Kids Planet Salford Quays

Building 6, Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Salford M5 3EQ
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9.8 60 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Salford Quays, Salford
Kids Planet Salford Quays and is located in Exchange Quay in Salford Quays. The nursery is situated within close proximity to Media City and The Lowry, with good transport links to Manchester City Centre. The nursery provides large rooms and a secure outdoor play area for children to enjoy as they learn and develop. The nursery benefits from a state-of-the-art sensory room and a separate allotment area in the garden. Kids Planet Salford Quays provides care and support for children aged six-weeks to pre-school age with all rooms equipped with age-appropriate resources, activities and furniture.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Amina Ahmed (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 37

Total Places for Children

  • 136

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Car park

Kids Planet Salford Quays Reviews (60)

9.8

Kids Planet Salford Quays has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Salford Quays has 60 reviews.

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Review from Swathi A (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loved his time at Kids Planet Salford. He started as a very reserved child, but the incredible staff made him feel so comfortable and welcome. Their kindness, patience, and friendly approach helped him come out of his shell and enjoy every day at nursery.
We were always kept up to
date with regular updates, and we truly appreciated the care and attention given to each child. Thank you for providing such a positive and nurturing environment - we're so grateful for everything you've done for my son.
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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just finished her time at Kids Planet Salford Quays ahead of starting school in September and if I had to do it all again, I wouldn't change a single thing!
She has been in every room from Babies through to Pre-School, forming bonds with caregivers and children alike. Seeing her grow
and develop beyond what I could ever have done had I stayed at home full time with her has been both eye opening and fulfilling for me as a parent- I think we all have that mum guilt when we put our little ones into a childcare setting for the first time!
The team at Kids Planet are truly special. They are so focused on making the most of every hour of the day with the children, making them feel content, safe and happy, exploring the world around them and helping them to become the little individuals that they are.
Led by two staff members, the nursery is in safe hands and I couldn't recommend it any more. Wishing you all the best and thank you so much for being a part of our journey!
Reply from Amina Ahmed, Manager at Kids Planet Salford Quays
Thankyou so much for your honest and lovely words regarding our nursery, we have thoroughly enjoyed having you as a family, and wish you all the best for your child's future,
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Review from Bisma A (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery really happy with the staff and the management team! My child has settled in very well and enjoys going to nursery which is a big help for me as a working mother I'm looking forward to seeing her development continue
Reply from Amina Ahmed, Manager at Kids Planet Salford Quays
Thankyou so much for your kind words, we cant wait to see what the next years bring
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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We're truly grateful that our child has met such a wonderful teacher at nursery. The staff are all so kind and friendly, and we really appreciate the outdoor activities - they're such a great part of the day.
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My two little girls have been going to this nursery for over a year now and I can honestly say the experience they've received has been amazing, the staff are amazing with the kids and go above and beyond for them. Would highly recommend this nursery to anyone who asks.
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Review from Shantay R (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An amazing experience! I cannot fault the team and their dedication to my twins. The leadership and support from the Manager is evidence and my children have come on leaps and bounds. I believe the focus on curriculum in pre-school has been paramount for the successful transition of my little ones into
big school! I couldn't thank the team enough for their kindness, compassion and for looking after my daughters as if they were their own. Thank you so much to the Manager and the team for making my experience such a wonderful one! I'd recommend to anybody.
Reply from Amina Ahmed, Manager at Kids Planet Salford Quays
Thankyou for your lovely words, it has been a pleasure!
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Review from Sandy A (Mother of Child) published on 23 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Manager and her team are truly wonderful.
They have all earned the esteemed title of 'auntie,' a great honor.
I would feel entirely comfortable entrusting my child to their kind and attentive care.
Thank you very much for all the care you have provided over the years.
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Review from Huyam M (Mother of Child) published on 12 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is lovely - it's a beautiful, clean space. The staff are very friendly and cooperative with parents. One staff member in particular in the Tots Room is a big reason I feel comfortable leaving my son there without worrying too much. She gives so much attention to each child, as if they were
her only one, and really makes sure both the child and the parent feel happy and reassured. She also follows up on each child's development, making sure they're hitting important milestones like walking, communication, speech, and self-expression. It's clear she genuinely cares about their progress.
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Review from Atif S (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with this nursery! The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and nurturing. Our child absolutely loves going every day and has grown so much in confidence and skills. It's a safe, fun, and supportive environment that truly feels like a second home. Highly recommend to any parent!
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Review from N I (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our son started attending this nursery, his speech has significantly developed and he started playing with his sister instead of disturbing her. After about 6 months, they started communicating with each other, singing songs together, which made them happier.
The nursery staff are very welcoming
and caring, and I believe that nursery administration and management are high level of competence. Thank you.
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since being 1 and has such a special bond with the staff. It's like a family and she always looks forward to coming - Excellent.
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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 22 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Kids Planet Quay go above and beyond. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone as I can honestly say that your child will be in safe and caring hands. Both of my children have been very happy here and really thrived.
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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We've had a great experience in both the babies and tots' rooms. Our little boy has come along so much, all the staff are really supportive, and it's clear how much they want the best for all the children.
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Review from Y H (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Beautiful nursery, great support for me and my son.
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Review from R D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter came to this kindergarten after a not very successful experience in the previous one, where she went with complete reluctance and in the end refused to go at all. To our surprise, after the first week of visiting, she was simply delighted and now constantly asks us to take her to the kindergarten
to play with the children.


