Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall

1 Taberna Close, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0BW
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9.1 6 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall is a cosy nursery that fosters a family-friendly atmosphere, enabling a stronger emphasis on the needs of both children and parents.

The staff take pride in delivering ‘childcare with a heart’ within a lively and inspiring educational setting.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jade Dixon (Senior Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 49

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day session : 7.30-18.00
    Morning Session: 7.30-12.30
    Afternoon session 1.00-18.00


    A full session is £78.40
    A half session is £54.90


    We offer 15 hour free EYE funding and also 15/30 hour funding for 3 year olds.
    Any queries about funding hours and fees please feel free to contact the nursery.

  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall Reviews (6)

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Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.143) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall has 6 reviews.

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Review from Hannah M (Mother of Child) published on 29 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet has provided a fantastic setting for our children to thrive. They got to experience a range of activities, have social interactions and care and nurturing from the team. When joining primary school, the skills my son developed at nursery have set him up brilliantly. Our daughter Sienna is
currently in the Tots & Toddlers room, and she is so happy at drop off & pick up that we feel really happy and confident with her time at Kids Planet Heddon. The bond she has developed with her key worker, Fran, is very special, and you can tell she means a lot to Sienna. A huge thank you to Fran and all the team for creating a safe environment for our children to enjoy.
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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending the nursery since September 2024 and I am really pleased I opted for this nursery.
He is in the toddler/tots room At the moment, The staff Abbie, Fran, Charlotte & Adriana are amazing and always are so enthusiastic and seem so happy to see each child when they arrive, I feel
confident leaving my child although he gets upset the staff provide cuddles and reassurance to ensure he settles. When I pick him up he is always happy and a thorough handover is given, there are lots of activities and often they visit the local area and park which my son enjoys. Would recommend to anyone.
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Review from Martin C (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery 3 days a week and it's been really good. He is in the baby room and has really enjoyed his time there. He always looks very happy when we pick him up.
The staff are always very friendly, they haven't changed since we started 5 months ago and every time he sees
the ladies who look after him there's a big smile on his face. I would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.
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Review from Nicole G (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to this nursery since she just turned 1 and she's nearly 4 now. The staff are all so welcoming and really care about your child. My daughter is leaving for 'big school' in September and I know she's going to miss going here so much. She has come on leaps and bounds since
joining and I always feel like she is in safe hands when I drop her off each morning. We already have her little sister signed up for when I return to work from maternity leave.
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Review from Rea L (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son joined Kids Planet Heddon in November 2024. His settling in days went great and the staff were super friendly and informative. Unfortunately our son started to experience separation anxiety soon after joining and would burst into tears every morning. The staff were amazing. They gave him one
on one care until he calmed down and their big enthusiastic smiles soon had him smiling. This excellent level of care is also evident when it comes to nap times. My son likes to fall asleep in a quiet dark room which is not an environment you will find in a nursery. Regardless the staff manage to get him to sleep every day for at least 2hrs which is a mammoth achievement.
However, the best thing I've found about our experience is the care our son receives when he is sick. The staff will do as much as possible to keep him in nursery which is a massive help as a working parent.
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Review from Ashley T (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been going to Kids Planet Heddon on the Wall since she was 10 months old (she's now 20 months), and we honestly love it. She's quite shy, but the staff have been so kind and patient with her - she's really come out of her shell. She's had two key workers since starting, and both have
been amazing, making such a difference in her confidence. Her speech has come on leaps and bounds since starting, and it's been so lovely to see her growing and developing. She always comes home happy, and it's great to see all the fun things they do. Can't recommend it enough!
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Current Review Score: 9.1 (9.143)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.1 (9.143) out of 10 for Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall 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 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 6 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 4.931 for Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall is calculated as follows: ( (68 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 4.931
  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 4.212 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall is based on 6 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 = 3.6
    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 49 number of registered child places is 9.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 9.8 = 0.612
  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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (2)

Jade

Jade Dixon

Job Title: Senior Manager Joined: 2000

Hi, My name is Jade I am the senior manager at Heddon on the Wall, Longbenton and Gateshead Nursery. I have worked in childcare for over 20 years. My aim for all of my nurseries is to ensure the children are always in a warm and nurturing environment and are given insightful and enriching learning opportunities.


I have two daughters of my own aged 13 and 15, both of my girls went through nursery from babies till preschool and I understand the struggle as a parent to find the perfect nursery where you feel your child is going to be happy because that is the main thing we want for our children is for them to be happy. We would love for you to come and visit our nursery and meet the amazing team we have who put so much care and attention into each individual child to support them with every stage of their development.

Caitlyn

Caitlyn McNestrie

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2016

My Name is Caitlyn, I am one of the Deputy managers here at Heddon on the Wall. I have worked in childcare for 8 years now, I started my career as an apprentice and have stayed within the company always learning new things and taking on new roles.


One of my favourite things about working in childcare is having lovely relationships with each individual child, being able to watch them grow and their own personalities shine through. Seeing each milestone they reach is such a rewarding part of the journey.


I am also a mam to a 2-year-old little girl and understand the struggles of leaving your child in an environment unknown and with people who seem like strangers. We would love to have you come for a visit at our nursery to see our lovely warm and welcoming environment meet our lovely staff and see how much love they put into the learning for the children.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall accepts?

Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall Open?

Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall 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 Heddon-on-the-Wall have capacity for?

Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall has capacity for a total of 49 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Heddon-on-the-Wall to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

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