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 Isuru G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having strong separation anxiety, we were worried about our daughter starting preschool. But thanks to the wonderful team and the very stimulating environment they provide, my little girl felt right at home. Being mothers themselves the management team understand the needs of kids and gives them the
love and care they need.
They are very loving and endearing, making the kids comfortable in their transition from home to school. My daughter loves her key workers dearly and loves it there.
Her independence has grown since and she has learned routines.
There is lots of room to play and learn, both indoors and outdoors. Kids can explore attractively set-up play areas with something for everyone. Outdoor play area is very stimulating and spacious and kids get to play outdoors almost daily. Kids from diverse ethnicities are present and get to celebrate their cultures with all.
I gladly recommend the Kids Planet Preston to anyone. And feel thankful to the friends who recommended it to me.
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Review from M L (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Kids Planet continues to provide a great environment for our daughter and she is progressing towards the transition from toddlers to pre-school. We are kept well informed and potty training has been well-supported.
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Review from Zoe B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter joined Kids Planet Preston in September and the management and their team have gone above and beyond to ensure that my daughter had a smooth, welcoming transition into the toddler room. This included providing us with regular updates via the app but also knowing that they were only a phone
call away too. Since then, we have been provided with termly updates by her key worker and given targets of how we can help to support her development too - we have also attended a recent parent's evening which was great. We’re kept up-to-date with events running at the nursery each week with the app being utilised very well. The staff have a great work ethic and go above and beyond to support my little girl in her learning and development. I’d definitely recommend Kids Planet Preston to anybody looking for a nursery for their child.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are really happy that we chose Kids Planet Preston nursery! Our little boy started when he was around one, at first was very shy however now it’s hard to get him to come home! It’s great to know that he’s really enjoying nursery now, he’s excited to go and we can see he’s really developed whilst
he’s been with you. All the staff are amazing it’s put us at ease knowing they think as much of him as us! He is regularly out and about on walks and in their outdoor play area which is his favourite thing to do followed by running around inside causing mayhem and playing with his friends. His development in the last few months has been amazing and he comes home having learnt something new every day. You’re all amazing, thank you.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Kids Planet Preston (Tower Lane) are extremely supportive, not only with children but also with parents. They go above and beyond to support children in their varying stages of learning eg: parent workshops for toilet training. In addition to this, they bring mums together in a supportive
social environment allowing parents to meet in a safe space to communicate. They also recognise the importance of the home learning link by posting assessments, next steps and moments regularly.
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Review from Stacey H (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has been at Kids Planet since she was 9 months old. She is now in preschool. The manager and her team have made mine and my child's time at nursery memorable.
I would recommend this nursery to anyone!
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Review from P P (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy to choose Kids Planet nursery for my son. Since he joined, he has learnt so many things and is progressing very well.
Thank you to all the staff for your help and for being so kind and lovable every time. Highly recommend Kids Planet nursery.
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Review from Janani V (Mother of Child) published on 1 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very good experience, happy with the care and overall service provided. They are very helpful, encouraging and friendly. The child enjoys going to school every day and also has learnt good manners along with having fun.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for your kind words, they really do mean the world to us.
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care our child receives. She is happy to go in each morning and she has gained so much confidence. The nursery also cares so much about the local community and the whole family, this is something I really value.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thankyou so much for your lovely words it really does mean the world to us here at Kids Planet Preston.
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Review from Becky H (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has just started at Kids Planet and they have already made me feel so much at ease with leaving him in their hands, the app is amazing and lets me see every tiny detail about his day. The nursery is about a 15-minute drive for me but it is so worth it compared to all the others near me!
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Review from R B (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is really a wonderful experience what we are having every day from Kids Planet Preston. My son recently moved from India and has a language barrier, also I was really worried about how he would cope in the nursery with new people, language, exposure, food everything... in the beginning he was nervous
to go to nursery for the first two days and later on he is so excited. I can see the wonders he is experiencing every day in the Kids Planet when he is describing how his day was in the nursery. The main attraction I felt is that the Parent Zone app which is giving the details of how the kid is, what he eats or he refused and how he is doing all those upto date information gives me a relaxed day as a parent. Overall, all the staffs are really supportive and helpful. Kids are really enjoying the new planet where they are spending time with caring people with lots of fun.
