Kids Planet Stockport

187 Buxton Road, Stockport SK2 7AA
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9.7 116 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Stockport, Stockport
Conveniently situated for busy families, Kids Planet Stockport is a purpose-built setting designed to offer quality care to children from 2 months old. There are full time and sessional places available, and the nursery opens from 7am-6.30pm every weekday.

Joining the Kids Planet family, parents and families are given the peace of mind that children at Kids Allowed Stockport are provided the high-quality care the nursery group are renowned for. With well-designed indoor and outdoor areas and a team of committed staff, children at the nursery are supported through their development at every age and given the guidance to play, learn and explore at their own pace.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jenna Lewis (Centre Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 60

Total Places for Children

  • 197

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day 08:00pm-18:00pm - £86

  • 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 07:00-18:30
    Tuesday 07:00-18:30
    Wednesday 07:00-18:30
    Thursday 07:00-18:30
    Friday 07:00-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Planet Stockport Reviews (116)

9.7

Kids Planet Stockport has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Stockport has 116 reviews.

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Review from Mercy D (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5
My toddler son sustained a serious injury while attending nursery and the matter was not handled satisfactorily. I am therefore concerned about the care, safeguarding, and supervisory protocols in place.
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Review from Jessica A (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful team and set up at Kids Allowed Stockport. My son has been with them since 9 months old and is now heading for 3. Every room has been amazing, the team and environment included. The food is healthy and varied, the topics covered and engagement is exactly what we would hope. Water play on the
hot summer days and cosy crafts on the cold winter ones. The team are so personable and work hard to build relationships, even when we move up a room the previous room's staff wish him good morning with a smile and a wave. The little extras like hair cuts and photos all mean so much. I really cannot fault one single thing!
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
This is amazing feedback. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am glad your little one has been happy and settled since 9 months old. The childcare team strives to make sure every child and family…read more
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Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 15 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started at Kids Allowed in the Baby Room I've always felt totally reassured that this is the right setting for her. We had a bad experience with another nursery before choosing here and we've never looked back. She is now in Toddlers (having transitioned twice now as she's moved between
rooms - each time without any problems at all) and she just loves it. The activities that they do each day are so valuable to their learning and I've watched her flourish. The team are fantastic, they listen and support your individual parenting needs and also feedback thoroughly each day. I can't rate them highly enough and have recommended multiple friends (who have also loved the setting).
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your amazing feedback! I am glad your little one has been enjoying the Kids Allowed experience since being in the Baby room. I will share your comments with the childcare team, all of…read more
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Review from Jackie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy first found it a struggle at the drop-off. Kids Allowed Stockport has gone over and above to make him settle, feel welcome and always comes out at the end of the day a very happy boy! With no settling in sessions, this has been a hard transition due to COVID restrictions, however, the
Kids Allowed team have been consistent, and very helpful to help him settle into his new room. Very pleased with the company!
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your lovely comments! I am so happy your little one leaves each day happy and smiling. It is a privilege taking care of children every day and thank you for understanding the recent…read more
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Review from Matthew A (Father of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is excellent. I cannot fault any part of it, from the keyworker assigned to my child to the rest of the staff. It is clear that they all really care for the child. Leaving your child can be daunting, but Kids Allowed leave you feeling relaxed that your child is in safe hands, and there
