Kids Planet Lytham Lodge

Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes FY8 4LE
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9.9 43 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Lytham Lodge, Lytham St Annes
Kids Planet Lytham Lodge in St Annes offers children carefully planned and equipped rooms all on one level, which creates an excellent play and learning environment.

Part of Kids Planet, the nursery believes in a healthy approach to bodies and appetites and children are served balanced, fresh and varied menus.

The nurturing staff go above and beyond to support each child to develop their physical, emotional and social skills.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Hannah Farman (Senior Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 33

Total Places for Children

  • 108

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 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 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Lytham Lodge Reviews (43)

9.9

Kids Planet Lytham Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Lytham Lodge has 43 reviews.

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Review from K M (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Management and staff are all lovely and welcoming, always taking the time to explain the day my children have had. I love how much time they spend outdoors, my children always go in happy and come out happy.
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Lytham Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is lovely to hear how you love our outdoor curriculum. I have passed on your feedback to the staff team, thank you.
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Review from Courtenay G (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been absolutely fantastic from day one. Our little one joined just before her 1st birthday and they were great with supporting her (and us!) with the change. Our little one has just moved up to the next room and they have been amazing with the transition, doing it at my little one's
pace and gradually too so there was no sudden change.
The staff are fantastic, even staff not directly looking after my child know her name and talk to her etc. and it is clear that this isn't just for the parent's benefit as she responds to them like she knows them - she's a shrewd character so if she didn't know them well she would look at them like strangers!
I couldn't recommend it enough - also the food is amazing here!
Reply from Lisa Taylor at Kids Planet Lytham Lodge
Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is great to hear all your fantastic comments. I have passed on your feedback to the staff team, it made their day, thank you.
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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so glad we chose Kids Planet Lytham Lodge as our first child’s nursery. He started going when he was 9 months old and has absolutely thrived into a confident and sociable 3-year-old. There is nothing I can fault the nursery on. The facilities are excellent, with lots of outdoor time and space for
my outdoor-loving boy! The staff are incredible - caring and nurturing and my little boy loves being there. He enjoys the wonderful home-cooked meals and always comes home with stories to tell and new skills. The app that they use is also great, it’s nice to get little updates and photos of them throughout the day while at work. I’d really recommend this nursery to anyone looking in the local area- I’ve already reserved a space for my second child!
Reply from Hannah Farman at Kids Planet Lytham Lodge
Thank you so much for such heartfelt words. We are so glad you're so happy with our services. Thank you so much.
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Review from Kavita K (Mother of Child) published on 8 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is in preschool at the Lytham Lodge site and absolutely loves it. She is happy and wants to be at nursery. My son goes to the holiday club in the school holidays and loves it there. Kids Planet, Lytham's manager and the team are awesome.
Reply from Hannah Farman at Kids Planet Lytham Lodge
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are so glad you are so happy with our services.
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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Lytham Lodge is an excellent nursery for our daughter with experienced, kind and caring staff. They have helped her settle in well and are always encouraging and supportive. The staff provide an excellent range of both indoor and outdoor activities and give plenty of feedback on your child's
activity and progress. We would not hesitate to recommend the nursery.
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Review from Louise W (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Always thinking of new things to do with the children to improve development and understanding of the world. Preparing them for school and life. I have a child in pre school and toddlers and they love their rooms and carers so much. They just run into play without a hesitation which
makes me feel really happy and assured they are happy there.
The senior nursery manager does a brilliant job running the nursery with the help of core team members. The staff are very approachable and understanding. Always there to lend an ear or offer advice.
I really like how this nursery has male influences with key roles.
Special mention for one member of staff in particular in pre-school he's always positive and upbeat and ready to welcome my child into the room and knows him very well.
Also, staff always give a great handover and loves to share what I've missed out on in the day.
It's a shame the prices have gone up so much in the last few years. I'm having to look at other options as I have 2 in 4 days a week.
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Review from Beth L (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience of Kids Planet Lytham Lodge has been exceptional. The whole team are fantastic, they all get to know the children really well and are consistent with the care they provide. Our key worker has put the time in to build a relationship with our son which has resulted in them having a close
bond and means he is excited to go to nursery in the morning. The high level of communication makes you feel included as a parent which is so essential when leaving your child in somebody else's care.
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Review from Tasha H (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended Lytham Lodge for three months now and she absolutely loves the nursery! I find the setting to be very warm and welcoming at all times. There is always a friendly face and a happy invite by management and all the team. The nursery itself is beautiful and the baby room is the
best I've ever seen. The resources and activities that are available to the children are fantastic and I couldn't ask for a better setting for my daughter to attend. The staff are always very attentive and nurturing. The environment is always clean and there is always something fun happening to get involved in, such as events, competitions etc. I also love the connection that the nursery builds from the setting to our home environment, there are information packs and leaflets to help with various things and also fantastic reading sacks to take home to enjoy as a family. I feel that since my daughter has started, she has already progressed so much within her development. Thank you.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, the staff are incredible and always go above and beyond.
