Kids Planet Horsforth

Wood Lane, Leeds LS18 4HH
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9.4 239 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Horsforth, Leeds
Kids Planet Horsforth is a family owned private nursery that gives children the best start to life by giving them the confidence to play and learn about the world around them. Children are nurtured and encouraged as they discover their own unique personality and take part in a wide variety of activities to boost their imagination and social skills.

The nursery takes the safety of children very seriously and has complex security systems including CCTV monitoring and door entry intercom devices.

The nursery has age appropriate rooms, designed and furnished with resources and furniture to assist child carers covering the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
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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.

Contact Kids Planet Horsforth to get a personalised quote.

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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Olivia Merifield (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 147

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 5 days over the Christmas period

Kids Planet Horsforth Reviews (239)

9.4

Kids Planet Horsforth has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.414) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Horsforth has 239 reviews.

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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic nursery currently looking after our third child there. The standards have always been high and always improving.
Our 2 year old is quite shy and very particular who she'll go to. Kids Planet Horsforth made her feel very comfortable and won her heart from the start.
Highly recommend.
Reply from Hannah Cross, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThankyou for your lovely feedback and kind words about the nursery!
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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has really bonded with her keyworker and it is always reassuring when dropping her off as she is so happy and comfortable. She has also really developed with her speech and awareness of the world around her and I know her time at nursery has played a big part in this
Reply from Hannah Cross, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThankyou for your lovey feedback, its great to see how well she has settled in within the nursery!
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Kids Planet Horsforth. From the very first viewing, we felt so welcomed and reassured, and now both of our children attend. The team are incredibly understanding and careful with dietary requirements, which gives us so much peace of mind. We've never had any issues, and the staff
are truly amazing with our babies. As a parent who finds it hard to trust others with my children, I can honestly say I feel completely safe leaving them in their care. We travel roughly an hour on busy traffic days to drop them off here as I haven't found a better nursery
Reply from Hannah Cross, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThankyou for the lovely feedback and appreciation towards the team!
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Review from Heidi K (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such welcoming caring staff.
My Son goes 2 days a week and took a while to settle in. Loves it but i still can't put him down and walk away, i have to hand him to someone for a cuddle. No matter what his practitioners are doing, someone will always come get him from me for a cuddle. Its lovely to know
he is being cared for as i go to work and not left to be upset.
All very lovely, and caring.
Always keep me informed if he's had a bump or even a tiny scratch.
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for the lovely feedback and appreciation towards the team, it is great to see how well he has settled and developed!
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Review from R R (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children love this nursery and have attended since they were 9 months. The staff are friendly and approachable always happy to help. They always get to play outside and are always doing different interactive activities.
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for the lovely feedback and appreciation towards the team :)
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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
Our daughter started in nursery in Jan and so far has settled in well - she's made friends, tried new activities and even started going down a slide. We have already started to see things that she has picked up on at nursery - which is really lovely to see. The staff who care for our daughter are always
friendly + chatty and complimentary.


We've had a few issues such as door access to getting in the building - staff haven't always communicated everything well and at times we have been left to stand outside for some time due to no staff presence on the phones or in management office.


Cleanliness is something I question as I once went to go to the toilet and the cleaner went in before me so I went after her.The cleaner had been to the toilet and left but the hand soap was empty - alluding to her not washing her hands. They also clean the flooring with strong smelling soap whilst babies are around and their items leaving them with the smell.


Extremely poor carpark lighting/lines

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Review from Negin S (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was 2 (since March 2025), and we're really happy with it. The staff are super friendly and caring, which makes the kids feel comfortable and happy. She's learned a lot and developed good behavior since she started. One of the best things is their big
outdoor playground where the kids can run around and have fun every day. It's a great place, and I'd definitely recommend it to other parents!
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for the lovely review! we have loved seeing your daughter develop over the last year :)
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Review from A B (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My youngest is currently at Kids Planet who is following my eldest who moved into primary school this year. The nursery is excellent. The boys have allergy needs that are met every day. What could create a lot of anxiety is simply dealt with professionally and we were allowed to have input into the
management plan as well. They boys both love nursery and have had a great time. My only caveat is that there feels to be quite quick staff turnover, which can feel a bit disruptive. It can be difficult to make a bond with lots of new faces, and it especially seems to have impacted my youngest. However, I think this is normal for a sector that has a high turnover and it's managed as best it can. I cannot fault the management team, who are cheerful, helpful and flexible. Thank you to all the staff (including the cleaners and Tomas the chef) for all they do to make this nursery a safe and happy place to be.
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for your lovely feedback and appreciation towards the team :)
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Review from Zoe R (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is outstanding. My little girl began in Easter 2025. She was transitioned well to the setting and regularl updates were give during the transition period. Every time I drop her off, the staff are so excited and happy to see her and she is delighted to be in their company. The room always
has new and exciting activities to engage the children and they are always outside playing, regardless of the weather. Staff always give a detailed hand over at the end of the day and speak so positively about our child. They inform you throughout the day of any trips or bumps and if ever there is a day where she is not settled we get a little message to say how she is getting on. We have regular updates on her progress with a termly report and a opportunity to have a parents evening to discuss progress and achievements. I never worry about our little girl when she's at nursery because I know she's gets the best care there. She is thrilled to see the nursery building every morning.
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for the lovely feedback and kind words, we appreciate the recognition :)
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Review from Danielle S (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery - highly recommended


This nursery is outstanding. We receive feedback at every pick-up and it is extremely well run. You can clearly see that the safety and wellbeing of all children is a top priority.