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Review from J C (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have two children attending this nursery who are thriving and developing all the time. The staff are lovely and welcoming and anything that is asked, advice is always given as well as them supporting what is put in place at home. Our children have such a good rapport with each staff member in their
rooms and enjoy coming to learn, particularly enjoying the outdoor learning. The app is perfect for informing us about their day as well as being told on collection. Would recommend this nursery for those looking.
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Review from Linda M (Mother of Child) published on 16 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a fantastic nursery. From the first day we went in we felt that it was a cosy and nurturing space for our little girl. All of the staff are warm and friendly and passionate about their work and the children they look after. I am updated on her activities regularly via the app and the team update
me every day on what she has been up to and how she has been with genuine interest and care. My daughter loves her nursery, is learning every day through lots of different activities and she has developed a lovely bond with all the staff. I would not hesitate in recommending this nursery.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for the positive comments regards our nursery and staff.
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Review from Charlotte C (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We moved our son at 19 months old to this nursery following a bad experience at another local nursery group. It has turned out to be a blessing, his development has come on so much in such a short period of time. He has fitted straight in and absolutely loves it, so much so, he was knocking on the door
at a weekend to go in! As an outdoor boy, we love (and he does) that he gets to spend time outside every day. It is such a friendly and welcoming environment. The staff are all lovely and have been extremely supportive in settling our nerves and anxieties from the previous nursery experience. Highly recommend this nursery to everyone I speak to.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for the positive comments regards our nursery and staff.
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Review from Rachel L (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Kids Planet since she was 8 months old. She's nearly 3 now and she's absolutely thrived due to the nursery. The staff are incredibly caring and passionate about what they do. They provide a wide range of activities and different things to do and provide daily updates via an
app. The manager is fab as well and has been a real godsend over the years. I honestly couldn't recommend the nursery enough.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for the positive comments regards our nursery and staff.
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Review from Jayne R (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic nursery. The staff are brilliant with my little girl. Always friendly, always have the time to let us know how her day was. She has learnt and grown so much from being at this nursery.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for the positive comments regards our nursery and staff.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My 2 daughters love this nursery and so do I. The staff are wonderful and make sure my girls feel comfortable and settled when I leave them. The staff are the heart of this nursery, so warm and welcoming, they go above and beyond imparting knowledge on them and I'm happy to leave my girls in their care.
The garden is a wonderful outdoor space and I love the fact children go out every day. They also go on local outings to the nearby park and library, I think this a great way to teach independence and my daughter loves to tell me about her adventures out of the classroom. They recently had a fire engine come to nursery, which my daughter loved and she recalls the experience whenever she sees a fire engine.
The nursery also holds events for parents, including first aid courses, which I found very helpful, and Mum's night in nights, fantastic for my mental health and connecting with other Mums. I love this nursery and will be sad to leave it when they start school.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
Thank you for taking the time to write your review and for the positive comments regards our nursery and staff.
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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has attended Kids Planet since she was 11 months old (now 2) and she absolutely loves it! She thrives at nursery and has come on so much. Each room is always really well presented and topic-focused, I’m always kept up to date on her progress and get to see lovely pictures of her on the parent
app. The staff are what make the nursery really special and all have a great relationship with my child and me. They are kind, polite, always smiling and always put the children at the centre of everything they do. They always have time for any of my questions I may have and always take the time to listen if I need any help. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough.
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
This is one of my current families who attend my setting.
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Review from Katy R (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been coming to this nursery for a few months now and has settled in well. I think she really enjoys this nursery. The staff are really friendly and caring. They post regular updates on the app which reassures me that my daughter is ok and enjoying her day. I would highly recommend this
nursery to anyone!
Reply from Kirsty Powell at Kids Planet Preston
This is one of my current families who attend my nursery.
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Review from Rafida K (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my sons go to the nursery. Staff are very professional and courteous. They go above and beyond their role to help the children. Both of my boys are very happy and they have learnt a lot. I recommend the nursery to any parent who is looking for an excellent nursery.
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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.

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