Kids Planet West Bridgford

77 Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7RN
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9.9 56 Reviews
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Welcome to Kids Planet West Bridgford. The established staff team are exceptionally proud of their ‘Good in all areas’ grade received at their most recent inspection (May 2024). Ofsted reported that children confidently enter this inviting nursery where they are warmly greeted by the staff. Children discover a range of interesting activities that are carefully planned to support their learning.

Managers lead the team to provide a superbly nurturing environment for children the nursery's curriculum complements each child's home life and provides a breadth of experiences. The staff team are dedicated to their roles and form exceptional bonds with their key children, as a result, the children are happy and feel relaxed and completely at home in the bright, welcoming environment. The nursery is exceptionally clean and the team follow secure procedures to keep children safe and promote their health and well-being.

The nursery offers spacious, well-designed rooms to cater for all the different ages. There is a fantastic outdoor play facility enabling children to benefit from physical play as well as wider learning activities in the natural environment, refurbished in Feb 2021. Children go on visits out in the local community to feed ducks, visit the park and to watch the boats at the river. The team have long-standing links with local schools to ensure a smooth transition to school. The lovely cook creates home-cooked meals fresh each day supporting all dietary requirements and allergies.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Alison Putnar (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 13

Total Places for Children

  • 40

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 West Bridgford Reviews (56)

9.9

Kids Planet West Bridgford has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet West Bridgford has 56 reviews.

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Review from Caroline B (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of our daughters attended The West Bridgford Day Nursery from the age of nine months until they started school and I believe this has been an integral part of their young lives. The staff became a part of our family and we couldn't have asked for a better setting for our babies. All members of
the team formed a great bond with both our girls as they moved through the rooms and they always came home happy and healthy. I really can't thank them enough for everything they have done, the only downside is how much we and the girls miss them but our daughters both talk fondly about their memories there.
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Review from Mat B (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team here are simply exceptional. My son went here and when he left to go to school he was and still is, streets ahead. My daughter now attends and she’s absolutely getting the same benefit. We class nursery like “Early Years University” and this place is better than Oxford and Cambridge combined!
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Review from Katie S (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It’s a lovely, small, friendly nursery with excellent staff. My son has settled in well and seems really happy there. They do lots of great activities with the children and after just a few months in the baby room, I can already see things he’s learning there.
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Review from Lisa P (Grandmother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend this nursery, the staff are sensitive and supportive to both children and families. By the time my grandchildren left I considered the staff as friends.
The staff were especially helpful in supporting the children through the family break up and were amazing through the first
the lockdown period, with videos, stories and regular calls.
I cannot thank them enough for the continued support shown to my babies and my family.
We miss you all now that the children are in school but listen to fond stories told by the children every time we drive past.
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Review from Amie B (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would recommend this nursery without hesitation. The staff are accommodating, considerate and personable. I love that management are clearly good and fair employers.
I am a fussy parent and I have never felt I couldn’t contact the nursery, any request has never felt like too much and my partner
and I have nothing but positive things to say about the setting as a whole. Especially the baby room, I feel like her key workers are always with her and that they genuinely enjoy her. I cannot praise two particular staff members highly enough.
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Review from Shannon G (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very professional nursery, my son has been going here for around two and a half months and found all the staff to be lovely. I can always leave him knowing that he will be in safe hands and well looked after. Even after a short period of time, I feel he has come on in leaps and bounds since starting
here and I would highly recommend the nursery to any new parents looking for somewhere to take their child.
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Review from Samantha K (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has attended the nursery since she was 9-months-old, she is now going to school this year. From the day she started till today, she has had the most enjoyable and valuable experience, and a lot of who she is now, I can certainly put down to her nursery experience. From day one, the staff
have been wonderfully warm and welcoming. I know that my daughter absolutely has the best time when she's there. We will be very sad when its time to leave for school. Its been a big part of all our lives, and we shall miss everyone very much. Highly recommended West Bridgford nursery to anyone looking for an excellent standard of care.
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Review from Pratik V (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has shown tremendous growth in his skills since he started with the West Bridgeford day nursery two months ago. We are impressed by their level of care for health and hygiene. The staff are friendly and provide a detailed review of the day. Our son seems to enjoy the food provided by the daycare
and has tried a variety of food we could not provide otherwise. Overall, gentle, professional service with a homely, personal feel to this daycare. 5-stars from us.
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Review from Manuel C (Father of Child) published on 9 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very family and friendly environment.


