





Kids Planet Canal House, formerly Canal House Day Nursery, is a recent addition to the Kids Planet family. This warm and welcoming nursery is staffed by a dedicated team of educators focused on providing unique and exciting learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors, as well as in the broader community, with each child’s individual needs at the heart of everything they do.
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.
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Type of Service
- Day Nursery
- Open all year
- Full Day Care
- Sessional Care
Group/Owner
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Andrew Baker (Manager)
Number of Childcare Staff
- 27
Total Places for Children
- 135
Age Range
- from 0 years 3 months
- to 5 years 0 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 and Christmas
Parking
- Nursery car park available
Kids Planet Canal House Reviews (28)
Kids Planet Canal House has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Canal House has 28 reviews.
Thank you... My happy place!(Lucìa)
Canal House is full of awe, wonder, excitement and fun, fun, fun every minute of every day from learning outside, to Spanish lessons and baking too. Dancing, singing and stories with carefully planned sessions and events for all the family. The staff team are friendly and supportive and provide learning through play at an outstanding level of knowledge and peer on peer support.
We as grandparents every week can see the knowledge, interests and happiness our granddaughter receives each session.
Thank you to everyone who has a part in providing the very best for all children at Canal House.
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My daughter loves coming to nursery and is always happy being here.
Staff are fantastic also, they all do an amazing job.
Staff are always professional and polite and very helpful.
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An amazing nursery which felt like home from home the day we went to have a look round! My eldest attended and now my 3 year old is there and he loves it. The staff are always happy to help and pleasant.
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I'm really thankful for the girls at nursery and looking after her so well.
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my daughter started at canal house since she was 2, and I couldn't be more impressed with the nursery. the staff there are amazing, easy to talk to and are willing to go out of there way to help you. the management are brilliant they have all the time in the world for the parents and are willing to help anyway they can. my daughter settled amazingly from the first time she was there and it all thanks to the staff and the attention they showed her. the nursery itself has gone from strength to strength the activities and skills that go into the planning so the children get an amazing day every day is exceptional. the outdoor space is so large and they also have a lovey area at the back that is used as a forest school to enhance the children's learning further. all i can say is thankyou so much to the staff and management there you made going back to work so easy with this little home away from home!!
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Jaxon has just finished his time at canal house nursery after spending just over 18months there, he has now gone off to a school nursery. We as a family loved Jaxons time here, he was happy and content and always had lots to tell us when he came home. Andrew and the staff at canal house are very welcoming and will go above and beyond to make families feel at ease with the daunting experience of leaving your child for the first time , brilliant communication at all times, I would highly recommend this nursery.
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Excellent facilities, my 6 month old has recently started going here and enjoys coming to nursery every day and absolutely loves all the girls in the baby cottage has a special bond with all of them and gets to try different foods since he has started weaning.
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The food is fantastic! My girl used to be a fussy eater now she eats everything! The environment is always encouraging for the children and my little girl runs in in the morning!
I can't fault this nursery at all, they are fantastic as a whole!
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The staff and management have been brilliant with my two children since the day they both started. They go above and beyond every single day making sure that they are ok. I can't thank them all enough for the work they do.
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Great nursery and managment team, my grandson thoroughly enjoyed his time there . Would have given more stars if it was an option. The meals they serve are great and he will now try different foods at home.
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We came to the end of my grandchild's journey at Canal House and it has been nothing short of amazing from 7 months to 3 and a half years he has been there. Management are always so helpful, only at the end of the phone to sort anything needed with care and understanding always helping with extra days if they can, staff are always brilliant and you really feel like they care about your grandchild. My grandchild has developed educationally, ready for his preschool year now and also grown in confidence and has a lot of life skills leaving here.
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Hats off to the the managers of day to day running of the nursery. They do such a great job along with all staff.
