Kids Planet Apley

Grainger Drive, Apley, Telford TF1 6UL
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9.8 69 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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Funding & Fees

Full day rate £73.65

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.

Contact Kids Planet Apley to get a personalised quote.

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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

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 (69)

9.8

Kids Planet Apley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.842) out of 10, based on 38 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Apley has 69 reviews.

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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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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Little boy who has been at this nursery since he was a baby is now in pre-school at this tremendous nursery, my boy has had the best start in life thanks to this nursery and it continues now, the care and dedication to not only my child but to all, even the parents they look out for they certainly
have with me, each and every member of this nursery are wonderful, my boy who sees the world abit differently to others they have made him feel he is happy and safe in his world, and most of all I know I'm leaving him every day in safe hands, I would highly recommend this nursery, cannot fault it, I will be sad when my boy has to leave and I know he will too, Thank you
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my son and daughter attend Kids Planet Apley and are absolutely thriving! They are well looked after and well fed. Always in a good mood when dropping off and picking up which tells me they're comfortable and feel safe and loved by all staff members. Staff are really helpful when it comes to potty
training and they listen to any queries you have and will help in any way they can. Handovers are done at pick up so you know exactly what the children have been up to during the day, how they've slept/played/eaten, etc. I'm really grateful to Apley for providing such a high standard of care to my babies! Highly recommend!
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Review from G E (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was a toddler. We transitioned from another local nursery and it was the best thing we ever did. The nursery is well resourced, spotlessly clean and you just know your child will be safe and cared for. The staff are excellent - energetic, enthusiastic,
professional, caring, astute and very supportive. The managers are extremely approachable and go above and beyond to help and support families. She is currently in preschool and the activities they do are meaningful and tailored to the children's interests. They regularly do creative activities and cooking and she has had opportunities to do dance and craft clubs. She has so much fun and has come on so much since starting there. We have no doubt that she will be 'school ready' by July despite being a summer baby. The outside area is wonderful and there is a wide range of things to do. We asked her what the best bit of nursery is - the dinners and her teachers! A big thumbs up from her!
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Review from Julia S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter absolutely loves attending Apley Village. She is currently in pre-school and has been here since a baby. She always looks forward to attending, enjoys playing and learning with her friends and never stops talking (very positively) about the staff! I have been really impressed with her learning.
Her range of language is growing all the time and although she won’t attend school until Sept 2022 it is really clear to see how well prepared she will be! I’d thoroughly recommend to any parent. Thank you.
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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since moving to the Telford area our son has attended The Lawley and Apley Village Day Nursery. We have seen our son's academic ability increase and improve significantly since he started to attend this nursery. His social skills and listening ability has also greatly improved. The staff at this nursery
are very welcoming and have shown true kindness to our family. His teachers have been very patient and helpful in his continued development.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.842)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.842) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 38 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 38 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 4.863 for Kids Planet Apley is calculated as follows: ( (394 Excellents x 5) + (56 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 453 Ratings = 4.863
  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 4.979 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Apley is based on 38 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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. 38 Positive Reviews ÷ 38.8 = 0.979
  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 at Kids Planet Apley.


I hold a BA (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Studies and have gained seven years of experience working across a range of roles within early years education, progressing from Early Years Practitioner to Room Leader, Deputy Manager, and now Nursery Manager.


I am passionate about creating an enriching environment where children feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to develop and thrive. With extensive experience in preschool settings, I am dedicated to helping children prepare for their transition to school and ensuring they leave nursery as confident, capable little individuals.


Wellbeing is at the heart of everything I do, and I am committed to supporting everyone within our nursery community, children, parents, and staff alike. I aim to make Kids Planet Apley a warm, nurturing, and homely environment where every child feels safe, valued, and loved.


My commitment to you and your family is to always maintain an open-door policy, ensuring I am available to support with any questions, concerns, or even just for a chat. I am dedicated to supporting and empowering our staff in their roles so they can provide the very best care and create a calm, loving environment for every child. Above all, I will always ensure that all children in our care are happy, healthy, and safe.

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