





Kids Planet Knaresborough is located on Manse Lane in Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. It was the third nursery in the former Twinkles group and opened its doors in September 2012. The 92-place nursery offers full day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Kids Planet Knaresborough strives to give children the best start to life by giving them the confidence to play and learn about the world around them....
Funding & Fees
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearFull days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup/Owner
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Samantha Pearson (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 20
Total Places for Children
- 92
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 4 years 11 months
Meals Provided
NoConsumables provided
NoOpening 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 Knaresborough Reviews (92)
Kids Planet Knaresborough has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Knaresborough has 92 reviews.
My daughter has been going to Twinkles Nurseries Knaresborough since September. She has grown in confidence and become more independent. She shows a keen interest in learning and developing new skills. She has developed lovely relationships with the staff who she talks about all the time. The new manager also seems actively involved with all the children. I think she is my daughter's fave - at least that's who I always have to be when she is "playing nurseries" at home!
My daughter has been going to Twinkles Knaresborough for nearly 2 years. The staff are friendly and approachable. They offer a variety of learning opportunities and activities. The standard of care is very good. I have no worries or hesitations about my daughter's care/safety. I can definitely recommend Twinkles Knaresborough. Thanks!
Twinkles Nursery Knaresborough really offered me support when I had to return back to work when my son was 5 months old. Their friendly staff, environment and procedures in place for the children gave me the confidence that my son would only benefit from the attention he would receive here. My son is now 14 months old and is thriving in Baby Stars. He has made some buddies and enjoys all the learning activities put on by his key worker. Twinkles management team are extremely efficient with their communication and discussing any matters you as a parent may have. The management team are always looking for ways to improve the nursery and take on board any parent feedback. This is really important when evaluating which nursery to send your child to - you always want to have a door open if needs be. We cannot rate this nursery and their facilities high enough, our son enjoys the time he spends there and I know he will miss it when he heads to big school!
We have always been happy with the service provided Preschool and then using after-school club services. There is a modern approach with good outdoor space.
Twinkles is a great nursery. My little boy loves going and asks every morning ‘Is it a Twinkles day?’. He is well looked after and has formed good relationships with the staff. He has a good group of friends of whom he loves playing and interacting with. He enjoys playing outside and going out and about in the summer months. My son has a dairy allergy and is well catered for at nursery, he enjoys most of the meals and has actually become much more willing to try new things since starting at Twinkles. I am glad we chose this nursery.
All staff at Twinkles are really friendly and helpful and have helped my daughter settle in really well. I always get an end-of-day recap of some of the activities she has been involved in and how she has been.
Twinkles have also helped him become a better eater as he used to be quite picky but because Twinkles offer a wide variety of food there is not much our little boy will not try - although he is still not overly keen on vegetables!
We have been invited to join our child in a range of activities, from Valentine's day breakfast to Christmas singing events to stay and play sessions and we always experience a warm welcome.
We are 100% confident in the care he receives and the stimulating learning environment captivates his young mind in a variety of ways.
Twinkles is excellent, I wouldn't consider anywhere else. My daughter loves coming here and she adores the staff. We always get a warm welcome and she never wants to leave. She participates in a large range of activities and is always teaching us a new song she has learnt at nursery. It always smells delicious from the home cooked meals too which she loves. I would definitely give a 5* rating.
The facilities are fantastic, really clean and spacious.
Overall they are like family.
Our 20-month-old daughter is really happy at the nursery. She is progressing really well and I am constantly impressed at her understanding and vocabulary. She is able to develop her social skills hugely at nursery and this is portrayed in her daily life outside of the nursery.
She is consistently happy at the point of drop off and collection. To be able to see what they do on a daily basis through photos is really special.
All the staff are personable and take extra time to talk to me, and as a mother that makes you feel even more comfortable with the environment.
My daughter always remembers what she has had for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and really enjoys the home cooked meals that are on offer through a varied menu which is fantastic.
I couldn't speak more highly of Twinkles Knaresborough. My daughter has been attending for over a year and has had a recent room change. This was made smooth and efficient and she's still as happy as ever.
Thank you Twinkles!
They are always striving to keep up with the times and make it easy for you keep up with your child's progress.
I can only speak from my experiences but both my grandchildren have grown in confidence and are learning excellent social skills while enjoying creative play.
Extremely happy with the service and quality of the nursery.
The staff communicate really well and put your mind a rest, especially whilst my twin girls have just transitioned upstairs. You can talk to them and they make you feel at home.
My girls are always happy when I picked them up.
The equipment/toys are all very good quality.
The food is all cooked on site and always smells yummy.
Both my girls have thrived from being at Twinkles.
Highly recommend this nursery.
I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone, they have such a high quality of care, I have 2 children here. My youngest started at 3 months old and I had no fears over the quality of care he would receive. The food they serve is amazing. Freshly prepared every day and cooked in house. They are so attentive to the children. in my personal experience, I would never send my children anywhere else and will be very sad for my children when they get to school age and have to leave.
Every time I have visited the nursery I have been met with a professional response combined with caring staff.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone who wishes to provide excellent childcare for their children.
My daughter is extremely happy here and constantly relays to us at how much she enjoys her time here also I have noticed a marked improvement in her language and socialization skills. My daughter especially enjoys the reading of stories and play activities.
I have 2 children at Twinkles and have had for the past 3 years. I find the facilities and the staff excellent and would highly recommend Twinkles to anyone looking for a nursery. I am particularly pleased with the quality of the food that the children get in that it is all highly nutritious and homemade.
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News (1) & Events (0)
- Posted: Tuesday 10 Sep 2024We are proud to announce that Kids Planet has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training 2024 by Great Place To Work UK! This...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 25 Nov 2017
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Thursday 09 Nov 2017
Meet the Team (1)
I am a passionate and reliable Nursery Manager with extensive experience in early childhood care and education. Skilled in overseeing daily operations, supporting staff development, and creating a warm, stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn. Dedicated to building strong partnerships with families and promoting each child’s individual growth.
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