Kids Planet Barrow

Lodge Close, Barrow, Clitheroe BB7 9BQ
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9.8 38 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Barrow, Clitheroe
Kids Planet Barrow is focussed on encouraging children to have fun and develop their own theories so they can make sense of the world around them.

Staff work to develop children to help them grow into confident individuals who are eager and capable learners.

The setting is inspired by Forest Schools and Reggio Emelia.

The nursery has places children aged from three months to five years old.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Sarah Balshaw (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 20

Total Places for Children

  • 111

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Full day from £65.40 - £67.60

  • 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

  • On site car park

Kids Planet Barrow Reviews (38)

9.8

Kids Planet Barrow has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Barrow has 38 reviews.

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Review from Jake A (Father of Child) published on 21 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing setting. My daughters have just started at Barrow and are loving it. My eldest loves the outdoors. Both girls love the staff and we love the updates on the app.
Staff are friendly and really made us feel at ease leaving them to look after our girls.
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Review from Beth B (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was apprehensive when sending my 9-month-old baby to nursery but she has thrived at Kids Planet, she is always greeted by the staff with a cuddle and a smile. I love the daily updates on the parent app, so I can see what she has eaten and how she has slept! She does lots of activities with the team
and she now doesn't cry when I drop her off! I know she is in good hands
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Review from Matthew C (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are amazing from the carers to the support staff. Very warm and friendly and know every child. The facilities are very good giving the children the best opportunity for learning and guiding them through their early years.
Whenever my child is absent they miss him, which is very heartwarming.
Absolutely
recommend this nursery.
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Review from H R (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at 10 months old and leaving at 4 years 3 months! Over the time he has spent at nursery going from the baby room to the preschool we have had so many happy memories! The staff I can't praise enough, one staff member in particular in the baby room was just amazing, knowing how worried
I was leaving him- she completely reassured me! Then all the other staff members have always been so lovely! Not to forget management, the manager has been brilliant. The updates we receive are great and informative, love the pictures and seeing what they are doing! Thank you for looking after my little boy.
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A fantastic setting, my son cheers as we approach the building and cannot wait to get in for the day. He has a great relationship with all the staff who are all lovely and helpful. The facilities are always well-maintained and clean. We are so glad we picked Kids Planet!
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Review from Katie E (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't ask for a better nursery to send my Daughter to. All the staff are so caring and kind and very informative when dropping/picking my daughter up and with the updates on the app it's great to know she's in safe hands. I love the outside area as much as the facilities indoors, I couldn't recommend
the nursery more to anyone!
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery staff are all extremely friendly and caring towards the children. They are understanding of my little boy's needs and interests and his likes and dislikes. My little boy loves nursery and has settled in well since he moved to Kids Planet in February this year. He is developing well and has
made new friendships. He talks highly of his nursery practitioners often telling me they are his best friends along with the children he names. The nursery manager is also helpful when it comes to requesting additional hours where needed or when discussing invoices. I am extremely pleased with the nursery as a whole.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has attended Kids Planet for the last 2 years. She loves going in and we have seen her develop very close relationships with some staff members.
As parents we feel confident each day dropping her off and we generally get good handover of her day at pick up time. Updates on the app can
be a little late and we don't always get pictures from her day.
Our daughter loves having the constant access to the outside area from the Rising 3's room.
The staff are quick to contact us if there are any incidents during the day and ensure all appropriate forms are completed.
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Review from J G (Mother of Child) published on 27 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little girl has been with this nursery for nearly a year now. Staff are great and really supportive, enthusiastic and informative on pick ups. Staff are also really hands-on and helpful with listening to any advice needed or changes to routine/development. My little girl has developed so much and loves
going to nursery. She gets so excited when she sees the staff and her friends and we feel happy knowing she's safe, well looked after and thriving on a daily basis. The activities that are done differ daily and the updates with pictures through the app are great. The variety of food offered is also amazing and the menus change regularly.
She has a great bond with her key workers which is so lovely to see!
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Review from D N (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really happy with Kids Planet Barrow. My daughter absolutely loves it there and has formed fantastic relationships with staff. The staff are so friendly and have cared for my daughter amazingly. The rooms are brilliant, and the outdoor area is fabulous with so much space. Currently, most pickups and
drop-offs seem to be outside - I love that they have the children outside so much. My daughter has been there since she was 11 months old, and she is currently 2.5 and seems to thrive during her time there. Thanks to all!
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Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet at Barrow, Lancs, is a fantastic nursery. The staff are wonderful and make the whole experience personal and tailored to our child's needs. They are attentive, creative, caring, polite, and professional and we cannot fault any of them. The nursery itself is a brilliant setting having been
