Kids Planet Ashbrooke

Ashbrooke Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2 7HH
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9.9 52 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Ashbrooke, Sunderland
Kids Planet Ashbrooke takes pride in an environment that works to cherish and nurture the early years development of each child, with a reputation for friendliness and hospitality among parents and families of the local community.

The nursery's environment is tailored to suit the goals of the Early Years Foundation Stage, with qualified staff looking to support each child to develop through the age ranges in their own way. A healthy eating policy also contributes to health, while the nursery also makes excellent use of its outdoor space for free play, and its amazing indoor-outdoor classroom.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Joanne Barton (Acting Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day Fees £62.10 - £64.75

  • 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 07:45-17:45
    Tuesday 07:45-17:45
    Wednesday 07:45-17:45
    Thursday 07:45-17:45
    Friday 07:45-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Kids Planet Ashbrooke Reviews (52)

9.9

Kids Planet Ashbrooke has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Ashbrooke has 52 reviews.

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Review from Catherine T (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started this Nursery in Jan 2021 after leaving a nursery we weren’t too happy with. All I can say is Ashbrooke Nursery have been fantastic! My little girl is settled and happy when she enters and leaves nursery. The staff are so welcoming and easy to speak to and the activities the children
do are fabulous. My little girl enjoys the food too!
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Review from Abigail E (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery, the staff are welcoming and excellent with the children’s needs and follow the children’s interests with exciting and engaging activities. My daughter has been well looked after and assisted in her potty training well. She has also been able to form excellent bonds with the staff which
is testament to the staff's nurturing ways.
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Review from Alexis J (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff welcomed our child into the nursery last year. She was very nervous and upset at first but that changed quickly and she even got upset on a day when she wasn’t going to nursery! We get lovely updates on her progress on the app and all of the staff are always willing to talk to us and offer
advice etc. I feel happy knowing that she is in safe hands in this nursery.
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Review from Natalie B (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 5-month-old started nursery this month having been for several ‘settling in’ sessions since November. I was concerned that as he has had very little interaction with anyone other than immediate family since being born he would struggle to settle in but the staff have been amazing in doing everything
possible to make sure this wasn’t the case. He has settled in really well and I am completely at ease knowing he is happy there. The online learning journal site is fantastic for keeping us up to date. The nursery really has a home from home feel and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. I really cannot fault the nursery at all and feel confident that they will adapt to meet my son's needs as he gets older based upon the different rooms they have for different age ranges. We are very happy we have chosen the nursery.
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Review from Alice S (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I teach at a local infant school and wanted to find a smaller, homely nursery close by for my 16m old daughter. She now attends 2 days a week. The nursery ladies have been absolutely incredible in helping both my daughter (and me!) feel comfortable.
Lockdown has made my daughter very clingy and with
the nursery's support, we were offered plenty of extra visits to help her settle. Photos on tapestry have really put my mind at ease. A range of activities have kept her busy and entertained. Staff have been so supportive in meeting her needs in all areas- sleep, comfort etc.
Would wholeheartedly recommend to any family.
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Review from Rachel F (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has a lovely, cosy atmosphere. Very homelike. Small groups. Lots of different activities and spaces for children to explore. Staff very welcoming and warm. My son really enjoys his time here.
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Review from Michelle (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are absolutely wonderful. Being a first-time mam and in this crazy time with Covid-19 I was so anxious about leaving my daughter and how she would be with others. The girls are amazing and helped both me and my daughter settle into a new routine. She absolutely loves it and has developed so
much in the short space of time that she has been there. I look forward to hearing her daily updates of all the fun she has had at the nursery and seeing the lovely photos that they capture.
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Review from Jade J (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were made very welcome upon our look around by all staff including the Manager. Our 13 month year old took to the staff straight away and when we were shown around it was clear to see that the focus was to keep the children entertained. The inside and outside areas look fab and I’m sure in the months
and years to come out little one will blossom in this nursery.
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Review from Victoria M (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child recently moved to Ashbrooke Day Nursery from a larger nursery and I want to thank the staff for how welcoming and accommodating they have been (during a challenging time too!) He has settled in as if he has known the team and space before! The environment is exciting but also very warm and
homely. So much created with a small space! Would highly recommend a visit to any parent considering this nursery. Thank you Ashbrooke :)
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Review from Amy (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’m over the moon with Ashbrooke Day Nursery. It suits our needs as a family and I couldn’t wish for a nicer group of ladies to be looking after my children while I’m at work.
Would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic, they know the kids well and are always helpful. My son loves nursery days, it's a job to get him to leave sometimes.
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Review from Alexandra (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has a fantastic time at nursery. She was very clingy so I was really worried about her starting but all members of staff are lovely, without exception, and she has settled well. The manager told me to do as many settling in sessions as needed and the girls were fantastic at each one,
not once did they push me to leave and the result is a happy, settled little girl who loves going. I'm so pleased we found this place!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.917)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.917) out of 10 for Kids Planet Ashbrooke 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.917 for Kids Planet Ashbrooke is calculated as follows: ( (209 Excellents x 5) + (19 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.917
  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 Ashbrooke is based on 19 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 19 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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Joanne Barton

Job Title: Nursery Manager (Acting)

An experienced and dedicated Nursery Manager with a passion for early childhood development. Skilled in leading childcare teams, maintaining high standards of care, and creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Committed to supporting families and fostering strong relationships with staff, parents, and the wider community.

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