Kids Planet Barkston Ash

London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster LS24 9PW
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9.3 77 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Barkston Ash, Tadcaster
Kids Planet Barkston Ash caters for babies, tots, toddlers, pre-school and out of school care with quality staff and lots of outdoor space.

The main nursery is divided into three bands according to age groups, but regardless of age unit, each child will experience positive and loving relationships with their assigned key person and other staff and children.

Each child is unique and Rainbow offers a varied day to ensure your child is stimulated, educated and entertained through a flexible daily routine to meet their individual needs. A range of activities are provided for all stages of development, both adult-led and child-led.

All children are given the opportunity to express themselves through music, dance, painting and messy play. Rainbow looks at all seven areas within the EYFS to ensure a great learning experience.
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Funding & Fees

Full day from £79.45

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 Barkston Ash to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lisa Watson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 48

Total Places for Children

  • 215

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 11 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 & Christmas

Parking

  • They are lucky in that they have a large car park at Rainbow Nursery, this makes drop offs and pick ups much easier for parents.

Kids Planet Barkston Ash Reviews (77)

9.3

Kids Planet Barkston Ash has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.276) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Barkston Ash has 77 reviews.

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Review from Pippa RB (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children have been in Rainbows since they were little, starting in the nursery and now in the junior club. They've loved every minute and Rainbows has been fantastic. The practitioners are wonderful and provide a safe and secure environment in which my children have and continue to thrive!

