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 J S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Southfield Day Nursery to be an excellent provider of childcare. The nursery nurses are all lovely and friendly and great with my child. When he first started Southfield, he was nervous and shy, but once he realised how much fun he was going to be having when he was there, he was fine!
The staff are so caring and make sure he is ok when he arrives, and it's great to know at the end of each day how he has been. You always get a detailed explanation of everything they've done throughout the day. The app platform is also fantastic - I can see what he has been learning and how much he is enjoying his day. The staff also provide home learning activities through the app, and as a family, we have enjoyed doing these. I and my husband were particularly impressed with my son's use of Makaton. He can't say "thank you" but will automatically use the Makaton sign to say thank you to us when we give him something. This is down to the staff at Southfield!
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Review from Aimee C (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic day nursery!
My little one has been here for nearly 6-months now, and he has come on leaps and bounds since starting.
The main reasons I chose this nursery for our child:
Large, playful outdoor space.
Welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Fantastic range of food available on
the menu.
This is our 2nd child, we had our 1st child in a couple of other nurseries, and Southfield is by far the best experience we have had with a nursery. Our little one is so happy to go in, and we never have any tears; he’s settled in so well and so quickly.
Highly recommend!
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Review from Donna A (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Southfield. My son has been going since he was 7-months-old, he is now 14-months, and it has brought him on so much, especially being in lockdown most of his life. The staff are great and have a great bond with him. He loves playing outside, and they have great.
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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 29 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After moving my son from a poor nursery to this nursery, the differences was phenomenal. The staff really care about the children. My son fitted in almost instantly and generally gets excited to go to nursery. His speech and general playing have come on great since he started here. As a child, who can
be picky with food, he always eats all his meals and tells me about the nursery curry all the time.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son is 21-months and absolutely loves going to nursery. All the staff are so friendly and welcoming, and my mind is at rest knowing he’s cared for so well. We are always kept up to date with what he’s been up to when he’s been there and get photos sent to us on the app where his development is also
monitored, which is amazing! Couldn’t recommend Southfield Day Nursery more!
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Review from Jenny H (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children have attended this nursery for a couple of years. I picked this nursery not only the early opening time that fits in with my shift pattern, but the homely family feeling that I got when we had our first visit. All the staff seem genuinely invested in the children and their well-being. They
constantly change the learning experiences that are given to the children, so they are never bored. All their meals are home-cooked and have a great variety. My children are very much outdoor children regardless of the weather. The outdoor space this nursery has is great. They promote time outside and take the children on walks away from the nursery, which is always planned to have an educational link. I always feel very informed of my children’s development with the updates on the app linked to the early years foundations. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursery has adapted to the ‘new normal’ to ensure staff and children safe whilst maintaining a level of normality.
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Review from Regan M (Mother of Child) published on 28 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southfield is a lovely nursery, the staff are excellent, and the facilities are perfect. My son has additional needs, and he is always cared for expertly, I trust Southfield completely. He loves going there and has developed a lot by being there.
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Review from Matthew B (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy was only at Southfield for four months but he had an absolutely brilliant time, mum and dad can't recommend it highly enough. Southfield was our son's first experience of being away from home and he made amazing progress from the first moment he stepped in the door. He really loved going
to Nursery and on the days he wasn't attending would wake up and ask if it was Nursery today. He made friends and all of the staff he met were amazing with him. We would like to thank everyone at Southfields for the hard work and care taken to keep children, staff and parents safe during Covid. Hope to see you all again soon.
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Review from Lynsey O (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Southfield and would highly recommend. The staff are so friendly, welcoming and go above and beyond. When talking to them I feel like our little girl is the only child they have and they really know her and care for her. They do a huge range of activities and offer a variety of meals.
Our little girl loves her days at Southfield!
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Review from Victoria (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent staff excellent facilities learning plans are really good you can see your child's development weekly. Wish we had lived closer sooner so our child's experiences with everyone at Southfield could have lasted longer.
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Review from Fay (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have used this nursery for both my sons, one of which is 9yrs now and currently our 4yr old. Always have a variety of activities and meals, they really do go above and beyond if you need help and always put the kids first. Thank you.
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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Southfields Nursery to other parents. My child has attended nursery since the age of 6months. She thoroughly enjoys her time there and has developed so much both socially and academically. The nursery staff are what make the nursery so amazing. Such hard-working wonderful people.
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Review from Hannah (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southfield is a wonderful nursery which my daughter absolutely loves attending. Staff are really friendly and welcoming and make you feel at ease leaving your child in their care. The activities are well thought out and keep the children interested. Would highly recommend!!
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Review from Natasha F (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, my son absolutely loves it, would definitely recommend this nursery to friends and family.
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Review from Diane L (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves attending this nursery. He takes part in many interesting activities, he also enjoys playing in the lovely garden. The staff members working within the nursery are welcoming, friendly and helpful.
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Review from Victoria R (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended this nursery, my son from 4 months of age until starting school nursery and my daughter from 6 weeks old until the present. Both my kids have absolutely loved it, the staff make them feel so comfortable and they adore the staff too!
Both my children have come on so much
in their speech since going downstairs into the 2-3 and 3-4 year rooms!
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Review from Hayley K (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Southfield Day Nursery. Both of my children have come on leaps and bounds since joining, both socially and academically. The days are structured and planned. The outdoor space is amazing. One of my children suffers from food allergies and the staff have been amazing at accommodating.
Nothing has ever been a problem when I’ve asked to swap days round etc. Emails are responded to quickly. I absolutely love the nursery and will be really sad when it’s time for my children to leave.
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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter goes to this nursery, she loves it. Staff are amazing with the children. My child loves going on the adventure walks and beach trips.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We spent so long trying to find a nice local nursery and were so lucky to have discovered Southfields. Both of us, as parents and our triplets, have been made to feel so welcome from the first visit and at every drop off and collection. We feel very confident and reassured leaving our babies here, nothing
is ever too much trouble. The staff are so knowledgeable, genuinely very caring and really are wonderful with all of the children, the environment is brilliant, the food is fab and the manager is so helpful and very hands-on with the children. All of the staff have gone above and beyond to help our children to have a smooth transition into nursery life and they have had such an evident positive impact on our babies already! Southfields is a hidden gem and a true home from home environment and we can't wait to watch our children grow as they continue their journey over the next couple of years!
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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Southfield Day Nursery is excellent. My daughter enjoys her time there very much. There is always an excellent range of well planned activities and her days are full of excitement. She has developed so much since going to Southfields and the staff are all enthusiastic and caring. Garden area is also
brilliant and the general feel of the nursery is like being home from home. I couldn't recommend Southfields highly enough.
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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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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.

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