Kids Planet Chester

Hare Lane, Littleton, Chester CH3 7DB
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9.7 34 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Chester, Chester
Kids Planet Chester is a purpose-built, brand new nursery situated within 4 acres of private land owned by Chester Rugby Club.

Opened in February 2021, it caters for babies to pre-school with each light and airy room equipped with age-appropriate resources and furniture.

The nursery benefits from a range of outdoor play areas and includes a state-of-the-art sensory room, secure door entry system and visitor parking.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Jenny Mellors (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 32

Total Places for Children

  • 137

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Funding & Fees

  • Fees can vary depending on the nursery, and government funding is accepted. It’s best to chat with the nursery directly to find out what your fees might be. A £100 registration fee is required when you apply for a place.


    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 Chester Reviews (34)

9.7

Kids Planet Chester has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Chester has 34 reviews.

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Review from K J (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child has loved nursery from day dot. The staff are absolutely amazing, friendly and accommodating.
The facility is clean and well maintained.
The food is always outstanding.
Lots of activities for the children as well as nature exploring.
Reply from jenny mellors, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Chester
Thank you for your lovely comments, it always nice to receive positive feedback from our families.
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Review from K S (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A lovely nursery through and through. From the moment we joined, it was clear that this is a warm, nurturing, and exceptionally well-run setting. The staff are truly wonderful - consistently kind, caring, and attentive. The nursery is so well-resourced, providing essentials such as nappies, wipes,
creams, Calpol and water cups, which adds a great level of convenience. The meals offered are nutritious, well-balanced, and freshly prepared, ensuring that children receive a healthy diet throughout the day. The nursery itself is spacious with four separate rooms tailored to different age groups. Our child is currently in baby room where they have their own sensory room. They also go out regularly in the outdoor area or in the pram.


Overall, we have had a fantastic experience so far and couldn't recommend it enough.

Reply from jenny mellors, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Chester
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback.
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Review from D L (Father of Child) published on 15 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our baby has just started and already loves it. I was expecting tears but I just get smiles. He gets well fed and there are loads of activities during the day for babies. The staff are really attentive and I feel they love our baby- it isn't just a job!
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Review from L L (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Its a creative, fun environment but the areas it does lack in I think is due to there being too many children and not enough staff in some of the rooms to give the care I would hope for. I think the amount of children they have in one room can be overwhelming for some of the children.
Reply from Jenny Mellors, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Chester
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate any feedback we receive and always looking at ways we can improve. We can ensure you we are always meeting ratios in the building and all…read more
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Review from Chantelle B (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery with great staff that are fantastic with the kids.
Both of have my children have been here one still being there and have enjoyed every minute.
It's an excellent space for the kids to learn and grow.
They are a great bunch that work hard.
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Review from T B (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot rate this nursery any higher. All the staff are brilliant and show a genuine care towards the children. The children are always busy doing activities in and around the nursery and also go out on trips. My son loves it.
My eldest went to another nursery and we wish we knew about kids planet
Chester sooner, heads and shoulders above the rest.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son loves going to Kids Planet Chester.
All the staff is very friendly and they prepare fantastic activities for the kids.
We love the Udeskole concept and our son is very happy having the chance of learning and playing outside most of the time.
We love all the aspects of the nursery and we
highly recommend it.
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Review from Tim W (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot speak highly enough of Kids Planet. Always warm and welcoming; always professional, always seem to know what they are doing. They have a huge variety of toys and activities as well as indoor and outdoor areas, walks to the forest and games, and our boy never fails to have a great time. He learns
from them as well. They post frequently on the app, keeping us updated with photos and information about special days, trips and so on. Finally at the end they really celebrate the children as they go off to school.
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Review from J C (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery, my little boy loves it. There is a real mixed curriculum full of learning and fun.
As with everything in the current climate the cost is a lot but you can't put a price on peace of mind.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been at Kids Planet Chester since he was just 9 months old, and now he's about to graduate from preschool - we couldn't be more grateful for the incredible start they've given him.


From day one, the staff have been nothing short of amazing...so caring, nurturing, and genuinely invested

in every child. We've never had a single issue in all the years he's been there, which is a true testament to the professionalism and warmth of the whole team. You honestly couldn't meet a nicer, more dedicated group of people.


The nursery provides a well-rounded experience, trips, outdoor play, and opportunities for learning and development. Our son has grown in confidence, independence, and kindness , and we truly believe Kids Planet has played a huge role in this. I would highly recommend Kids Planet Chester to any parent looking for a safe, happy, and enriching environment. Thank you so much Kids Planet Chester!