My child started when he was one year old and still attends. The SEN team

is exceptional - they are supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. They offer valuable advice and go above and beyond to support and improve my child's learning and understanding.


All staff interact amazingly with the children and you can see the excitement and happiness on the children's faces every day. There is so much effort and planning put into monthly activities, all carefully thought out to help children learn about the world and what's around them.


The food provided is always healthy and well balanced, whether it's meals or snacks. The nursery is consistently clean and well maintained.


The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend to any parent.

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Review from Callum F (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely impressed with Kids Planet Horsforth and would highly recommend it to other parents in the area my son has been with them since he was in the babies room and has now moved up to preschool he absolutely loves going there every day


The hygiene and cleanliness standards are exceptional

every area of the nursery including playrooms toilets and outdoor spaces is consistently well maintained and spotlessly clean it is clear that the team prioritises creating a safe and hygienic environment for all the children which gives me great peace of mind as a parent


The staff are all very polite professional and genuinely caring they have been brilliant at supporting my son through every stage of his development from babies to preschool they take the time to build strong relationships with each child and my son often talks about how much he likes his key workers past and present communication is excellent and they are always happy to discuss my sons progress and answer any questions I

Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you Callum for the lovely words and the appreciation you have shown towards our nursery :)
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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really pleased with our sons start to nursery. All staff have been amazing and really helped him settle in. It's great to see the consistent updates on his development and really comforting to know that he is in great hands. Could not recommend enough!
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you James for your lovely words, we are glad to see how well he has settled into nursery! :)
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Review from Georgina M (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After previously having a bad experience with a different preschool, Kids Planet were really supportive helping our son to transition from only being looked after at home by us to now attending preschool two days a week.


He loves the staff and they are always lovely and helpful. They make little

adaptations to support him with things like his eating which he struggles with at preschool. It's very reassuring to know that they offer him alternatives so he doesn't go hungry and reward him when he tries new things.


They always have fun activities on offer - lots of messy and sensory things which our little boy loves. The outdoor area is wonderful too.

Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for the lovely, he has settled in so well and has been a pleasure to look after :)
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Review from Jodie's T (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending this nursery since January 2025 and she absolutely loves it. She loves all the staff and looks forward to going twice a week. She also loves the large outside area too.
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for the lovely review, we look forward to new baby joining us in later this year :)
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Son have been in Kids Planets since he was 1yrs Old, the care and advice from carers have been amazing, I am so happy to see the development of my son and manners to great levels as readinesses to go to school. Thanks so much to the management and the whole team there for the las 3 years.
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you so much for the lovely review, we wish B the best of luck at school!
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Review from Sam B (Father of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot recommend Kids Planet at Horsforth enough. After having difficulties in another setting, we made the move to Kids Planet and from day one we haven't looked back. Thank you so much to all the team at Kids Planet, for all your hard work, positivity, dedication and help throughout!
Reply from Olivia Merifield, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for your lovely review, we wish SB the best of luck for school!
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Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, very glad we picked this in the end for our son. The staff are all friendly and always helpful. Our son loves it here and would highly recommended to others if considering sending your child.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet HorsforthThank you for taking the time to reply, your lovely comments mean the world to the team.
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my little boy started here he has absolutely thrived. The staff couldn’t help anymore if they tried. They are all so friendly and informative and nothing is too much trouble! Huge thanks to two members of staff in particular who have made our time so far at Kids Planet a joy and put us at ease.
I would highly recommend the nursery and the team at Kids Planet Horsforth.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has a wonderful time at nursery and is supported and comforted by all the staff in his room throughout the day. He comes home from his day so happy and the staff give us such great feedback on his day. It is clear how much they observe the individual children as all types of feedback we are
given shows just how well they know him and his interests, likes, dislikes, preferences etc. We couldn't be happier with the nursery and the lovely workers he is with on a daily basis. I drop him off confident he will have a brilliant day and be looked after so well.
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Review from Matt C (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Proper good experience. I am very happy with every part of my and my daughter's experience here. I know she is safe and enriched both physically and mentally. I am often jealous of the meals they get! The staff are wonderful and clearly really care for the children and their roles. Getting updates on
the app is great. I'm dead pleased to have found this nursery.
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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.414)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.414) out of 10 for Kids Planet Horsforth 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 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.911 for Kids Planet Horsforth is calculated as follows: ( (201 Excellents x 5) + (7 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 213 Ratings = 4.911
  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 4.503 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Horsforth 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:

    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 = 3.925
    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 147 number of registered child places is 29.4. 17 Positive Reviews ÷ 29.4 = 0.578
  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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Olivia Merifield

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello! I’m the Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Horsforth. We’re a family-owned nursery dedicated to giving children the best start in life through play, exploration, and nurturing support. Our team creates a safe, inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to grow in confidence, imagination, and social skills, supported by age-appropriate spaces and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Horsforth

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

Kids Planet Horsforth accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Horsforth Open?

Kids Planet Horsforth is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Kids Planet Horsforth have capacity for?

Kids Planet Horsforth has capacity for a total of 147 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Horsforth to the centre of Leeds?

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

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