My two daughters are absolutely in love with all the workers. And we are really happy with the number of information that we receive every day when you collect them and all the activities that the babies are involved in.


Absolutely amazing in the lockdown

and Covid-19 situations, and really thankful for taking care of my daughters.
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Review from Lamine M (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have a two-year-old currently at the nursery because they did such a great job with my six-year-old son. Cleanliness and hygiene are unparalleled, the whole building is spotless. The staff are engaging and my daughter rushes through the door every morning with a smile on her face. The activities they
do with the children are so imaginative and the environment is welcoming and homely. The manager is always prompt in responding to any questions I may have and the nursery staff keep excellent development records of the children which parents review on a regular basis.
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Review from Anamaria B (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our children have been thriving at nursery. The staff are lovely and I'm very happy with the range of activities they do with the little ones, ours loved kneading and bread making. The nursery has a lovely, newly designed large play area outside and the kids love to spend time there. This place has
been such a wonderful learning environment for them during these difficult times and they have made impressive progress with English too, we have different languages at home. The manager has such a calm and reassuring presence, trustworthy and professional. The rest of the staff are lovely too. Our kids' key persons are lovely people, knowledgeable and professional, thus ensuring a high standard of teaching and childcare. The kids settling sessions were conducted in a calm and engaging manner, with the minimum of separation anxiety for both Mum and kids, I wouldn't have expected to feel so comfortable and reassured. I recommend this nursery wholeheartedly!
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Review from Andrea E (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love The West Bridgford Day Nursery. When my little one started nursery I couldn’t really bear the thought of leaving her anywhere, but these guys made me, her dad and our daughter so comfortable it been no problem at all. The staff are so good and kind with her, she always comes home well fed and chirpy
so know she’s had a good day. Lots of fun activities so they are always busy, including lots of things we’d never do at home because of the epic clean up! I feel really listened to when we’ve been encouraging something at home and told staff it followed through on her nursery days. Great nursery all round for us.
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Review from Helena B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children have attended nursery, and I cannot fault the care and support that they have received here. My eldest thrived and has gone on to school with a love of learning and confidence that was gained from spending time at nursery. My youngest has additional needs and has surpassed expectations;
I credit a lot of this to the care and support received in the nursery. The staff go above and beyond, and I cannot thank them enough!
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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son had been attending nursery from the age of 1 and all the girls were amazing at helping him to settle in. I had worries about his speech but after starting nursery he came on leaps and bounds, he loved his time at nursery/preschool.
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Review from Denise T (Grandmother of Child) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandson is at the nursery and I regularly have to drop and pick up. The nursery is so lovely and clean but also has so many activities for the children. The communication between the staff and myself and my daughter is excellent. They always let you know how his day has been and what he has been
doing. The staff are so lovely and friendly but a special mention to certain members of staff who are so caring and put my mind at rest if my grandson is upset. They always help him settle well and take his mind off us leaving him.
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Review from Jess W (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy loves it here, he has great relationships with the friendly staff and is enjoying all the exciting Autumn activities. The staff have supported him in all areas of development and have especially helped with the recent adjustments due to COVID restrictions.
Reply from Sarah Bellamy at Kids Planet West Bridgford
Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery it really means a lot.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.913)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.913) out of 10 for Kids Planet West Bridgford 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 4.913 for Kids Planet West Bridgford is calculated as follows: ( (265 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.913
  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 West Bridgford 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, 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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Alison

Alison Putnar

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Alison Putnar is the nursery manager; she founded the nursery in September 2012 and stayed on as manager following the take over by Kids Planet. She is NNEB qualified and has over 30 years experience of working in childcare, working in local authority family centres and for 12 years as an Ofsted inspector. Alison has 2 children of her own which gives her comprehensive understanding of issues relating to separation, being a parent and finding high quality childcare.

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