Won't find a better nursery in Wigan with what they have for the children and the staff and people around them provide. On top of this it's always spotless
Thank you for your lovely feedback and kind words. The nursery and team are wonderful putting the children and families first. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
We are coming to the end of our child's journey at Canal House and it has been nothing short of 5 stars for the 4 years we have been there. Management are always so helpful, only at the end of the phone to sort anything needed with care and understanding. Staff are always attentive and you really feel like they care about your child. The outdoor space is probably the main attraction of this nursery, the forest school is a particular favourite of my child! My child has developed educationally, ready for primary school now and also grown in confidence / life skills and has thoroughly enjoyed going to this nursery. I'll be honest, we're going to miss it! Go take a look around if you're considering it!
Our daughter has enjoyed Canal House from day one. She settled immediately after switching from another nursery and has loved it ever since. She's made great friends, had great care and there are some brilliant staff who go out their way to make it a safe and supportive place. She loves all the outdoor opportunities and this has shaped her love of the outdoors. The managers deserve lots of credit for the way they go above and beyond to make this place so special.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we love-caring for and nurturing young children every day.
The manager and the team are amazing! They have been brilliant with my daughter.
We cannot recommend Canal House Nursery highly enough. From the very beginning, the manager and the whole team have been so supportive, welcoming, and approachable, which has made a huge difference to us as parents.
Our daughter started at the nursery when she was just 9 months old, and now at 2 years 8 months we can really see how much she has grown and thrived in their care. Her confidence and speech have developed wonderfully, and she has gained so many important friendship and social skills during her time there.
The team have also been amazing in supporting us through milestones such as potty training, guiding us with patience and encouragement throughout the process.
As our daughter now moves on to her next chapter, we are truly grateful for the nurturing environment Canal House has provided. She leaves with the happiest of memories, and we will always look back on her time there with warmth and gratitude.
They went above and beyond for the graduation and it will be a memory we will keep forever. This is a fantastic nursery and we would absolutely recommend
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we love-caring for and nurturing young children every day.
My child has been here from 7 months which is a young age to go from as I had to return to work but I always felt fine leaving him with the staff there as they made it feel like home from home for him.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we love-caring for and nurturing young children every day.
The staff have treated my child with care, respect and dignity and they always make parents feel welcome and at ease every day.
This nursery has been amazing and I am so glad we chose canal house to look after our daughter. It honestly feels like a second family.
The outdoor space for the children is brilliant and the fact children can come in and out all day is what it is about being able to explore, get full of dirt I just think it's wonderful.my child isn't a big eater of a lot of food but the staff have done amazing and have been very patient with her and now she's doing amazing and eating the food provided. All I can say is thank you all very much you have gone above and beyond in everything and more
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We are so happy with Kids Planet Canal House. Our little boy started just after his first birthday and has always enjoyed his nursery days. The team are super passionate about providing a fun and engaging environment for all the children with themed days and unique activities. The staff feel like an extension of our family who truly understand our little boys personality and help to care and support him in the same way we would.
Thank you for your review it means a lot to us here at Kids Planet Canal House
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News (1) & Events (0)
- 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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Awards / Recognitions (9)
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Saturday 25 Nov 2017
- Recipient: Kids Planet Day NurseriesDate: Thursday 09 Nov 2017
Meet the Team (1)
I am a dedicated Nursery Manager with a passion for early childhood development. I have a lot of experience in managing the day-to-day operations at a busy nursery, making sure everything runs smoothly. When I’m not working, I love spending time with my wife and two children, creating memories, and enjoying family life. Outside of home and work, I’m also the manager of a local football team, where I focus on building teamwork and a strong sense of community. I take pride in balancing my family, career, and personal interests, always striving to be a positive role model in every part of my life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Canal House
What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Planet Canal House accepts?
Kids Planet Canal House accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.
What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Canal House Open?
Kids Planet Canal House 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 Canal House have capacity for?
Kids Planet Canal House has capacity for a total of 135 Children.
How far is Kids Planet Canal House to the centre of Wigan?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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