Kids Planet Apley

Grainger Drive, Apley, Telford TF1 6UL
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9.7 66 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Apley, Telford
Kids Planet Apley Nursery opened in September 2017 in the grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The nursery provides the highest possible standard of care in a happy relaxed environment so that your child feels at home and secure.

Each child is able to explore, investigate, play and socially interact in a safe, yet stimulating environment, which meets their individual needs.

The nursery's approach is friendly, fun and informal, creating an atmosphere conducive to healthy social interaction, and sound emotional and physical development in their early years.

Through close, respectful relationships, the dedicated team will be committed to ensuring that you and your child receive the most enjoyable and relaxed experience at nursery.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Holly Payne (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 194

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Full day rate £68.15

  • 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

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • The Car Park is a private car park owned by them so hospital parking charges do not apply.

Kids Planet Apley Reviews (66)

9.7

Kids Planet Apley has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.725) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Apley has 66 reviews.

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Review from Samantha H (Mother of Child) published on 14 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has attended the nursery since he was 6 months old so from babies to tweenies and now in toddlers, he has loved every room and the staff are just incredible. I cannot give them enough praise they are so supportive to his needs when moving rooms so the transition is as smooth as possible. The
encouragement he is given by all staff to try new things (food especially) is amazing. He is thriving at the nursery and we couldn't have asked for a better or safer place for him to attend and expand his growth. Thank you.
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Review from Sam N (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the team are amazing, one member of staff is fantastic, my son is always talking about her. The team is fantastic all of you do an amazing job, keep up the good work. I look forward to the future, my son has come here since he was 12 months old and has come on so much with your support.
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Review from Sam R (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending this nursery for the last 3 years and there hasn’t been a day where she hasn’t wanted to go into nursery. She always has a smile on her face with no hesitation to go into her room. She has an excellent relationship with all of the nursery assistants and the children who
attend.
I have always found the office staff to be extremely helpful.
I will 100% continue to use the nursery for school summer holidays for both my children.
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Review from Christina S (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started in babies all the way through to starting school, my daughter also started in babies and is currently in pre-school. The staff are amazing, friendly and caring. The children have lots of fun that is centred around learning. This is a great boost of knowledge ready for starting school
with numbers, letters and phonics. I will be sad when my daughter graduates for school as the nursery has been a big part of ours and our children's lives for so many years.
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Review from Carrie D (Mother of Child) published on 10 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Over the years, I have been a staff member and a parent at Ercall Village/Apley Village/Kids Planet. As a staff member I always vowed I would never send my children anywhere else when the time came, and now, as a parent, I can’t thank them enough. Both of my girls attend(ed) the nursery from 18 months
old and the progress made was/is amazing (eldest is now at school, youngest in tweenies). They were/are always happy and loved. Most importantly, I trust the staff, they are extremely friendly and the turnover is low. Keep doing what you’re doing, we really appreciate it.
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Review from Ben W (Father of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have 2 sons that attend Kids Planet Apley. I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff who are all clearly dedicated to creating a happy and safe environment for the children. As my sons have progressed through the different rooms at the nursery, I can see the positive impact the staff have had
on their development and confidence. They are both happy to attend the nursery and settle well. The staff are very creative in providing a variety of different activities, which are tailored to their developmental needs. They have more recently been on some trips out, which they really enjoyed. The menu is varied and they always seem to enjoy their meals and snacks! The management are excellent and efficient at communicating with us about any changes at the nursery or responding to any queries we’ve had. Above all we are so glad to have chosen Apley and think they have given our sons the best start.
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Review from Holly W (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended this nursery since she was 11 months old. Every room she has been in have provided her with excellent care and supported her holistic development.
She has had great bonds with every adult in every room she has been in and has made lovely friendships with her peers.
Kids Planet
Apley is a lovely community for my daughter to be part of, and as a parent you feel included with the detailed handovers given every day.
Now my daughters leaving to begin her primary school journey and everyone at Apley nursery will be missed.
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Review from Zoe C (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming here since 9 month old when she was in babies. All the staff are so lovely and welcoming and I feel safe leaving her here knowing she will be happy and have a good day with lots of different activities.
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Review from J L (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been coming here for a year now, she started at 11 months old. I was worried about her napping and eating in a new environment but she took to it straight away. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, they are more than willing to help with any question or query. I feel she is treated
amazingly while she is at nursery, her speech and development have come on so well. I would recommend this nursery to others thinking of sending their child.
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Review from G I (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two daughters one in the baby room and the other is in preschool, they wake-up every morning excited to go to the nursery, they love it.
Staff are lovely and encouraging various activities.
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Review from Stephanie A (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my daughters attend Kids Planet, Apley. My eldest (4 and a half years) is currently in pre-school, and my youngest (just turned 2) is in toddlers, and both have come to nursery for 2/3 full days since just before turning 1.
The location is ideal for my job (I work within the hospital on-site)
and the opening hours suit our working patterns.
The staff across the whole nursery are polite, friendly, approachable and happy to answer any question or query we have. My daughters have always gone into nursery and been greeted with a smile and settled very quickly for their day. They always have lots of fun, educational, or messy activities set up for the children, and a wide variety of resources for them to access throughout their day.
