Kids Planet Springhead

Cooper Street, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4QS
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  • Kids Planet Springhead, Oldham
Kids Planet Springhead provides the highest standard of nursery care and education for children aged three months to five-years-old. In February 2016 the nursery was awarded Ofsted Outstanding.

The nursery is located on Cooper Street and is readily accessible from Lees, Saddleworth and Mossley. It is also within easy reach of Oldham and Tameside.

Children are the primary focus and the nursery has been developed to provide each of the different age groups with separate areas that have stimulating colours running throughout, creating areas for children to explore and discover through play.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Veronica Proctor (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 27

Total Places for Children

  • 55

Age Range

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

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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-17:45
    Tuesday 07:30-17:45
    Wednesday 07:30-17:45
    Thursday 07:30-17:45
    Friday 07:30-17:45

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Springhead Reviews (50)

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Kids Planet Springhead has a Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 21 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl loves her time at nursery and runs in every morning without a backward glance. The staff are fantastic, you can tell how much they care for the children. They provide a safe, loving and supportive environment for my child. They communicate any issues with us at handover and I get updates
throughout the day on the app. I couldn't ask for more from a nursery.
Reply from Veronica Proctor, Manager at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are very happy your child enjoys nursery
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Review from Alex R (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet in Springhead have incredible for my little boy, especially since moving into the toddlers room. My little boy really struggled to settle therefore he didn't really engage in the typical nursery life at all. However, the staff in the toddler room have genuinely put their heart and soul into
supporting him. They know him inside and out, they go out of their way to cater for him and we've seen such a huge difference in his development and happiness going into nursery everyday. Their communication is outstanding, both in person, emails and through the app. It is genuinely like leaving him with a very well trusted family member. The staff clearly work so hard and nothing ever seems too much. My little boy absolutely loves one staff member in particular in the toddler room who puts so much time and energy into him, but also three other specific staff members are incredible with him too. The activities are always varied and look very fun everyday!! I highly recommend and can't thank you all enough.
Reply from Veronica Proctor, Manager at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so pleased with how your child has settled and has grown through their time here and we look forward to seeing them grow further
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Review from Sophie G (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't recommend this nursery more. My child has a dairy allergy, they took this very seriously and have amazing protocols in place for allergies. His speech, his understanding and his motor skills have excelled with the support of this nursery. He doesn't just talk about his key worker but all
the girls in his room, telling us amazing tales about his day every time we pick him up. The activities they plan are inventive and creative and the kids love them. Any questions are answered promptly and clearly by the nursery manager and her team. They've helped us understand everything from tantrums to school terms/ages to milestones etc. We are planning baby number 2 and look forward to watching their journey here as well. I'll be sad when my child has to leave.
Reply from Veronica Proctor, Manager at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so proud of how your child has developed and has gained lots of confidence and happy to see him them more
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Review from Claire B (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery, always focusing on the development of each individual child from baby to pre school age, and letting the child gain confidence and learning to socialise.
Staff are always so friendly it is a fabulous place for a child to grow and learn!!
Reply from Veronica Proctor, Manager at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you and we are so happy that your little one has had an amazing experience with us and gained lots of knowledge
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Review from Siobhan G (Mother of Child) published on 4 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can not thank this nursery enough for all they have done for not only my child but to us as first time parents, the support and care has been amazing. My son is thriving here. We are forever grateful. I feel we can approach management and room staff easily and we are listened to. My son loves going
to nursery and I honestly believe it's because he feels so safe and secure there. Thank you so much!
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely kind words and we are so happy you are happy.
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Review from Elizabeth S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl attends this nursery and from day one they have made us as a family feel comfortable and welcome, the staff are soo lovely and dedicated to providing the best care!, it took a few weeks for our little girl to settle in but now she is super excited to go to nursery and see her friends
and key worker! Who she absolutely adores!
Absolutely fantastic nursery and I would highly reccomend them to anyone in the area!
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you , we are super happy your little one has settled and enjoys coming to nursery.
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Review from Chris M (Father of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl recently started at Kids Planet and it's been the best thing for her. The staff are on the ball and positive and engage with us keeping us up to date every step of the way. She is quite shy with new people and faces but since she's been coming to Kids Planet she's really grown a lot
as a person and her social skills have come on leaps and bounds, couldn't rate the team here any higher.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy your little girl is settled and enjoying nursery.
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Review from Holly G (Mother of Child) published on 2 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff genuinely care for my little boy which puts my mind at ease. I love hearing and seeing the activities he does. I feel he is included when it comes to food time, regardless of his dietary requirements.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are so happy your little boy enjoys nursery and has settled well.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy that our little girl attends this nursery. She has loved it from day one and really enjoys going. She is welcomed by staff and has a great relationship with them. She has come on loads since attending and has learned a lot too. Sometimes it would be nice to receive more updates via the
app but I am also aware of the staff working so hard and being really busy. We are grateful for all of the hard work the staff put in for our child and it makes the process so easy during drop-offs. Thank you.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are pleased your daughter has settled in and enjoying her days with us.
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 13 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are absolutely incredible. They go out of their way to double and triple check things regarding our son's allergies. They are so supportive of the children and make parents feel at ease! Since starting here, he has progressed beyond expectations and they nurture his abilities and creativity
daily.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy he has settled well and with the progression he has made so far.
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Review from Lee K (Father of Child) published on 1 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. My daughter recently left, but she loved going, and the staff were very good - she always had a smile, every time I took her. She has improved tremendously with her eating and now will eat anything! She has autism and learning difficulties and attended Kids Planet in Springhead for
the last 2 years. All the staff really helped her, and she has improved a lot with her general understanding of the world around her and how to integrate better with other children. She really loved going in, and I can't speak highly enough of this nursery. It is a shame she has now left as again, the local authority has deferred her placement, so she still hasn't got a school. I wish everywhere else was as good as this nursery - then I wouldn't have any complaints. Outstanding, and thanks.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you very much for your lovely review; we wish you all the best.
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Review from R K (Father of Child) published on 28 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic staff, especially in the toddler room they have helped settle my little one into the room brilliantly. She is now exited to go to nursery and really enjoys playing with the other children and staff.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy your child has settled well in to toddlers.
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Review from Katie C (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can not recommend this nursery enough. My little boy moved to this nursery recently and the difference in him is amazing.
He's so happy and excited to get to nursery. The staff are all lovely and his key worker is super attentive and supportive.
My son has some learning difficulties, but before starting
the nursery had already put things in place to support his development. The difference in him is unbelievable, wish we'd gone here first.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy he has settled well.
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Review from Adrianne H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my son's third nursery and the only one we have been happy with, right from the start he has loved going and his speech has come on tremendously. He loves all the different activities he can do and we are kept up to date through the day on what he has been doing which is always lovely to see
and puts my mind at ease. The staff are all helpful and genuinely care about all the children’s needs and support their development.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy he has settled well.
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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place to leave my child. Both children have attended this nursery and loved it.
The manager and staff are very approachable. My child enjoys coming to nursery, he is very active and busy. Kids Planet meets his needs perfectly.
He comes home a very tired boy.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else and
I would recommend this childcare provider to my family and friends.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review. It was lovely to welcome you all back.
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Review from Hannah J (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in the baby room in June. I was a little bit anxious about leaving him and going back to work, but everyone made us feel so welcome and settled. I was really reassured that he would be ok, which he was. The updates on the app are always up to date and it’s brilliant to see what
he is up too. He absolutely loves going to nursery. He’s excited from the moment we get out the car and so happy when I collect him. The activities he joins in with are fantastic and there are so many opportunities for him. The staff are amazing and so lovely with myself and my little boy. I couldn’t recommend Kids Planet Springhead enough!
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for the lovely review, we are happy he has settled well.
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Review from Emma O (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are friendly and very caring. Communication is great, the app allows me to see how my child is doing and what activities they have done and what they've eaten. Entry is secure. I've had two children attend this setting and both have settled well and flourished there. Would recommend to anyone!
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, it was lovely to welcome you all back again.
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Review from Jennifer S (Mother of Child) published on 22 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is my daughter's second week in nursery. We are really happy with the provision. She is full of smiles on collection and the nursery keep us updated on her throughout the day. The nursery have been very supportive in our dietary choices for her also.
Reply from Veronica Proctor at Kids Planet Springhead
Thank you for your lovely review, we are happy that she has settled well.
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Review from Teegan N (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy attends this nursery in the toddler room. He has additional needs that include an extremely restricted diet and nursery have been very understanding of this and supported me and my little boy, from completing referrals for us to encouraging him to sit with his peers at mealtimes and engage
in activities he wouldn’t usually using his special interest. The girls in the rooms have always been fab from babies to toddlers, they are all so friendly and supportive. The SENCo and the manager are also fantastic and can’t do enough for us, holding multi-agency meetings even during their time off work. He enjoys his time here and is always happy to attend. I am so grateful for everything they are doing to help and support my son.
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Review from D P (Father of Child) published on 6 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little boy has been with this nursery for nearly two years now and he loves it here. The staff are brilliant and will always try to accommodate requests and his little quirks! They were a big help during potty training and getting him to sleep especially.
They regularly update us through the app
and have loads of fun things going on. The meals are varied, healthy and great and staff encourage him to eat things he refuses (like fruit).
It's always hard at first leaving your child with strangers but the babies team helped him (and us) settle in really well, and now he's in toddlers he loves it there too. Would recommend this nursery 100%.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.970)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.970) out of 10 for Kids Planet Springhead is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 11 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 4.970 for Kids Planet Springhead is calculated as follows: ( (128 Excellents x 5) + (4 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.97
  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 Springhead is based on 11 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 11 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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Meet the Team (4)

