Kids Planet Ettrick Grove

49 Ettrick Grove, High Barnes, Sunderland SR3 4AW
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Kids Planet Ettrick Grove registered for 88 children aged from birth to six years old.

Skilled and professional staff meet the needs of working parents and give children the chance to develop skills with confidence in an exciting learning environment.

All children have access to the nursery garden from their own room, providing fun - learning opportunities

The nursery caters for parents with differing shift patterns and can offer an hourly rate.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Deborah Batey (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 88

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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 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

  • The nursery is easily accessible and offers free roadside parking

Kids Planet Ettrick Grove Reviews (58)

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Kids Planet Ettrick Grove has a Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Ettrick Grove has 58 reviews.

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Review from Lucy G (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two daughters attended this nursery at a start age of 8 months. One attended when it was still under the previous management and the other girl when the new management took over. The staff were committed to ensure the babies settle in smoothly in spite of the long period it took. Their dedication
and care to every child was amazing. This helped reduce the anxiety I had as a mother. My daughters always feel happy to attend the nursery and even interact well with their key workers.
The environment is condusive, clean and always tidy. Mode of communication is very clear with the parents and carers.
They engage the children in learning activities which has served as a great foundation transitioning to the big school.


I will always recommend this nursery to any parent who wish to have the best hands take care of their children.

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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending for almost a year, since she was about 18months. Shes quite a sensitive child and often is very upset to leave me - however all the staff are so comforting, patient and encouraging. They update me throughout the day if she's had a particularly hard handover too, which
settles my nerves.
The activities are great, there's an abundance of books, toys, outdoor play equipment. The Tots' garden is a good size, very safe with lots of apparatus. It's a really nurturing environment.
The food is fab! My daughter's dairy intolerance is met every meal. They have 2 fresh cooked meals every day which is so reassuring to think she has 2 hot meals in the winter and there's always a good balance of meat, veg, fruit and pulses. No beige rubbish.
Couldn't ask for more. I'll be sad when it comes for my daughter to leave.
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Review from H P (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and fantastic staff. My mind is at ease when my daughter attends, she has developed from the baby room to the tots room and the staff are second to none, every parent worries dropping their child off with strangers but with Ettrick Grove you don't need to.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience with us at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove. Providing exceptional care and support to children and families is…read more
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Review from Lesley D (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter started in January and has progressed massively since starting here with her communication skills. She looks forward to coming here and has a good bond with all of the nursery nurses. The range of activities they do is great and she loves all thevdobg alongs. We have no worries about
her at all when she is here.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we…read more
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Review from Lauren F (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming here for the past year and has slowly grown into it. Its lovely to see how much she has grown and the colleagues have been great with her. The only thing that could be better is on the parent app the food isn't put on as regular as I would like but other than that its a great
place and great team!
Thankyou Kids Planet x
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Review from Mary S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't say enough good things about this nursery! The staff are not only well-trained professionals but also genuinely kind and patient. They have created such a warm and nurturing space where my daughter feels safe, happy, and excited to learn. Seeing how much she loves going in every week gives me
so much peace of mind. I truly appreciate their dedication and the love they put into their work.
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Review from Beth J (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a returning parent as my oldest son attended here and I wouldn't go anywhere else! Everything is amazing from the staff to the facilities.
The management team are excellent with questions/information. The nursery staff care so much about the children, I've never felt any concerns whatsoever.
The nutrition and meals are so varied, it always smells great!
I would very highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery and all staff are also fantastic, my little one loves coming to nursery and all staff go above and beyond to make sure all my child needs are met and he is happy, the nursery is always clean and tidy and my child is always learning new things
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience with us at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove. Providing exceptional care and support to children and families is…read more
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Review from Sophie T (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely, professional and approachable staff. Great facilities and receive regular updates. Great overall experience every time my child attends, lots of opportunities and regular reviews of my child's development. Would highly recommend!
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. It's fantastic to hear you're happy with the care and education your child receives at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove.…read more
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Review from Rachel J (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab Nursery, my son has settled in lovely since the beginning of the year. He cries sometimes when I drop him off but is normally happy before I've even got my shoes back on. He enjoys all the food he is given on an afternoon.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we…read more
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Review from Steph K (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery with absolutely amazing staff. My daughter has made great relationships with her key workers and it is fantastic as a parent to know the staff care so much for my daughter.
My daughter has an allergy and this is always catered to.
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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery they always encourage our daughter to try new things and has come on so much since been with Kids Planet the staff are so lovely and understanding and can speak to them regarding anything can't thank you all enough!x
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Review from P S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent , always take care of my son. Great games and activities every day. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. They always listen and make sure that what I've asked for is done. My son always want to go to nursery and every morning got hug from staff .
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Review from T H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery my son has been attending this nursery for almost a year now and absolutely loves everyone who works here. All members of staff are so accommodating and helpful and it always makes my mind at ease when dropping him off
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Review from S B (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall the staff at the nursery are so welcoming and always greet with a smile. Both my children go here and are in different rooms, staff are always happy to go through what they have done at nursery. There's so much to do regarding activities and outdoor areas are safe for kids to play.
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Review from E P (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nursery has brought my little boy on so much. He has been coming since he was 10 month old and is now 15 month. Staff are lovely & approachable, always happy when greeting you. The app keeps me updated throughout the day on how my little one is getting on. Love seeing the photos of him happy and enjoying
nursery days. Important reassurance to me is that he enjoys coming to nursery and is happy & content when leaving him. Staff build a rapport with the children. The meals are a wide variety, cater for his dietary requirements cooked fresh on site.
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter settled into nursery very quickly with the staff who are all so pleasant and lovely. They build up trusting relationships with the children and I feel confident leaving her with them! My little girl regularly talks about her teachers and how much she likes them. She only has lunch there
once a week but whatever they give her she usually eats (things which we would struggle to get her to eat at home!). The app is a good tool which they use to show you what your child has been upto throughout the day! They do variety of activities with the children which my little one likes to come home and demonstrate! It's safe to say shes enjoying her time at this nursery.


