Kids Planet Thrapston

107 Huntingdon Road, Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4NG
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9.8 24 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Thrapston, Kettering
At Kids Planet Thrapston, the devoted team is dedicated to nurturing happy children in a cosy and safe setting that feels just like home. The team guarantees a nurturing environment that caters to children of all ages, from infants to preschoolers and beyond into school age.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Laura Farrell (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 18

Total Places for Children

  • 61

Age Range

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

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.

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Kids Planet Thrapston Reviews (24)

9.8

Kids Planet Thrapston has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kids Planet Thrapston has 24 reviews.

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Review from Rebecca E (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy started nursery in June, he has settled in amazingly well. It's heartwarming to see how comfortable he feels, he lifts his arm to everyone in his room, which shows how happy and secure he is in their care.
Receiving photo updates and comments throughout the day is such a lovely touch
and really helps me feel connected to his experience.
The staff do a fantastic job keeping my fully updated on how he's doing, I feel reassured knowing he's being so well looked after. I'd especially like to thank one staff member, she's always approachable, quick to respond to any queries, and her passion for her role truly shines through.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for such a beautiful review, your kind words are really appreciated. His little face definitely brightens all of our days!
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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has improved so much in the last few months. The staff are friendly and are very easy to talk to. If you have any concerns or issues they are happy to help and always smiling
Always updating as much as they can on the family app I love seeing what they have been up to. The little touches
around nursery is nice like the lending library we are always having a look for a new book to read.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Beautiful review - thank you! We love to see children using the lending library, or the home learning bags! Glad you are happy with the app updates - we love it too, more user friendly!
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Review from E F (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I'm always greated with a smile and a warm welcome, I feel confident and happy knowing my son will be well looked after, all his needs will be met and he will have fun exploring outside, plays and sleeps well inside. Thank you ladies for taking care off him and always giving him a cuddle when he needs
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Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your review - all of our staff genuinely care about the children in the setting and it is lovely to hear that you see that also as a parent. We love cuddles, and exploring outdoors!
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Review from Lexie B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The most friendliest staff ever, they helped so much with getting my son settled. I feel reassured that my son is in good hands and safe. The lunch my son eat at nursery is outstanding and healthy. My son went from not wanting to leave my side to loving being at nursery to the point he doesn't even
wave goodbye anymore, he just walks in like he owns the place. And I genuinely believe that is down to how lovely the staff and environment is.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for a lovely review - we love seeing his happy face every day!
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Review from E D (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a family we have been utterly impressed with the improvements within the nursery setting, with the obvious staff development and the time that's been given to us at parents. The communication has really improved also and I appreciate that our views and worries have been listened too. My son now thrives
and begs to go to nursery again and its been wonderful to hear him singing and happy and sharing his learning at home.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your review, it is lovely to hear that he is sharing his learning at home also! Please continue to share with us your photos from home on the app - we love to see what our children are…read more
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Review from Emily W (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
In the last few months there have been significant improvement in toddler room, I feel like my child's speech has improved significantly, we still struggle with drop offs but they are definitely having more good drop offs then ever before.
My child always talks about the activities and has a strong
relationship with my child asking if he will see her in nursery days. Since she has been room lead I feel like handovers are more thorough and don't feel rushed and I feel comfortable raising any concerns or questions around my child's care and learning
Also another staff member has always demonstrated integrity and care towards my child's and even more so knowing my anxiety around changing nursery providers, from showing us round, to my child's first day and any interactions this staff member remains approachable and kind to me and my child and appears to be a positive leader and role model
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
What a lovely review, a delight to read. So happy you see such positive changes, thank you for your kind words.