My son was there for four years until he recently left to start school. He misses it so much and so do I. Highly recommended.
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Review from Matt E (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lytham Lodge is an absolutely fantastic nursery and the staff are outstanding in their care for the children. They really take the time to get to know all the children and help to develop their skills through a variety of activities, as well as outdoor trips to a range of locations locally. The facilities
are brilliant, especially the outdoor decking at the back of the nursery which my child loves playing and exploring on. Would definitely recommend to any parent considering sending their child to nursery, look no further than the outstanding Lytham Lodge!
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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love the daily activities and trips out you do with the babies. I have noticed my little girl come on so much since starting two months ago. I feel she's getting the best care and enjoying a wide variety of foods and activities whilst she attends.
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Review from M C (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The holiday club is brilliant - my children have attended various holiday clubs and the one at Lytham Lodge is their favourite! Best day of their lives apparently! My son also attended the nursery for 2 years and I cannot fault it!
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery - fantastic facilities with staff who really care about the children. My child has been to other nurseries previously and nothing quite compares to Lytham Lodge. My little one loves the sports coaches and all the outdoor activities/sports that come with it.
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Review from Dylan C (Father of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic experience. Great service. Great customer care. Always happy bubbly and good detail given on the kids. Good feedback from the staff. Can't fault any of the staff or any of the nursery. If only everywhere was as professional and provided this first-class service. It's impossible to pick the
best staff of the week because they are all so good.
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Review from Sophie M (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lytham Lodge is a fantastic nursery. All the staff are lovely and caring. My son has a few speech difficulties and the staff have made such a big effort to help him. He is now saying lots of words which makes me so happy. He is always in a good mood to go to nursery which reassures me each day he is
happy and being well cared for. The customer service is excellent and the manager and room leader are always quickly respond to any questions I have and always provide valuable feedback. It is clear to me that the staff all enjoy their jobs and go the extra mile for parents. Highly recommended.
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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care that Lytham Lodge have provided for our daughter.
The staff are absolutely fantastic and go above and beyond for our daughter.
Our daughter loves her days at nursery.
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Review from G T (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lytham Lodge is a wonderful nursery. The staff are caring and friendly and the children are very well looked after. Both of my children enjoy a wide variety of a activities including sports, visits to the farm, messy play and always have a fun day. I would highly recommend.
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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing nursery. I haven't got a bad word to say about it. I have two children there. The facilities are amazing, the building and grounds are superb. Love the fact there are male staff members. There are also dedicated sports staff who do all manner of sports with the children - tennis, rugby,
football, archery etc. Also, a specific aerobics teacher comes in each week to run a session. They are kept really active. Its location is also great for trips out to the park, Lytham Hall, a nearby farm etc. The staff give great feedback each day and are very approachable. The manager is lovely and really helpful, nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Stephanie F (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I’ve been sending my children to Lytham Lodge for 2 and a half years. I sent my twins initially and now my daughter. From day 1 they were amazingly supportive of my routine that twins often have, the boys have forged some amazing bonds with the staff there and we still see one of their past toddler
room key workers now out of nursery. Since moving to pre-school they have come on leaps and bounds in their abilities, speech and imagination and are making some great friendships also!
My daughter has been going for a month now and is already obsessed with all the staff in the baby room and has a great time.
The management are always there to offer help and advice where needed and we truly feel so well looked after.
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Review from Tessa R (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery is absolutely fantastic. My little boy is so happy there and the staff in the baby room are so loving but also very professional. I would recommend this nursery to anyone. I work full time but feel confident that he is happy at nursery and well cared for. The staff always take time to tell
me about his day when I pick him up even though they must be exhausted by then. Thank you.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.941)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.941) out of 10 for Kids Planet Lytham Lodge 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.941 for Kids Planet Lytham Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (270 Excellents x 5) + (17 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.941
  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 Lytham Lodge is based on 24 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 108 number of registered child places is 21.6, which has been reached with 24 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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Hannah

Hannah Farman

Job Title: Nursery Manager

I am the Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Lytham Lodge and the Senior Manager for the region. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Studies and have a real passion for supporting quality and excellence across our nurseries. In June 2024, I was incredibly proud to lead Lytham Lodge to an Ofsted Outstanding outcome.


Over the years, I’ve also supported several other nurseries within the region — including Poulton Carr Head, Ansdell, Preston, and Bluebell Lodge — in achieving their own Outstanding results. I love sharing knowledge and delivering training, particularly around curriculum, SEND, and in-the-moment planning, which are my specialist areas.


I’m known for my bubbly, outgoing personality and for bringing energy and enthusiasm to everything I do. Outside of work, I love spending time with my two children, Boden and Nova, exploring the outdoors and enjoying trips to the local farm.

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