Kids Planet Monkseaton

Norham Road, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay NE26 3NR
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  • Kids Planet Monkseaton, Whitley Bay
Kids Planet Monkseaton, Tyne & Wear, cares for children aged from three months old to five years.

The nursery was rated Outstanding in October 2019.

The nursery offers children lots of space, allowing its qualified and caring staff to provide additional areas.

These include a sensory room, dance studio, allotment and outdoor stage area for children's performances.

CCTV continuously records internal play, sleep and outdoor areas.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Debra Carr (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

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

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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Monkseaton Reviews (13)

9.6

Kids Planet Monkseaton has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Monkseaton has 13 reviews.

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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started here around 11 months old and left in August 2025 aged 4 to start reception. He loved his time at kids planet and was sad to leave. We are pleased that we chose this nursery and found that the staff were really nurturing and supportive as well as having good facilities to encourage
development and play. Particular mention to Georgia and Matt who were great with my little boy when he was in pre-school for his last year. Would definitely recommend kids planet.
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Review from Shannon C (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started attending kids planet when she was 9 months old, I put her there as it was highly recommended by one of my friends.


Obviously as all kids are when going somewhere without family she was reluctant at first, but the staff were lovely and made sure she was comfortable and eased her

in nicely.
Within a month of her attending she would be so excited to go in and play even crying to go in when we walked past on weekends.


Her personality, speech and movement showed massive improvements from early on.
Potty training felt so much easier down to the staff helping us along with the process.
They even helped us getting her away from dummys too.


Through the years that my daughter attended the nursery she made amazing bonds with so many staff.
We were sad to see her leave nursery to move to school but I cannot thank the staff enough for what they have done.

