Kids Planet Brynford

Brynford Road, Brynford, Holywell CH8 8AD
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9.9 96 Reviews
Kids Planet Brynford benefits from a picturesque countryside location, purpose-built and consisting of four large playrooms. There are six gardens in total, allowing the nursery to prioritise outdoor play throughout the curriculum. Learning, toys and craft materials are age specific.

Professionals pursue a policy of partnership with parents, valuing communication and understanding as children progress towards school age. An equal opportunities employer, the service respects all backgrounds and looks to build positive relationships throughout.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Julie Semourson (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 6 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees can vary depending on the nursery, and government funding is accepted. It’s best to chat with the nursery directly to find out what your fees might be. A £100 registration fee is required when you apply for a place.


    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 Brynford Reviews (96)

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Kids Planet Brynford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Brynford has 96 reviews.

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Review from Melissa S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children attending The Wendy House at the moment and are settled and happy there. My 3-year-old can have separation anxiety and struggle to leave me in the mornings however the staff at The Wendy House are extremely attentive to her and are 10/10 and so supportive. Will be sad to see my children
move on as they get older.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback, we too will miss the children when the time comes for them to go to school.

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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at The Wendy House really are second to none! My youngest is currently in the baby room and has some additional medical needs which all the girls have become really knowledgeable about and are very supportive of his ongoing treatment. Staff also get to know each child's personality and little
quirks so well and talk about them with such fondness that they almost feel like family! Even staff in other rooms know your child and say hello, it's really heartwarming! My eldest moved onto school last September and has thoroughly enjoyed going back to Holiday Club and seeing his favourite 'teachers' from Red Group! The food and daily activities are great and I particularly love how much outdoor play they get even in inclement weather. One slight negative is that I find the billing difficult to follow and would prefer a simpler, more transparent invoicing system, although I'm sure this isn't helped by the complicated funding system that is currently in place!

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Hi, thanks for those lovely comments. It’s so hard for Mum to leave babies at times and with additional medical needs this only adds to that, we are so glad that you are reassured by the care he is receiving.
The invoicing (around the childcare offer) is all dependent on the method used by the county and government so I know it can be confusing as it can change monthly. All other fees are annualised as parents prefer to have the same amount to pay each month for twelve set months to keep track. Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback, much appreciated.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a covid baby, our daughter found going to nursery really difficult. The staff were great with her and were very patient giving her lots of cuddles. She now absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are very friendly and show genuine care and affection to the children. Our daughter has made lots
of new friends at nursery and has become a very confident little girl.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments, settling has been a little more challenging for Covid babies but so glad she has settled and enjoys nursery so much.

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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find everything at The Wendy House holds so many activities and learning facilities for children of this day in age, they participate and get involved with day-to-day events like world book day, St David’s day, pancake day, etc. I find the environment is established for the age range and the staff
are always on hand for support and emotional well-being. I cannot express how much The Wendy House has helped and supported not only my own child but others too.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Hi, thanks for your lovely review, we do feel your little one has come on so well since coming to us and he really enjoys coming into the nursery.

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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (one) has been at The Wendy House for two months now and is so far, loving every second of it. He really seems to like being handed over to his key worker and he comes home a very happy kind of tired every day. We've really noticed a change in his personality and skills in a short space of time
which we owe to the kind, caring and creative staff. He loves the food he is having which is home-cooked and full of variety. We get a full report of his daily activities every day and we love that they take him outdoors to see the sheep and horses etc. So far we couldn't fault the place.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely feedback, it’s really appreciated. Being up in the lovely countryside gives us the opportunity to go on walks in the fresh air and see the horses and sheep in the fields up here which the children love. Wendy

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Review from Alison K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have our 2 children in The Wendy House. They have been attending for 1 year. Our eldest spent a whole year at home during lockdown and our youngest was born during that period. The transition to nursery followed unprecedented times and it was done with care, understanding and consideration for both
children and parents. Both settled really well which is exceptional in the context! The staff are very caring and know the children and their personalities really well. Our children talk about the staff and it is clear there is a really good bond. They are excited to go in the morning! There is an app so you get lots of pictures and that shows a huge range of activities. I've found it positive to speak to the owner and the manager with experience of many, many years of working with children. As a parent, each stage is a 'first' so that has been helpful on occasion. We've all had a very positive, happy nursery experience so far.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your positive comments we are really happy that we can help and advise when needed. It was a difficult period as children have been in lockdown so also a first for us, children going from being at home hardly seeing anyone to mixing with lots of other children and viruses! That said, they have both settled so well and really enjoy nursery.

