Kids Planet Darlington

Willow Lodge, 63a Brinkburn Road, Darlington DL3 6DX
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  • Kids Planet Darlington, Darlington
Kids Planet Darlington is a bright and welcoming nursery located on Brinkburn Road, opposite the Brinkburn Pub and close to the local church. Just a short walk from Cockerton shopping village, the nursery is easily accessible with onsite parking and a convenient bus stop nearby.

The setting offers five thoughtfully designed rooms for babies through to preschoolers, each equipped with high-quality resources that support learning through play. The large garden includes a stage, sensory zone, and a wide range of imaginative equipment, providing children with exciting opportunities to explore outdoors.

Supported by a caring and qualified team, Kids Planet Darlington creates joyful early experiences that nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Tracey Jarvie (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 14

Total Places for Children

  • 23

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

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

  • Car Park Available at the Nursery.

Kids Planet Darlington Reviews (1)

8.2

Kids Planet Darlington has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.217) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Darlington has 1 review.

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Review from Will A (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has attended the nursery for over a year and he still loves it, he looks forward to nursery everyday and that speaks volumes to us, that's the biggest perk that he enjoys it.


I think it all comes down to the staff, each member of staff is amazing and extremely supportive to staff and the

children. Us as parents and our child think very highly of every one of them.


The facilities there are great and the garden is huge, really good for children to play and explore all year round. The nursery document his meals and he eats better than we do, varied meals with a good balanced diet.


We did have issues with billing, days / times that we preferred however thanks to the integrity of a staff member this was resolved, giving more trust in us picking the right nursery for our child.


Our son comes home with a smile everyday so I couldn't ask for anything more, a big thank you to every member of staff from the parents of Oliver. We really appreciate you. Highly recommended nursery !

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Current Review Score: 8.2 (8.217)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.2 (8.217) out of 10 for Kids Planet Darlington 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 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.2 out of 5 from 1 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 5.000 for Kids Planet Darlington is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  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 3.217 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Darlington is based on 1 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 = 3
    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 23 number of registered child places is 4.6. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 4.6 = 0.217
  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)

Tracey

Tracey Jarvie

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2007

With 28 years of experience working with children and 18 years as the manager of this setting, I bring a deep passion and commitment to early years education. I am Level 3 qualified and also the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for every child in our nursery.


Every day in nursery life is different, and I truly love all aspects of my role—from welcoming new families to caring for their children and, in some cases, even their grandchildren. Supporting children through each stage of their development is a privilege, and I believe the most important part of their journey with us is that they have fun while learning.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Darlington

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

Kids Planet Darlington accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Darlington Open?

Kids Planet Darlington 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 Darlington have capacity for?

Kids Planet Darlington has capacity for a total of 23 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Darlington to the centre of Darlington?

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

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