I wouldn't have my child go to any other nursery. The staff and ladies are always on hand to answer any questions I may have - thank you.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback! We are very pleased that you feel happy and content that your little one is well cared for here at Whitwood.

Kind regards.

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Review from N S (Father of Child) published on 9 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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From seasoned parents, if you're looking for a local nursery this is definitely the best we've come across. We've got three children and the first two went to a different local nursery and I must say that Kids Planet Whitwood blows it out of the water in so many ways. The staff are brilliant with your youngsters, they provide more frequent updates, they seem to know your child's personality much more and I've arrived early for pick-up and seen some of the amazing activities they do with the children. It's clean and incredibly professional. They've recently launched a new programme to provide free nappies, milk and baby wipes too which is very helpful not just to help me remember but to save costs too. The rooms are really well set up and new - with really good activities, games and interactive things for the kids to do and these often change.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback!
We are very pleased to hear that you are happy with the services we provide and the care your little one receives. I will be sure to pass this on to the wider staff team.

Kind regards.

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Review from Hayley B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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The staff in the baby room are excellent with my son and helped him settle in well. He eats all of his food, and it is different every day/week. The past month, we have not had updates on nappies/naps due to the nursery changing apps.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you, Hayley, for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback! We would also like to thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the changeover of our communication system. Please be assured that you will shortly have access and will be able to see all the daily updates.
We are very pleased your little one enjoys his homecooked meals at nursery!

Kind regards.

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Review from Philippa R (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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This is an outstanding nursery in a lovely purpose-designed building. The nursery nurses are all very loving and caring, making the extra effort to build relationships with the children. My daughter has gone since she was a year old during Covid, so has been in the baby room, playroom and now in the preschool room. I have never had any problems and have always had an immediate response from the management team if I have ever needed anything.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and share this lovely review.

Kind regards.

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Review from D J (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website
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When your eldest son gets in the car after a day at Hillside and says Mummy I'm so happy, what more could I ask for? It makes me happy knowing he feels that way.
At the beginning of the year my youngest started attending and weirdly I was much more anxious, he was starting at a younger age than when my eldest did. My worries soon disappeared after the second session when he happily went to his key worker.
I could not ask for better key workers to look after my children. I feel like they're part of my family. I feel like every day they return after a session and they've changed and that is down to their key workers encouraging their development.

I can't recommend Hillside Childcare enough. Everyone there is simply amazing. Keep it up.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback! It's wonderful to hear that your little one shares their day with you after they have been at nursery. I will be sure to share your feedback with their key workers and educators!
Kind regards

Brogan Maclean

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Review from Kendal W (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter started at Hillside Childcare - Whitwood just after her first birthday. She loves going to nursery and only took a few weeks to settle. She has some allergies and I feel confident the nursery takes these seriously and keeps me updated in any cases of reactions and try and pin point what could have caused something.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are very pleased to hear you are happy and comfortable with the care your little one receives and that she enjoys our time with us here at Hillside.
Kind regards

Brogan Maclean

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Review from Cosmin B (Father of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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I have my twins going to Hillside Nursery since Nov 2022, and I am proud they have settled very well, they are very happy.
The educators are doing great job, specially with language, translating from English to Romanian many activities.

I am very satisfied with the staff and keep doing great job.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We are very pleased to see your little ones happy and settled here at Hillside!
Kind regards,

Brogan Maclean

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Review from Gillian M (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son is almost three and has been going to Whitwood since he was 11 months old, and he's loved it from day one and has made lots of lovely connections with the staff. They look after him and care for him, which makes us as parents more than happy to send him there. He has learned so much in his time there and can't wait for more.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood

Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We are very pleased to hear your little one has such a wonderful time and is well cared for here at Hillside.

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Review from Julie W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been going to Hillside Childcare - Whitwood for 19 months. He loves it. The staff are all amazing and he has made close bonds with them which is very reassuring for me. They are very accommodating with my shift work and I wouldn't want him to go anywhere else. I feel like he is in good hands when in their care and most importantly he is happy and comfortable there too. Highly recommend.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely feedback!