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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Consistent and progressive provision for my daughter. A caring and nurturing environment. Outstanding care is delivered daily. Communication is also very good, parents are updated regularly on a range of information.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it’s a joy to look after her.

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Review from Stephen R (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, caring, friendly staff, high standard of cleanliness, efficiently run, very good communication, healthy freshly cooked meals every day. (Our son talks about the tasty food cooked by the chef, every time we pick him up). They always have varied activities and practical play experiences. Our son
attended from the age of two and a half and had his last day last week at the age of nearly four and a half. He has loved every day spent at The Wendy House. He has always spoken fondly of all the team that have cared for him and played with him. He will hopefully be returning to the High 5 club in the school holidays, so he can keep in touch with the friends he has made. I honestly could not find anything negative to say about the quality of care that the team at the Wendy House provide. Professionally operated by a caring team.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your feedback and kind words very much appreciated. He was a joy to look after and we hope to welcome him back to a high Fives holiday club .

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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended since he was 9 months old and has been very happy, always willing to go and with big smiles coming home. There is lots of outside playing and the childcare is excellent. He has become a confident and independent little boy, since attending The Wendy House.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your great feedback it was lovely to care for him. He's grown up so quickly and we will miss him.

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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for 2 years. Staff have always been friendly and approachable. My daughter has enjoyed going every day and I have felt confident in leaving my daughter in their care. I am actually sad that she is leaving now. The parents' app that the nursery use is brilliant for
sharing photos and what they have done that week, it is handy to check and see what they are going to have for their meals and it makes communication with the staff in the room and the manager easy. I have recommended this nursery to numerous other mums.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It's lovely that you have also recommended us to other parents. We will miss you.

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Review from Rachael S (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended The Wendy House for 3 years and 4 months. It really is a brilliant nursery. During the pandemic, sensible decisions were made that were not over the top. The staff are absolutely amazing and are a credit to the nursery. My daughter has grown up to be a happy and confident girl
with lots of friends and a great imagination - a big part of that is down to the nursery. I'm going to be extremely sad when she leaves for school in a few weeks. I wish she could stay there forever!

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments. It's always such a pleasure to play a part in your child's most formative years. It's been a challenge through the pandemic but one we rose to so that we could stay open and keep some stability for the children and parents at a very difficult time. Good luck at big school!

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Review from Sian J (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to The Wendy House since he was 9 months old, I knew I was going to use this nursery again after my daughter also went there and I've absolutely loved sending them, it is the best nursery around. My son skips in every day with huge smiles, I don't even get a kiss or a hug sometimes
as he's that excited to get in! The care is extremely good, I feel incredibly safe leaving him there and I know he'll have a great day every day. They don't just look after your child, they nurture them, teach them new skills through play and books, grow veg, and butterflies, learn all about them then release them into the sky. There's so much more that The Wendy House does. All the nursery assistants are amazing too, I highly recommend this nursery, I'll be very sad when my son leaves in September to go to big school but I'm very grateful for all they've done for him.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for those lovely comments we really appreciate them. We have loved having both children and will really miss him when you leave this time around. He really is a little ray of sunshine.

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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful staff, this is the second nursery my daughter has been to and she absolutely loves it. She’s happy and smiling going in and tells me all about her day when we get home. The owner and the team are phenomenal.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much. It's lovely to get such great feedback. Wendy.

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Review from Rhianna E (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the Wendy House for 4 years and I couldn’t wish for him to go to a better nursery. The girls who work there are amazing and my son speaks very fondly of them. They do fun things with the kids, such as having parties to celebrate special dates and visits from Santa each Christmas!
I know that my son is very well cared for by the staff and he’s made strong friendships with the other children who he will be moving up to primary school with. The Wendy House has helped me out a lot doing the school runs to and from primary school. They are a 10/10 nursery and I can’t fault the girls who’ve cared for my son from baby room through to red group. Thank you Wendy House!

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks, Rhianna that is lovely to hear. It's a privilege to care for little ones right through from the baby room to school and provide that continuity and stability and to see them make friendships that I know (after 32 years here) can last a lifetime. A really solid foundation to build on as they grow. Wendy.