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Review from G A (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My eldest child has been at Kids Planet since 2022 and my youngest child joined in early 2025.
I couldn't be happier with the nursery or the staff and if I have a query they are always happy to help.
They are very caring towards the children and always have their best interests in mind. I can depend
on them to always let me know if my children have any issues.
They ensure they have always had enough food and drink and if they didn't like the meal they were served they will try and find an alternative. All their meals are freshly made on site and have always been happy with the variety.
I always feel assured that they are in the best hands.
Both my children enjoy their time at nursery and enjoy the variety of play and learning and socialising with other children.
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Review from Sarah M (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We love this nursery. The staff are amazing, kind, and extremely capable. The new facilities are engaging for our toddler, and the place always looks clean and welcoming. They've created a great atmosphere, and our child is happy to go in every morning. Would not dream of sending her anywhere else actually.
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Review from Faye J (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Chester have been great with my son. They are very attentive and really amazing with the children in doing different things all the time. The staff are super lovely and always listen and help with any concerns.
I highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from R H (Father of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic nursery! The staff are fantastic, the outdoor activities are always so challenging and provide excellent learning opportunities and the care is always of the highest standard.
The nursery has a lovely family feel, the staff know all of the children by name, they have excellent family
events to get involved with and we get lovely handovers at the end of the day.
The children eat a varied menu and have lots of healthy options throughout the day!
Management are always quick to respond and will explain any queries in person or via email!
I can't imagine taking my children anywhere else!
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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is currently at Kids Planet and I have one who's left and gone on to school.
The staff at this nursery are so special! They make the children's experience so fun and teach them so many fantastic skills. My son who is currently there is encouraged daily to try new foods!
The staff go above and
beyond to support all the families at Kids Planet and I'll be so sad when he leaves!
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Review from Lucy M (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve had a child at Kids Planet Chester for 5 years and I wouldn’t have my kids anywhere else. The staff are incredible. The facilities are amazing and they do so much with the little ones. I trust them all implicitly to take care of my son, as they did with my eldest, and always do the best for him
which is all I can ask for.
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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is amazing, my child runs through the door every morning and never wants to leave, she thrives in every room and the staff are just incredible. The app is great as it updates you throughout the day and getting the pictures is great.
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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rate this nursery highly enough. The staff are truly wonderful and go above and beyond each and every day. As a teacher myself, I thought I knew it all, but the care, attention and personalised curriculum each child gets at Kids Planet Chester is just wonderful. My daughter has recently been
diagnosed with a hearing issue and the preschool team have just wrapped us all up in love, care and attention to ensure our daughter gets the best possible curriculum offered alongside social relationships. Nothing is too much trouble! I would 100% recommend this nursery.
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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started Kids Planet Chester just before his first birthday. The staff in baby room were very friendly and I felt confident leaving him in their care. My little boy is now nearly 2 and happily walks into nursery. The app is brilliant to see photos of what he does as well as being kept up
to date on his meals, nappies and sleep. All of the staff are so caring and know my little boy and his interests. The outside areas are also brilliant. The range of meals and type of food provided is excellent. My baby is due to start soon and I know she will enjoy it just as much. Knowing she's going to be happy makes returning to work so much easier.
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Review from Jamie B (Father of Child) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A truly fantastic nursery. Engaging and varied activities which make children eager to attend (which makes the morning so much easier!) Great staff who are friendly, professional and thorough. But my son would also say fun and patient if he could!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.739)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.739) out of 10 for Kids Planet Chester 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 4.8 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 4.936 for Kids Planet Chester is calculated as follows: ( (247 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 264 Ratings = 4.936
  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 4.803 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Chester 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 137 number of registered child places is 27.4. 22 Positive Reviews ÷ 27.4 = 0.803
  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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Jenny

Jenny Mellors

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2012

I have worked at this nursery since 2012 and have been the manager since August 2024. I have a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, a Level 3 award for SEN and a degree in events management.


I have had the pleasure of watching both my sons grow up here too, alongside my longstanding team of staff.
I am passionate about the outdoors and believe every child should have the opportunity to spend every day outdoors where possible. I am proud of our amazing garden space and access to the vast grounds around us, including the forest behind the nursery where we are able to incorporate our settings Udeskole nature-based approach.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Chester

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

Kids Planet Chester accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Chester Open?

Kids Planet Chester 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 Chester have capacity for?

Kids Planet Chester has capacity for a total of 137 Children.

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

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

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