Kids Planet Great Sankey

Barnes Close, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 2TP
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Kids Planet Great Sankey is a brand new nursery opening in Summer 2018. The nursery will undergo a complete refurbishment and remodel of the existing 19th Century Church Hall. The nursery will benefit from large spacious rooms, a state of the art sensory room and a brand new outside garden area.
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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.

Contact Kids Planet Great Sankey to get a personalised quote.

Contact Kids Planet Great Sankey to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alexandra McDonough (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 50

Total Places for Children

  • 109

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • Parking to the front of the building.

Kids Planet Great Sankey Reviews (100)

9.8

Kids Planet Great Sankey has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10, based on 32 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Great Sankey has 100 reviews.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started kids planet great sankey in March and we were so happy with how much attention was paid to her needs and how comforting all the staff were. The ladies in the baby room are truly amazing, they really care for my daughter and make her feel comfortable going through such a big transition!
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Review from Hayley A (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest attended kids planet great sankey from 1 year old to almost 5 when he went to school and my second child has attended for almost a year. Throughout the past 5.5 years I have been very happy with the care my children have received. The staff are what makes the nursery and we have been lucky
to have key workers and other room staff thoughout our time with the nursery who have been excellant with our children and formed lovely bonds with them which
personally is what matters most to me.
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Review from Megan B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl loves going to nursery to see her friends.
All the staff are absolutely lovely.
My little girl has has made lots of progress since starting.
The pre school teacher is amazing with the children.
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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids planet have gone above and beyond for my daughter and I will forever be very grateful for the things they do. My daughter is very well looked after and cared for by the ladies at kids planet. Amazing nursery and amazing staff, can't fault.
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Review from Chloe B (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery the communication with parents is great and there is always so much for the children to do including the amazing outdoor space! Very accommodating to each child's needs and staff form great bonds with the children
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Review from Emilie K (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started in February this year and has loved every single moment since. As an anxious mum coming off maternity leave I was made to feel at ease from the first settle session. My little boy had started getting upset when being left with family members prior to starting settle sessions so
I was apprehensive about his transition into nursery but I couldn't have asked for a smoother transition. After his first few days he began waving us goodbye at drop off. I love seeing his updates on the app and hearing about his day at handovers. He's always so happy when he comes home and we have had nothing but support since him starting. Can't thank you guys enough!
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Review from Jenny C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl started the baby room at the beginning of March and all the staff in the baby room have been brilliant. I would like to thank them all for helping her to settle so well. All staff members that I have spoken to have given me detailed updates when I collect her and there is frequent updates
throughout the day. All of the staff in the baby room are lovely and have taken great care of my little girl. I cannot thank them enough.
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Review from S N (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff go above and beyond. Kids planet is a calm and caring environment.
The facilities are great and the food menu includes a great diverse selection.
We really enjoy hearing stories of our little ones adventures and everything that he has learned.
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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fab nursery, open and honest and my son love's all the staff. Manager is visible and approachable and there is excellent communication through the app with multiple daily updates including pictures and meal details.
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Review from M T (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly and caring staff who are genuinely interested in your child.
Extra activities such as trips out and hairdresser visiting.
Flexibility to do parents evenings at alternative times if you can't attend due to work hours.
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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery has been a wonderful environment for my child, and I couldn't be happier with the care and support provided. From the moment we joined, it was clear that this is a well-organised and nurturing setting where children are encouraged to learn, grow, and develop at their own pace.
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best aspects is the variety of activities available. Each day brings something new and engaging, from creative play and arts and crafts to more structured learning opportunities that help build key skills. It's clear that a lot of thought goes into planning activities that are both fun and educational, which has really supported my child's overall development.
The staff are another major strength of the nursery. They are consistently friendly, approachable, and genuinely caring. It's reassuring to know that my child is in the hands of people who not only understand early childhood development but also take the time to build strong relationships with both children and parents.
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Review from Stacey G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely setting with great facilities. We've had some minor problems but management have very approachable and problems have been fixed quickly. Overall great staff especially in Rising 3s where my little boy is.
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Review from J A (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at the nursery for nearly 3 years and she absolutely loves it. We have been impressed the whole time. Always lots of activities and healthy homemade food on offer. Handovers at the end of every day. Our child has enjoyed each of the rooms and happily walks in in the morning. Would
recommend this nursary
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Review from Adam M (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We adopted our child last year and were keen to have them attend pre-school as soon as they settled. Pre-school actually helped them settle into their new home quicker. We visited six in the local area but Kids Planet Great Sankey has an amazing feel to it and the staff all seemed to be informed about
working with fostered and adopted children. Since joining, our child has gone from strength to strength in many areas including confidence, speech and language, counting and social skills. He was a fussy eater when he left foster care and pre-school helped to get him to eat more through an amazing varied menu. The facilities themselves are amazing and the activities we get informed of via the app all look super engaging and educational. Our child loves to come home and tell us what they did at school. We couldn't recommend them highly enough based on the staff, facilities and the experience of seeing our child grow.
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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We will gladly take any opportunity to write a review about the fantastic people at Kids Planet Great Sankey who we entrust with the care of our son. He thrives at nursery and we know whole heartedly that he receives the best care each and every day. He has access to the outdoors any time and no matter
the weather. The Tots recently went on a trip to the local park and take part in new and well thought out activities every day. I don't think we will ever get tired of seeing the Tots sat around the breakfast table together each morning either.
The team deserve praise every day for the fantastic work that they do. I hope they know what a difference they make to the children and to the parents. Thank you!
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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so beyond happy with everything about the nursery! Our little girl goes in so excited everyday and leaves with a big smile on her face. She started last year in the baby room and we couldn't fault the care from the amazing staff in there. She is now in the tots room and all the staff in there
are incredible. Always so friendly and welcoming, always asking how my daughter is at the start of the day and then filling me in on how she's been at the end of the day. We are also kept well updated on the app with information and photos which really helps when missing her at work! The actual nursery as a whole has been fab, never had any issues. Always keep us up to date with reminders for events, payments etc. We don't have a bad thing to say about the nursery, we would really recommend!
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Review from O S (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely and nurturing nursery. Both my sons have attended Kids Planet Great Sankey ( both with additonal needs) and have been well supported and cared for. I deeply trust the staff who go above and beyond for the children in their care. The great SEN support given with the EHCP process, took some of
the pressue off me as a parent, and I always feel listened too when having meetings about my sons. Staff are always working hard and providing great learning resources and activities for the children.
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Review from Keri G (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We just love Kids Planet Warrington. Both my children have gone to the nursery and they both have loved it.


