





Kids Planet High Bank is an Ofsted rated 'outstanding' nursery (September 2016) situated on a working farm in the village of Stapleton, near the town of Darlington. Nursery care is provided for children aged six weeks to five years old.
The nursery is divided into four main rooms, all of which are designed to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. An extended pre-school room, known as The Curiosity...
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Katie England (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 27
Total Places for Children
- 140
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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
Kids Planet High Bank Reviews (96)
Kids Planet High Bank has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.408) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet High Bank has 96 reviews.
He thoroughly enjoys all the activities and knows what happens on each day of the week. He loves all the staff as do I and my husband. They are so friendly and make you feel so comfortable. The social skills and learning development my son has received is second to none and it's all done via fun.
All the meals he receives are homemade and fresh. He learns what is in his food even involved in making it. The weekly menu allows him to eat better than we do haha.
I shall be sending my second child to High Bank very soon and I have no doubt that they will enjoy it as much as my first. I have no concerns over sending my baby into the capable hands of the staff at High Bank.
High Bank staff really are like extended family.
Every day brings a specific activity which means he has something to look forward to and 'mess' is something actively encouraged. Meaning I don't need as much at home! I love the fact they can get properly dirty playing in soil as pretend farmers, planting veg like an allotment and painting anything and everything. The outdoor areas provide an area for all seasons regardless of the brilliant British weather.
I am always kept up to date with my child's health and even if the phone call doesn't need any parent action its great to be informed.
I would recommend High Bank to anyone and everyone!
We find High Bank Nursery to be excellent. Both of our children have attended since babies and thrived in the safe and friendly environment created there. Staff are professional, welcoming and knowledgeable about the different stages of your child's development. The nursery is well led and the management is always keen to communicate and solve any issues that may arise. Staff foster excellent relationships with the children and this show in the happy and vibrant atmosphere. Our children love the extensive outdoor play areas and the opportunities that they get to experience creative outdoor play, all year round. This, coupled with the location on a working farm ensures a stimulating environment. There are always various enrichment activities on offer such as; gardening club, sports, French club and recently the lending library, which our daughter loves! The food is freshly cooked, nutritious and varied. I have highly recommended this nursery in the past and will continue to do so.
Never had a problem and nothing is too much trouble.
Girls in the rooms are fabulous and the extra activities are amazing. They have a football coach, French teacher and gardening club.
Outdoor space is one of the reasons I loved it so much and I like the fact that the children can play out in all weathers due to the covered area.
Thanks Barbara, that's really nice of you.
A wonderful nursery, lots of focus on outdoor learning which is what my son really enjoys. He loves the football coach coming in and the gardening sessions with the gardener. He is developing skills rapidly and has great relationships with all the staff including the manager and the owners.
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice review Nicola.
High Bank is simply outstanding, the staff are all excellent and the environment they provide is second to none. My daughter loves attending and is nurtured and encouraged every step of the way. After all, who wouldn't want to go to school on working farm!
Thanks Tom, that's nice of you to take the time to leave a review.
We love High Bank Nursery!! Our children have recently started attending the nursery and have settled in very well; we feel this is very much down to all of the wonderful staff and activities. Everyone we have met at the nursery has been fabulous and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality childcare.
Thanks for the really nice comments Tania.
In Feb 2016 my daughter went for her first taster session at the age of 9 months, even though I had visited the nursery before and knew I had made the right choice I was naturally anxious, but she loved it! The girls took the time to get to know us both and understand her routine. Since that day she has loved every minute of it, she runs in on a morning giving the girls hugs and although she is always pleased to see me when I pick her up, she often wants to stay and play.
The activities she gets involved with are age appropriate and all help with her learning and the outdoor space is amazing, meaning she gets fresh air regardless of the weather, she has took part in singing, dancing, baby sign, messy play, dress up, cooking to name but a few. I would have no hesitation recommending the nursery to others and if I ever had another child I know where I will be sending him or her.
What I love most is they treat each child as an individual and are, for me... her daytime mummies :)
Thank you for your kind words Kelly.