The kindergarten has a great playground on site and the rooms are filled with lots of interactive activities. The teachers are active, attentive and involved in the child's development process, and this is very noticeable.

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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for just over a year now and we love it.
She's always enthusiastic about going and seems to have a great relationship with the gang that works there. I've always found the staff to be helpful and kind. As a parent, I am completely at ease leaving my daughter
in their care. I enjoyed the stay and plays that they host and recently got to avail of the fantastic hairdresser who visited them.
I also love the variety of food that my daughter is offered there. I would never have thought to make some of the dishes she has been served there and it turns out she loves them. So thank you to the wonderful chefs working there also.
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Review from Phillippa S (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Kids Planet Salford Quays for over one year now and she absolutely loves it. She runs into the room in the morning and leaves at the end of the day with a big smile on her face. All the staff are friendly, and caring and have a genuine interest in the children's development.
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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We started our little one at Kids Planet Salford Quays just before they turned one. Not an easy time for any parent - particularly when you're juggling the settling period with your return to work post maternity leave and your little one is a classic Velcro baby.
As expected the first weeks were emotional
for both parents and baby but Kids Planet (baby room) made sure they could do all possible to help our little girl settle in. Whether that be allowing sleeping bags from home, favourite teddies or comfort items or simply trying to understand what it was that comforted our child most when they felt sad.
After a fair few weeks of tailoring care to make our daughter feel as comfortable as possible, she now loves her 3 days a week at nursery. Meals are healthy and balanced, activities are fun and always logged on the app and the team genuinely cares. They've made the nursery transition a happy one and we hope our daughter has many happy memories and experiences to come.
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Review from Daniela S (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Kids Planet at only 6 months old, the staff was so helpful and supportive, they took good care of her and helped us with the transition. My daughter was always happy to go to nursery, we had daily photos of the activities (that were always new and helped her development) and we
could tell she really was stimulated and loved. Unfortunately, we had to move out of Manchester and change nursery, but we will always remember how lovely Kids Planet's staff has been with us and how they cared for our daughter. I would highly recommend it!
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Review from Mojib R (Father of Child) published on 17 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It is close to where we live, with parking on site for drop off and collection. The only negative from our perspective, especially my child's, is that there is not always fruit available for kids to have on collection. My child enjoys her fruits after her sessions.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.831)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10 for Kids Planet Salford Quays is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 31 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 4.831 for Kids Planet Salford Quays is calculated as follows: ( (319 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 372 Ratings = 4.831
  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 Salford Quays is based on 31 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 136 number of registered child places is 27.2, which has been reached with 31 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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Amina

Amina Ahmed

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Amina joined Kids Planet as a supply in Prestwich and quickly fell in love with the company, where her passion for working with children grew every day. She was promoted to Senior Practitioner in the Toddler Room, and then Room Leader in the Tots Room. Throughout this, her manager was a fantastic support as she gained all the skills and experience to flourish in her roles. This gave her the confidence to make a move over to Salford Quays where she took on the role as Deputy and was promoted to Manager in Summer 2023!

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Salford Quays

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Salford Quays Open?

Kids Planet Salford Quays 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 Salford Quays have capacity for?

Kids Planet Salford Quays has capacity for a total of 136 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Salford Quays to the centre of Salford?

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

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