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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since being at the nursery my boy has flourished. The staff are amazing with him and he is so comfortable with them. He eats everything he is given and so much more and has really expanded his palate since being there. He is regularly encouraged to try new things and is learning and changing every time
he goes. The staff are all incredible, kind and happy and supportive in his next steps and his growth. He was unsettled to start with as most children are but is now so happy to go and play. Since the new management took over there has also been a .assive improvement in the nursery setting, the staff training and the safe guarding. Thank you kids planet, keep being awesome! From one very happy mummy
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
This is a beautiful review, thank you so much. We have some exciting further improvements coming which I am extremely excited about!
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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little one has been with the nursery for nearly a year now and has thrived there. The staff have always been welcoming and supportive. They did have a difficult period with low staff levels which they have been working hard to move past. They are making great changes and developments to improve what
has always been a warm and friendly setting. I'm sure they will continue to grow and I hope the staff they have will get the support to be at their best. I think if they can get even more staff it might allow them more flexibility for bigger and better activities but my little one seems to really engage with the activities they do currently. The food they serve the children always seems healthy and varied and my little one always comes home with a full belly.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for a beautiful review - we have lots of exciting improvements coming, including Udeskole!
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Review from Mel C (Grandmother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The baby room is wonderful! The staff are so kind and caring, and my granddaughter absolutely loves it there. It's warm, welcoming, and full of fun - she's always smiling in her daily photos.
They provide stimulating activities and nourishing healthy meal choices.
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Review from Mick C (Grandfather of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We couldn't be happier with the care our granddaughter receives in the baby room. The staff are so welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring - it's clear they truly love what they do. The environment is calm, clean, and stimulating. We love how they take the time to get to know her individual needs
and routines, and the regular updates (with photos!) give us such peace of mind. It's reassuring to see how much she is thriving and developing in such a safe, nurturing space. We feel very lucky to have found this wonderful nursery.
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Review from Madison P (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The last 6 months for this Nursery has been a roller coaster to say the least. One staff member leaving and another stepping up to the challenge of duty manager and bringing the nursery standards above and beyond has been an amazing thing for any parent to watch. The standards that have been set are
high and the whole team are going above and beyond for every child and parent. The learning measures put in place for the children are incredible. Updates daily. Photos daily. Leaning schedules weekly. Monthly meetings if wanted for parents. Walking into the premises now feels like a home and safe learning environment for the children. My little boy runs into there, so happy and runs into the arms to all the staff and not just his room staff. The staff are much happier which clearly the children pick up on. The food has been a game changer and can only say chefs kiss for the food the children get to eat. I cannot recommend the whole team enough and this is a brilliant nursery to send your child to!
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Review from Nicole E (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending since October 2024 and we can definitely see a massive improvement in the nursery. Our son has always had the best time enjoying the variety of different activities mostly the garden ones. We also received a lovely detailed report about his development before the summer holidays
began.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
This is a beautiful review, thank you! Your little one absolutely loves exploring our newly refurbished garden - with further improvements to the gardens coming soon! We can not wait to see him den…read more
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Review from S M (Father of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child came to the nursery with a limited vocabulary after spending an extended time at another who had tried to convince us that our child was no progressing at the expected milestones. Kids Planet Thrapston have been nothing but amazing with care, encouraging speech and looking after their welbeing.
I have nothing but good things to say about staff and management and will be sad that he is leaving such a nice, friendly team.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
A beautiful review, thank you. We will always pride ourselves on Early Identification, and supporting children to achieve their full potential in their early years.
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Review from Bethany W (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My twin boys have been attending the nursery since February, and we couldn't be happier. Since the change in management, there's been such a positive difference - all the staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and approachable. It's lovely that every member of the team seems to know the boys by name,
even those who aren't based in their room - it really gives a sense of care and community.