specifically built to be a nursery. The equipment within the rooms is of good quality and there is always plenty for the children to do either as a group or on their own. The food provided is nutritious and we like the variety and different things that the children get to try. Overall, this is a great nursery and we are so glad we chose it for our child.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I currently have 3 children in Kids Planet Barrow. The facilities are fantastic and clean and the staff are all extremely friendly and caring. The rooms offer a wide range of activities and themes each day and keep my children stimulated throughout the day. The outdoor provisions are very much enjoyed
by my children. When possible the staff take them out of the setting for walks to the pond, and through the woodland and often link this with a story or book, my children love this!
The meals offered are also generally good, the variety is great, and my children try foods at nursery that they would unlikely try at home!
The staff are so very caring, my children really enjoy spending time with their key workers and enjoy telling me stories of their day, what games/activities they have done with which staff, telling me who gave them a cuddle when they felt a bit sad and who helped them out when they were struggling to do something.
The readiness for school and graduation activities are great!
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Review from Craig F (Father of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter enjoys going to Kids Planet in Barrow, on our approach she becomes extremely excited and cannot wait to get in.
She has an amazing relationship with many of the staff and with a lot of the children also.
Any issues or concerns we have had have always been sorted with a minimum of fuss.
We
have now registered our baby to also attend once my wife finishes maternity.
Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going to Kids Planet since she was 9 months old. I was a bit anxious when I found out that the nursery was being bought by a larger chain of nurseries, as I thought it might be neglected and forgotten about. I can honestly say, I couldn't have been more wrong.
Kids Planet have
invested a lot of extra time and money into the nursery and has made some huge improvements. My daughter is currently in the 'rising 3's' class, and she thoroughly enjoys it. She has constant access to the outdoor areas and loves her key workers.
The food always seems to vary and is cooked fresh on-site. My daughter can be quite fussy at home but seems to try new things whilst at nursery.
One thing I love about Kids Planet is the library in reception with age-appropriate books to borrow. We recently borrowed a book about the dummy fairy, which helped prepare my daughter for giving up her dummy, and it worked a treat!
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Review from Molly B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has recently started nursery here in the baby's room, and the care he has received so far has been great! From day one, we felt very welcomed by the staff, who are genuinely interested in our baby's development and progress. The sensory activities they do each day vary widely and are definitely
contributing to his physical and mental development, he's come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery. I have been really impressed by the variety of foods he is getting too. Overall, he seems to be loving spending time with other children here and has already bonded well with his main nursery carers.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery setting. Very thorough and great communication. Both my children have been here and have loved going. My son still will talk about things he did here. Staff are all friendly and will go above and beyond for the children.
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Review from Francesca S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Lovely nursery for my two children. They've both felt at home here and made friends very easily! My older child looks forward to pre-school days.
I would suggest no soup for teas - it's not fulfilling for the child.
More little trips would be lovely- e.g. gymnastics/swimming and the option to join
a club within the nursery.
Generally, the staff are all lovely!
No major issues over four years.
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Review from K P (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My little girl has been attending nursery for just over six months now. She is in the tots' room. We are overall pleased with the nursery setting. It is clean and friendly and has great resources for the children
I would however like to see improvement of the app. It isn't updated throughout but only
after you've collected your child. Also, often things get missed like what they have eaten for lunch/tea and nap times, etc.
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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my daughter started here at six months, she has only thrived in the environment. The staff are amazing and have always worked with my daughter's needs in order for her to progress. Now she is three and just about to move into pre-school, I can't imagine her going anywhere else.
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Review from Adam G (Father of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son attends this setting and he loves it and all the ladies in the baby room! They have been nothing but amazing in helping him to settle in. The food is always really good, and he always comes home with a full tummy!
With the attention to detail and the care they show our son, I can't imagine
him getting better anywhere else. The best thing we did was put him in the nursery; his confidence has really developed, and he's started to toddle around, which is something I know the nursery has been helping him with.
If you're thinking of signing your child up to Kids Planet Barrow, then I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.802)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.802) out of 10 for Kids Planet Barrow 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.802 for Kids Planet Barrow is calculated as follows: ( (263 Excellents x 5) + (58 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 324 Ratings = 4.802
  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 Barrow is based on 27 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 111 number of registered child places is 22.2, which has been reached with 27 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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Sarah Balshaw

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I am an experienced Nursery Manager with a passion for early childhood development. I lead with care and professionalism, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Barrow

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Barrow Open?

Kids Planet Barrow 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 Barrow have capacity for?

Kids Planet Barrow has capacity for a total of 111 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Barrow to the centre of Clitheroe?

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

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