Kids Planet Preston

17 Tower Lane, Preston PR2 9HP
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9.9 51 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Preston, Preston
Kids Planet Preston, formerly Newlands Nursery School, is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery based in Fulwood, Preston.

Rated 'outstanding' in February 2015, the nursery is an established setting and benefits from lovely outdoor play areas.

Staff's quality of teaching is consistently high. Consequently, children are highly motivated to learn and make excellent progress in their learning and development.

Children are cared for in a very safe, vibrant and highly challenging environment, where staff provide an excellent range of toys and resources. These are used extremely well to maximise children's learning.

Children's emotional well-being is exceedingly well supported by superb settling-in arrangements. As a result, parents and children build excellent relationships and flourish during their time at the setting.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kirsty Powell (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 72

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 6 months

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.

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

Kids Planet Preston Reviews (51)

9.9

Kids Planet Preston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.924) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Preston has 51 reviews.

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Review from S A (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I didn't think twice about sending my second daughter here after my first throughly enjoyed herself. Both my daughters have attended for 4 days a week and the nursery have been great with them both! The nursery as a whole has been what I wanted for my children, it's welcoming, provides everything they
would need and beyond. The staff are beyond helpful and answer any queries I've had about my daughters day to day activities! All in all when I drop and pick my daughter up she has a smile on her face!
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Review from Samantha S (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my children loved their time at Kids Planet Preston. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. My kids made such good friends and their confidence flourished.
The nursery manager always made such an effort even arranging parent events to help bring communities together.
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Review from Kath M (Mother of Child) published on 23 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are always met with a friendly welcome when we come in and my daughter is greeted with open arms. Seeing her comfortable with staff makes me feel reassured. If we have an issues we feel we can bring this up with the staff and the managers.
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Review from Phiiip R (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child (boy) loves coming to nursery everyday. He is always so excited to come and see his friends and he loves his key worker )and each one he has had). Form the moment we arrive there is always a very warm personal welcome from whoever lets us in and the welcome transfers right though the nursery
from drop off to pick up. My joy is thriving and comes home with new learnings daily. The care and love shown by all is clear to see and we could not be happier with our choice of nursery.


The manager and another specific staff member are so friendly and helpful no matter how busy they are and we really do feel as though we are being welcomed into a family environment. All the colleagues are so welcoming and regardless of which room they are in they always have a smile and hello.


I could not recommend this nursery, the manager and her team enough.

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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am a longstanding parent of kids planet fulwood. One child has been and gone and my second child has just moved from the babies room to the toddler room. After a slightly shaky start, he has settled in well with the new staff and surroundings. He has grown in confidence in himself and massively improved
his speech and general ability to communicate with others.
All the staff make me feel safe and welcome whenever I arrive and drop off in the morning, they are also accommodating if we haven't had time for breakfast and he just needs a snack.
The manager and another specific staff member also are extremely helpful for my last minute requests which happen quite regularly!
I'm always pleased with how much he eats and I never have any issues with the range of meals served and how they are eaten.....he has improved with his eating skills too.
Overall I'm very happy with his time so far and into the future!
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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter attended kids planet from 9 months old, it took her a while to settle in but the staff were very patient with her and she soon settled in. She came on leaps and bounds, especially in pre school and it was a great help for when she started school.
The app was great for seeing photos and
having regular updates and the staff were always happy to help with any questions!
I have already put my second child's name down ready for next year
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Review from B W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend kids planet Preston to everyone both of my children came here after being at a childminders. My daughter started in toddlers and my son went straight into pre school all the staff are so caring and professional ensuring the child's needs came first. There is always good
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with the parents about any events and the app is updated everyday regularly so you can see what they are doing and what they have eaten. Both of my children have met friends for life from kids planet and the staff still ask and make effort with my son when he comes in with me to pick his sister up. I am so happy we chose kids planet Preston
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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault this nursery. Both my children have attended since being babies and both are now very confident and bright, and I cannot take all the credit for this.


In all rooms, my children have been given support and encouragement and have developed really strong bonds with their teachers and

peers.


We are sent daily messages of the things they have been learning and are kept up to date with how they are doing generally, be that either at the end of each day or at parents evening. It is also welcomed to discuss any concerns we may or may not have.


The nursery is also very onboard with keeping things up to date and recognise that change is good. We are encouraged to offer suggestions and these are then usually actioned if it is possible.


There is good communication from management and receive newsletters and reminders of special events/themed days. The manager is very approachable, friendly, helpful and understanding, and this shows by way of how successful this nursery is.