There are always lots of engaging activities for the children to enjoy, and I love receiving regular updates on the app. It's so reassuring to see what they've been up to throughout the day, and the app is kept updated consistently.


The whole environment is clean, organised, and welcoming, and you can tell the staff genuinely enjoy what they do. It's a lovely place, and I feel confident my boys are happy and well looked after every day.

Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for a beautiful review. We absolutely love having the boys at Nursery, their smiles brighten our day! They are always actively engaged in all activities, and love exploring our garden - I…read more
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Review from Jack P (Father of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I couldn't be happier with the baby room at Kids Planet Thrapston. The staff are warm, nurturing, and incredibly attentive to every child's individual needs. From the moment we walked in, I felt confident that my baby was in safe, loving hands.


The environment is calm, clean, and thoughtfully designed

with age-appropriate toys and sensory activities that truly support early development. The team keeps a great routine while still being flexible to accommodate naps and feeds. I also appreciate the daily updates and photos-they offer real peace of mind for a working parent.


Most importantly, my baby lights up every morning when we arrive, she adores all the staff and they adore her. It's clear the staff have created a space where the children feel happy, secure, and cared for. I highly recommend the baby room at Kids Planet Thrapston to any parent looking for a supportive and engaging start for their little one.

Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
A beautiful review, thank you so much. We pride ourself on a warm and nurturing environment for all children and families. Your little one lights up our faces daily also!
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Review from Paige F (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The improvement we've seen in the last few months at Kids Planet Thrapston has been tremendous, the communication is fantastic. We get good detailed handovers, feel as though our child is so well loved and cared for and she just has the best time. Cannot praise the manager and the team, shoutout to
two staff members in particular they all seem passionate about making a fun and safe learning environment.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We love seeing your child flourish in our new environment!
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Review from Kristin S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have nothing but good things to say about this nursery, all the staff are amazing and my daughter has never had any issues, she loves going to nursery and is always so happy at the end of the day. The staff have not only been supportive towards her but have also been supportive towards me when I've
been stressed or had a lot going on, they're always there for a chat and have helped me more times that I can count. They're an amazing team and I'm thankful I chose to take my daughter here.


I know that the last 6 months haven't been the greatest in terms of changing of management and ofstead etc but I think these issues have been dealt with incredibly well and the staff have been so open and honest about everything which fills me with hope, I have definitely noticed positive improvements in the nursery and I can confidently say that my daughter wouldn't be happier anywhere else.

Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your review! We will always be here to support you, I am a firm believer in an open door policy. More exciting changes and positive improvements happening soon!
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Review from Seamus H (Grandfather of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both of my grandchildren attend Kids Planet nursery, and it has been a wonderful experience for our family. They love going each day and have thrived in every aspect of their development. They have built strong friendships and formed lovely bonds with the caring staff.


I want to acknowledge that

the nursery experienced some challenges a few months ago, which Ofsted identified as stemming from local leadership issues. However, I was impressed by Kids Planet's swift response - they immediately implemented changes with new management, and standards were restored quickly.


While you may encounter some old negative reviews online, I'd encourage you to visit and see for yourself. In my experience, this nursery provides excellent care and education. The staff are dedicated, and the positive impact on my grandchildren's development speaks for itself.


I would confidently recommend Kids Planet to other families. The proof is in how happy and well-developed the children are.

Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your lovely review. We are extremely proud of the changes we have made, and the upcoming exciting changes to happen. Our Udeskole accreditation starts at the End of September, which will…read more
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Review from c S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The turn around of the nursery over the last few months has been huge! My son absolutely loves coming to nursery, it's increased his confidence and has brought him on leaps and bounds!
The staff are all friendly and caring and always happy to help. As are the management. So approachable with any query
I have had! They also helped us over come some eating issues we had with my little one. I will be sad when my little one has to leave!
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your beautiful review, we will also be sad when your little one leaves! It has been an honour to watch and help support his development over the past few months.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are absolutely incredible, seeing the way they interact with my son and engage him, supporting his interests and encouraging him to explore new things, he has become so confident in himself since starting here, and absolutely adores everyone, the kitchen staff are also brilliant with engaging
him. The managers are so incredibly supportive, we have an ongoing situation at home and the managers have always had their door open and available when I've needed to discuss things relating, and the manager has been active and highly positive and professional. The setting itself is stunning and engaging, and to see my son so happy and settled at this nursery is the most heart warming feeling.
Reply from Laura Farrell, Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston
Thank you for your beautiful words. I must say I am extremely proud of the changes we have worked extremely hard on over the past few months. Lots more exciting changes happening in the near future!…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.843)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.843) out of 10 for Kids Planet Thrapston is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 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 4.843 for Kids Planet Thrapston is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (43 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 287 Ratings = 4.843
  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 Thrapston 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 61 number of registered child places is 12.2, 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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Laura Farrell

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hello! I’m the Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Thrapston. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a warm, caring, and secure environment - truly a home from home - where children from babies to school age can grow happy, confident, and ready to explore the world.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Thrapston

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

Kids Planet Thrapston accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Thrapston Open?

Kids Planet Thrapston is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Thrapston have capacity for?

Kids Planet Thrapston has capacity for a total of 61 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Thrapston to the centre of Kettering?

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

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