can be no greater compliment than that.
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your lovely feedback, I will be sure to pass your comments to the team. All of the team strive towards making parents and families feel relaxed and reassured, thank you again for your…read more
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Review from Sabrina L (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is outstanding. The level of care that is input into each and every child is second to none. They provide excellent learning/play environments, top-class catering for all dietary requirements and have handled the current pandemic with everyone's safety at the front of their minds. I was
very apprehensive when the franchise was sold on, the communications from the franchise were quite poor and did not fill me with any confidence. However, this does not reflect on the management of the nursery whatsoever.
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your outstanding feedback! From the childcare team to the kitchen team, everyone works immensely hard to make sure they care for each individual child respectively. I am very happy to…read more
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Review from Rebecca L (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been attending at Kids Allowed for the last year and she absolutely loves it! Everyone is so nice and welcoming, and each day is filled with different activities. The menu is varied, and she enjoys everything on it! We would highly recommend Kids Allowed.
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your amazing feedback! I am so happy to hear that over the past year your little one has been loving the Kids Allowed experience. I will pass your comments to the kitchen and childcare…read more
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Review from Sharon M (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff; helped my little one with talking and social skills. My son has come on so much since starting last year. After viewing a few nurseries in the area, this one won by miles due to cleanliness and how happy the kids looked when visiting.
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your lovely feedback! I am so pleased that your little one has been advancing in their communication and social skills with support from the team. The housekeeping and maintenance team…read more
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Review from Chloe C (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started in September 2020. In a matter of weeks of being there; she has learnt so much, and she is now blossoming into a very clever little girl. All the staff are brilliant at handling her medical care and food allergy needs, this is an outstanding nursey, and I would recommend to anyone
who is thinking about sending their child to this nursery.
Reply from Joshua Himsworth at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your amazing feedback! I am so happy that even in a short space of time your little one has been learning so much. I will certainly pass your feedback to the childcare team. Thank you…read more
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Review from Carly H (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This review is long overdue. My son is leaving after three and a half years most of which was full time. We've had a great experience from start to finish and we'll be sad to say goodbye. Many of the team have been there all along the way as he's moved from babies to prep school. They all work hard
to make the nursery a warm and welcoming place to come to every day. There are loads of fun activities going on and he's been on some great trips. We love hearing about what he's been up to and it's made our life as working parents so much easier. I have a happy confident boy who is ready to start school thanks to his time there. I should also mention that he loves the food even though he's a fussy eater at home.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you Carly, It is so lovely to read your feedback. I will pass it on to the team. Good luck with school and don't forget to email a picture in his uniform. Claire
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Review from Christopher L (Father of Child) published on 29 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is great to be able to leave my son in the care of Kids Allowed knowing that he is in a safe, educational environment that he loves being in. Thank you to everyone at Kids Allowed.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you so much Christopher, I know your son is loving preschool and we will be so sad to see him leave in September with all his friends. Thanks Claire
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Review from Jessica B (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Kids Allowed in the baby room at 11 months old. From the minute I stepped through the door, any doubts I had about leaving my daughter in full-time daycare disappeared.


