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Kids Planet Ainsdale

3 Shore Road, Southport PR8 2RF
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Kids Planet Ainsdale, Southport
Kids Planet Ainsdale, Southport
Kids Planet Ainsdale, Southport

Kids Planet Ainsdale nursery is set in a detached, home from home property, in the heart of Ainsdale. Benefitting from high ceilings and lots of natural daylight, children flourish in the care of the long-serving staff team. The nursery has a real family feel and having been established for over 20 years, the children really are at the heart of everything they do.

Funding & Fees

Full day rate £67.80

Working parent funding available (15 and 30 hours). We accept fully funded places.
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

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

No

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Nicola Critchley (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 15

Total Places for Children

  • 48

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 4 years 11 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Christmas

Kids Planet Ainsdale Reviews (37)

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Kids Planet Ainsdale has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Ainsdale has 37 reviews.

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Review from A F (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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We are extremely happy with the level of care provided at Kids Planet Ainsdale, the staff are so attentive and caring to the children, who look up to them and enjoy having them as part of their learning world. We trust them entirely and know that our children are well looked after in their care. They work to the learning standards and constantly provide updates on their progression. Thanks for everything you do.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son has attended this nursery for approximately 6 months, during which time he has improved immeasurably in his social skills, coordination and language development. The staff are wonderful, always happy to help with any queries and endlessly patient with both children and parents! We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for high-quality care for their child.

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Review from Sophie B (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Incredible. Our little boy was very nervous and upset about starting nursery and the key workers made the entire process so easy and calming from start to finish. I can't imagine him going anywhere else now and he literally skips into his sessions.

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Review from V W (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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I'm extremely pleased with Kids Planet in Ainsdale. They do a range of activities both indoors and outdoors which keeps my son interested and happy. Kids Planet provides regular and informative updates and photographs of my son. I love seeing what activities he's doing and that he's happy. Kids Planet have provided good communication on my son's key worker, even sending home an information sheet with a photo and background details about his key worker. This was wonderful and I really appreciated this communication.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2024 Submitted via Website
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Both myself and my child love this nursery setting. She has advanced so much during her time at nursery and I cannot thank the staff enough for all they do. They always have a smile on their face and seem to genuinely love the children they look after. They do a range of activities, always have outdoor time and give a great variety of meals and snacks. My child is eager to get to nursery in the morning and hates leaving at the end of the day as she loves it so much.

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Review from Megan T (Mother of Child) published on 30 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son has attended this nursery since he was 8 months old and he is now 4 and preparing for school in September. Since starting, his confidence has soared and his social skills have developed fantastically, despite COVID lockdowns. The staff are incredibly nurturing, respectful and are excellent role models. My son often talks about the staff and says how much fun he has. The rooms are well-resourced and children's interests are incorporated into the planning on a regular basis. My son also had a speech delay and nursery have worked closely with him to support his development and a recent speech and language assessment showed he had caught up, and exceeded, the expectations for his age. This is a direct impact of the support from staff at nursery. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable about children's development and are always able to answer any questions we have had. They have a fantastic menu which offers a wide variety of foods for the children to try. 100% recommend to parents.

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Review from Lauren S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Recently my youngest child started at the nursery in the baby room. He has settled in very well and loves to be around both his friends and his key workers. The nursery keep me informed throughout the day about activities completed and this helps me to see how much fun my children are having! My daughter has been in the nursery for the last three years and she has always been well looked after and respected by the team there. Thanks so much!

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Review from Megan M (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My son started Kids Planet in April 2022. We were really nervous about him starting as we had never left him before. The staff, especially in toddler room, have gone above and beyond to reassure us on his safety, always providing us with updates on his well-being and also ensuring that our worries and concerns are acknowledged. They made my son feel safe, and provide a homely setting to the children.
Since attending the nursery, my son's speech has developed also his social skills and how he interacts with other children have come a long way. He has become more confident in expressing himself and daily tells me and his father how he can't wait to go back. He will speak about his key work a lot and all the things they have done throughout the day.
My son also was a terrible eater before starting nursery, this was another concern for me but since attending my son now will try new foods and has learnt good table manners.

Overall I think the staff make the nursery outstanding - 5 stars!

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Review from Fran C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Have had both our kids here over the past 6 years. Cannot fault. The staff are amazing - and literally like home from home. Both kids have wanted to go - felt cared for and have grown as people. What more could you ask for?

