Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Peterbrook Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 1HZ
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9.8 44 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Mereside Farm, Solihull
Kids Planet Mereside Farm work to provide children with a safe and secure learning environment, where both their care and educational needs can be meet. Activities at the nursery are tailored around each individual's needs within the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.

A team of qualified and experienced childcare workers ensure that each child is able to meet their potential, and have opportunities available to them in all areas of their development and learning to aid this.

Each room at the nursery has a tablet available to record and track the progress of each child's journey and progression during their time at the nursery. This information is shared with parents using the 'parent portal'. While the pre-school room uses touch screen technology which is proven to encourage and assist with improving child participation, engagement and understanding.

During their time at the nursery, children are appointed a 'Key Person' who acts as a familiar face for parents and children on a daily basis.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Mereside Farm

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Terri Carter (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Mereside Farm

  • 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.


  • Parking
  • Own off road car park with room for approximately 30 cars.


Kids Planet Mereside Farm Reviews (44)

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9.8

Kids Planet Mereside Farm has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.820) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Mereside Farm has 44 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery I could not have picked a better nursery for my son and now currently my daughter. The staff are all so understanding and tailored to each individual child’s needs. My daughter who is nearly three has some challenging times and I can honestly say from the bottom of my heart these
girls are better than anyone with her and they genuinely love all the children for who and what they are. They were absolutely amazing with my son also I feel nobody could have ever done the job any better. These girls go above and beyond to help the children develop and they as a nursery are very organised and hands-on. There is nobody else I could ever trust with my children they are not only a five-star nursery but they have five-star staff and qualities. Thank you Mereside for your continued support with my daughter. The best nursery ever.

Reply from Terri Carter, Area Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased to hear how happy you have been and still are with the nursery and the team. It's lovely to have you as part of our Mereside family still and we look forward to continuing to spend time with and care for your little one as she continues her journey with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery for my daughter. She has grown and learned so much from being here. I feel so comfortable with the care she is receiving and every morning when I ask if she would like to see her key workers, she beams and says yes! I’m kept up-to-date with her daily progress e.g. food,
nappies and sleep and get posts on her observations and what she has been up to at nursery too.
It’s a lovely environment with lots to do and learn and lots of engagement for her throughout the day. It’s child-led learning and all of the staff are really enthusiastic about your child’s development.
They engage with sensory activities, language, outdoor play, nursery rhymes etc.
It’s a lovely environment, with lots of outdoor space and horses to view in the fields at the back of the nursery too!

Reply from Terri Carter, Area Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear how happy you are, we love having you as part of our Mereside family and look forward to continuing to spend time with and care for your little one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started Mereside when she was 2 and has just finished pre-school to start school. There hasn’t been a single day where she has said she didn’t want to go to nursery. She has loved her time at Mereside and has grown and developed into a confident little girl. My 17 month old son is also
at the nursery and settled in so well and the staff are all lovely. I have also recommended the nursery to a friend and her little boy will be starting in the baby room shortly.

Reply from Terri Carter, Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your review, we loved having your daughter at nursery, she was a pleasure to look after and we're sure she'll thrive at school. We're loving having your son with us now too, enjoying all the cuddles as he is a really cuddly boy!
Thank you for recommending us to friends also, it is always appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter has been happy at Mereside for 2 years and my youngest has started there recently and settled in so well. The staff are always so friendly, there is a family feel to the nursery. I never feel rushed if I want to talk to a staff member about one of my daughters and email/app communications
have always been good. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

Reply from Teri Carter, Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you for your lovely review. It's been a pleasure to have your daughter as part of our family here and it's been great to welcome her sister too. It's often such a busy day so I'm really pleased to hear you haven't felt rushed and have felt able to talk to us when needed. Many thanks again from the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with this nursery. Our daughter has attended since she was 8 months old and has just turned 3. The staff are lovely and helpful and it’s clear they only want the best for the children. My daughter has really thrived and developed during her time at Mereside, and I’m sure she’ll continue to
do so during her final year there. It’ll be a sad day when she leaves to go to school!

Reply from Alan Lowe, Director at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It's so nice to hear how happy you are and that you feel your daughter is happy and thriving with us too. Time flies by, but hopefully her last year with us doesn't go too quickly! Thank you again from the whole team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl started at Mereside at 9 months and with sadness, due to moving had to leave just after her third birthday. She's a clever, confident, cheeky, and happy little one in no small way due to the setting, staff, and whole nursery experience she has had. The communication was always good and
we never had any cause for concern. COVID was handled as well as anywhere could have been done. Highly recommended. I miss taking her there already.