The staff are all exceptionally caring and attentive and do all they can to care for and develop your child

and also provide them with an extremely fun and activity-filled day! The staff in both the Baby and Woddler rooms are some of the loveliest people I could hope for my little one to be cared for and influenced by every day.


I can't recommend this nursery enough, besides the exceptional care, great menu and snacks (fruit on the way out at the end of the day!), this nursery has all the added extras from babysitting service to holiday and BH swaps so you never miss out on a days fees!


Having read a lot about the nursery and it's founders' reason for creating a nursery that makes working parents feel at ease, it certainly lives up to its ethos and the staff are by far the shining stars!

Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. The team will be so happy to read this. Your daughter is doing so well with us and it's a delight to know you are so happy, as is she. Thanks,…read more
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Review from Michaela T (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child loves coming to Kids Allowed holiday club. He is always excited for the activities they have on offer. I really like how he can play inside or outside and make his own choices.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your feedback. I'm so glad that your son loves our holiday club and we can't wait to see him again soon.
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Review from Bethany W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter spent time in the holiday club after attending the nursery for 2/3 years. Coming back she loved it and enjoyed seeing people she used to know. All the staff were lovely and made her feel like she had never left.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you Beth, I'm so glad your daughter loved coming back. Thanks.
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Review from C R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I've always had the best experience with Kids Allowed. From the reception area, security of the site, to the feedback I receive at the end of the day regarding my child. My daughter is always happy when I drop her off, to when I pick her up every day. I constantly pass on my feedback to my friends and
family. Kids Allowed is by far the best nursery in the North West.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you so much, it's so lovely to read your feedback. I love chatting to your little one, she is always having such a fab time in her room. Thanks.
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Review from Sandra G (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Allowed is a really friendly, family run place. They are always very welcoming and the staff are friendly and helpful. The facilities are good, very clean, and the food provided is excellent. Very secure and value for money is really good.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for your feedback Sandra, its lovely to read such positive feedback.
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Review from Kirsten S (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended since being less than a year old, he is now 4. The standard of care is exceptional. The staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable and all activities are age-appropriate and relevant and all help my son gain new skills and broaden his learning abilities. My son was referred to the
SEN department and an action plan was made to meet his needs individually and the support we have had as a family has helped a great deal for managing his problems areas. So thankful for a truly fantastic team.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you Kirsten for the lovely feedback. It's so rewarding knowing that you feel this way about Kids Allowed. We love getting the children prepared for their next milestones and school is going to…read more
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Review from Ben L (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have sent our second child to Kids Allowed, having had an excellent experience with the first, even though it means travelling a little further.
Staff are fantastic, always very polite and enthusiastic and seem to form genuine bonds with all the children.
The children are kept busy from start
to finish and all activities carefully age appropriate.
The food is varied and of an excellent standard.
The children play outside as much as possible in safe environments with lots of toys to go round.
The children seem to interact very well with each and form early friendships.
Feedback is very detailed and staff always have time to discuss the day or your child more generally.
Price is on the high side.
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you for the kind feedback Ben. I’m so glad your experience the second time is as good as the first.
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Review from Gen F (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Exceptional child care. A consistently high standard of care. Staff have a caring, nurturing approach and are receptive to children's individual needs. Children are engaged in exciting, stimulating activities each day, the staff team have a fabulous energy and an enthusiastic approach.
Feedback is
excellent, parents are made to feel a part of their children's nursery lives.
Flexible approach if working shift patterns or self-employed - KA allows swaps, extra sessions. This has provided me with the flexibility to set up my own business whilst my child has attended this centre.
I am very particular about who I leave my children with, yet have parted from them each day, knowing that they were in safe hands.
I have a 7-year gap between my children and can honestly say that the high quality of care has remained the same as this company has expanded.
It's an 'outstanding' from me!
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
This is a lovely review thank you, we wish her good luck at school and hope she stays in touch with all her KA friends.
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Review from Kerry S (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Kids Allowed since she was one. We were a little nervous about leaving her initially as she was born at 26 weeks and was very poorly when she was a baby. So we were a little more protective than you normally would be when your child starts nursery and she was full-time Monday
to Friday. From day one, the nursery and all the staff have been amazing. I can honestly say she has loved the time spent there and has developed great bonds with all her key workers. The facilities are excellent and the people are so dedicated to ensuring the children are happy, that there hasn’t been a day where she hasn’t been happy. My daughter is now four and a half and starts school in September. Thank you everyone at Kids Allowed - you are an amazing company and all your staff are a credit to your business. Thank you for looking after our baby girl (big girl now!).
Reply from Claire Hall at Kids Planet Stockport
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Kerry. We wish her good luck at school and thank you for sending us the photos of her in her uniform, absolutely adorable.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.669)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.669) out of 10 for Kids Planet Stockport 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 36 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 4.755 for Kids Planet Stockport is calculated as follows: ( (373 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (10 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 437 Ratings = 4.755
  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 4.914 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Stockport is based on 36 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 197 number of registered child places is 39.4. 36 Positive Reviews ÷ 39.4 = 0.914
  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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Jenna Lewis

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

I would like to introduce myself to you, my name is Jenna Lewis and I am the Manager of Kids Planet Stockport.


I have been with the Kids Planet Company for two years now and I am very passionate about my career and providing children with a safe space in which they can learn and grow. As a parent myself, I will ensure that the nursery runs to the highest of standards so that all children benefit from the same level of care as I would expect for my own.


I hope to meet you soon to show you around our amazing centre!

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Bethany Willis

Job Title: Deputy/ SENCO Joined: 2015

Hi, My name is Bethany, I am the Deputy Manager and SENDCo at Kids Planet Stockport.


I have worked for the company for the past 9 years, working my way from nursery nurse to my current role. I am very passionate about my role and supporting both children and families, ensuring their nursery experience is positive.


I am Level 6 qualified and also have my Level 3 SEND Coordinator qualification.

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