Kids Planet Stone

Mount Industrial Estate, Mount Road, Stone ST15 8LL
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9.8 13 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Stone, Stone
Kids Planet Stone offers children full day care with quality pre-school provision for children aged from birth to 5 years.

Qualified, supportive staff help children to learn through play at have lots of fun.

Children are encouraged to explore, investigate, discover, create and practice.

Staff aim to provide an environment in which each child is respected and encouraged to develop physically, emotionally, socially and culturally through a range of experiences that will nurture and promote confidence.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Stone

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Becky Birch (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:15-18:15
    Tuesday 07:15-18:15
    Wednesday 07:15-18:15
    Thursday 07:15-18:15
    Friday 07:15-18:15
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Stone

  • Full Day: 0-2 Years - £59.45 / 2-5 Years - £58.35
    Morning/Afternoon: 0-2 Years - £38.65 / 2-5 Years - £37.95
    Full Week: 0-2 Years - £272.00 / 2-5 Years - £267.00
    Short Day: 0-2 Years - £48.00 / 2-5 Years - £46.90


  • 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
  • Large car park


9.8

Kids Planet Stone has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Stone has 13 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really great staff, every interaction has been excellent.
My son comes out of Kids Planet really happy.
Great facilities, lots of room to play and explore.
Great communication on the app with what's happening week on week.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Son has been attending just one day a week since last September. At first drop off wasn't a very nice experience at all, with little one getting ever so upset but the staff made a real effort to make him feel comfortable and he now runs in so excited that I often don't even get a goodbye! His key
work is always really lovely and friendly, and my son really does love her. When he sees her coming to let us in he shouts 'play!' and can't wait to go in. We also love that there is a male member of staff in the nursery, my son seems to have really taken to him also.
My little one loves being outside and they have great outdoor facilities and things to play on/with.
The food always sounds amazing. My little one is a big eater and there's always plenty for him.
The team in his room works really well with what we are working on at home, like potty training. And we try to carry on what he's learnt at nursery at home, currently, that's emotions.
Highly recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of our children have attended Kids Planet and have been thoroughly impressed with the care and level of service provided by all of their staff. They strive to build relationships with each and every child, and our children love the team there and the extra mile they go. I am also impressed with
the office staff, who always try to accommodate additional requests we have had, and nothing is ever too much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Christmas at the nursery was made so special, the carol concert that was put together was amazing, and parents were invited to watch their little one sing classic Christmas songs. It was well put together and organised, the staff kept the children engaged and it was honestly a joy to watch, you could
clearly see all the children enjoying themselves.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Kids Planet Stone enough. My little boy has attended since he was two and is now four. We love the relationships that the staff build with the children, my little boy is always happy to go in and talks fondly of all the staff and his friends. They all seem to care and love their jobs.
The communication from the manager, the room leaders, and key persons is outstanding. The app supports this, with daily updates, it feels like we really know what he gets up to at nursery. The support my little boy has received with his development has been amazing, particularly with his fussy eating, his social and emotional development, and his speech and language. Everyone is always willing to engage and work with us as parents and with other professionals. The range of activities and experiences is outstanding, my little boy loves forest school, dance, music, and the messy play on offer.

Reply from Becky Birch, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stone

Thank you for this lovely review, we really appreciate such lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are approachable and have been really helpful in the process of our little boy settling in here.
Handovers are always detailed and the parent zone app is updated regularly, giving parents peace of mind.
We look forward to the summer months when our little one can make the most of the outdoor
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Stone is fantastic, the staff are really welcoming and always have time to provide a full feedback from the day. My son settled in really well after his visits. Couldn't recommend any more!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. I feel so at ease leaving my daughter there. All the staff are lovely and really care about the children. Thank you!

Reply from Becky Birch, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stone

Thank you for your lovely review! We love hearing the feedback from our parents!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I've been sending my children to Kids Planet Stone since September 2020 and I couldn't recommend it enough. And here's why...
1. The outdoor space! With a playground, large grass area, climbing apparatus, and a woodland area, there's so much room for the children to play, explore, grow veg, become
gardeners, and learn about nature!
2. The staff! Every member of staff makes you feel special. They are so attentive, communicative, and more importantly... Tell you the truth when your kid has not had a good day!
3. The food! It has become a running joke in my office to find out what my kids have had for lunch because it's always something fabulous! The onsite chef is the best!
4. Activities - from Rhythm Time to Forest School, their days are always packed with fun!
The only criticism I have is of the app that Kids Planet uses across their business, it's really not user-friendly at all!
Kids Planet Stone has developed my children so much and shaped them into lovely mini humans!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attended 4 days a week from baby room until leaving preschool for school. We were always so reassured by the quality of care, and the way the staff knew and delighted in each and every child. He now attends holiday club, and it remains a safe and nurturing place for him. He trusts the staff
and therefore so do we. He looks forward to going back to the ones he remembers and always comes home having enjoyed making friends with someone new!

Reply from Becky Birch, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stone

Thank you for your lovely review! The team really appreciates your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Kids Planet Stone. All the staff are so lovely with the children and very responsive to queries. Our little boy loves going and is very happy when he's there. Some of his first words were his key workers' names.

Reply from Becky Birch, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stone

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has come on leaps and bounds since going to nursery, whenever I pick him up or see his updates on the app he is clearly having a great time. It's very clear that the staff care so much about the kids, it really cemented our choice to send him there. As he grows older and has recognised when we
arrive at nursery, he gets excited to go in and see the staff. They actively try to progress your child in their development and we feel completely at ease dropping him off knowing he will be in good hands.

Reply from Becky Birch, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Stone

Lovely to hear, so glad your little boy is progressing well, thank you for your lovely words!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault Kids Planet, both of my children are happy and well looked after whilst here. My little girl has come out of her shell so much and is talking so much better since going here. I'd be very lost without them, they are very accommodating. They always listen to what myself and my partner want
for our children and their sensitivities. Also transitioning to new rooms they go slow with my little girl as they are aware of how socially awkward she can be.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.838)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.838) out of 10 for Kids Planet Stone 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 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 4.935 for Kids Planet Stone is calculated as follows: ( (145 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.935

  • 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 4.903 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Stone is based on 13 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.903

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Becky

Becky Birch

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Becky Birch is the nursery manager at Kids Planet Stone.


She has worked in childcare for 14 years, starting in the nursery as an apprentice. Level three qualified, she also has leadership and management level 3 training. Becky has 3 children of her own and in her spare time, she loves to spend time with family and friends.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Stone

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

Kids Planet Stone accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Stone Open?

Kids Planet Stone is open: Monday 07:15-18:15, Tuesday 07:15-18:15, Wednesday 07:15-18:15, Thursday 07:15-18:15, Friday 07:15-18:15.

How many Children does Kids Planet Stone have capacity for?

Kids Planet Stone has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Stone to the centre of Stone?

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