Kids Planet Horsforth

Wood Lane, Leeds LS18 4HH
Review Us
9.6 227 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.
Show Kids Planet Horsforth on the Map

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

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 07:30-18:30
    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 (227)

9.6

Kids Planet Horsforth has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.643) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Horsforth has 227 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 217
  • 9
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
Date Published
  • 227
  • 2
  • 3
  • 20
  • 207
Reviewer Connection to Kids Planet Horsforth
  • 174
  • 50
  • 3
Total of 227, showing 181-200
Review from Laura L (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter absolutely loves going to pre-school and I think that's the best indicator. I can honestly say that this is a wonderful nursery and the staff are amazing. They are genuinely interested in everything the kids are saying and what they are doing etc. Every morning we get happy greetings and
every time I collect my daughter I get a full feedback of what happened during the day, what she ate, played with and talked about. Just perfect. I wouldn't change a thing!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Bex H (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing staff and fabulous setting. Wouldn't think twice about referring anyone to this setting for their child!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Scott K (Father of Child) published on 24 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly and personable with my child. They know her likes and dislikes and make effort to get to know the children. Lots of interaction and messy play and singing and dancing to entertain my daughter and she is also learning a lot at the same time.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic setting with amazing resources and outdoor area. Area's of provisions are always set out with interesting and engaging activities. Staff are all great at communicating with parents on child's progress. My son loves coming here and has made great steps with his language development and has
become very good communicating with other children.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Nicqui (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
This is a lovely clean nursery and I feel they do an incredible job of engaging the children with fun and educational activities. Their healthy food policy is very important and the outside space is fantastic. The staff are also amazing, they get down to the child's level and make sure they are getting
total focus, a tricky thing to master with so many children to look after.


My only reservation comes from the cost of this nursery. Already on the pricey side they do not open during some of the half terms yet these periods are chargeable. Other nurseries do not adopt this policy and I have many friends who's children attend nurseries that open to suit the normal working hours of parents. The most recent example was Christmas where they shut between Christmas and New Year however this was normal business hours for almost everyone I know and therefore leaves you with no option but to take annual leave or duplicate your childcare costs.

Reply from Lou Deacon at Kids Planet Horsforth
Thank you for your review, we value your feedback. Our nurseries operate for 51 weeks a year with 1 weeks closure over the Christmas period, fees are calculated over the sessions and weeks you…read more
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 22 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery. Staff are really good with the children. My son really enjoys going to nursery.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from A AL (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are very friendly, perfect location, car park facilities. The rooms are clean and plenty of space to play, variety of games and learning toys.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely staff, lovely setting, can't rate the team enough. Always clean and a friendly atmosphere. The girls always keep my daughter entertained and look after her when she's upset. Makes going to work a bit easier!
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are always friendly and listen to views of parents. Individual children needs are taken into account, especially in regards to dietary needs.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Balraj R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kinder Haven is an excellent nursery offering emotional intelligence for my child. The nursery plug core values and behaviours that are key to child development and gears the child for the future. Staff are well trained, friendly and competent.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Lucy E (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are really welcoming, helping my son settle in straight away. They are knowledgeable and understanding, making the process of leaving your child for the first time a lot easier. The nursery have been very supportive of my preferences and adaptable to our needs. There is excellent feedback
about what has happened each day. I really like the feedback form summarising mealtimes/nappy changes/feeds/activities.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sarah W (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 3 children and this is by far the best nursery I have ever been to.
The facilities are outstanding, it is beautiful and very clean.
I'm sure most mothers understand what it's like to leave your precious one at a new place. Well the staff here made me feel so comfortable with how they were going
to,look after my baby.
My child has settled extremely well and loves going 2 days per week.
I can not recommend the nursery or the staff here enough, it's wonderful.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Michelle T (Mother of Child) published on 18 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I don't have a bad word to day about Kinder Haven. The staff are fantastic and so are the facilities.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Jenny R (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has settled into this nursery well and enjoys her time here. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the facilities on offer are excellent - especially the outside play area. I'd happily recommend this nursery to others.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kinder Haven is a friendly and personal nursery with good facilities and childcare assistants. You're made to feel like a real part of everything.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Paul S (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has taken care of my daughter for eight months, she has grown in confidence and is happy. I believe this is due to the superb care and attention. The staff at Kinder Haven cares. When she is upset I have seen the care and comfort they give her. I know she is looked after well when in their
care.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Natasha R (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I felt at ease leaving my little boy on his first day as he took to his nursery teachers straight away. When we first came to look around they were friendly and kind. The nursery is always clean and presentable. My little boy struggled with his speech and with sitting down and listening to stories with
assistance from his teachers he is improving. Lovely nursery lovely staff.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Richard W (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son comes home happy and very tired a fun day.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Becky M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Daughter settled into the nursery really well. Staff are really good with her and she has built a lovely relationship with them already after just a couple of months.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Vicky G (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, staff are very attentive and caring. My child loves coming after 2 previous nurseries she didn't take to. All staff very friendly. Great activities and toys/equipment to play with. Great outdoor spaces.
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.643)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.643) 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 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 20 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 4.963 for Kids Planet Horsforth is calculated as follows: ( (231 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.963
  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 4.68 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Horsforth is based on 20 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 147 number of registered child places is 29.4. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 29.4 = 0.68
  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.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading Loading

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (12)

Meet the Team (1)

No image found

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Kids Planet Horsforth to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Kids Planet Horsforth has an Enhanced Service - more info.