Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot L34 4AN
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9.8 39 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Knowsley Safari, Prescot
At Kids Planet Knowsley Safari, young ones up to the age of 5 receive top-quality care in a secure and enriching setting, featuring a special forest school and outdoor classroom. Situated within Knowsley Safari Park's premises near the M57, this nursery is conveniently less than a half-hour drive from Liverpool.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Stacey Mottram (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 5

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

  • from 0 years 0 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 Knowsley Safari Reviews (39)

9.8

Kids Planet Knowsley Safari has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Knowsley Safari has 39 reviews.

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Review from C P (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been great as Jude's parents. We know he is happy when at nursery and always has fun, he also loves all the staff, so we feel very comfortable. We love nursery days because we know Jude loves being there.
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Review from Shannon C (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been great since my child started this year. They are very attentive and I can tell my daughter enjoys going there as she is very happy each morning.
The staff are great and always update us when we collect her each day.
When she has been ill, they have also been very caring too.
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Review from N H (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet is an amazing nursery. My son loves it and has come on so much. Each member of staff can't do enough for you.
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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves to come to the nursery, he is always happy when arriving at the baby room. I feel confident that my child is in safe hands. I love to get the updated photos of special moments captured every week. I would recommend the nursery to others.
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Review from Laura R (Mother of Child) published on 3 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Brilliant nursery. My twins absolutely love their time in nursery and have come on so much. They keep you informed about everything that is happening during the day. My twins absolutely adore the staff. Always helpful and friendly. Fabulous team, can't thank them enough for all their hard work.
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Review from M J (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I never thought I would find a nursery which would achieve my expectations - however, both myself and my daughter are 100% content and happy with the level of care, nurturing and learning that occurs at nursery. The outdoor space is fantastic and thought and consideration are always being given to encouraging
independence and new experiences. My daughter's allergy needs are managed really well - and I have trust and confidence in all staff. Whenever I have any questions or require information, queries are always met openly and responses are always provided. My daughter thoroughly enjoys every day and I feel staff have a true commitment to the care they provide daily.
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Review from Sarah D (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery stands out from any other I have seen and that my child has attended. What stands out for me is the personal approach all staff take with the children and the families, they truly understand what we want/need as parents when leaving our children in their care. I receive regular updates
throughout the day which is very reassuring and it's something I look forward to. They offer a wide variety of food, activities and time outdoors which is not something I can always offer myself due to daily life and commitments. The staff work very hard to ensure the children are cared for and entertained throughout the day and I have full trust in each and every one of them. I also love that management are very involved with the children and makes the effort to get to know each child. The facilities and outdoor space in this nursery are amazing and with the all-inclusive aspect, I feel it is worth every penny. Big thank you to all the staff at Knowsley Safari Nursery, you are doing an amazing job!
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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a new mum who feared to leave her son, this nursery exceeded my expectations. The care and professionalism, balanced with a fun/loving vibe is evident. The manager has created a lovely sense of community/belonging and together with staff, formed a nurturing environment where my son is valued and
encouraged to thrive. He's met with genuine affection and it's clear that staff take time to understand each child's individual needs to tailor their development. Via creative arts, sensory play, outdoor activity, he's exposed to a variety of learning opportunities, sparking his curiosity and imagination. Real-time App updates - daily activity/pictures, the transparency gives me peace of mind. The positive impact Kids Planet has had on his understanding of the world, communication and language and just his early development in general is brilliant. Special thanks to all staff who've created and nurtured strong bonds with my son, he is very happy and never wants to leave at pick-up time says it all!
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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic. Warm and friendly and invested in the children. Receive plenty of updates and communication is good.
Lots of variety in play. My little boy is very happy and content. I would highly recommend it.
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Review from Keeley H (Mother of Child) published on 18 January 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started here in November after a really bad experience with another local nursery. It's incredible. The staff are welcoming and the facilities are incredible. The app provides some lovely updates and means we are always aware of what he is up to and what he's eating throughout the day. There
is total transparency with the menu and any other details which is such a bonus. The curriculum is fab and he has already come on leaps and bounds since attending here. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Reply from Kids Planet Team at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, it's lovely to hear how much your son is developing within our nursery and how much the information provided is helping you as a parent with the…read more
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Review from Kelly B (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari Nursery in September and he is absolutely loving it! We were nervous at first as he has been with me everyday but he is enjoying it so much, exploring new delicious foods, painting, learning, making friends. The staff have been so helpful and have answered
any questions or addressed any worries straight away. Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone as I know my son is safe and happy there. All nappies, wipes, food etc is included so it makes it a lot easier and saves money too.
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Review from Natalie M (Mother of Child) published on 16 October 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Such an amazing little nursery in such a cool little area as well! All the staff are lovely and greet you with smiles every day! My little boy loves it. Doesn't even look back at me now when he potters in. He's come on so much since starting here from social skills to the food he eats! He was such a
fussy eater before he started, now he robs things from my plate, he wants to try everything! He has never had the opportunity to be around other children due to the lockdown and was genuinely scared when around them, now I hear he has little friends and his confidence has skyrocketed! Honestly cannot recommend this place enough! It's excellent.
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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing nursery. Staff are all polite and professional. My daughter absolutely loved being at this nursery and I would recommend it to all my family and friends. Great location with amazing outdoor space.
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Review from Hayley U (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Would highly recommend Waverton Safari, a great place for learning as well as childcare.
The staff are so helpful and friendly and the place itself is stunning especially for the forest school outside.
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Review from Victoria S (Mother of Child) published on 16 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely thrilled with setting our little boy at Waverton Safari Day Nursery he has come on leaps and bounds since attending. He waves us off at the door knowing he is in for a day of fun and lots of outdoor activities. Really wanted him to be somewhere he could be outdoors as much as possible and
this is definitely the place for that.
Reply from Lyndsey Johnson at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you for your lovely review. Outdoor play is so important to us.
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Review from Stephanie T (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter, who is now 14 months, has been attending Waverton Safari Day Nursery for 3 months now. Our plan was to visit two nurseries, Waverton Safari and another, but having visited Waverton Safari we instantly knew this was the nursery for us and we didn’t need to view the other. The manager and
deputy manager were incredibly welcoming, helpful and reassuring during our visit and have been throughout. The Nestlings room leader has been absolutely fantastic with my little girl. They have such a lovely bond. The room leader is very personable, caring and always comes to the door with a smile. I wish she could stay with my little girl throughout her Waverton journey but I’ve no doubt the rest of the Waverton team will be just as caring and friendly. Everything about this nursery is just fantastic. We are so happy we chose Waverton Safari and would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery setting, especially for babies, as so far our experience has been first class.
Reply from Lyndsey Johnson at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you for such lovely words. It really means a lot to us all.
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Review from Jess M (Mother of Child) published on 1 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot rave about this nursery enough! It’s like one big family. The Manager is just perfect at her job and all the girls are so lovely and caring with the kids. I have seen a huge change in my child since starting at this nursery, her confidence is gleaming and her knowledge about insects, animals,
numbers and letters has completely surprised me for a 4-year-old. So much love and care come from the girls and it truly shows. If you need anything the girls will bend over backwards. Thank you Waverton Safari.
Reply from Lyndsey Johnson at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, it really does mean so much!
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Review from Becky M (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All of the staff at Waverton Safari have been brilliant since we first went for a look around last year. The managers are so approachable and lovely, as are all of the other girls. It took a while for our little boy to settle after being in lockdown with us, but everyone’s been so patient and kind with
him which has made all the difference. He’s come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery and always comes out with a big smile and lots of stories for me! The updates on Blossom are great to see what activities he’s been up to, the girls will always update us at the end of the day too. I’d highly recommend visiting to see for yourself how lovely the whole place and people are!
Reply from Lyndsey Johnson at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us all.
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Review from Melanie R (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant nursery! The management and staff are all so lovely and my son has bonded really well with them all. Especially nice to see my son has a good bond with the Manager. She is a fantastic manager, nothing is too much and always friendly. The nursery itself is outstanding with the facilities
and outside play areas. I truly believe their ethics on the curiosity approach has really aided my son's development. Cannot praise this nursery enough!
Reply from Lyndsey Johnson at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. It really means a lot to us all.
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Review from Ashleigh G (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has settled in so well to this wonderful nursery. The staff are lovely, and I feel so comfortable leaving him in such a calm and caring environment- he loves his time here and up to now there has never been any tears at the door!
Reply from Lyndsey Johnson at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari
Thank you for your lovely words. It really means a lot to us all.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.773)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.773) out of 10 for Kids Planet Knowsley Safari is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 10 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 4.992 for Kids Planet Knowsley Safari is calculated as follows: ( (119 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 120 Ratings = 4.992
  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 4.781 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Knowsley Safari is based on 10 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.781
  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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

