Kids Planet Wallsend

Former Wallsend Library, Ferndale Avenue, Wallsend NE28 7NA
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9.5 68 Reviews
Kids Planet Wallsend provides a warm and welcoming environment for children and their families in a unique building in the heart of Wallsend. With amazing facilities and an experienced childcare team, they offer a stimulating and nurturing environment for your children.

With 5 fully equipped room spaces for each age group, the nursery includes a multi-level soft play and 2 outdoor play and learning areas, as well as a multi-function space to be used for music, dance and role play.

They offer funded places for 2-year-olds and 3-4-year-olds.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Rachel Armstrong (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 120

Age Range

  • from 0 years 1 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 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Christmas

Parking

  • Car park available on site.

Kids Planet Wallsend Reviews (68)

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9.5

Kids Planet Wallsend has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.512) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Wallsend has 68 reviews.

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Review from Kimberley S (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to kids planet since he was one (I think- he was at another nursery as a baby then started at kids planet) and he has absolutely loved it. I love how open the nursery is, there's so much room for the children to explore and no big doors or small rooms. Also the activities they
do are really good ie sports, softplay, playing in the garden, once they even went to a coffee shop for a babycinno!
The meals are healthy and my son usually eats things that he won't even try at home if I make them.
The staff are all lovely, especially one staff member in particular (always happy for a chat even though she stopped looking after my son ages ago!), and two other staff members
My boy is going to really miss kids planet when he leaves in a month and starts school.
The manager is always understanding and accommodating with changing personal situations etc.
This is an amazing, friendly, clean, fun! nursery and I would recommend to everyone!!

Reply from Rachel Armstrong, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, it means so much to the staff team!

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kids Planet Wallsend from 2 years old right up to 4, and is about to leave now to go to reception. What an amazing nursery with such thoughtful, caring and loving staff. My son has enjoyed every single day at nursery and has loved each of his teachers/key workers. I can leave my child
each day knowing that he is well looked after and his needs are met at an outstanding level. Thank you so much to Kids Planet Wallsend for having such a huge impact on my child's development and for making him feel so welcome and loved. I will continue to recommend this nursery to everyone I know!

Reply from Rachel McAnelly, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, we are wishing your little one the best of luck as they move on to the next part of their journey!

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Review from S S (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son moved to Kids Planet Wallsend last year after an unsuccessful period at another nursery. His experience at Kids Planet has been fantastic and moving him was the best decision we could have made. He has made friends there and has a close bond with several staff members. He has some allergies and
health needs which have been accommodated without him ever missing out. When we had concerns about his development the staff were reassuring and supportive, providing really helpful insight.
I was initially concerned about their outdoor space, in comparison to others, but my son gets plenty of exercise and loves the sports hall as well as the softplay and the garden.

Reply from Rachel McAnelly, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I know it will mean so much to all of the team!

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Review from A P (Father of Child) published on 1 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We brought our little boy here 3+ years ago now. The place has been fantastic for him from start to finish. His key workers and other staff have been great. Very flexible when needed and always taken great care of our son.


Highly recommended

Reply from Rachel McAnelly, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for the lovely review, it means a lot to us all!

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Review from P M (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been coming to this nursery for almost a year, im so glad I picked kids planet I was really anxious about putting her in but all the staff were so reassuring, no phonecall or question was ever a bother. Shes learned so much during her time here, shes gained so much confidence, skills
such as using a open top cup, using cutlery etc. I honestly dont have a bad word to say about it, the staff go above and beyond. The chef makes a huge variety of food and she has tried so many new things which has also been a huge bonus for us. All round amazing nursery, would highly recommend!

Reply from Rachel McAnelly, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it is so lovely to hear how happy you and your daughter are at nursery!

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Review from Abigail A (Mother of Child) published on 31 July 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter joined kids planet in January 2025, I cannot express how much she loves nursery. This is shown everyday as she requests to go by bringing her nursery bag to me every morning, even on weekends!! I was so nervous about her starting nursery with her been under assessment for autism and
been non verbal, but the staff have been truly amazing with her, and myself also. The show such kindness not to just my little girl but to all children which I have witnessed on drop off and pick up. And my daughter loves a cuddle of the staff. I can't thank all the staff enough, and that's all staff within other classes as well as office staff who always greet with a smile.

Reply from Rachel McAnelly, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you for your lovely review, it means so much to all of the staff!

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

Horrendous experience from start to finish. Had my 1 year old in for settling in sessions and he screamed the entire time to the point he was hyperventilating, handing over to a different nursery worker every time and didn't even know who his key worker was. The place is absolutely chaotic and management
seem to be more interested in pushing open days to get more children in to line their pockets. When I stated I was pulling him out, didn't seem interested one bit on what they need to work on. Each to their own, however I would avoid this nursery especially if your child is rather young.

Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you for your review, we appreciate the frustration felt with the settle sessions you experienced. Our teams are committed to ensuring that within these sessions they help each child and family feel secure within the nursery. We specifically design these sessions so children can be introduced to the whole team within the room and then are allocated a key worker once they have that initial bond as this is a really important relationship both for our team and children and requires that initial bond to form. We are sorry that the resolution to your experience did not meet your expectation and we weren't able to demonstrate through our communication and emails how much you and your little one meant to us.