The new menu is excellent, large variety and healthy choices and vegetarian alternatives are available at all meals.
I’m my daughters both love coming here, and happy children makes for a happy Mum!
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Review from C L (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely clean, well-resourced nursery with kind, caring staff who make you feel like they'll care for your child like their own. The genuine staff and open attitude help you feel as though you can raise any worries or concerns and they'll be taken seriously and they'll support your parenting choices.
My son asks to go even on his days off, which is recommendation enough!
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Review from Aimee N (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been coming here since before he was 1, the staff are fantastic second to none! They are super friendly, helpful and kind and my son has always been happy here. The skills they teach and the relationships they build are amazing from babies through to pre-school the staff love him and always
give me a warm welcome and are so professional and friendly with a smile and I could not wish for my son to be at a better place. The team deserve a massive well done for their constant hard work and attention to detail where the children and parents are concerned thank you.
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Review from Gaurav K (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good nursery, in terms of good sized play rooms and grounds. Above all, everyone at nursery is very friendly, kind and caring. My child always loves the time spent here. Keep it up! And Best of luck!
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Review from Annabelle W (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is currently 2 and has been attending the nursery since she was 12 months old, following in her sister's footsteps who graduated from nursery last year after starting around 12 months old. During that time they have gone above and beyond on numerous occasions. We find the staff very welcoming
and have created an amazing environment for the children. There is always a range of activities for the children to take part in each day, my daughter has lots of fun exploring and playing with her friends. It's great to see our daughter learning and developing because of the great work of the staff. The menu available ensures the children get to try a wide variety of food. Thank you for all you do for her, we can't wait to see her grow and develop even more!
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Review from Olivia P (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has recently moved from toddlers into the preschool. She has thrived every single day since she started nearly a year ago. She loves coming in and being with the staff and other children. All staff have all been so welcoming and supportive to both my daughter and to us as parents as we navigate
parenting a toddler! I was so worried about leaving my daughter with somebody other than family but I was genuinely made to feel relaxed from the moment we viewed Kids Planet Apley.
The range of topics covered and events that the children get involved in is amazing and widens their experiences. The meals that are offered has supported her trying new foods away from home which has helped with picky eating. Each day we get a handover from staff of how she has been, what they’ve been up to and what she has eaten and it’s lovely to hear everything they have been up to.
I cannot fault our experience and would recommend to any parents looking for a nursery provider.
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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending the nursery for 3 and a half months, in such a short space of time she has learnt so much and we are very happy with the activities she is included in which has helped with her development. The staff are all very friendly and happy to answer any questions we have and
have done an amazing job with the weaning process which has helped us massively and we can see she is very well fed from the feedback we get from the staff at the end of the day. The resources available to the children are amazing for development and the environment is very clean and relaxed. Most importantly, our daughter is always excited to see the staff and happy to be left when we drop her off so we know she is happy and in safe hands.
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Review from Alliya P (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was so nervous at first for my daughter’s first day in May, the staff have been so accommodating and walking me through the process. The facilities are great very developed, the standards are high. I get a daily report once I pick her up which is so great. The menu daily is very nutritious and well
balanced. The staff are caring and so great the moment we walk in and always reassuring, my daughter absolutely loves it here. I’m so glad I picked a great nursery where she is happy.
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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My son has been in the baby room, tweenies room and in the toddler's room now. We have found the staff to be kind, empathetic and taking good care of all children. They are also responsive and have taken on board my concerns and views on many occasions which I really appreciate. The kids are engaged
in various age-appropriate activities during the day which really helps in their overall development. The handovers are very good as well.
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Review from Alex S (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been with the nursery since she was 12 months old, and she absolutely loves it. She is currently in tweenies and seems to get on brilliantly. It is the little things that count but one of my favourite parts of the nursery is that everyone seems to know our daughter's name, irrespective
of whether they work in her room. We are really happy with the nursery and would happily recommend it to anyone. Thanks all!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.725)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.725) out of 10 for Kids Planet Apley 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 34 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 4.849 for Kids Planet Apley is calculated as follows: ( (365 Excellents x 5) + (45 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 418 Ratings = 4.849
  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 4.876 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Apley is based on 34 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 194 number of registered child places is 38.8. 34 Positive Reviews ÷ 38.8 = 0.876
  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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Holly

Holly Payne

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2024

My name is Holly, and I am the Nursery Manager.
I am the manager at Kids Planet Apley. I have a BA Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies where I have also gained 5 years of experience working from an early-year practitioner to room leader, deputy manager and now Manager!


I am very passionate about creating an enriching environment for children that will support and encourage their development. I have had lots of experience within preschool rooms to ensure that children prepare for the school transition and leave nursery the most confident little human they can be! I care highly about wellbeing and will give my all to support those around me, children, parents and staff members. I aim to make this nursery the most homely and nurturing place it can be!


My commitments to you and your family:
I promise to always have an open-door policy to support any queries or concerns or even just for a chat!


I promise to support all staff within their roles to give their all to the children and to make their environment the most calming and loving.


I will always ensure that all children are happy, healthy and safe.

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