Kids Planet Southfield

1 Sandersons Terrace, Cramlington NE23 6XD
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9.8 71 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Southfield, Cramlington
Kids Planet Southfield was established in 2004 in Cramlington, and has since become well known for the quality of childcare it provides from its warm, homely setting. The nursery puts the needs of the children first, and provides an environment where each child is able to flourish and develop, preparing them for joining primary school for reception.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Lizzie Dickson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 60

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • 0-3 Years £66.85 per day
    3-5 Years £62.10 per day

  • 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 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Please use the Bay Horse car park, situated right next to the nursery

Kids Planet Southfield Reviews (71)

9.8

Kids Planet Southfield has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Southfield has 71 reviews.

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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having bad experiences with previous nurseries I was apprehensive when choosing a new nursery for my children. Kids planet Southfield has been a breath of fresh air. The staff know each child extremely well and take time to make sure all of their needs are individually met. I know my children
are safe when they are there and the staff are extremely friendly. The environment really allows for open and honest communication and they are always providing excellent activities that also tailor to the development of the children. I couldn't recommend this nursery enough and my children's development has really come on leaps and bounds thanks to the staff.
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Review from Elisa S (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has really settled into Kids Planet baby room, he has made lovely relationships with the staff and is excited when I mention certain staff members names, I can tell how much they care about him and know him when they tell me the things he has been doing, playing with and enjoying. The girls in
the baby room are kind and nurturing and my son is always happy to see them which is what is really important to me.
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves attending Southfield Kids Planet. He started at 12 months old and has settled in really well. The staff are lovely, welcoming & excellent at their job. They are very attentive & nurturing. I feel my son has made strong bonds with staff members,making drop-offs much easier.
The chef is
great,my little boy loves the variety of food & likes extra portions! He is always smiling when I collect him after a day of activities & plenty of outdoor play.
Excellent communication,updates provided daily through the app.
Management are very open & approachable. Overall I think the nursery is very well managed & I look forward to watching my little boy continue to thrive. Highly recommend.
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Review from Stephanie M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We needed a nursery last minute and Kids Planet made sure to accommodate us which was excellent. My little girl was very attached to myself and the baby room has helped her flourish in so many ways. She comes away with a big smile everyday and gets to experience so many new things. The staff genuinely
seem to care about my child, and the manager was in touch regularly when we were off for a long illness. Due my second little one later this year and they're already registered!
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Review from Kate G (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been very happy at nursery, since starting at 9 months. The staff work hard and know what is going on with every child; both at home and in nursery. We love getting the updates during the day, of what she is doing, eating and how she is sleeping. We are so impressed with the team and
glad we chose Southfield as her nursery.
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Review from Hope D (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm very happy with all aspects of care at Kids Planet Southfield.
My 8 month old absolutely loves going in; he gets excited at the gate and is always happy to be handed over to the girls in the baby room.
I get lovely picture updates of him smiling and having fun throughout the day.
They offer
a great variation of foods and I always look forward to hearing what my son has tried each day.
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Review from J K (Grandmother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I picked my granddaughter up from nursery staff were brilliant they help me with car seat and were very helpful.My granddaughter loves the experience and is thriving a nurturing environment. I have found that she is enjoying all aspects.
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Review from Jess R (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at 10 months old in the baby room. She has absolutely loved attending Kids Planet Southfield. She took to it easier than I thought. Recently she has moved up to the next room, again taking it all in her stride.


I put that down to the friendly staff and engaging activities.

She absolutely loves the food. The communication is second to none which has been a great peace of mind whilst working full time.
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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet was my first choice for my little girl's nursery and I couldn't be happier with it. The staff are wonderful and I know she's in safe hands. She's learning so much and she absolutely loves it. Would highly recommend!
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I enrolled my little boy, when he was 18 months after having a negative experience at a previous nursery.


The settling in experience was fantastic, he had 3 settling in sessions, one with me, one where he was picked up before lunch time and one where he stayed for his lunch. He loved it from the

first minute, the staff were so kind, asked what he liked to do and immediately got him things out to suit his interests.


He has been in all the rooms
Each time he's moved rooms, I have been introduced to his new key worker who has made me feel that his needs will be looked after and cared for. All the staff are approachable and I wouldn't hesitate getting in touch with anyone if we had any problems.