Meet the Team (17)

Stacey

Stacey Mottram

Job Title: Manager Joined: 2021

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Imogen

Imogen Walsh

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2024

Imogen is our wonderful new Deputy manager, she is level 3 qualified.
Imogen is a very positive and hardworking member of staff.

Leah

Leah Cheshire

Job Title: Pre school Level 6 Practitioner Joined: 2022

Level 6 Practitoner

Sarah

Sarah Humphrey

Job Title: Senior Practitioner Joined: 2019

Level 2 Practitioner

Elle

Elle McCoy

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner Joined: 2022

Level 3 Qualified

Leanna

Leanna Balmforth

Job Title: Room leader of Toddler room Joined: 2024

Level 3 practitioner

Nykia

Nykia Perrin

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2021

I have always wanted to work in childcare as I live with a big family full of children of different age ranges. I love spending time helping them to develop so I knew that working in a Nursery would be a great option to gain experience.

Joanne

Joanne Douglas

Job Title: Toddle room practitioner Joined: 2022

Level 2 Qualified

Poppy

Poppy Clarke

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2023

Level 2 Toddler room Apprentice

Layla

Layla Roche

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2021

I have experience of working across all of the rooms during my Apprenticeship and particularly love working with the older children. I have completed my levels 1, 2 and 3 in childcare and have applied for a University course. I love planning and carrying out art and craft activities. I also have a younger sister who I spend lots of time with and love planning days out with her.

Ellie

Ellie Bishop

Job Title: Sports coach Joined: 2021

Level 3 qualified

Tilly

Tilly Gibson

Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2023

Level 2 Rising 3's Apprentice

Joanne

Joanne Noden

Job Title: Level 3 Pre school Practitioner Joined: 2024

Level 3

Rebecca

Rebecca Harker

Job Title: Outdoor Lead Joined: 2023

Outdoor Lead in our wonderful Teepee
Level 3

Michelle

Michelle Hobbs

Job Title: Chef Joined: 2021

I enjoy cooking wholesome and nutritious food for the children. I ensure that all dietary needs are catered for whilst providing tasty foods.

Joshua

Joshua watson

Job Title: Lunch cover Joined: 2023

Level 3 Lunch cover

Sophie

Sophie Carmichael

Job Title: Lunch Cover Joined: 2022

Lunch cover Level 3

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

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

Kids Planet Knowsley Safari accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Knowsley Safari Open?

Kids Planet Knowsley Safari is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids Planet Knowsley Safari have capacity for?

Kids Planet Knowsley Safari has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Knowsley Safari to the centre of Prescot?

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

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