Kids Planet Preston

17 Tower Lane, Preston PR2 9HP
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9.9 66 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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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.

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 Preston to get a personalised quote.

Contact Kids Planet Preston to get a personalised quote.

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

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 (66)

9.9

Kids Planet Preston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 37 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Preston has 66 reviews.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has thrived since joining Kids Planet Preston. All the staff are welcoming, nurturing and engage the children in great learning experiences. They have created an amazing safe environment and truly care about the wellbeing and development of every child.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - these really do mean the world to us
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Review from Amany S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Caring and efficient staff. Always have different activities for kids promoting their skills on all aspects. I highly recommend kids plant nursery. They have done a great job with my son who had a bit of difficulties in speech at the beginning but they have taken a professional approach
and now his speech skills have improved greatly.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for you for your kind words - they do mean the world to us x
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Review from Nourhan M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery, my daughter has formed very strong bonds with the staff in the toddler room and I feel that her development has improved drastically. They helped with her potty training very much! I couldn't have done it without their support.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for kind words - these do mean the world to our team x
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Review from Rebecca Q (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had a fantastic experience at Kids Planet Nursery with our son. He has always loved attending and found wonderful connections with staff members who have made his progression through from 10months old through to preschool age an enjoyable experience with people who he enjoys spending time with
and care for him. He especially loves the sports activities and has learned some great life skills that will support him in his next stage of learning. We will be very sad to leave when the time comes.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - these really do mean the world to our team x
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Review from R V (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My baby (not so much now) has been attending kids planet Preston for over 3 years, my experience of this nursery has been fantastic. As many parents may relate, at first I was apprehensive leaving my then 11 month old was difficult, however the staff were amazing with my baby girl, they have increased
her confidence in ways I couldn't have done on my own and for that I am very thankful. Her key workers through her transition through the three rooms have been amazing and she throughly enjoys her time there!
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - these do really mean the world to our team x
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Review from Thomas O (Father of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery. Both our kids have progressed so much and love it there. Staff are lovely and friendly, very understanding if you're running a couple of minutes late!


Food cooked on premises and is very healthy.


Excellent communication though app, regular updates about how kids are doing.


Whilst

I am sure there nurseries that look smarter, you can't fault the care/education through playing that the kids get.


Can't recommend highly enough.

Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - these really do mean the world to us x
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Review from D M (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3 year old has been coming here since 14 months. She has loved every room she had been in (babies, toddlers and now pre school) her current key worker Rhys is amazing with her, has her outside as much as possible playing sports in any weather, is firm with her when she can be picky at mealtimes
which she absolutely needs! He's great, so are all the staff there. She asks to go to nursery on the weekend sometimes. Love Fulwood Kids Planet!
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words, these do really mean the world to our team x
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Review from A j (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so grateful for the wonderful care my child receives. The staff here are warm friendly attentive and engages child with many activities. My child enjoys going to nursery and has made many friends. We are pleased with the level of care and attention he receives.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - this does mean the world to our team x
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Review from O F (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful nursery. Well trained professional staff and friendly team. My son attended the nursery and my daughter is currently attending. I would recommend the nursery to any parent.
Definitely a 5 star rating.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - this does mean the world to our team x
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Review from Hannah O (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Couldn't recommend this nursery enough.
Always feel so welcome by all the staff that work here. They are all so caring which is so reassuring for you as a parent.
My daughter has come on so much since starting here last year. She looks forward to going each week.
I also love the updates we
get on the app.
Can't wait to send my youngest daughter here and see how much she comes on in her development.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you for your kind words - these do mean the world to me x
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Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had nothing but positive experiences since our son has started at Kids Planet.
The staff are really kind, patient and caring to our boy and he is thriving in the nursery environment.


Special mention to Kirsty the manager who is always on hand to deal with any queries big and small. We would

recommend Kids Plant to any parent looking for nursery for their child.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words - these really do mean the world to me and our team x
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Review from Emily B (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is in the toddler room after being in the baby room from only a few months old. He is always happy to be there, even if he isn't 100% at drop off I always get a notification to say he has settled in within 10 minutes of leaving!
Staff are very welcoming and warm to all of us every morning and
afternoon.
His speech and learning has rapidly improved since moving up to toddlers and general confidence in himself.
A pleasure to leave my children with the staff and the environment that is always so happy and welcoming.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words - these really do mean the world to me and our team x
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has attended Kidz planet for the last 4 months and I have nothing but lovely things to say about it. The staff are so lovely and they genuinely care about the children. My little girl is always so well looked after and I know she's in great hands.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words - these really do mean the world to me and our team x
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Review from Bethany M (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery that staff are absolutely amazing always happy to talk or have a conversation. They love my child so much he has so much fun and gets so excited when we turn up at nursery in a morning. He is always in clean clothes and a fresh nappy when we pick him up.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words, these do really mean the world to us x
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Review from Michaela C (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the best nurseries around Preston. I wish I moved my son there earlier!! Management and room staff are both excellent and keep you informed on everything on a daily basis. My son has developed so much in such a short time there. I couldn't fault the nursery. So accommodating and welcoming!
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words, these do really mean the world to us x
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Review from Robyn L (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Preston is a fantastic nursery that we feel incredibly lucky to have found. From the very beginning, the staff have been welcoming, caring and are genuinely invested in each child.


The team goes above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. We are constantly

impressed by the variety of activities offered to the children, and how well they support each child's individual needs.


Communication is excellent and we are kept well informed about our child's day, staff are approachable and happy to talk through any concerns or questions.


Our child has thrived since staring nursery at Kids Planet Preston, and we cannot recommend it highly enough.

Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThankyou for your kind words, these do really mean the world to us x
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Review from Stacey B (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When we went to look around Kids Planet I instantly got a good feeling, all the staff were very helpful and went out of their way to make her feel welcome. My daughter then started in the toddler room just before her second birthday and is now in the preschool room. She absolutely loves going to nursery
here. She does lots of different activities such as sport, crafts and role play. She's always excited to tell me about her day and what she has learnt. The nursery keeps you updated by the app which is extremely useful and always takes time to tell you about their day at pick up time. We are invited into the nursery on a regular basis to share in the children's learning. It's amazing to see how confident and how much she has learnt and grown while attending Kids Planet. My other daughter has now started in the baby room, they have helped so much with her transition. Kids Planet really do go above and beyond for their families.
Reply from Kirsty Powell, Manager at Kids Planet PrestonThank you so much for your kind words they do mean the world to me and the team here
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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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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.935)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) 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 37 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 37 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 4.935 for Kids Planet Preston is calculated as follows: ( (417 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 444 Ratings = 4.935
  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 37 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4, which has been reached with 37 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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