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Review from Ruth C (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Kids Planet Ainsdale is a brilliant nursery. The staff are amazing. They genuinely care about the children and the nursery has a warm, family feel.
In the last two years, the staff have made massive efforts to overhaul the facility. It's been totally redecorated and the room's toys and activity stations have all been vastly improved.
Of biggest note are the efforts the room staff go to to make individual rooms better. Little touches make it more attractive to the children. Each room is filled with different areas to engage the children and when you go to collect children, the children are always engaged in an activity.
If you're reading this and contemplating sending your children here, I can wholly support Kids Planet. It's Superb!

I should also mention that it's cheaper than other nurseries and the new chef and menu add that extra star to their offer.

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Review from A O (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website
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Our little one has been going to Poppy and Jacks for over a year and we could not recommend it highly enough! The first and most important thing is the staff - they are amazing. They really do make it a home away from home. They are never in a rush when you collect and always take the time to really tell you about your little ones' day. They send updates throughout the day so you can see what your little one is up to. It has recently been renovated and so the learning environment is lovely with great resources.

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Review from S B (Father of Child) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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The staff are the biggest asset and selling point of the nursery. They treat the children like one of their own. Activities are varied and stimulating. My child always has a smile on his face. Highly recommended.

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Review from Katherine G (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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Kids Planet Ainsdale has provided a friendly, safe and secure environment for our child's nursery time. The staff are excellent, approachable and very helpful. The parent app is updated daily and it is lovely to see what activities have been done each day.
Overall, our child has settled in so well and has progressed in their speech and social activities.

Brilliant nursery.

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Review from Michelle C (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My daughter is non-verbal, has sensory issues and is on the ASD pathway. I was really nervous about leaving her at nursery but Kids Planet have been amazing with her. She has lovely bonds with the staff, who stretch her and care for her in a way that has meant she's made lots of progress since starting with them. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

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Review from Anne-Marie W (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2022 Submitted via Website
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The team at Kids Planet Ainsdale are fantastic; there is a key cohort of staff members who have been working there for years and have nursery care as their lifelong profession and this shows in their interaction with the children as well as the many ways in which they care and create educational and fun activities for them during their days. The setting is cosy and homely with lots of different toys for all ages and interests as well as a lovely outdoor space which is safe and perfect for outdoor adventures. My girls loved it here and really came along in their development thanks to the team.

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Review from Pauline C (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kids Planet Ainsdale have created a secure and cheerful environment for our little girl. The staff work so hard creating learning opportunities and we are continually astounded by her development. We would recommend this nursery, with it's caring and creative staff in a heartbeat.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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My son has been coming here for a couple of years. He didn't seem to enjoy the 2-3 room when he was there and would often say he didn't want to go in. He seemed a lot happier in the pre-school room and seems to have made some friends. I think staff have been good teachers and helped my son to be his best and improve his condition. My only concern while my son has been at the nursery is that he has often come home with bruises on his knees and I haven't been informed how these have happened.

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  • 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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Meet the Team (7)

Nicola Critchley Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2004
Nicola Critchley

I am a passionate, early years professional with over 25 years experience in childhood education.

I have worked at Kids Planet Ainsdale for over 20 years starting as practitioner, room leader then Third in charge before becoming Manager in April 2025.

Sarah Wolfarth Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2004
Sarah Wolfarth

I am the deputy manager, and room leader of the preschool and the SENCO. I have a professional status and BA Hons Education degree and a level 3 NNEB qualification in childcare. I have over 20 years experience of working with children 0-5 years old.

Charlotte Buckingham Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice Joined: 2023
Charlotte Buckingham

I am currently completing my level 3 apprenticeship.

Kira Hurst Job Title: Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2024
Kira Hurst

I have recently a degree in integrated children's and young people's practice. I am looking forward to working towards my level 3 early years educator qualification.

Natalie Mawdsley Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner Joined: 2023
Natalie Mawdsley

I have 10 years + experience working with children from 0-5 years.

Victoria Jones Job Title: Tots Room Leader Joined: 2007
Victoria Jones

I have worked at Kids Planet Ainsdale since 2007. I hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.

Ellie-Lee Gracie Job Title: Apprentice Joined: 2023
Ellie-Lee Gracie

I am working towards a level 2 and level 3 qualification in early years.

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