Having moved into the area in August, needed to find a suitable nursery for my son. Highbank was fantastic, made me and my son very welcome and ideal setting as on a farm and my son is tractor mad. My son has progressed very well from getting rid of a dummy and out of nappies whilst attending Highbank supported thoroughly by the staff! He now is very chatty, sings and independent!
Thank you Alexandra, we are glad you chose us!
I never hesitate to recommend to family and friends. Lovely nursery, lovely management and staff and fab location. Has a wonderful feel to the nursery as soon as you walk in and my daughter has come along leaps and bounds since starting at Highbank in October 2016. Weekly updates about what the children have learnt every week are detailed and informative. My daughter even wants to go to nursery on her days off! Food is prepared fresh every day and a lot of the time the children help to make it from vegetables grown on the farm (which makes it educational too) and serve it themselves. It is good to know that my daughter is getting a good healthy meal when she is at nursery and trying new things.
What a lovely review Sarah, thank you so much.
The staff at High Bank Nursery create a wonderful warm welcoming environment, my little boy loves going to nursery, they do lots of activities throughout the day and he is always happy and content when I collect him at the end of the day. We love that the nursery is on a farm and the outdoor areas for the children are fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the staff. I would highly recommend High Bank to any other parents.
Thank you Katie, that's very kind of you.
My son has attended High Bank for a year and we are thoroughly impressed with the nursery, the effort the staff put in is second to none and he has come on so well.
We looked around many nurseries when deciding where he should go, he was only 6 months old and it was a very upsetting time for me but from the moment we arrived at High Bank we knew it was right and it was such a relief, we have never doubted our decision.
Thanks for the lovely review Michelle.
High Bank has allowed my daughter to flourish into a happy and (cheeky) toddler. The staff at the nursery ensure a smooth handover each morning when I leave my daughter. She never cries and looks at me as if to say "haven't you gone yet mum!"
Nutrition is important to our family and High Bank provide a varied and balanced diet. I love the daily reports given to me at the end of the day, and I can take my daughter home knowing she's been looked after with the utmost care and respect during the day.
Children are encouraged to be children at High Bank. To learn and explore through all their senses and to be inquisitive. Perfect for stimulating little minds and creating big adventures.
I feel extremely fortunate to have our daughter attend High Bank Nursery. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
The staff at high bank are amazing, they really care about your child as an individual.
Activities here are amazing, our little girl does so much during her time at nursery and loves telling us what she has been up to. Every day there is something different to keep the children engaged and interested to learn.
The outdoor space is brilliant and there is no where else quite like it in the area.
We really couldn't ask for a better nursery for our daughter, she has come on so much since starting here and that's all thanks to the amazing ladies who work there and the fabulous activities that are provided daily!
Overall 10/10 from us and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nursery setting.
Ever since our first visit to High Bank, we've been impressed with the professional and friendly staff. My son has now been going to the nursery since July and he has settled so easily, making our move to the area that little bit easier. The staff work very hard to ensure every day is fun and exciting for all the children. The location and facilities are excellent. This is a very happy nursery, what more could a parent want?
Highbank nursery has looked after both of my children from baby to toddler. The nursery has provided an exciting and incredibly caring environment in which both of my children have flourished. Both of my children have loved being there and always come home in a lovely mood (although shattered!!). As a parent I have loved the idea of my children being part of a working farm!
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- Posted: Tuesday 10 Sep 2024We are proud to announce that Kids Planet has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training 2024 by Great Place To Work UK! This...
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Awards / Recognitions (14)
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Kids Planet High BankDate: Friday 28 May 2021
- Recipient: Kids Planet High BankDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020
Meet the Team (1)
I have over 10 years’ experience in early years, which covers all age groups 0-5 years. I am a level 3 childcare educator and a level 5 in Leadership and Management, specialising in childcare education. I am passionate about outdoor learning and environments to support children's mental health and well-being.
My role as the manager is to support and inspire the staff, families, and children to settle and flourish in a loving and exciting environment, building strong bonds, imagination, and curiosity through learning.
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