Kids Planet Whiston

2 Sandstone Drive, Whiston, Prescot L35 7NJ
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9.9 38 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Whiston, Prescot
Waverton Cottage Day Nursery is conveniently located in the Whiston area, catering for children aged 0 to five years old.

The nursery is set on its own grounds in a beautifully restored building, featuring three age-appropriate rooms filled with exciting opportunities to learn and play. The Nestlings room caters for the youngest, providing an environment in which children can explore the world around them.

The Ducklings room provides children aged 25 to 36 months with unique planned activities for each individual child's needs, enabling them to flourish and grow to their full potential.

The pre-school room prepares the children for their next step, giving them access to a wide range of resources to inspire their developing minds.

In addition to the fantastic rooms, daily outdoor play in all weathers ensures children keep fit and healthy.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jenny Jones (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 16

Total Places for Children

  • 76

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 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Whiston Reviews (38)

9.9

Kids Planet Whiston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Whiston has 38 reviews.

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Review from Kellie M (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We highly recommend Kids Planet Whiston. Staff are friendly and easy to get along with. Management is very good. Communication is great and our son has loved his time there.
Staff are really flexible if in need of swapping of days etc.
Our son has been well-fed and loves his nursery food!
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come on so much with his speech and development and we are so pleased we sent him here. The staff are so nurturing and have a great rapport with the kids. Thanks so much for looking after him so well for us! We will miss you.
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Review from Mihaela L (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has attended this nursery since 1yrs old and is now almost 5 getting ready for the “big school”. He loves talking about Kids Planet, his “teachers” and his friends. My husband and I are so pleased with all the support and care we have been offered throughout the years. Staff have been
so lovely and supportive at all times (including kitchen and maintenance staff), and the management team is always very prompt, helpful, and accommodating. We highly recommend this nursery and have been to our friends and neighbors. And even our little boy would talk about his nursery to our family and friends. And his honest and humble opinion is the one that matters the most. Thank you to all the staff for your daily support and care!
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Review from Jennifer O (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since day 1 my son has loved the nursery and all of the girls. He had a lovely bond with the lady in the baby room. Then the two ladies in the toddler room and now the two ladies in preschool. My son skips into the nursery and is always welcomed to a happy friendly welcome. My son is reaching all his
milestones and that’s thanks to all the girls. The manager is also brilliant, she knows every child’s and parent's name and is on the ball with everything, all the girls are what make the nursery so lovely.
The only negative I would say is that the app is not always updated with what my son has to eat throughout the day. I do forget to open it sometimes but when I do it’s not always filled in.
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Review from V R (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can't recommend this nursery enough. Having my first child attending there was no need to consider another nursery for my 2nd who started in September 2023. They have helped her settle in and she absolutely loves going. My firstborn is still there and absolutely loves it too, both kids have so much
fun. I appreciate the regular updates via the App but also staff really get to know each child and support them. Having had a revamp the decor is great and very appealing to children. The nursery is always clean and the staff really do keep on top of this the minimise the risk of spreading the germs kids seem to love to spread. No doubt this is the best nursery.
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Review from Gemma B (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely second to none! My children started in October 2023 after leaving a previous nursery and the staff made sure they did everything they could to help them settle. Nothing is ever too much! Even when I was ringing 5 times a day to check on them when they were settling in!
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meals provided are great. All are homecooked by the chef onsite and the kids love them.
The nursery itself is spotless! Every time I collect my children im always seeing staff cleaning or brushing up to keep on top of things.
Everyone is always so happy and friendly, stopping to chat. Handovers on the collection are thorough and detailed and info on the app throughout the day is always logged on time!
My children absolutely love it here! They settled so well so quickly!
I would 100% recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from Laura W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is, without a doubt, the best place we could have chosen to send our little girl. She has been at the nursery since she was 10 months old. Now, at 2 years, she is absolutely thriving. Every single member of staff at the nursery definitely puts the children at the heart of everything they do. I
truly believe some of the best key workers are there and there have been hardly any changes in staff since she started. She has had the same keyworker since the beginning and she absolutely loves her. The key worker knows her so well. The nursery manager is extremely approachable and always tries her best to accommodate any requests. She knows all the children and their parents very well. Our eldest daughter attended a different nursery and there is no comparison to this. As parents you put a lot of trust into nursery settings and this is absolutely one I would recommend. If we were to have more children in future, Kids Planet Whiston would be our first choice setting for them.
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Review from Melissa B (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn’t recommend Kids Planet Whiston any more. They go above and beyond for our child and we are so happy we chose this nursery. All of the staff are amazing, friendly and have taken the time to settle our child whenever he has arrived upset.
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Can’t rate this nursery enough, it’s immaculate! Friendly staff and a warming inviting environment for my little one! My two boys have now attended this nursery 6 years apart and I wouldn’t have wanted them to attend anywhere else but here! The girls have looked after both of my boys. Management have
always been helpful and accommodating and totally transformed the nursery to the perfect little nest for the children to thrive. Love it!
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
Thank you for wonderful review, we'll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback
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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters have been to this nursery.
My daughter is leaving in August to go to primary school and I’m actually heartbroken!
She absolutely loves Kids Planet Whiston!