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Review from Stacey S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending since she was 1 and has moved from the baby's group right through to rising 3s, her progress since starting has been amazing! The confidence and everything she loves going to nursery and I don't blame her every single member of staff are fantastic couldn't ask for better
people to leave my daughter with. So many amazing activities, a lovely clean nursery, brilliant meal options, and overall just such a safe brilliant place can't thank the staff enough for the care they have given my daughter.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to all of the staff!

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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves going to the Wallsend nursery, he has came on so well and is thriving and loving playing with the other children there too. He is trying all different foods and enjoys every meal that is provided.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for taking the time to complete a review for us!

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Review from D T (Grandmother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't ask for better staff they are amazing, my granddaughter loves the nursery she cries when I pick her up or turns hear head when I collect her, the smiles that she has when I seeing her playing I find out on the app what's she's had to eat at meal times, her playtime her naps and they keep me
up to date with events. Couldn't ask for a better nursery 5* all the way.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to all of the staff!

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my boys have attended Kids Planet Wallsend and absolutely love the environment, staff, and activities. My eldest attends as part of the holiday club and enjoys his time there with his younger brother.
The learning environment in preschool is great, learning through play - sometimes I'm learning
things from my four year old!
We would happily continue to send both our boys to the holiday club once the youngest starts school.
The range of facilities including the soft play, garden, sports room and sensory room is more than I have seen at other nurseries.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to all of the staff!

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Review from Kay S (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All 3 of my children have went to kids planet and my youngest still does. I will be devastated when she leaves as she absolutely loves it she can't wait to get in, the staff are 100% pure they care, they listen, and they love.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to all of the staff!

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Review from Kirstie R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I chose this nursery twice, as my daughter also attended 5 years before and thoroughly enjoyed her year! This year my son has been, once again, brilliant. The care from the staff has been second to none as he struggled for the first few months with separation anxiety. He adored all the staff, especially
his key worker and the sports coach! Thank you all once again.

Reply from Rachel McAnelly at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much Kirstie for taking the time out to leave such a lovely review, you will all be a huge miss as a family and we hope your little one has the best time at school!

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Review from D W (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, fantastic communication skills and very welcoming.
Was nervous about leaving my daughter but it's like a home away from home and my daughter loves it.
Fun, educational, loving, caring and professional environment.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means so much to all of us!

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Review from Yvonne B (Aunt of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet is outstanding in every way, the help and support I have heard from staff and management over the last six months has been incredible. My nephew was 13 months when he started at Kids Planet, he had very little interaction With other children of his age, He is now hitting all his milestones,
walking, talking, and feeding himself but most of all the excitement and joy on this little boys face when he attends nursery.
It’s a beautiful environment, calm and relaxed and full of happiness.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it means so much to all of us!

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Review from K G (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is so happy at this nursery. She has been going for two months now and the fabulous staff have helped her to settle in. The activities are frequent and fun. Great facilities and the meals look amazing too!

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you do much for your lovely comments, we are so happy your little one has settle in so fantastically!

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Review from Ashleah R (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All members of staff are very welcoming, they are all very caring and have no trouble helping you out with any queries that you have.
All the nursery rooms are perfectly kept and all areas are clean.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments!

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Review from Rebecca P (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves attending nursery and learns so much and is proud to tell us what she has been doing that day and who she has played with. The staff are always so lovely and accommodating. There isn’t one thing I could fault. We also sent our son here and he loved it too and if anything it has only
got better since he attended. I love that they have the indoor soft play area for the children to enjoy as well as the great outdoor play area and the kids do lots of physical play as well as crafts alongside all other learning. I would recommend the nursery and already have on many occasions to other parents.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments! I am so pleased you get to here about the busy days at nursery!

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Review from Debbie M (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery, could not be happier sending my daughter here. Lovely staff who go above and beyond for the little ones. My daughter has learnt so much since going here could not fault a single thing.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

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Review from S C (Father of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my son has been to nursery he has most certainly thrived in many areas. I can see his development and all-around confidence growing. There are just many activities he does during the nursery that we simply cannot do at home. This has helped him become a happy fun loving boy.
The staff are excellent
with him and understands all the many different transitions they all go through very patient and good with him. I love to communicate and also the updates we get.
Totally recommend it as this is a safe and controlled space for kids to grow and develop.

Reply from Rachel Armstrong at Kids Planet Wallsend

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it is so lovely to hear that you all as a family are happy with the care your little one is receiving!

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.512)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.512) out of 10 for Kids Planet Wallsend is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.762 for Kids Planet Wallsend is calculated as follows: ( (208 Excellents x 5) + (6 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 227 Ratings = 4.762

  • b) 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 4.75 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Wallsend is based on 18 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 120 number of registered child places is 24. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 24 = 0.75

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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NMT Buisness Development Award

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2017 More details

Number 1 for Quality - Nursery World 2017-2018

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 09 Nov 2017 More details

Clare Roberts Cheif Executive - Barclays Female Icon Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 19 Oct 2017 More details

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Rachel Armstrong

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello! I’m the Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Wallsend. We’re proud to offer high-quality childcare where each child has a dedicated key worker to support their individual learning and development. Our spacious nursery includes a sensory room, dance studio, and a lovely garden - plus access to the local park - creating the perfect environment for play, exploration, and growth. We’re committed to supporting families with funded childcare options and all the essentials to make life easier.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Wallsend

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

Kids Planet Wallsend accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Wallsend Open?

Kids Planet Wallsend is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Wallsend have capacity for?

Kids Planet Wallsend has capacity for a total of 120 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Wallsend to the centre of Wallsend?

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

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