Reply from Terri Carter, Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your review. We loved having you all as part of our Mereside family and we are so happy she enjoyed her time with us, she will really be missed. Best wishes for the future from us all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a bad experience with a previous nursery I can not recommend Mereside more, they have welcomed my daughter into the preschool room and within a couple of weeks she was asking to go. Staff are amazing, very friendly and nice that most staff members are also moms themselves.
Five star all round
and has restored my faith.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you are looking for a home away from home for your little one where they are nurtured according to their individual natures and needs, then please consider this fantastic school.
My daughter has literally skipped into school every day and absolutely loves it at Mereside. The teachers and staff
are always friendly and clearly love each and every child in their care. This is evident in the natural way they interact with them on a daily basis. They are always happy to help if you have even the slightest concern and have made my whole family feel welcome. Even my mother loves collecting my daughter so she can have the odd chinwag. I assure you if you choose Mereside Farm Nursery, your child will flourish.

Reply from Terri Carter at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It is lovely to hear how happy you have been with the care we have provided and it has been an absolute pleasure having you all as part of our Mereside Family. We wish you all the best for the future and please keep in touch.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two girls have been coming to Mereside since they were babies and if they provided a primary school I would have loved for them to continue going. It was due to my girls reaching primary school age that they had to leave which we all found heartbreaking as it had become part of the family and the
nursery had been such a massive support to me and my family during a very traumatic and stressful time but they never failed to be there for me and my girls.
My girls also developed on every level and excelled at all they did. They loved going, the staff treated them as their own and the care and education is second to none. It was by pure luck I discovered the nursery and feel so blessed that my girls got to spend their nursery and preschool time here. Thank you to the manager and all the wonderful, devoted staff there for your wonderful care and dedication to my family which made the transition so much easier and enabled them to get through the turbulent time in their young lives.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has been attending Mereside since she was 14 months old and we love this nursery because staff have a secure understanding of how to protect children which is underpinned by strict policies and procedure. From the very start, the level of attention she has received has been amazing and staff
in the baby room have been very helpful and attentive which was very important to us in the early days of settling in. Our child has thrived in this very well-resourced nursery and makes rapid progress in all areas of learning and development due to the well-planned activities and enthusiasm provided by staff. Also, we feel that our child has become a very confident communicator as a result of the excellent teaching and support provided by all staff. I particularly like, that the nursery is located at a fairly unique and great location – from the playground, the children can see grazing horses and other animals.

Reply from Terri Carter, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you, Annika, for your lovely review. We love seeing how the children develop and progress and being part of that journey is a real privilege for us, we look forward to continuing the journey with you all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our boy has been attending Mereside Farm Children's Nursery since he was 10 months old and despite all the concern and trepidation, one has when choosing and then having them start nursery we have never had a single cause for concern. From the very start the level of attention he received has been wonderful,
all the staff so attentive especially those in the baby room in those early days of settling in. This has continued through however and he is now a happy active member of the Tweenies group. I cannot fault the staff, the facilities or the lovely environment - semi-rural and away from busy roads is brilliant for both health and safety.


The staff all seem prepared to go that step beyond, all made it into work in the recent heavy snow and even helped dig me out of the car park!


In short, if you live locally why on earth would you send your child anywhere else?


Thank you Mereside.


Reply from Terri Carter, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Ashley, we are so happy that you and your son have had such positive experiences with us so far. We will always try our best to go above and beyond where our little ones are concerned.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have put both of my children in Mereside Farm over the last 5 years. Both have thoroughly enjoyed the nursery. They settled in well and developed through the years there. The staff are outstanding and supported the children through each stage. I have recommended friends to Mereside who have also been
happy with their child's progress. It sets them up ready for school, showing confidence and a good basic understanding for school life. I would recommend Mereside to any parent.

Reply from Terri Carter, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you for your kind comments, Sarah. We have loved having both children with us at Mereside and can't quite believe how quickly time has gone as your little one is now a preschooler! The ladies work so hard to provide the best for the children, so it's lovely to know that you feel they have been supported through each stage. Many thanks again!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Mereside when he was one. He didn’t settle very well and I was very worried about him. The staff at Mereside took so much time with him to get him used to it. Within a month he had settled in and had a fantastic relationship with the staff.
He is now in Tweenies and he loves
it. Once a week they have a dance/music class which he adores. The facilities at the nursery are fantastic. The outside area inspires little one's imagination. I would definitely recommend this nursery and the lovely staff.

Reply from Terri Carter, Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you, Sarah, what lovely comments. Starting nursery can be such a big change for little ones so we understand they are all different and some may need a little more support and time. We are so glad he enjoys his time with us and we love having him with us at the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Mereside for over a year (Baby and Tweenie Room) and I couldn’t think of a better nursery.


The staff are fantastic- kind, friendly, approachable and great fun. Having got to know my son,l they have planned activities specifically for him based on his interests.


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he attends nursery he has great fun and is well cared for. The food is lovely, nutritious and homemade, my son regularly has seconds!


