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 C B (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has just graduated from preschool, and she absolutely loved it there and asks to go back all the time. The staff are so incredibly friendly and amazing with the children. The nursery itself is very clean, and they have so many different things for the children to play with. My youngest is
starting in September, and I wouldn't send them anywhere else.
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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has just graduated from Kids Planet Barrow in Pre-school and I couldn't be happier with her care and support. The lady in Pre-school was absolutely amazing with my daughter and understood her completely. The whole team are super inviting and welcoming. The food is really good and all
cooked fresh on the day and on-site. We have been to a previous setting before but found that our daughter settled so much easier and quicker at Kids Planet. The children in Pre-school, going to school this year were really encouraged with school readiness and my daughter can now write her name, recognise letters and can dress and undress herself, which is something schools look for. They make the learning fun and have things like 'PE days' where the children take a set of PE-like clothes to be able to dress themselves like they would at school. Our daughter really did love nursery and was very sad to leave all her ladies and friends. Thank you Kids Planet, for making this time so special.
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Review from Rebecca M (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at nursery for just over six months and we are really pleased with all aspects of the nursery. Daily activities are well thought out with lots of different sensory elements to keep children interested whilst linking to an overall ongoing theme. Our child is always happy to go to nursery
and is excited to be with other children (and they seem excited to see him at drop off too!) and is now often too busy playing to notice we are there at pick-up time.
The food is varied and interesting with lots of different flavours and we get a useful report via the app on what has been eaten, nap time and nappy changes. There are also photos and updates covering the day which we love getting and we like the fact it's collective so we can see our child interacting with others. Our child's key worker is lovely as are the rest of the staff in the room and he is clearly very happy with them.
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Review from Blaire H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall we are pleased with the nursery, our child's key worker is lovely and the nursery does lots of great activities with the children.
One thing I would like improvement on is communication in the day with parents, maybe a better platform needs to be used for this, as well as better quality photos
of the children.
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Review from Simon G (Father of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at the Barrow Nursery since he was six months old. He is in his second year. The facilities and the nursery itself are excellent, and the staff have been amazing both for our son and his development and in communicating his progress and daily activity to us.
We recently qualified
for the extra government hours of childcare, due to his age and made the decision that more time at the nursery with his friends would benefit him so much as he loves the nursery.
We would recommend it to any parents for their children's daycare nursery needs.
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Review from ALouise P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The transition from full-time maternal care is perfect and gentle for both parent and child. The graded transition is better than other nurseries I am familiar with. The level of food options and dietary needs at the nursery are suitable and vast. My child always eats well and tries new foods.
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use of outdoor activities in all weather is wonderful and is so good for child development. I enjoy the fact that their outdoor activities are not restricted and are a learning opportunity. As my child has moved through nursery I have noticed that she is happy to go into other rooms and engage with different staff and so a continuity of support appears to be present.
I have no major concerns. My reason for giving 4 stars on some areas is due to communication and feeling that the app could be better utilised. It is felt by myself and my partner that the baby room shows greater strength in this area and we are aware that the ratios differ the older the children get and so understanding is given.
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Review from Kate P (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son currently attends Kids Planet Nursery Barrow. My son comes home from nursery filled with excitement and much of that enthusiasm is thanks to a certain member of staff. He often shares stories about his day and her kindness and warmth always shine through in his tales.
Your dedication to keeping
parents informed about their child's day is truly commendable and the particular staff member's updates have been invaluable to me. Learning about his activities, interests, and new discoveries allows me to extend those experiences at home, creating a seamless transition between nursery and our family life.
I am consistently impressed by the positive atmosphere and the genuine care provided by all the Rising 3's staff. Your commitment to nurturing and supporting the children in your care is evident in every interaction and activity. Thank you all for the amazing work you do each day. Your efforts make a significant difference in his life and I am deeply grateful for the positive impact you have on him.
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Review from Kathryn H (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Little Explorers are an excellent nursery. They have made sure they have supported my child as much as they can and always give updates and feedback.
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Review from Gemma F (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband and I have been overall impressed with Little Explorers Nursery so far. The staff have been wonderful with our baby. This has made it easier to leave her at nursery for full days, knowing she is in safe professional hands.
We would prefer her to be in the baby room all the time instead
of having to mix with older toddlers but we do understand this can be difficult with staff and ratios of children to carers. On the whole, we are satisfied and our baby seems happy at Little Explorers Nursery & Pre-School.
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Review from Sophie P (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, my little boy loves it! Very clean and spacious, with lots of toys and activities! Friendly staff and the nursery is so adapting to my shift work. Highly recommended.
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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has settled in really quickly and he loves going to nursery. All staff are friendly and approachable. The facilities at the nursery are great. Our son loves playing outside in the sand and play area. We are really happy with Little Explorers Nursery.
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Review from M H (Father of Child) published on 15 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the word 'go', we've had an excellent experience - from our daughter's transition days to our initial conversation with staff.


We know our daughter loves her days at nursery, enjoying a superb range of activities, interactions and food.


We feel very confident in the care she receives and

the collective communication from all staff is excellent.
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Review from Emma W (Mother of Child) published on 14 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter was struggling to settle at nursery but with the support, time, energy and care the staff have shown in making her feel safe and secure, she is starting to enjoy nursery. The staff have been so supportive and reassuring with me in helping me feel more comfortable in leaving my daughter too.
The activities the staff do with my daughter are really helping her to develop. Keep up the good work.
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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My three year old son and eleven month old daughter are currently attending this nursery. It is a fantastic nursery, both of them love going. The staff are always helpful and friendly and clearly very good at what they do.
The rooms are all bright and spacious and offer stimulating and fun environments
for all age groups.
I would not hesitate to recommend Little Explorers.
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Review from R F (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really like the nursery. All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The nursery has lots of different areas for children to play. The facilities are great.
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Review from Dawn S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended since February 2018. All the staff are very friendly and welcoming each morning. I feel my child has plenty of opportunities to access outdoor provision and take part in new experiences. I am happy to leave my child all day knowing he will be cared for to a high standard. Very
impressed with all aspects of care and learning highly recommended.
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Review from Z S (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoys coming to nursery and I feel very confident that the staff go above and beyond to ensure she feels secure, happy and enjoys her time there.
Would highly recommend Little Explorers :)
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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Little Explorers for 2 weeks now and has settled in really well. All the staff have made her settling in process really smooth and easy. The nursery is lovely, bright and clean and the facilities and equipment are amazing. I am a very happy parent.
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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.

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