I'm pleased to see many of the same faces from when it was little learners when my oldest daughter attended. A particular staff member greets you every morning with a lovely smile and hello. Keep up the good work.

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Review from Stephanie C (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has loved every minute of being in this nursery. They are fantastic. Treat your child as an individual, not just a group. Fun activities every day. My child has come on leaps and bounds with her learning. The staff are fantastic, so kind, caring and friendly. It's also very safe and secure.
I never worry about my child escaping. Keep up the good work Kids Planet.
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Review from Natasha N (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl attended the older classroom and loved it, staff were so welcoming, and provided her with a high standard of care and lots of fun activities. The nursery has individual gardens for the separate classrooms making it safe for all the different age ranges.
Reply from Deborah Batey at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you for your lovely review, we're pleased your child has enjoyed their time at Little Learners.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant. Amazing, caring staff that treat each child as their own. The flexibility makes life so much easier. Couldn't fault them. If I ever had another child, I most definitely would choose Little Learners.
Reply from Deborah Batey at Kids Planet Ettrick Grove
Thank you for your absolutely amazing review, we appreciate you choosing us to share in your child's learning and development. Good luck with everything.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.977)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.977) out of 10 for Kids Planet Ettrick Grove 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.977 for Kids Planet Ettrick Grove is calculated as follows: ( (212 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.977
  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 Ettrick Grove is based on 18 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 88 number of registered child places is 17.6, which has been reached with 18 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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Deborah

Deborah Batey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Deborah Batey, I am the Manager here at Ettrick Grove and have worked in this setting since 1997. I proudly hold Early Years Professional Status which I worked hard to achieve after completing a BA (hons) Degree in Early Childhood Studies. I am dedicated to the needs of children and families and feel proud to be making a difference in the lives of young children

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Ettrick Grove

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

Kids Planet Ettrick Grove accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Ettrick Grove Open?

Kids Planet Ettrick Grove is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids Planet Ettrick Grove have capacity for?

Kids Planet Ettrick Grove has capacity for a total of 88 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Ettrick Grove to the centre of Sunderland?

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

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