We are very pleased to hear that your little one has a wonderful time with us at Hillside.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been in the nursery for just over two months now and has settled in wonderfully. I can't thank the staff enough for how amazing they have been with helping my little girl to settle in at only 8 months old and being a first time mum I wasn't sure how she would be but I couldn't have asked for anything more. Her educators provide many amazing learning opportunities for her, I know she is well cared for and they are always there to offer support or give useful advice. When I drop my daughter off in the morning, I can see how much she adores the staff and even gets upset when it's time to go home! Thank you for making my little girl feel so settled and making us as first time parents feel so at ease.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for providing your lovely feedback!

We are very pleased to hear we could support both yourself and your little one whilst settling into Hillside!

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Review from F C (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery and staff! We have attended here since 2019 and our daughter has really developed her skills after attending here as a home from home care service is provided. All staff really care about the children and the thought and care taken in the settings and activities provided are fantastic!

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you very much for your lovely review.

It's been a pleasure to watch your little one grow and learn throughout her Hillside journey!

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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter always comes out with a big smile on her face. Since she started she has made so much progress in all areas and educators are always looking at ways to continue with her development in individual areas she needs. Educators are so very caring and nurturing, especially when my daughter needs a cuddle when being dropped off. The app that nursery use is really useful, all assessments are sent on here and I regularly get an insight to what my daughter is doing with photos. Staff are always happy to chat about their day when collecting and nothing ever seems too much of an ask.

The new space and facilities at the new setting are so lovely, open and warm. I can wait for my daughter to transition over, I know she will love it.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to provide this lovely feedback.

We are also very excited for your little one to make her transition and continue her Hillside journey at our lovely new centre.

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Review from B H (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic nursery and brilliant staff, my son went to Hillside Private Day Nursery - Whitwood and the improvement in his social skills and overall learning was superb. My daughter now attends and I feel confident in her adapting in her learning and social skills. Hillside at Whitwood are relocating just down the road. I viewed this yesterday and it is breathtaking! I can't wait to see my daughter adapt to the stunning new location.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you so much for your lovely review.

It's so lovely that your little one now gets to enjoy her Hillside experience just like her older sibling did!

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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at this daycare now since 2020 and he loves it there. The staff are amazing and have built great relationships with him to help support his growth.
The extra mile they go to support my son with his hearing issue at present is has been so amazing.

On top of that, you can see the investment they have made in the business looking at the new site that they move to next week. My son can't wait.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, Jessica.

We too are very excited for the children moving into their wonderful new centre.

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Review from Sarah F (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Hillside Private Day Nursery - Whitwood as a whole is a fantastic nursery and I would recommend it to anyone.
The staff throughout baby room, play room and pre-school have always been great with my little girl. She has always been taken care of and had her needs met. She has had fun and the updates we get show how well she has done at the setting.
The space and facilities the nursery have are good and they have themes throughout the year depending on the time of the year which is lovely.

When it is my little girl's turn to leave Hillside I will be gutted and no doubt she will be. The staff care and this shines through the bonds created with the children.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you Sarah for such a lovely review and your feedback.

It has been a pleasure to care for your little girl throughout her time with us at Hillside.

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Review from J N (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Since my little girl started at Hillside Private Day Nursery - Whitwood in September 2022. She's come on amazing speech is so amazing and seeing the difference in her as well everyone is so kind and understanding to everything.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for your lovely review.

It's a pleasure to have your little one with us and watch her grow and develop throughout her time here.

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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has been at Hillside since he was 11 months old and in the baby room. He has come on so much since he started at Hillside. The staff in the baby room were so caring and tentative with him they gave him the best start and me the piece of mind that he was safe and happy whilst I'm at work. Now he has moved to the playroom, they are great at creating child led activities that cater to the children's interests and help them build great relationships. He always looks forward to nursery and loves telling us about everything he has done each day. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work! We can't wait to move to the new building and see how he thrives even more.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for your lovely feedback! It's a pleasure to care for your little one and has been wonderful to see him grow as he moves through the rooms.

We too are very excited for him to begin his new journey at our new centre!

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Review from Gary R (Father of Child) published on 17 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My daughter has been going to this nursery since she was a baby. She is now 4 and is in her final months before school. The nursery is a fantastic place and every single person that works there is brilliant with parents and the kids. My daughter loves it and talks loads after every day of the activities she has been up to.

Reply from Brogan Maclean, at Kids Planet Whitwood
Thank you for your lovely feedback.

It's been a pleasure watching your little one as she has grown throughout her time with us at Hillside! We are pleased to hear she tells you all about what she has been up with her day.

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Lisa Childs Job Title: Nursery Manager
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