More recently our son has been struggling with behavioural issues and Caroline and Miss Saxton have just been exceptional. They both have the most amazing bond with my little boy and adapt

and change all the time in order to help and support him. They are both so approachable and have gone out of their way to make sure he receives the help and support he needs. He loves coming to nursery and that is down to the amazing team at kids planet. Thank you
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Review from A N (Father of Child) published on 25 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As first-time parents, handing over your child is never easy - but the team made the entire experience reassuring and positive.


One of the things i appreciate most is receiving daily pictures of my son. Seeing him smiling, playing, learning throughout the day brings so much comfort while i'm at work.

Those updates truly brighten my day and remind me that he is happy, safe, and thriving.


I'm kept fully informed about all his activities - from creative play and sensory exploration to outdoor adventures and social development. It's clear that every day is thoughtfully planned to support learning and growth.


The staff are exceptional. They are warm, welcoming, and genuinely caring. From the moment you arrive, you're greeted with kindness and enthusiasm. They've taken the time to get to know our son as an individual.


Most importantly, As parents, there is no greater comfort than knowing your child is in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

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Review from Katie M (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child attends the baby room and seems to have a fantastic time. We get regular updates on the activities that they are doing and the staff are always friendly and happy to answer any questions that we have. They have been really accommodating with things like drops, medicine, food requests and physical
development during the day. The food goes down a treat - my child has multiple portions because they love it so much!
I would have no hesitation recommending this nursery to other parents.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.803)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.803) out of 10 for Kids Planet Great Sankey 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 32 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 32 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 4.803 for Kids Planet Great Sankey is calculated as follows: ( (318 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 381 Ratings = 4.803
  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 Great Sankey is based on 32 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 109 number of registered child places is 21.8, which has been reached with 32 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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Meet the Team (1)

Alexandra

Alexandra McDonough

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2024

Alex has over 10 years’ experience within early years and has worked as a deputy manager since 2020. She has joined Great Sankey in May 2024 as the Nursery Manager. Alex is extremely passionate about delivering a high standard of care and teaching to the children and building strong links with our families and local community. Alex has two children herself with a great passion for outdoors & nature based learning and strives for children to learn and thrive in all environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Great Sankey

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

Kids Planet Great Sankey accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Great Sankey Open?

Kids Planet Great Sankey is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Great Sankey have capacity for?

Kids Planet Great Sankey has capacity for a total of 109 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Great Sankey to the centre of Warrington?

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

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