Kids Planet Horsforth

Wood Lane, Leeds LS18 4HH
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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.
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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

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.

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Review from John S (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great facilities for all ages.
Staff are all friendly and interactive with the children.
Healthy food provided for meals.
Provide a wide range of activities for children.
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Review from Jasmin C (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kinder Haven is one of the best nurseries I have seen and been to. My son comes home so happy and is so happy to go on a morning. All of the staff are more than welcoming and are so friendly. Not mention how good they are with the children.
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Review from Imogen P (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started at the nursery Nov 2015 and she has settled in really well. I feel confident leaving her in the care of the nursery staff, who are always really friendly and professional.
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Review from Omasan O (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been great. Our child has grown socially and loves the time she spends at the nursery. We get regular detailed feedback on her progress and the staff are very friendly and professional.
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Review from David H (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son clearly enjoys his time at Kinder Haven. We have seen such a noticeable increase in his confidence and social skills since he started at nursery.
The range of food that he eats there is impressive and has led to him eating new things at home.
The facilities are bright and clean and we also
appreciate the efforts of the staff to encourage outdoor play. Staff are friendly and make sure to keep you informed of any issues or progress made. Overall, I would have no hesitation in recommending Kinder Haven to other parents.
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Review from Christopher B (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kinder Haven in Horsforth is a fantastic nursery which my 2 year old son has been attending for around 6 months. Staff are very friendly and welcoming to both children and their parents alike. The facilities are excellent particularly the fantastic outdoor space which is better than any nursery I have
ever seen. The food is great and my son always enjoys breakfast and lunches. There are no extra activities such as stay and play which involve parents. We really enjoyed the Christmas party and visit from Santa, which all the children thought was magical. Security is great and we feel completely confident leaving our child at the facility.
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Review from Justin M (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to this nursery for nearly a year now, and she loves it. The staff are so friendly and she practically skips through the door in a morning. She has special medical needs and requirements and the nursery had done everything they could and can do to keep her inclusive and welcome.
She is learning lots there as well and they have a great out door play area.
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Review from Emma D (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started at Kinder Haven last year, she has come on so much. Her speach is so clear. My daughter loves all the staff. They are all so friendly. At the end of the day we get told about foods been eaten and how much intake our child has had. They have supported us with toilet training.
And now my daughter is having dry days. The playground and the layout is amazing. Also our favourite is the building is secure and we use fobs to get in. We know our child is safe and happy. I highly recommend Kinder Haven at Horsforth.
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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent facilities, my son has come on leaps and bounds. Great diet and great staff who are very Caring and understanding.
Facilities are superb so many things to keep them learning and we love the little touches and things he comes home with such as paintings and cards etc.
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Review from Amanda T (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in January and I was a little nervous as he's a very quiet little boy and likes being around people he knows. The wonderful staff, especially a staff member in the bright stars room, have made the transition so easy. We've never had any tears and he loves his nursery mornings.
The room is bright and engaging and I can already tell that he is learning new things everyday in preparation of big school.
Thank you Kinderhaven xx
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Review from Lindsey P (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't praise them enough staff are all lovely and my daughter loves going , she's really happy there and makes leaving her there a lot more comforting when I know she will have a great time. And outside area is amazing.
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Review from C T (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great place to learn, clean and friendly staff.
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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery and lovely friendly staff, welcomed with open arms. Nursery is well presented and has had a lot of effort put into it. Brilliant security, not seen many nurseries like this. You can speak to the staff at any time. My daughter didn't settle that brilliant at the beginning due to being
a little ill and I spoke to the manager in charge, she reassured me and she soon settled well. Definitely recommended.
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Review from D P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere, staff are friendly and the facilities are bright, clean and engaging. My son looks forward to attending which I think is an endorsement in itself.
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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with all elements of service, friendly staff, helpful. My son loves coming!
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Review from I S (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, good staff, excellent parking and fantastic facilities!
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Review from Heather P (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been attending nursery since it opened. The staff have made him feel comfortable and cared for right from the start. he has been able to take things at his own pace, moving rooms over a period of time and getting a new keyworker based on who he develops a relationship with. The nursery are
also very responsive when parents want to check on progress either over the phone or on the screen in the parents room.
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Review from Donna K (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic provision, friendly staff who are very flexible in order to meet the needs of all children.
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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
At Kinder Haven Horsforth the staff and managers are outstanding, and exceed all expectations of what childcare is all about. Our son received the highest standard of care and attention and I feel his needs are met each day.
He has thrived under the professional guidance of the staff, his confidence
has grown and his communication has improved. He eats a healthy selection of meals and all of it too! Everything seems to run smoothly in Horsforth, the environment and premises are clean and engaging with lots of space indoors and out with plenty of activities and games to help him learn.
The staff and managers are calm and attentive and always have time for you and your child. I would always recommend this nursery as I already have to friends and family and am happy too.
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Review from Laura K (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is new so all equipment and toys are modern and clean. The nursery provides very comfortable accommodation for our 10 month old. The staff give great feedback and communication is strong. I feel really informed about what our child does each day and how they develop and learn. The staff
have really encouraged our child to be independent and also sociable with other children. I really can see the evidence of his learning at home, which is great and testament to the staff's skills and environment. I feel really confident that our child is happy and supported which is a must!
Indoors is fab but the outside play area is something else! They've thought of everything and have lots of themed areas for the children to learn and be creative. There are always lots of activities which are varied and sound great fun. It is also reassuring that both the manager and deputy know us and our child and can tell us much about his day as the key worker can. Shows great team work.
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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.

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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.

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