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Review from Stephanie O (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (18 months) has been attending the nursery for 6 months now. I am a very overprotective parent (even more so in the current climate) and from our first meeting, the manager helped to put me at ease, the settling in process was really easy and my son settled very quickly, a massive thank you to
the member of staff who was always at the end of the phone with a reassuring voice when I rang for a quick check-in. On numerous occasions, I picked my son up with a slight smell of perfume on him. I loved the fact that the staff members were cuddling my son as I would at home. My son has recently been moved up to the toddler room and the staff have listened to all of my concerns with him moving rooms, I love the weekly pictures and the daily book. A brilliant nursery and I really wish I had found it quicker for my eldest son to have enjoyed the same facilities when he was a baby.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for the lovely comments about the nursery and staff. We are very proud of the reputation we have and are always reviewing our practice and environment. The induction visits are very important for both parents and children to settle in. It has been a very difficult time as parents cannot come inside due to Covid so showing parents around in the evening after sanitizing/fogging has helped a little to make the process easier.

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Review from Annika M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you want your child to be cared and loved in the way you do yourself, then this is the nursery for you. Communication is excellent. The facilities promote learning and play. The food is made on site and is tasty (my daughter says so) and nutritionally balanced. You can see the staff really love and
care for every child and they are all so friendly.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

That's a really lovely review thank you. Childcare is our passion and we always strive to achieve best childcare practice in an environment that that is safe and facilitates young children's natural curiosity to learn and explore.

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Review from Yemi O (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with this nursery. My daughter has been attending for 2-years and loves it. Even on a weekend, she wants to go to in! They plan so many fun learning activities such as crafts, painting, dress-up play, visiting the chickens, turning caterpillars to butterflies, both in and outdoor
play. The managers have been excellent, especially in managing the pandemic, and kept us updated as to how they are keeping the children and staff safe, e.g. group bubbling, temp-checks, foot-operated sanitiser by the door, staff use of face masks in communal areas, and also for parents during pick-up/drop off, fogging machine to sanitise the rooms and furnishings, introducing staff lateral flow tests weekly... so many things. They have a lovely team of staff that care very well for the children. The menu is varied and healthy. My daughter has been through the Baby, Toddler, Blue and Red Rooms, and the staff in each one have been great. Photos each week of all the fun! I really couldn't ask for much more.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for such lovely comments, it’s great that she looks forward to coming into the nursery so much. All these experiences build up confidence and trust in what are the most important years... the foundation years. We are proud to have made it through a very challenging year with the pandemic yet still kept the fun and stability there for the children.

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend The Wendy house to any parent. The staff are so knowledgeable, always professional and very helpful. My son, who is 4, is very fond of them all! The nursery has got lots of space inside, but what I really like is the amount of outdoor space they have to run around. They are
always doing something different every week, learning new skills and topics.
It really is a great nursery, and I will be sad when its time for my son to leave for full-time school.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments. Outdoor play is so important to children, and our outdoor space has been a focus this year. We are not only carrying out essential replacements of the fences, but we have refurbed the mud kitchen, veg garden, builders yard, chicken run and added to the play experience with an outdoor play shelter, which can be a shop garage or whatever they want it to be!

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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent response to constantly changing guidelines during the pandemic and regular communication about this with families. High-quality care provided with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Nutritious and varied menu.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. This has been a challenging year with information and guidelines changing daily during the initial lockdown. Our aim is to continually risk assess and meet the requirements needed to keep us all safe.

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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old has been attending The Wendy House for just over four months, and I am so glad we made the decision to send him here. The nursery is the perfect location and a great environment, which is well organised for the children and has everything they need. I cannot fault the staff; they are absolutely
amazing and go above and beyond to make sure the children and parents feel at home. The nursery is kept extremely clean and to a high standard which is especially important at the moment and makes me feel safe sending my child here. Honestly could not recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Wendy Powell at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about the nursery and staff. He has really settled in well and enjoys his time in Blue Group.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.885)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.885) out of 10 for Kids Planet Brynford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 17 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.941 for Kids Planet Brynford is calculated as follows: ( (191 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.941

  • b) 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 4.944 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Brynford is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.944

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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 (21)

Top 20 Nurseries Wales 2023

Recipient: Kids Planet Brynford

Date: Friday 28 Apr 2023 More details

Top 20 Nurseries Wales 2021

Recipient: Kids Planet Brynford

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Top 20 Nurseries Wales 2020

Recipient: Kids Planet Brynford

Date: Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 More details

Meet the Team (1)

Julie

Julie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2006

Hi, I’m Julie the Nursery Manager at Brynford. I have worked at the nursery since 2006 joining as a practitioner completing my Level 2 and quickly moving on to complete my Level 3 then my Level 5 in Advanced Practice in 2014. Working my way up through the roles becoming assistant manager in 2012 and then manager in July 2024.
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