Kids Planet Barkston Ash

Our daughter has attended Kids Planet for 18 months and I would thoroughly recommend the nursery. She has grown to look forward to going and had developed and made friends so well. The staff are helpful and friendly and the meals are an excellent selection

We have 2 children here who have attended since 11 months old and moved up through the rooms. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. Practically they cover the hours we need for work, they have all the options for payment/ free hours etc and they provide food/ nappies so it's as easy as possible. Being part of kids planet is actually a bonus, lots more investment in staff training and facilities (aircon in all the rooms!). The access to outside space and the amount of time spent here is one of the star highlights of Barkston ash.

But beyond this, despite being a 'big nursery', it has the feel of a family run nursery. The staff know all the children and there is a real bond between the staff and children, they are so happy after a day here. They are kept busy doing amazing activities, trips and learning and have great food. The staff are honestly so caring and nothing is a problem to manage. They go out of their way to make you and your child feel looked after.

My 2 and a half year old son has attended kids planet from the age of 11 months. From the tough transition from mater it leave to working back full time all the staff have made it so much easier with how they cared for my son and kept me updated with what he'd been up to during each day. He absolutely loves this nursery and has been very fond of each staff member as he's moved through the rooms. They have been so supportive of any changes he goes through and his vocabulary and personality have grown so much with the support of kids planet. I can't recommend them enough.

I'll forever be grateful for them making this an easy start to our childcare experience.

Excellent nursery. Lovely staff. I feel my daughter is in very safe hands. Great menu. You can tell the staff really care about the children. Happy to take on board individual suggestions. Regular updates received throughout the day. Lots of different activities on offer.

I enrolled my son into the nursery in September 2025 after a bad experience with another childcare provider. My son struggled with his speech and was very shy, mostly keeping to himself. 3 months later, he is speaking in full sentences, has friends that he plays with and talk about all the time and tells me how much he loves his teachers. For me, this is the best news as I was so worried about how he would settle in. It's a very professional setting where your child is taught life skills though fun activities. Even though this nursery is slightly more costly than our previous one, it's worth every penny as you can't put a price on your child's safety and happiness.

Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are amazing and really care. My child loves going to nursery. They spend a lot of time outside and doing activities with the children. We get regular updates on how my son is doing/what he has been up to during the day. They have varied, healthy meals and when I recently had to change my son's diet, they accommodated for this immediately. Would highly recommend.

We currently have our youngest child in Kids Planet Barkston Ash. This is our 2nd time using their services and we have used this from 12 months old up to 3 years. I would definitely recommend the services

The nursery is located in a great village setting with a nice large outdoor area for the children to play. We feel really comfortable sending our child here.

Fantastic nursery. Cannot do for enough for the kids. We moved both our boys from another nursery in the area to here and never regretted it. The staff have become like friends. 10/10. They support with anything that is needed and really tailor care to each child.

Our child has been attending this nursery since he was 10 months old, and we couldn't be happier with the care he receives. From the very beginning, everyone has been incredibly approachable, kind, and supportive. The staff are always warm and welcoming, which has made it so easy for us to feel confident leaving our little one in their care.

Our child absolutely loves his time at the nursery - he goes in with a smile and comes home happy, which says it all. We really appreciate the regular updates we receive throughout the day, as it helps us feel connected and reassured. Communication is excellent, and the staff are always happy to answer questions or chat about how he's doing.

Overall, we feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful nursery. It's clear that the team genuinely cares, and we can see how much our child is thriving in their care.

Absolutely brilliant staff and facilities. Our little girl loves coming here. Would highly recommend to anybody in the local area. Surrounded by beautiful green space so lots of good outdoor playtime and exploring to be had. Regular app updates throughout the day are great.

It was always going to be this nursery for us she will go to pre school here also.

Our daughter has been at this nursery full time since she was 8 months old, and she is now in preschool. From the very beginning, the nursery has been nothing short of exceptional.

The manager sets the tone for everything-she not only runs the nursery brilliantly but also fosters a true partnership with parents. It really feels like a joint approach to raising your child, which is so important when they spend so much of their time there.

From accommodating dietary requirements and even collaborating on menus, to offering support and understanding during a very difficult time when her father and I separated, the entire team has shown nothing but genuine care and compassion for our daughter. It is so clear that they know her, value her, and want the best for her.

As we prepare to move out of the area, one of the things I am most sad about is leaving this wonderful nursery. The staff have all said how much they will miss her-and I know they truly mean it, given the strong bonds she has

I feel safe and comfortable leaving my child in the care of the staff here which is one of the most important criteria for a nursery.

My daughter has just left Kids Planet to start school and I have nothing but extremely high recommendations for this nursery. My daughter loved going and didn't want to leave. Everyone is very welcoming and approachable and I could not fault one thing about anything. they have a lot of outside space, a very healthy, well balanced menu and the team are just amazing! I have and will continue to recommend this nursery to everyone.

This nursery is incredible, very knowledgeable and my children are well cared for. The SEN provision has been so valuable and the support they have given during this time has been greatly appreciated. The staff always go above and beyond and I have nothing but praise for them. Thank you for everything!

Every staff member have been really lovely and keep us informed, I love the updates and reports! Moving her to Kids Planet has been the best decision we’ve made.

The care and experiences my child receives are excellent. Having looked around at the local provision, we are so happy with our decision to allow the staff at Kids Planet to be a part of our son’s upbringing. The staff truly get to know the child and the family so they can engage the child in conversation. Our son’s speech development has come on so quickly as a result. He is always well fed and cared for, loves playing outside and the sports coach is a real winner for him and us. We can’t rate the communication we have with the room staff and management highly enough and this really is key for us. I would definitely recommend the nursery.

Kids Planet Barkston Ash is an amazing childcare provider, from the initial visit I knew it was the best for my daughter. She always comes home with a massive smile on her face and lots of stories to tell. She absolutely loves all the staff there and all for different reasons. They all meet her needs with exceptional standards. I feel that all the staff from the baby room to the toddler room have always been so lovely. They have also gone above and beyond to ensure my child has a smooth transition into the big girl room to the extent that she is looking forward to the move in the next couple of weeks. I really couldn't fault Kids Planet Barkston Ash they're amazing. Thank you.