I was keen to find a nursery which also enhanced my son’s learning and as a teacher, it was a pretty tall order. I’m so impressed with the quality of the planned learning activities. I can really see how these are activities are developing his skills in all areas.


The food is tasty, nutritious and homemade - my son regularly has seconds!


The setting is beautiful and the recent building works are brilliant. My son cannot wait for better weather so he can enjoy the fantastic outdoor area.


I highly recommend Mereside Farm nursery.


Reply from Terri Carter, Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your kind comments Kathryn, it is so lovely to hear how happy you and your son are. We love looking for new ways to ignite the children's interest and build on their learning at home. We must say a big thank you to you also for your continued involvement and support, including your lovely observations from home. We look forward to continuing our partnership with you and watching your son grow and develop as he continues his journey as part of our Mereside family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Mereside since she was 11 months old and I can honestly say I love the nursery. The staff are extremely friendly and you can tell they share a special bond with the children they look after. Every morning she is greeted with a warm cuddle.
My daughter's social skills
have come on leaps and bounds since joining the nursery and her confidence is brilliant. She also gets to experience things at the nursery she wouldn't always manage to do at home with me, recently they have been playing with shadows and ice painting. The outdoor area is lovely, being surrounded by the countryside and horses allowing the children the chance to explore.


She has made lots of friends and is always telling me all the fun things she has done at the nursery, she is always excited when she realises it's nursery day. I can't recommend this nursery enough.


Reply from Terri Carter, Manager at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much, Jenny, how lovely to hear how happy you and your daughter are. I know the ladies will be pleased to hear your feedback too. Making and fostering those special bonds with children is such an important part of our role. We love having your daughter as part of our family here and look forward to seeing how she continues to grow and develop.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Mereside for nearly 2 years now (from Baby to Tweenie) and we are delighted in how he has come on and is developing. His speech and new phrases/words amaze us and have us in stitches, especially the way in which he uses his arms to articulate.
The facilities have always been great
but the improvements that have been made are just brilliant and the outdoor space and play areas is simply out of this world (more so when the horses are playing).
We cannot speak highly enough about the learning and fun they have every day as the biggest problem we have is taking him home at night, and then listen for what seems like hours while he tells us about what he has done at Nursery that day.
Lastly, the care shown by the girls, is simply second to none and we thank you again.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons go to Mereside Farm. My eldest has been going since he was a little over a year and is currently in preschool, my youngest has been going since he was 7 months and is currently in the baby room. They both love it, spending lots of time outside and playing/dancing. I could see the difference
in my children socially very early. It’s a wonderful nursery with brilliant staff and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for childcare. My eldest heads to school in September and I know he’ll be very sad to go!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After moving my son to this nursery we no longer have tears, he loves it! From his phasing in sessions to the parent update app, it’s great! Staff are so lovely here!

Reply from Alan Lowe, Director at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we are so pleased you and your little one are happy and we are glad you have joined us as part of our Mereside family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Mereside Farm Children's Nursery just over a year now (from the age of 1) and it’s the best thing I ever did for him. Although he doesn’t attend full time, the progress he has made with this nursery has been incredible. His favourite thing at the moment is the dance class he
does on a Tuesday and we have to listen to him singing “head, shoulders, knee’s and toes” all night long!


The setting of the nursery is beautiful and my son loves to see the horses in the fields when I drop him in the morning. They really promote the outdoors and have multiple outdoor areas for the children to play – this is one thing that appealed to me the most.


He’s a difficult child to leave with anyone other than his parents but he has really bonded with members of staff here. They are all so kind and considerate and always smiling! ! I would 100% recommend this nursery and can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for my son.


Reply from Alan Lowe, Director at Kids Planet Mereside Farm

Thank you so much for such lovely comments! We are so pleased you are happy and feel we have supported you and your little one, we love having you as part of our Mereside family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been extremely happy with Mereside Farm Nursery. The staff are fantastic, they truly care about the children, they have always taken time and effort in caring for my girls and reporting on their progress. My girls started at the age of 2 and 3 years and have attended here since January 2015.
They both enjoy the nursery and have developed brilliantly. My eldest daughter also went to Mereside Farm nursery at the age of 2 in 2010 and since then we were so happy with our choice.
I would highly recommend this nursery to parents.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.820)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.820) out of 10 for Kids Planet Mereside Farm is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.927 for Kids Planet Mereside Farm is calculated as follows: ( (165 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 177 Ratings = 4.927

  • b) 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 4.893 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Mereside Farm is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16.8 = 0.893

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Terri Carter

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

I have been at Mereside Farm since 2014 and have a foundation degree in Early Years. I have worked in the early years for over 24 years as a nursery nurse, then room leader and deputy manager before moving into the management role at Mereside Farm. I am proud to have a team dedicated to providing the best for the children and their families.