All the staff are amazing! They always go above and beyond! I can’t recommend the nursery enough! Fabulous staff who have
become friends over the years.
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we hope your little one enjoys their next chapter at school!
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Review from Amy H (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so happy to have chosen this nursery for our little girl. There has never been a day that she’s not been excited to go in - indeed we have felt guilty taking her away on holiday as she loves it so much. Staff are so kind and nurturing and I go about my day at work without any concern for her
safety or happiness.
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so happy to hear your little one loves going into nursery every day!
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Review from R H (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery. The team are great and the manager is fab! They are always willing to listen and help with any questions/comments we have.
Our little boy loves Kids Planet Whiston! Thanks to all the team!
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
We're so glad your little one enjoys nursery so much! Thank you for your lovely review.
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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 22 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Care has always been of a high standard, never had any issues, staff are approachable and caring and my son has always been happy in the setting. There is very good management oversight and lots of opportunities to learn new skills
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
We're so glad to hear your little one is so happy at nursery. Thank you for your lovely feedback.
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Review from Emma J (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursery! I have been blown away by the team at the Kids Planet Whiston branch. My little boy is quite sensitive and shy in new situations and he has been made comfortable and bonded well with the girls in the baby room from day one. I always get a fab, detailed handover when he is picked
up too, which I love. I also love the updates we receive on the app which gives us an insight into the nursery. My little boy is now very happy and gets excited when he sees his key worker on his nursery days. I have recommended this nursery to all of my friends and cannot say enough positive things about it. Thank you girls for making it such a pleasant experience for us both so far.
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
We're so glad to hear your little one has settled in so well. Thank you for your lovely feedback!
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Review from Naomi A (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Whiston is an amazing nursery. My son has been attending for 2 years and has loved it from day one. Every single member of staff is so friendly, warm and child focused. I have always felt comfortable leaving my son, knowing that he will be well looked after. The staff really care about the
children as well as being professional and knowledgeable. The nursery itself is always very clean and the outside space is great and is well used. I know my son will always get lots of fresh air when the weather allows. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the nursery to anyone.
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
We're so glad your little one is enjoying nursery! Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
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Review from Lauren P (Mother of Child) published on 2 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I never have a negative word to say about the nursery or the staff. They are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond for any parent and all the children even if that child isn’t in their care. They are more than carers each and every one of them. If there is ever a query or an issue, the manager
or the girls go out of their way to make sure it’s resolved and nothing is a problem to them. They are so hard working, attentive and just so lovely. My son has been cared for by the staff since he was 6 months old, and has thrived with his development, learning and confidence thanks to the care and attention they pay to all children as a group or individually. I am forever grateful for finding this nursery for my son and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Thank you all of you.
Reply from Vicky Wilcock at Kids Planet Whiston
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy to hear your little one is thriving at nursery!
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Review from G F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we decided our daughter was ready to start nursery, we looked at a number of them in the area. Kids Planet Whiston was by far our favourite. The nursery is always clean and organised well. The staff give 100% to each child. My daughter loves her time in the nursery and often skips in. She has a
very good relationship with her key worker, who updates me and dad thoroughly about new things she is learning. I would recommend Kids Planet to anybody. Don’t hesitate; you won’t be disappointed.
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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter went to Waverton Cottage for three years and as she finished, my little boy just started last month. My daughter had an amazing three years so there was no hesitation at all when it came to choosing my son's nursery! The staff are all so friendly, approachable and above all caring. I am
so confident that my little boy is having the best experience and the best care at Waverton Cottage, giving him the best start to his socialising and education. Thank you to everyone at Waverton Cottage!
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Review from Kate C (Mother of Child) published on 10 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Waverton Cottage is outstanding! I honestly only have good things to say. My daughter has blossomed in her development, learning, and self-confidence. The staff genuinely care about the children and parents. This is much more than childcare, it’s a setting where children thrive and learn. My daughter
has been at Waverton Cottage since she was aged 10 months and she is due to leave for school very soon. I cannot recommend this nursery enough!
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.907)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.907) out of 10 for Kids Planet Whiston 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.907 for Kids Planet Whiston is calculated as follows: ( (286 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 312 Ratings = 4.907
  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 Whiston is based on 26 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 76 number of registered child places is 15.2, which has been reached with 26 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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Jenny Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi, my name is Jenny, and I am currently the nursery manager here at Kids Planet Whiston. I first got into childcare when I left school and joined a full-time college to complete my NNEB diploma in childcare. I have since worked within early years settings with the focus of supporting and helping children flourish and develop within their early years of life. I have learnt so much throughout my journey and have gained professional continuous development. I completed a BA Hons degree in leadership and childcare to help further my knowledge and passion. I continue to be a very hands-on and proactive manager with the dedication to role model and mentor the team around me.

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