The opening hours are really convenient as both my husband and I work full time.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rainbows to anyone looking for childcare.
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Review from Emily J (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Rainbows to any parent wishing to choose a top-quality nursery. Not only are the staff, friendly and professional, they really aid your child’s development and skill progression.
We always feel comfortable leaving our little girl for her sessions, even when she gets upset
at our departure.
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Review from Heather W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have only the highest praise for Rainbow Nursery. I have four children attending the nursery and junior club. I have always been so impressed with the care and professionalism of all the practitioners. They will always go the extra mile to care for the children and also support the parents too.
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is a very safe environment, and all of the outside space is a massive plus.
My children have always been very happy, and are thriving from spending time there.
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Review from Kara G (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been extremely happy at Rainbow Nursery, and we have found it particularly impressive in how they have dealt with the current COVID situation - keeping parents up to date, implementing additional health and safety procedures quickly and effectively and ensuring the happiness of the children
in their care remains a priority.
The facilities at Rainbow are excellent - Clean, bright and spacious rooms, lots of good quality toys and activities, books and lots of outdoor space. There is also a varied and nutritious menu, and the practitioners are fantastic. They are so warm and caring and formed a wonderful bond with our son. We found that all of our requests were taken into account, and felt confident leaving him in their care. Definitely the best nursery in the area, in our opinion.
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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am more than happy with the childcare provision we secured for both of our children at Rainbow Nursery. The staff are friendly, caring and very attentive to the needs of the children and parents, (it’s hard leaving your babies) and I want to thank them for that! They have been wonderful.
Both our
children had food allergies, and they couldn’t have done more to accommodate their nutritional needs whilst at nursery.
I was also really impressed with the Pre-school setting. My daughter was more than ready to start school last September thanks to the provision. She was singing the phonics songs all summer long and confidently moved up to reception, where her reading has continued to impress me all year long. That is thanks to a brilliant start within the pre-school team!
Thank you, everyone, at Rainbow and keep up the good work!
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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Granted I am a first-time mummy and my experience of nurseries is therefore not overly large, however, I could not hold Rainbow Nursery any higher than I do. All the staff, form my don’s leading carers, to the additional carers who looked after him during the COVID-19 period, to one lady who has talked
me down off many a mummy-ledge and the owners themselves who were amazing to talk to during the pandemic. The staff have put me, my partner, and most importantly my baby, at ease from the moment we had our initial viewing of the nursery. I especially love the detailed update I receive both in written form and through photos of his day so that we are still able to feel like we know what he’s been up to. The wide range of activities he has completed since attending is great, and we couldn’t be happier with the progress he has shown since attending. I would recommend this nursery to any parent, and I’m so grateful we found the perfect place for our baby boy.
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the moment I walked into Rainbow nursery for a show round visit, I knew then that I wanted my twins to attend.
Everyone and I mean everyone, is so kind, thoughtful and so loving, you have such a heartfelt feeling instantly that no other nursery gives (and I visited a lot)!
I was so comfortable
in deciding that Rainbow was the right nursery for us and not a moment since then have I felt any different.
The twins are so happy each morning to go to the nursery and always have a fun-filled day with play activities, leaving an amazing menu of food!
I love the daily reports you receive about what the children have been up to each day along with photos, paintings and decorated biscuits!
Rainbow is highly organised and always there to offer help, guidance and support when needed.
Nothing is too much trouble for Rainbow, and they are a credit all to themselves!
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Review from Simon W (Father of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have done and will continue to recommend Rainbow Nursery to any parent/s of nursery aged children that I come into contact with. After visiting more or less every nursery in our area when deciding on where to place our firstborn, once we had visited Rainbow, it was an absolute no-brainer. Not only
are the facilities second to none, but the key thing for us - the friendly and helpful staff are exceptional. The communications between nursery and parents are fantastic with regular online updates of your child’s progress and they run regular events where parents can come spend time in the setting with their child and chat to the carers and managers. We had no hesitation in sending our second child to Rainbow, and our only regret is that we didn’t place our first child into their care earlier than we did. I can not recommend them highly enough so if you want excellent care and peace of mind your child is being well looked after then look no further.
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Review from Kay O (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two children (who are now 13 and 8) were full-time attendees from 6 and 9months old, and I really valued the care they received. My daughter had hip dysplasia at birth and through medical complications had to have surgery at 1-year-old and then spent 13 weeks in a chest-to-toe plaster cast. The practitioners
in the baby room went out of their way to ensure she was equipped with everything she needed to play, eat and rest in comfort. Both of my children learnt valuable social skills from a very early age and developed lovely friendships with children and practitioners alike. Rainbow has always been flexible when circumstances required, and I've even attended first aid training that the facility has arranged for parents. The rooms are clean, well-equipped and decorated and the outdoor spaces are fantastic. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rainbow to any new parent.
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Review from Kirsty W (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our eldest child to Rainbow from another nursery 3-years ago, and the difference was unbelievable. Our youngest has now been through all the different age groups here and is moving onto school soon, but both will continue to use the holiday club here.
The staff are so professional, the setting
is clean and clearly invested in, there are amazing multiple outdoor play areas, and I love getting the daily updates via the app. But for us, one of the things that struck us most is how content the children are. At the previous nursery, we used there would always be children crying at drop off and pick up, but I think it is testament to how proactive the staff at Rainbow and how settled the children feel, that we rarely see children upset.
Rainbow nursery is a big setting and was overwhelming as a parent at first. But don't let this put you off - the daily contact is focussed on the room and staff where your child is.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rainbow to anyone.
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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbow is a wonderful family environment where our children have thrived. The staff are great - always friendly, helpful and so caring. I’m constantly amazed by how quickly my children have developed - learning all the time and making wonderful friends. The outdoor space was one of the main attractions
of this nursery, and it is well used every day - the children really thrive on daily adventures! Can’t thank you enough for all you do for us.
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Review from Elizabeth A (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbows have been instrumental in my daughter's learning/development over the last 2-years.
The practitioners are incredible and create a fun and happy environment for the children.
The overall communication from Rainbows and seeing my daughter's learning journey through the app is fantastic and
gives me a great snapshot into her world on a daily basis.
I would highly recommend Rainbows.
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Review from Liz J (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 9-months-old right through to starting primary school where she now attends the before and after school club and the holiday clubs. She absolutely loves it. The staff are amazing, and I cannot fault the nursery setting. There is a huge outdoor space,
and there are always lots of activities. I would highly recommend it.
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Rainbow since he was 9-months-old, and I couldn't recommend them highly enough!
Thank you, Rainbow, for being flexible, easy to communicate with, honest and trustworthy!
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Review from Eva P (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been very happy with this nursery for both my children who have been attending this now for almost a year without a break (even during lockdown for Covid-19!). I have experience of almost all rooms now from baby room to preschool, and I don't have a single complaint to make. All I can say is
that the staff are brilliant in taking care of the children with appropriate and varied activities for each development stage. The environment both inside and outside is very pleasant and stimulating, and one main reason why I chose this setting was the extensive outside spaces. Both my children love going to this nursery full-time every day, and I am pleased to always find them with a smiley face when I pick them up; I think this is the best proof that the nursery is actually doing an excellent job.
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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Rainbow since being one-years-old, and they have thrived in the environment provided by the nursery. I have always had complete confidence that my children were safe and well looked after by caring staff while I had to go to work. The outside space at Rainbow is fantastic,
and the children love going out for walks and playtime; this allows a lot of interaction with nature and gives them a great opportunity for physical exercise. I would absolutely recommend this nursery to any prospective parents.
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Review from Claire N (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Rainbows nursery is outstanding. The level of care, the interaction, the genuine joy of teaching is second to none. Add to this green open spaces including an outdoor classroom, playgrounds and sports fields, plenty of space to run, puddle jump and hunt witches and Gruffalo's and a 'no weather is bad
weather, you just have to be dressed right' approach means that my children have grown up loving the outdoors and nature.
The educational element is based on play-based activities and art so that children learn maths and phonics as they enjoy lessons. I would wholeheartedly recommend Rainbows, your child will not only be in safe hands, but they will also thrive and be well set up for school. A special mention to two lovely ladies who are so enthusiastic every single day, and to the manager who manages Rainbows to such a high standard, always with a smile and time to stop and talk. Rainbows care educates and sparks joy in children and parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.276)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.276) out of 10 for Kids Planet Barkston Ash is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 17 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 4.956 for Kids Planet Barkston Ash is calculated as follows: ( (196 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 204 Ratings = 4.956
  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 4.32 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Barkston Ash is based on 17 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 = 3.925
    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 215 number of registered child places is 43. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 43 = 0.395
  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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Meet the Team (4)

