Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

32b Jack Straws Lane, Oxford OX3 0DW
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  • Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane, Oxford
Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane in Oxford provides a safe and secure environment for children of staff and students at Oxford University. The rooms are bright and airy and the nursery also has a Forest School area on the site.

The nursery has been carefully developed to ensure each age group has a separate area to explore and discover through play.

There is an abundance of equipment and activities for children to enjoy, guided by nurturing staff who go above and beyond to enable each child to achieve their potential.
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rebecca Hudgell (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 35

Total Places for Children

  • 62

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

Parking

  • Parking on site for drop off & collection.

Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane Reviews (45)

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Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane has 45 reviews.

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Review from M J (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is very safe and clean. The staff is attentive and caring. They put on fun events and daily learning tasks for the kids. Beautiful property that is well maintained. Plenty of pictures are posted for parents to see. Again the staff is awesome and well trained. Would recommend this nursery
to others over others I have viewed.
Reply from Rebecca Hudgell at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane
Thank you for this lovely feedback - we appreciate it always!
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Review from Xiaolong L (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son is leaving this nursery today which is very sad but he had a lovely 2 years stay at Jack Straws Lane Nursery. Here they have the best staff. They are always helpful, friendly and kind-hearted. My son has developed very well on all sides and has become confident. He enjoys communicating with others
and the staff encouraged a lot on his imagination. The Jack Straws Lane Nursery built great connections with parents, and also a social network for families in which we engaged a lot! Highly recommend!
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Review from Hamish F (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, our daughter loves her time here and is always enthusiastic to go. All the staff have been great and the facilities particularly the outdoor spaces is a big appeal.
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Review from Richard F (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery and staff show great care. My child has learnt a lot from attending and looks forward to seeing all her friends and staff.
Reply from Rebecca Hudgell at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane
Thank you so much for this very kind review! It's a joy to see them grow and learn!
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Review from D V (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What I particularly like about Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is that the kids spend most days outdoors and playing with natural objects and toys. The menu is well-balanced and my daughter is very happy with it. The staff is very friendly and helpful when needed.
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Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is a wonderful, fantastic well run and managed nursery nursery for my 2 children. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the overall experience. I would highly recommend this nursery in particular to all future parents. Thank you Kids Planet.
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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Love Kids Planet Jack Straws nursery. The team in the baby room is friendly and accommodating. The space available to the children is amazing and the staff work hard to make new activities and skills.
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Review from Y P (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our child has been at the nursery for a year now, started very young at only 4 months and we have been very happy with everything they have done this for. The carers show great affection to the kids and this I believe stems from management's great guidance.
The kids in all years clearly show kindness
to all the carers which gives me confidence in all that they do.
Fantastic school and great environment to be in.
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Review from Bernardo G (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending the nursery for about a year, and it has been an absolutely wonderful experience for him and for her mum and me. We've seen our little one develop and come out of his shell, develop lots of skills and genuinely bond with all his carers at the nursery. They've been incredibly
supportive to our family, and we have nothing but praise for our nursery.
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Review from F L (Father of Child) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are delighted with the care our son receives at JSL Nursery - he loves all the carers and activities, which are always so creative and have definitely helped him develop and learn. He is very happy and fulfilled, which is everything we want for him!
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Review from G N (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Jack Straws is a really nice nursery with staff who care for the children. They are always open to feedback and improvements. Also, very creative daily activities where fun and education is guaranteed. Great outdoor spaces and equipment.
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Review from Anna W (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter started at Jack Straws Nursery in January and we are very happy with the nursery. The staff are all lovely and our daughter is settling in very well. The facilities are great too. We feel very comfortable leaving our child here.
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Review from Julie R (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my children (3-4 years and 1-2 years) love the nursery. There are great facikyities and outdoor spaces, especially the woodlands. The team is excellent, activities etc. as well. We are very happy and would definitely recommend this nursery!
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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, very caring staff and attention to detail is meticulous.
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Review from A V (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been lovely actually since September 2023 till now with the room swap from toddler and transition into preschool. My son has received so much attention, welcoming warmth, reassurance, and bonding with the teachers that he almost instantly started to love nursery. Thank you to all the staff for
the kindness, care, and life-changing warmth that my son has received since he started.
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Review from L R (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot say enough positive things about the nursery. My son took a while to settle in and the staff were so encouraging, supportive and reassuring. My son now loves nursery and he comes home every day having learned something new. The staff genuinely care about the children and parents and it really
shows. I'm so grateful to leave my son in such wonderful hands!
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Review from Anna S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care my son receives I feel is outstanding. All staff are so understanding and caring towards him. I feel happy leaving him knowing he will be well looked after. The rooms and garden are lovely.
Thank you.
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Review from Silvia P (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is an amazing place to leave my child every day. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the activities and play stations are always so varied and creative overall you enter this place and find extremely happy children, well nurtured and looked after. The nursery,
in addition, can take advantage of a beautiful green space - fully and well exploited for the children's benefit. I love this place.
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Review from Maria R (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son quickly adapted to the nursery thank to the lovely staff that is caring for him. He loves being at the nursery and that's peace of mind for a working mother. All the staff are super nice, keeping us up to date with his daily activities and involving interests. Although they are very busy they
always have time for us. The management team is fantastic, organising loads of activities that involve the parents and constantly keeping us informed of what's going on. The outdoor space is fascinating.
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Review from Bryony L (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. The staff are so caring and kind towards our little one and genuinely share our joy at seeing him having fun, or doing something new. The outdoor space is a real plus point and there are interesting and fun activities every day to keep the little ones
entertained.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.952 for Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is calculated as follows: ( (403 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 420 Ratings = 4.952
  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 Jack Straws Lane is based on 35 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 35 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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Meet the Team (3)

Rebecca

Rebecca Hudgell

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2023

My name is Rebecca, having worked across a variety of childcare settings for the past 10 years, I have finally found my home being the manager of Jack Straws Lane. I am passionate about delivering quality childcare where the children have opportunities to thrive, create and be inspired by the everyday awe and wonder around them.


In my spare time, I love to travel, and experience different cultures around the world.

Charlotte

Charlotte Williamson

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2020

My name is Charlotte, I found childcare after following in my mother's footsteps. Spending time with children when I was young truly ignited my passion for this role. Before settling into nursery life, I worked as an entertainer based at UK holiday parks. Having thoroughly enjoyed my time there, it was a natural Segway into becoming part of children's development. What I love about Jack Straws Lane is the career opportunities it has provided for me, as well as most importantly the family feel that the setting offers.

Maite

Maite Clemente

Job Title: Third in charge Joined: 2019

My name is Maite, I am the Third in charge and room leader of our Under 2s unit. I am originally from Spain and speak English & Spanish. I have previously worked as an au pair, across different settings & various countries.


The reason I work with children is because I cherish seeing how they develop, watching their individual personalities grow and learn new skills. I am Udeskole trained and carry a passion for promoting outdoor learning across all ages.

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