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Review from Lorna D (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Kids Planet nursery since she was 10 months old - and she is now in pre-school. The nursery has a good balance of outdoor play space, and a safe stimulating indoor space as well. The team take them on visits - such as the Hancock museum - which she loves! The meals are varied -
and we have always been updated at how she has done with her food. She has been supported throughout toilet training - and she seemed to managed to crack it very quickly with the teams help! Overall, she has had a wonderful journey throughout her time at nursery - as all the staff have been warm, caring and nuturing. They have encouraged her all the way and have given her engaging activities to help her become the confident, clever, curious little girl that she is today. She is excited for 'big school' (which is in part from all the work the team have done in preparing her for it) - but I know she will be sad to leave her nursery family behind.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
So pleased with the caring and nurturing environment for our 1 and 3 year olds. The older one loves it and the little one has had lots of help to settle in and she is now really enjoying her days there too. Staff are really caring and focus on the kids.
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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Monkseaton Kids Planet since he was 11 months old, and the care he has received has been exemplary in each room he has been through. The indoor play facilities and activities the children do are varied, and they have access to a great outdoor space. Staff are caring and supportive
to both children and parents, and my little one is very happy in the setting. All staff, including the management team, are friendly and approachable. I would recommend Kids Planet to anyone looking for a nursery in the local area!
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Review from Francesca B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended Kids Planet and we couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery. Our youngest is currently attending and we know through all the photos and updates on the app (and at pick up) how much fun he has. The staff are superb - they truly build strong bonds with the children,
making sure they feel safe and supported. The facilities are also fantastic, offering everything from sensory rooms to spacious indoor areas, an outside den and a great playground. I would definitely recommend this nursery.
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Review from Erica S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started at Kids Planet Monkseaton in September 2021; it was Children's Choice then. He's thrived in this environment, where we have seen positive changes in his confidence, sociability and development on a physical, verbal and academic level. The staff are very caring, supportive and knowledgeable,
which is reassuring for a new mother. The meals are varied and healthy, and they encourage a lot of outdoor play and learning which is an asset. I would definitely recommend sending your child to this nursery.
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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to Kids Planet (previously Children's Choice) from being just over one year old until she left for school. We couldn't fault the nursery at all and all the staff who work there are exceptional and so caring towards the children. My daughter absolutely thrived in their care and I would
highly recommend it.
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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Kids Planet Monkseaton since she was two and she is nearly four now. Since she has been there she has flourished in confidence; it's incredible to see how far she has come and what a difference the staff and environment has made. The staff there are kind, caring, engaging, and
all seem to genuinely love being with all of the children; teaching them and fostering their relationships with other children. My daughter would regularly come home talking excitedly about what she had learned that day and what engaging games they had played. Bar the inevitable tears on her first day when she was fearful of the unknown, since then she has always been so excited to attend and full of smiles when we have picked her up, which is all you can ask for as a parent. I'm very grateful for the time my daughter spent at Kids Planet and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you!
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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really recommend Kids Planet Monkseaton. My daughter started at age 3 until she went to school and she was really happy and well supported. She developed loads during this time and was given lots of support with reading and writing so she's started school really well prepared. She also loved the staff,
made loads of friends and really enjoyed her days.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started nursery at one year old and has been attending for 6 months now. I chose the nursery because of the welcoming and knowledgeable staff and open-plan nature.
My child has formed a secure attachment with their key worker and other staff members due to their excellent care. I know that
she has a lovely day learning, playing and exploring new activities. Her speech and language, mobility and understanding of the world around has grown significantly since starting nursery and it is so enjoyable to see her development and individual interests.
Meals are varied and healthy, and the times of meals have helped to build a routine at home too.
The updates I receive throughout the day on the app are great, I always know how much my little one has eaten, napped, or needed nappy changes and there are often lovely photos and learning stories.
I'm so pleased with this nursery, the environment, staff and facilities mean I can feel happy leaving my child there.
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Review from Helen M (Mother of Child) published on 29 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't be happier with my son attending Monkseaton Kids Planet. He first attended aged 9 months. The staff are amazing not only for him but for us, making us feel at ease from day 1. His speech is amazing for his age, his social skills are fantastic. Often he just wants to stay and play at pick-up.
Getting to know the staff not only as those who look after the children, but as the lovely people they are has made them become members of our family as well. Food is great, he will often eat all his food plus more.
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Review from Kate Y (Mother of Child) published on 21 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It's a brilliant nursery! My son attended a different nursery before and it's not comparable at all.
His speech, imaginative play, manners and potty training came along so well after Children's Choice Nursery. He made some friends and his eating improved. I regret only one thing - that I didn't choose
this nursery straight away.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.595)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.595) out of 10 for Kids Planet Monkseaton 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 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 4.889 for Kids Planet Monkseaton is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 144 Ratings = 4.889
  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 4.706 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Monkseaton is based on 12 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 85 number of registered child places is 17. 12 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.706
  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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Debra

Debra Carr

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I have been here at Monkseaton since 2003.
I started my career in 1992, when I completed my NNEB Diploma. I was lucky to gain experience in a number of settings including both local authority and private nurseries, as well as an NHS nursery. I then built upon my knowledge and experience working and managing private nurseries in Wales and Bedfordshire, before locating back to the Northeast.


When I joined the team here at Monkseaton, I was lucky that my son, who was then 2 years old, joined the nursery with me, so I was able to see him grow and develop over the years. We are lucky to have some long-standing members of staff - one of whom was my son's first Key Person back in 2003.


I wanted to further broaden my knowledge in early years, so alongside my role of Nursery Manager, I enrolled at university on distance learning, and gained my BA (hons) in Early Years & Professional Studies in 2010.


During my career, I have had the chance to participate in many other training opportunities. Of these I am most passionate about Safeguarding - protecting our children from harm and promoting their welfare. I am the settings Designated Safeguarding Lead, and my role includes ensuring all of our staff have appropriate training and are adhering to our policies and procedures and can competently support and safeguard the children in our care.


I strive to create a warm, welcoming, safe, stimulating environment at the nursery, which is nurtured and supported by a team of passionate, dedicated and experienced practitioners.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Monkseaton

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Planet Monkseaton accepts?

Kids Planet Monkseaton accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Monkseaton Open?

Kids Planet Monkseaton is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Monkseaton have capacity for?

Kids Planet Monkseaton has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Monkseaton to the centre of Whitley Bay?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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