Kids Planet Old Vicarage

112 Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5SS
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8.9 8 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Old Vicarage, Barrow-in-Furness
Since opening its doors in 1995, Kids Planet Old Vicarage has been a valued part of the Barrow-in-Furness community. The nursery expanded in 2004 with a purpose-built second building designed for children aged two and above, while continuing to provide high-quality care for babies through to pre-school age. Open all year and situated in the heart of town, the setting offers inspiring indoor and outdoor environments, complemented by regular trips to local amenities and attractions that help children build confidence and connect with the world around them. The long-standing team includes a management team bringing over 40 years of combined experience. Together they create a warm, stimulating space where every child can flourish and begin their early education journey feeling supported and secure.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Mel Taylor (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 40

Total Places for Children

  • 131

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:30
    Tuesday 07:30-17:30
    Wednesday 07:30-17:30
    Thursday 07:30-17:30
    Friday 07:30-13:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Planet Old Vicarage Reviews (8)

8.9

Kids Planet Old Vicarage has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.913) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Old Vicarage has 8 reviews.

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Review from Nikki W (Mother of Child) published on 16 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have a very positive experience of sending our daughter to nursery here. She is very content in her setting, always leaves calm and happy and we have seen enormous leaps in her development. We find the nursery facilities very good with a specific and varied curriculum. We always have very positive
interactions with staff who are welcoming and always remember the needs of individual children.
We feel reassured that our daughter is safe and very well taken care of.
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a mother, finding the right nursery for my child was one of the biggest decisions I've had to make - and I can honestly say this nursery has been nothing short of amazing.


From the very first day, the staff made both me and my child feel completely welcomed and supported. The team is warm, patient,

and truly invested in each child's wellbeing. My little one settled in so quickly, which speaks volumes about the nurturing environment they've created.


The daily activities are thoughtful, engaging, and tailored to help the children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. I love receiving updates and photos throughout the day - it's clear how much care and attention goes into everything they do.


My child has blossomed in confidence, made wonderful friends, and runs into nursery on her nursery days without hesitation. I couldn't ask for a better place. I wholeheartedly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and enriching setting for their little one.

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Review from Bethany H (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids planet is a fantastic nursery who have amazing staff!! My little boy needs extra support and the nursery have been absolutely brilliant and helping him feel more comfortable and happy at nursery. They also support the parents too. Overall outstanding and would recommend to anyone!!
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Review from Aimee B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldnt be happier with my choice of sending my boys tot his nursery! My boys have thrived since coming to nursery and are supported by the kindest Staff. My twins love nursery and their teachers! They have helped us and them feel at ease since the boys started back in September 2024! They keep up
us updated through out the day on hownthe boys are, how theyve slept, eaten ect and we even get photo often of them interacting with activities and other children, which i love see! I cant wait to see how the boys continue to progress and thrive at nursery, and cant thank all the staff enough for the support and comfort they gave our boys X
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Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been to this nursery since she was 9 months old and everyone has been very accommodating, caring and supportive of my little girl, her teachers are lovely and let me know exactly what she has been doing each day. I feel like she is well looked after and that the girls are all trustworthy
and ensure she is safe and happy. she settles in really well, as they are so caring. They do a veriety of different activities to stimulate the babies in clean and tidy classrooms and do stuff related to what's going on in the world, which encourages the children to learn about different things. I am happy with this nursery.
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Review from Rachael B (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Son has attended The Old Vicarage for 18 months now, he had a rough start as he didnt settle straight away, but the staff helped not only him settle in but also me as a first time mum. He has thrived since attending nursery. Over the last few months we have noticed a massive difference in his speech
and understanding, he comes home singing his phonics & talking about staff and children very highly, he is 9/10 happy to walk into the classroom with his teachers each morning, and often doesnt want to leave at home time. We can not thank the staff enough for all they do for our son. The setting itself has always stood out for how clean it is & how well equipped it is with toys ect. They spend alot of time outdoors which we love too. To anyone we meet.. we recommend The Old Vicarage.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having had my 3rd daughter in 2024, I already had an idea of what I wanted from a nursery.


My middle daughter had attended one in the local area before starting school but I decided to look into other nursery's for my youngest.


I went to the old vicarage first. I was blown away, and no other

nursery after it compared. despite knowing I couldn't get my daughter in straight away I put off going back to work to ensure she attended here.


At first my daughter had some settling issues, but the team made sure I was aware at what was going on and kept me reassured. she soon changed her mind and absolutely loves it! She runs in smiling and having watched her in the room she's so relaxed and at home here.


She has come on so much since joining the nursery, and the team are so lovely! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this nursery as one anxious parent to possibly another who is currently looking for childcare! - i can go to work with reassure my child is cared for and safe

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Review from M L (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic day nursery filled with amazing staff! My little girl has been attending this nursery since she was 7 months old and she's now turning 3 in December. The staff have been amazing looking after her since her first day. The chef does yummy healthy meals which my little girl enjoys and most
of the time the staff tell me she's had 2 portions she enjoys it that much. She takes part in lots of activities that the room leader will organise including teddy bear picnics, making biscuits, sports day and they will also organise dress up days for any holiday & festival celebrations throughout the year. Everyday my little girl is doing something new, the staff are always planning exciting activities. The manager is always around if you have any queries and you will often see her popping in and out of the classrooms to make sure all the staff and children are happy. I have had no concerns with this nursery and my little girl loves it x
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Current Review Score: 8.9 (8.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.9 (8.913) out of 10 for Kids Planet Old Vicarage 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 8 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 4.958 for Kids Planet Old Vicarage is calculated as follows: ( (92 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.958
  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 3.955 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Old Vicarage is based on 8 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 = 3.65
    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 131 number of registered child places is 26.2. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 26.2 = 0.305
  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 (1)

Mel

Mel Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2015

I joined the team in 2015, starting as an apprentice and progressing through roles including Room Leader and Deputy Manager. I’ve been proud to lead the team as Nursery Manager for the past three years.


I hold a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner qualification, along with Paediatric First Aid and DSL training. I’ve also completed additional training in Baby Care, Autism Awareness, School Readiness, and Behaviour Management.


I’m passionate about early years development and love building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families. Having worked across all age groups, I make it a priority to connect with every child and celebrate what makes them unique.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Old Vicarage

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Old Vicarage Open?

Kids Planet Old Vicarage is open: Monday 07:30-17:30, Tuesday 07:30-17:30, Wednesday 07:30-17:30, Thursday 07:30-17:30, Friday 07:30-13:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Old Vicarage have capacity for?

Kids Planet Old Vicarage has capacity for a total of 131 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Old Vicarage to the centre of Barrow-in-Furness?

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

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