Veronica

Veronica Proctor

Job Title: Manager/EYTS Joined: 2012

I have worked in childcare for over 23 years. I have been At Kids Planet Springhead for just over 10 years.


I hold a BA degree and Early Years Professional Status (now known as EYTS).


I have raised my daughter as a single parent alongside studying and working full time, I am very proud, as she is now an English Teacher at a local secondary school.

Lauren

Lauren Ellis

Job Title: Deputy Manager/Baby Room Leader Joined: 2022

I have worked at kids planet springhead for 1 year. I have been working in childcare settings for 5 years and hold a level 3 childcare qualification.

Amy

Amy Whelehan

Job Title: Pre-school Room Leader/3rd in Charge Joined: 2014

I have worked at Kids planet springhead for 9 years, and hold a level 3 childcare qualification.


I am mum to an 8-year-old boy and have 2 dogs.

Gemma

Gemma Barlow

Job Title: SENCO Joined: 2012

I have worked at kids planet springhead for 10 years and have worked my way up from an apprentice to SENCO.


I hold a level 3 childcare qualification and a level 3 SEND qualification.


I am a mother to a lively 3-year-old boy.


My passion is supporting families and children to get the right care and support from other services alongside us.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Springhead

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Springhead Open?

Kids Planet Springhead is open: Monday 07:30-17:45, Tuesday 07:30-17:45, Wednesday 07:30-17:45, Thursday 07:30-17:45, Friday 07:30-17:45.

How many Children does Kids Planet Springhead have capacity for?

Kids Planet Springhead has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Springhead to the centre of Oldham?

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

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