It has been so lovely to see a particular staff member in the kitchen receiving a 5 out of 5 in his food hygiene rating, the food always smells lovely, and my little boy always eats it all. It's reassuring to know that he's getting healthy balanced meals, prepared in a clean kitchen

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Review from Beth R (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southfield nursery has been amazing for my little girl who has been there just over a year now. From starting here at 9 months old the staff here have been amazing with her, the reassurance and communication I get to know she is ok throughout the day is great. My little girl absolutely loves it here,
her development and confidence have came on so much since starting here and that is honestly down to the amazing staff and the genuine care they have for my daughter. She has made the best relationships with the staff here, even the staff who have never worked with my daughter always stop to speak to her and make so much effort. Couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
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Review from Pauline P (Grandmother of Child) published on 11 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, excellent facilities, and outstanding staff!
The girls really make the nursery what it is. My grandchild loves going to nursery and loves the staff in his room. Activities are varied and suit the development of my grandchild.
The nursery chef is also amazing. My grandchild can
be a very picky eater, but the chef always remembers this and will have an alternative on standby ready for him.
In short, would I recommend this nursery to other families? Absolutely, yes!
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Review from Holly H (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has gone to this nursery since she was 6 months old and she's now just over 2 years old. I can't recommend Southfields enough. The staff are amazing and my daughter absolutely loves them and the nursery. She runs through the door every morning. I feel so comfortable leaving her, knowing
she really enjoys her day at the nursery and has lots of fun.
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Review from Nicole M (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southfield has been an amazing nursery for our little boy. He first joined at 9 months old and is now 18 months old, and he has loved every moment of his experience so far. I feel like the staff has really taken the time to get to know him, and it's so nice that they notice the little things that many
other people wouldn't notice (like him being more cuddly when he's starting to come down with something). He is so happy to go in on a morning, and it's so nice to see the updates on the app throughout my work day.
We've had such a good experience I've recommended them to friends and family!
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Review from Bethany P (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been coming to Kids Planet Southfield for almost 18 months now and I couldn't rate it more highly. I absolutely love the nursery's focus on providing healthy meals and snacks for the children. The staff's welcoming and caring attitude makes me feel at ease every time I drop him off.
My little boy is constantly talking about the nursery, the staff, his friends, and the activities they have done and it's clear how happy he feels in their care.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are so lovely and care about my child. Activities are great and love it when they do special themed days. Kept up to date via an app which is great.
Really reliable and has lovely clean facilities.
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Review from Loren P (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves attending Kids Planet Nursery in Southfield! The girls he interacts with are amazing, I am kept up to date throughout the day on how he is doing which is very reassuring for me as a first-time mum.
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Review from P G (Father of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southfield is an amazing nursery, my daughter has loved every minute of being there. The staff are amazing my daughter was sometimes a bit unsettled going into nursery but the staff would always approach her with a happy face and always seemed to make her laugh and give her the cuddles she wanted. The
nursery rooms are well organised and the outdoor space is big. I have nothing but good things to say about this place, would 100% recommend it to other parents. Couldn't be more grateful. As a working parent, I always felt so comfortable leaving my daughter knowing she would be looked after so well. Highly recommend.
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Review from Claire H (Grandmother of Child) published on 22 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My granddaughter has been going to this nursery for the last year and absolutely loves it. They have really helped her not only academically but with important things like sharing and how to meet new friends. She gets excited to be there which is brilliant and makes dropping her off a lot easier. They
also kept us all informed with pictures and updates on what she was doing. Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone.
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Review from Katie J (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl started going to this nursery when she had just turned 2. Our daughter had never been away from us and was a very reserved little girl. We were so nervous about her starting nursery but it was the best decision we ever made. The settling-in process was adapted to suit the needs of our
daughter and we were able to attend settling-in sessions with her to ensure she felt comfortable before we left her. She was supported very well by her key worker and the staff in her room. Her confidence has grown massively in the 6 months she has been going to nursery here, she is like a completely different little girl. She is so excited each morning to go to nursery and runs in happily without looking back. She has built a lovely bond with all of the staff and enjoys every minute of her time at nursery. We are so pleased with the nursery that we have now applied for our son to start in April and we can't wait for them to both be going here! We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.827)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.827) out of 10 for Kids Planet Southfield is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.827 for Kids Planet Southfield is calculated as follows: ( (300 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 323 Ratings = 4.827
  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 Southfield is based on 26 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 26 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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Meet the Team (2)

Lizzie

Lizzie Dickson

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

I joined Kids Planet Southfield in January 2024 as a Nursery Manager. I have over 24 years of experience working within the Early Years sector, I hold an NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education.


Along with my dedicated team, our aim at KP Southfield is to provide a happy and caring environment, giving respectful care to each child. To create a warm, secure setting where a child feels loved and enabled to develop confidence and independence within him/herself.


Outside of nursery, I love nothing more than spending time with my own little girl.

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Madelane Weaver

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2018

I have worked in the Early Years Sector for over 16 years, I have been at KP Southfield for 6 years and thoroughly enjoy my time here.


I have a BA Hons in Children and Young People, I am the nursery SENCO - completing my Level 3 last year. I also hold a level 3 in Beach School Leader.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Southfield

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Southfield Open?

Kids Planet Southfield is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Southfield have capacity for?

Kids Planet Southfield has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Southfield to the centre of Cramlington?

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

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