Kids Planet Blackrod

580 Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5SN
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  • Kids Planet Blackrod, Bolton
Kids Planet Blackrod offers flexible day care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years old and is conveniently located with good access to public transport.

The nursery is set in a beautiful, historic building with lots of bright open space, perfect for children to play and socialise whilst also providing quieter areas for the younger visitors or children who enjoy calmer activities.

Staff are experienced and qualified, understanding that the transition to a nursery, and later on to school, can be a difficult time for children and families. They strive to work collaboratively with them, making the process as easy and as fun as it can possibly be, giving families the peace of mind that their child is in the best possible hands during their time at the nursery.

The nursery is open from 7am-6pm, making it ideal for working families.
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Funding & Fees

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.


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.

Contact Kids Planet Blackrod to get a personalised quote.

Contact Kids Planet Blackrod to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kaylee Ramsdale (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

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

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

Kids Planet Blackrod Reviews (52)

9.9

Kids Planet Blackrod has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Blackrod has 52 reviews.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A brilliant, dedicated nursery with the best staff team. My little girl absolutely loves coming to nursery, and feels so loved and settled. You can tell the staff team work so hard and love each of the children who attend. Could not recommend a better nursery!
Reply from Aimi Cooke, Area Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you for you review. We have all loved looking after your little one
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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is fantastic and had a warm welcoming feel. The staff are brilliant and always welcome my child every morning.
The staff are kind and caring and always give a detailed update about my child's day.
The management team are brilliant and all the children know who they are.
My child is
always happy going to nursery and will say hello to all the staff.
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you for you review. We have all loved taken care of your little one.
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Review from Rachel B (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending kids planet Blackrod since November 2025 and is absolutely thriving. He is turning into a confident, capable, mobile and vocal little boy who is unafraid to try new things and I can honestly say that the team in the baby room have played an enormous role in this. I would highly
recommend KP to any parents looking at childcare options. I was very anxious about leaving my son and returning to work - I worried about missing things and the negativity around nurseries in the media really didn't help this. However; all of the staff we've interacted with so far have been warm, welcoming, caring, knowledgable, and genuinely seem to love what they do and treasure the children they work with. They are also brilliant at keeping me up to date on my son's development - everything from what he's had for breakfast each day to how he's experienced new activities. Fab setting!
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you for you review. We have all loved looking after your little one.
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Review from Nic L (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the minute my baby started at Kidsplanet Blackrod, I knew we'd made the right decision. The nursery is a lovely setting but it's the staff that make this nursery the wonderful place it is. Every single one of them care for your children as if they were your own and go that extra mile supporting
not only the children but you as a parent. My 1st baby has been there since 9 months old and I'm just not ready for him to leave this summer! Every class he's been through have been brilliant with him and given so much support through all the different stages such as toileting, eating, sleeping etc. They've poured so much into getting his confidence up with his speech and I couldn't be more grateful. My 2nd baby also attends now and it's been lovely for him to have the same staff members that our eldest had. It says a lot for this nursery when this type of environment usually has high staff turnover levels that many have been there years and years. Could not recommend any more highly.
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your review, we're so pleased to hear that you are happy with your nursery experience. It's a pleasure to watch both your little one's blossom, with us!
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Review from Laura Jane A (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldnt be happier with the care and support my son has received at this nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been incredibly patient, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping him thrive.


My son has SEND and speech and language needs, and the way the nursery has supported him

has been outstanding. They have worked closely with me and with speech and language therapists, putting strategies in place and consistently reinforcing them throughout the day. The progress we've seen in his communication, confidence, and social skills has been amazing, and it's clear that this is down to the nurturing and knowledgeable team around him.


The staff take the time to truly understand each child as an individual. They create a safe, inclusive environment where our son feels comfortable, supported, and happy. Communication with us as parents has always been excellent - we feel listened to and reassured, and we're kept well informed about his development and achievements.

Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your review, we're so pleased to hear that you are happy with your nursery experience. It's a pleasure to watch your little one blossom, with us!
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Review from Ellie C (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
No complaints perfect service and my child loves to go to nursery. Never a tear in her eye. Staff lovely and amazing. Seen a lot of development since she started to attend. She is always doing loads of new activities which are always updated for me to see.
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your review, we're so pleased to hear that you are happy with your nursery experience. It's a pleasure to watch your little one blossom, with us!
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Review from D L (Father of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves going to Kids Planet Nursey. She adores the staff who do a fantastic job supporting her with her learning and development.
As a parent I have found the manager and the staff team to be very supportive and helpful with any inquiries I have made.
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you for taking the time to submit your review. It's been a joy to care for your daughter and watch her blossom over the last 18 months.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently started KP blackrod.
I was so nervous about leaving her as I hadn't really done it! The whole team - management and practitioners were incredible. From reassurance, to sending pictures on the app. Making a nervous mummy really feel at ease!


From the setting in sessions,

the baby room team were amazing. Going through all the paper work & explaining how the day usually goes, what I need to pack, key worker (what a key workers is) & everything else in between .
The care they give is out of the world.
My daughter had been upset on some of the visits when I left the room. The team sat and give as many cuddles as my little girl needed. - nothing else mattered!


One staff member in particular has been brilliant. From helping sort 30 hours to having a little morning chat!
Staff member are so lovely and friendly.


So happy I chose Kids Plant Blackrod!

Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased that you are happy with your experience at Kids Planet Blackrod, as parent partnership is so important to us.
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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 28 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Best nursery by far, my little one has been there a couple a years now and just leaving for big school. We will really will miss the place and the people who do their all to support and care for every child, they are a wonderful team including all the extras such as spanish, football and kidsology!
THE ABSOLUTE BEST NURSERY!
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your lovely review. It's been a pleasure caring for your daughter and watching her thrive. We wish her all the best on her adventure at school.
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After viewing several nursery's we knew from the first moment we walked in to the nursery this was the right place for our little Boy, he started in January and is absolutely thriving there. He is currently in tots and loves it, he comes home with the biggest smiles after his fun filled days!