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Review from Liz P (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All three of my children have been to Kids Planet Preston over the last nine years and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The effort and thought and joy that goes into looking after my children is evident to see by my children's smiling faces at the end of the day.
For various reasons my children
have also had experience at other nurseries but these pale into insignificance at the high-quality of care given by Kids Planet. They have navigated separation anxiety, SEND issues and toileting problems (and more!) with confidence and ease.
I am particularly delighted with the sports coaches in Preschool as this has been a greatly enriching experience for my children - they come home and tell me how they played golf today, and can we play at home?!
I have already recommended friends to send their children here and they are equally delighted. The manager and another specific staff member are always happy to help and answer questions, and I'm always impressed at how well they know each child in their care.
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Review from H S (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are fresh immigrants to the UK. Our big concern when we moved here was how our daughter would settle in at the nursery as she isn't used to the people, language and weather here.
Though our daughter initially found it a little hard to settle in, she started enjoying her time at the nursery very
soon. She likes the staff very much and enjoys interacting with them so much so that she looks forward to getting back to the nursery every day.
We found the staff at Kids Planet Preston extremely caring and welcoming. Would recommend Kids Planet to all new parents.
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Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two boys that attend Kids Planet and they are both thriving.
The manager can't do enough to support us and is always on hand to make suggestions to help with the boys. The staff are loving, attentive and go the extra mile for our children and makes my family feel we are part of a little community
and not just a nursery.
The nursery's ethos of learning through play is really lovely to see. The kids get on with each other and learn all what is required for their age group.
It will be a very sad day when my eldest leaves for school but I can't
be happier with his preparation for that step at Kids Planet.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for your kind words, your feedback does mean the world to us.
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Review from Magda M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I 100% recommend this nursery. It's already the second child we've enrolled there, and with the second, I didn't even look for another nursery because Kids Planet was always my first and only choice. One of the things I value in a nursery is the openness for parents to enter the premises, and Kids Planet
has never placed any restrictions on us entering at any time, which shows they are confident and transparent in their work with nothing to hide. My eldest, now 9 years old, still has great memories of the nursery, and the youngest loves going there. The staff are fantastic, highly professional, attentive, and engage the children in numerous activities.
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl who was 20 months old when she started at Kids Planet was very unsettled every time I left her. She had a very strong case of separation anxiety and it used to break my heart every time I left her. But the staff at Kids Planet Fulwood were so supportive. They managed my anxiety as well
as my little girls. Within weeks she took to two members of staff in particular and always made sure she was ready to greet my little girl with open arms as soon as she walked through the door. Over the weeks my little girl has gained so much confidence around new people. She is developing in leaps and bounds every day and it's obvious she feels loved and cared for at nursery, something that is extremely important for every parent and child.
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Review from J H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We receive daily updates on our son's meals and activities, along with regular learning stories. The meals are always nutritious and substantial which my son enjoys seconds, they also provide snacks throughout the day.
The learning stories give score ratings which seem to be in tandem with the Early
Years Foundation Stage. It helps us understand our child's development. We can also see the level of care and attention the key worker gives our son.
We have attended parents' evenings, first aid classes and toilet training classes which the nursery organised.
We like the relationship the nursery encourages parents to have with the team to ensure the child is put first. The manager has an open-door policy for parents to talk or even just nip in for a brew.
We were happy when we originally put our son in the nursery in the tot's group as it has a home-from-home vibe which we wanted. In preschool he is exploring so many different things every day, it's brilliant to see his progression.
Thank you Kids Planet Team.
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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely wonderful! They are very supportive of parents and children, they have great activities that the children love, and the facility is one of the best I’ve ever seen. They have large outdoor play areas, lots of sensory activities, and learning activities. They encourage parents
to get together for support and work closely with parents to best support the individual child’s needs. They’re incredibly helpful with forms, finding full-time schooling, and special education-based needs. I recommend this nursery highly.
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been in the nursery since 9 months old. With every room she’s been in, she’s been made to feel so welcomed and always found someone in each room that she’s managed to build a connection with. The managers are brilliant, so friendly and welcoming!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very positive. I have had a previous child at this nursery as well as a current child. Lovely welcoming staff, caring attitudes, and excellent activities set out each day. I love the inclusion of parental activities post-nursery too so we can get to know one another. I have 2 children who are not accustomed
to being separated from me and they have managed to encourage both of them out of their shell. The meals are nutritional and varied - my children are very fussy but they eat nursery's food. I have plenty of updates on the app which is reassuring evidence that my child has been happy. On the occasions that she has been unwell or unhappy they have provided support and updates to deliver her care. I feel that the outside space is great as the smaller children have their own space from the bigger children.
I would definitely recommend Kids Planet Preston.
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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After my daughter's previous experience with nursery, I didn't think she would be comfortable going back into nursery, especially a completely new one but Kids Planet Preston has been absolutely phenomenal. She has been attending for around 14 months now and the progression has been amazing. She has
gained loads of confidence and has come along really well with her speech.
I would definitely recommend Kids Planet Preston to any of my friends or family looking.
A warm, comfortable, friendly atmosphere is the perfect place for any child.
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Review from Simone S (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 11-month-old has been at nursery for 3 weeks now and we couldn't be happier with our decision. The staff have been amazing at helping him to settle in and keep us well updated during the day via their app. Baby does a different 'big' activity every day but also has plenty of time for free play and
also spends time outside.
All the room staff build a relationship with our baby so he's never upset when one particular person isn't there. The meals are nutritious and we like that the menu is different every day for 4 weeks.
In our opinion, the best thing about this nursery is the people. The management are friendly and approachable and the room staff really make an effort to get to know your baby.
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Review from Stephanie R (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Outstanding nursery! I cannot recommend this nursery enough, the staff members and management are by far the most caring and helpful people you would ever want around your child. They give the children a safe environment where not only do they feel safe but where they can express themselves freely.
Sport and fitness are an important aspects in this nursery as they have Sports Coaches that encourage children to be active come rain or shine! As a parent, I feel supported and listened to when I have my concerns on certain areas of my child's development as this is crucial for the progression to Primary Education. Their policies and procedures are clear and all staff members adhere to them at all times, staff training is always up to date. My child loves being at this nursery, they feel safe and happy. I would 100% send my future children here without a doubt! Thank you Kids Planet Preston Team.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.924)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.924) out of 10 for Kids Planet Preston 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 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 22 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 4.924 for Kids Planet Preston is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.924
  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 Preston is based on 22 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 22 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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Kirsty Powell

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kirsty Powell is the Nursery Manager for Kids Planet Preston. Kirsty has a Bachelor's Honours degree in Early Years and Education as well as being qualified an Early Years Professional. She has worked within the childcare industry since 2007, having been part of the Kids Planet family since 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Preston

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

Kids Planet Preston accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 4 years 6 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Preston Open?

Kids Planet Preston 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 Preston have capacity for?

Kids Planet Preston has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Preston to the centre of Preston?

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

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