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Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery

Harrison Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8PH
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Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery, Cambridge

Kids Planet Chris Abell opened in early 2022 as a brand new, purpose-built setting.

The nursery is located within the grounds of Cambridge University and provides outstanding resources, catering for babies through to preschool-aged children.

Children benefit from large open plan rooms and outdoor play areas.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Kayleigh Nelson(Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 100

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday08:00-18:00
  • Tuesday08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday08:00-18:00
  • Thursday08:00-18:00
  • Friday08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • Parking is available for staff and clients of the setting

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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Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery Reviews (30)

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Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.794) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery has 30 reviews.

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Review from E Y (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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Staff are very helpful and enthusiastic. Both of my kids are always happy and positive about this nursery. They always share their amazing activities with me and they have learnt so many out of the activities.

↩Reply from Kayleigh Nelson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery

Dear parent, Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear you're pleased with the care provided-it's a joy to have your children with us.Kind regards

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Review from Brandon J (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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My daughter has settled amazingly since starting in the baby room. The staff are extremely supportive and positive.
They handled her transition to the next room well and she has since learnt so much.

I get updates regularly throughout the day with photos of her day and can clearly see how much she enjoys her time there.

↩Reply from Kayleigh Nelson, at Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. We are truly honoured to be entrusted with your child's early education and care at Kids Planet Chris Abell. It is both a privilege and a responsibility we take to heart. Your words of appreciation mean a great deal to our team, and we remain...  

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Review from Roy C (Father of Child) published on 1 July 2025 Submitted via Website•
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It's not easy for a first time parent to hand over their wee one to an unknown environment. Having said that, the entire staff at Chris Abell have gone above and beyond what can be expected of a nursery. Granted my partner and I have no yardstick to compare, but the level of support they give us parents and the genuine care we see them dole our to our LO is unbelievable. We couldn't be happier. Bless them all for giving our boy so much love and care. We are truly thankful.

↩Reply from Kayleigh Nelson, at Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to know that your experience at Kids Planet Chris Abell has been so positive. It's truly a privilege to support your child's learning and development, and your kind words mean so much to our team. We're excited to continue being part of...  

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Review from M R (Father of Child) published on 3 February 2025 Submitted via Website•
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A great nursery with lovely staff. Our son enjoys it and we get to see what he is up to, thanks to the updates on the app. The venue is great with outdoor space and plenty of toys.
The staff are caring and will take on board suggestions.
Some points for improvement:
- ideally, the staff turnover would be reduced.
- new staff should introduce themselves when they start, to make it easier for parents to know who is taking care of their child.
- communication could be improved, but efforts have been made by management so, even if not perfect, this is better.

But overall, a great nursery, I don't regret our choice!

↩Reply from Kayleigh Nelson, at Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery

Thank you for your honest review of Kids Planet Chris Abell. I would be happy to ensure all parents are notified of new starters prior to start to ensure you aware of new staff members who will be caring for your child as well small meet and greets so parents feel included and informed. I look forward making further improvements going forward!

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Review from Valeria R (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2024 Submitted via Website•
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I am very happy with the care provided by the Tod room to my little one. He loves going to the nursery and the key persons are always so lovely and caring with my child. I love that they send regular reports and photos of what my son is doing during the day. Something to improve a little bit is the staff rotation, as there have been a few during this year.

↩Reply from Kayleigh Nelson, at Kids Planet Chris Abell Nursery

Thank you so much for your positive review. We strive to create an environment that all children and parents can feel comfortable in and we hope in the future that we can prevent staff movement to ensure consistent staff in our rooms.

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Review from Amy A (Mother of Child) published on 28 November 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Our twins have been going to Chris Abell since they turned 1 and they are now thriving preschoolers. The nursery is really well equipped and set out so our energetic boys have plenty of space to play and lots of inventive activities to keep them entertained. The staff are incredibly warm and friendly, and the boys have adored all their key workers. We have felt really confident that they are truly cared for. Their key workers have also worked together with us when we or they have had any concerns about the boys and made sure we are joined up in our approach at home and at nursery. Chris Abell has helped our little boys develop their language, their skills, and their confidence as well as make friends and learn to understand their own and others' emotions. We will be sad to leave next September.

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Review from Jay C (Father of Child) published on 12 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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My son has recently started at Kids Planet and he loves every minute! The baby room is well equipped and the staff are always lovely! The chef always caters to my son's allergies and ensures he has food which he can eat! He normally has 2 portions! Thank you everyone for settling my son in well!

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 13 January 2023 Submitted via Website•
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This is a lovely nursery with very caring staff and I would highly recommend it to other parents. Our baby has been attending this setting since September 2022 and we have had an extremely positive experience of the baby room. My son bonded quickly with his key worker and has loved all the inventive and varied activities she has done with him. I see happy photos of him daily on the parent app, which also updates me on his meals and sleep.
The facilities at this nursery are really good. There is a dedicated baby sensory room and garden for the babies and beautiful displays of wooden toys and books. The menu is varied and my son almost always finishes all his meals.

The nursery is efficiently run and I feel the staff work well as a team. The Christmas party they held was excellent and showed how great the nursery was.

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Review from Anna T (Mother of Child) published on 13 December 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I am a mum of an 18-month-old girl. She started with Chris Abell in August. She did have some separation anxiety issues at the beginning; she cried in the morning and in the afternoon. All that ended thanks to the excellent care she has been receiving from the nursery staff. They were very understanding of her needs and did their best to help her settle in the new environment. And it worked so well, that my daughter now loves her nursery. She never cries anymore when being left in the morning and when we pick her up, she welcomes us with a big smile which shows how much fun she has had all day.

Chris Abell nursery staff are very dedicated, they enjoy working with children and have lots of creative ideas how to play with them. My daughter adores her key workers and is delighted to see them. Every day we receive a report on how she ate and slept and several photos of her playing happily. The nursery building is beautiful, and I could not imagine a better place for my daughter.

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Review from Simon C (Father of Child) published on 2 November 2022 Submitted via Website•
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I am a father of 15 month old twin boys attending Chris Abell. Since they joined the nursery in July they are having a great time. They are always happy to arrive, and they are welcomed by friendly and caring staff each morning. As a parent, I am informed of the boys' progress and activities during the day. At pickup, the staff are very willing to answer questions that I have, and they give me detailed updates on naps, illnesses etc. The boys adore their key workers and have great fun with them.

The location is brand new and very well-equipped. The toys are age-appropriate, and they have recently created a great sensory room which my boys love. I am really pleased with the decision to send my boys to Chris Abell.

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  • 10 Sep 2024

    We 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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Kayleigh Nelson
Kayleigh NelsonJob Title:Nursery ManagerJoined: 2024

Throughout my career, I have had many rewarding experiences working with children and families, and I am committed to making sure every child in our care can learn in a safe and secure environment.

My aim for the nursery is to cultivate an environment that enables children to progress and grow through play, organising activities and utilising resources to stimulate their learning with wonder and excitement. Play is crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development in children. It allows them to explore their creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and build relationships with their peers. By engaging in playful activities, children learn to navigate the world around them with curiosity and confidence.

I am excited to engage parents in our nursery community and extend a warm invitation to join our setting.

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