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staff/management are all so lovely and are always asking for us to post things from weekend to they see what he's been up to, so they can speak to him about it which is really nice to see they care so much!


They spend lots of time outside which is perfect for our little boy as he loves to be outside whatever the weather!


I love that we get constant updates throughout the day with stories/pictures so we can see what he's up to! It makes my day to see him so happy and having fun!


Honestly couldn't recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. It's a pleasure to care for your little one, and watch him blossom.
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Review from C m (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended kids planet blackrod from the age of 9 months. Recently she has moved into the toddler room and I cannot thank all the team enough for how they've handled this transition. My daughter struggled with everything being so new but with the teams patience and caring ways she's now
doing much better. As a mother I couldn't wish for anything more. Thank you,
Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you for your review. We're so pleased that you are happy with the care that the team provide at Blackrod. We pride ourselves on a dedicated and passionate team so it's reassuring to know this shows.
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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the staff enough at Blackrods Kids Planet. My little boy has just started nursery at 13 months old and I was so so nervous as a parent as to how he would adapt.


The team have made it seamless, keeping me updated throughout the day, giving my little boy the attention he needs and being

totally honest with how he's been. I've thanked the staff soooo many times this week and I'm just so grateful for each of them.


It makes going back to work and taking our little boy to nursery next week so much easier and reassured he's in the safest of hands.


Thank you to everyone in babies room and to the wonderful nursery manager!

Reply from Kaylee Ramsdale, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for leaving such a fantastic review. We're really happy that you've been so happy with your experience so far.
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Review from Sara O (Mother of Child) published on 30 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff is very friendly, our child struggle with separation however they are always so patient with her and whenever we come to pick her up she is happy and smiling. The app is great so we can see what she ate and how she was in the nursery. All together we are very satisfied and would always pick the
Kids planet nursery for our children.
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Review from Jordan R (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery with really lovely staff!


My little girl is in pre-school and has loved her time here from being 12 months old. She will be sad to leave at the end of the Summer term!


She has really thrived at Kids Planet and looks forward to going each day.

Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear how much your little girl has thrived with us. It's been a pleasure watching her grow, and we'll miss her when she moves on!
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love this nursery! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by such lovely, caring staff who have made our child feel right at home. It's clear that everyone there genuinely cares, and that means the world to us.


We love all the activities and experiences they give the children.


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most importantly, we feel completely confident that our child is safe and well looked after. That peace of mind is priceless. We couldn't ask for a better environment for our little one!
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear how happy and comfortable your child is with us. It's a joy to provide a safe and caring environment for your little one!
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Review from Matt S (Father of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Nothing short of exceptional . The staff and management at kids planet Blackrod are brilliant . We've never had any issues and feel completely comfortable leaving both of my children .


Thanks for all you do

Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so happy to hear that you feel comfortable and supported-it's a pleasure to care for your children!
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Review from Grace H (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started Kids Planet Blackrod in December 2025 and he absolutely loves his time in nursery. The girls in the baby room go above and beyond for myself and my son and I have huge amounts of trust in them. We have always had a lovely welcome, a brilliant and thorough hand over on every pick up and
the communication is brilliant. He's currently in the process of moving up rooms which has been done professionally and to fit my son's needs. The app is absolutely wonderful and updated well throughout the day. The manager is so kind and attentive and always very accommodating. I have no complaints and only positive feedback for this nursery.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear your son is so happy and settled with us. It's wonderful to know the team has been supportive every step of the way-we truly appreciate your trust and positive feedback!
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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been coming to Kids Planet Blackrod since around July 2024. There has been no issues here at the nursery since he began and he's settled well here, the staff are very loving and nurturing towards him.


They are very supportive of him when he does have his bad days and give him endless

cuddles to help him settle. They have also helped in weaning him off his milk during the day which has been a massive help with his eating during the day too.


Highly recommend this nursery! :)

Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet BlackrodThank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear your little one has settled in so well-it's a joy to support him and be part of his progress.
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Review from G B (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended Kids Planet Blackrod since April 2023, when he was 8 months old. Our experience has been absolutely amazing. The staff are so caring and you can tell that the children are at the heart of everything they do. My child has always been happy and content with all the staff as he's progressed
through the different rooms. We really couldn't ask for more from them. Thank you to all the staff!
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Review from Sammie S (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After raising an issue with the toilet facilities they were resolved within a few days. Which i really appreciate. Thank you.
Staff are freindly and my son loves going to nursery.
Staff are approachable and i feel i can go to them with anything i need.
I also love recieving updates and photos
on the parent app used to communicate between nursery and parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.905)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.905) out of 10 for Kids Planet Blackrod 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.905 for Kids Planet Blackrod is calculated as follows: ( (381 Excellents x 5) + (38 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 420 Ratings = 4.905
  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 Blackrod is based on 35 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 120 number of registered child places is 24, which has been reached with 35 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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Kaylee Ramsdale

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2013

I joined the nursery in August 2013, when it was formally known as The Owls Nursery, where I began my journey as a practitioner within the baby room, progressing to Nursery Manager in January 2019. I have a degree in Early Childhood Studies and Social Policy and have worked within the Early Years sector for 18 years. Parent Partnerships is something that I am very passionate about, I enjoy meeting new families and working together collaboratively to ensure the children thrive from their nursery experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Blackrod

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

Kids Planet Blackrod accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Blackrod Open?

Kids Planet Blackrod 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 Blackrod have capacity for?

Kids Planet Blackrod has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Blackrod to the centre of Bolton?

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

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