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Kids Planet Preston

17 Tower Lane, Preston PR2 9HP
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Kids Planet Preston, Preston
Kids Planet Preston, Preston
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...  

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.

Contact Kids Planet Preston to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

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

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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)

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Kids Planet Preston has a Review Score of 10 (9.966) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Preston has 66 reviews.

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Review from Phiiip R (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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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 A B (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025 Submitted via Website
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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
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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

Communication 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
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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
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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
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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 Magda M (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Review from Isuru G (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024 Submitted via Website
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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  • Posted: Tuesday 10 Sep 2024We are proud to announce that Kids Planet has been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training 2024 by Great Place To Work UK! This...
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Kirsty Powell Job Title: Nursery Manager
Kirsty Powell

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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