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Lisa Watson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2006

My name is Lisa Watson and I am the Nursery Manager here at Rainbow Nursery. My background has always been in Early Years, I went straight into college from leaving school to complete my Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years. After completing this I started my career working in a small day nursery.


I joined the Rainbow team in 2006, working as a nursery practitioner, after a couple of years I decided to go back into studying part time and completed my BA Hons Degree in Young Children’s Learning and Development and my Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). Since then I have been manager of the Baby Nursery, Deputy Manager of the nursery, and then took on the role of Nursery Manager in 2013.


As the manager at Rainbow Nursery my role alongside the managers of the Baby Nursery, Day Nursery, Preschool and Junior Club, is to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring our policies and procedures are implemented and the children receive the highest standard of care possible.


My vision for Rainbow Nursery is for it to be a home from home environment and an environment in which children can reach their full potential. Children learn best when they are comfortable. We encourage all of our practitioners to build strong bonds with the children, I also feel it is important that our management team do this as well. People often ask me how I remember every child’s name within the nursery….. this is because it is important to me that every child feels important and that they are treated as an individual.


I encourage open communication with parents/carers with both myself, the area managers and the practitioners. We love parents to engage with us in two way communication and use the industry leading Tapestry online learning journal to facilitate this. We don’t hold events such as ‘parents evenings’ at Rainbow as we will always make the time to talk to parents about their children at any time. Parent feedback is important to me, this is how we grow, how we know what we are doing right and how we know what we can improve on.

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Kelly Hutton

Job Title: Preschool Manager Joined: 2002

My name is Miss Kelly Hutton, I am the manager of Rainbow Nursery's Preschool. I hold a Level 4 in Children's Care, Learning and Development qualification.

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Holly Craven

Job Title: Baby Nursery Manager Joined: 2019

My name is Miss Craven and I am the manager of the Baby Nursery at Rainbow. I have a PGCE in Childhood Care and Education and completed my Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).

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Stephanie Elcock

Job Title: Junior Club Manager Joined: 2018

My name is Miss Stephanie Elcock and I am the Junior Club Manager at Rainbow Nursery. I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Playwork.

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