Kids Planet Hanford

Church Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4QD
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  • Kids Planet Hanford, Stoke-on-Trent
Kids Planet Hanford, formerly Hanford Day Nursery, is based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

The qualified team provides the highest quality of childcare. With more than 50 years of experience, they have the knowledge to ensure that children gain the most from their time at the nursery.

The caring team takes care of children between the ages of 0-5 years. This allows you to focus on your own life, safe in the knowledge that your child is learning in a welcoming environment. Kids Planet Hanford is also a Udeskole accredited nursery.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Hanford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Hayley Gilford (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 40
  • Total Places for Children
  • 112
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Hanford

  • 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.

Kids Planet Hanford Reviews (56)

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Kids Planet Hanford has a Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Hanford has 56 reviews.

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Review from R D (Father of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with the nursery. We receive regular updates on how our child is doing. Our child seem to be developing very well since attending the nursery. Good verity of food choices at meal times and for snacks.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled brilliantly at the nursery, the staff are very welcoming and do a brilliant job helping my little one to achieve new milestones, it's so lovely seeing photos of what my little one gets up to at nursery.

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Review from Jessica K (Mother of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended here since July 2024 and he has come on leaps and bounds since joining here. He has made many friendships and relationships with the children and staff in his room. He particularly has great bonds with his key workers. The menu has a great variety of different types of foods.
The activities and snapshots what get put onto the app are also brilliant and I love seeing what he gets up to throughout the day.

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Review from Hannah E (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are very welcoming and will go above and beyond in the settle-in sessions. My little girl enjoys exploring her room, making new friends, and bonding with all staff members. Management are really helpful with any questions or queries that I have had.

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Review from Michelle A (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery I've never had a problem. Two staff members in particular at preschool are fantastic with my little boy. They are both so welcoming and make you feel so comfortable leaving my little boy there even with the mum's guilt of going to work. Fantastic nursery thank you so much!

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Review from Hayley F (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hanford Kids Planet has been a wonderful school for my son. He has progressed so much since starting and he loves his time there. He tries new foods, plays new games and learns new songs. The staff are all wonderful, caring and encouraging to the children. We thank them all.

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Review from Verity H (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Hanford is a brilliant nursery. My daughter enjoys going to the nursery and making new friends. We receive regular updates so we can see all the activities my daughter has taken part in. The staff are very welcoming and always there to help where needed.

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Review from Nicky M (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Hanford for over 2 years. Since Kids Planet have took over it has been fantastic. There are so many learning opportunities for the children. My son is excited every day to go to nursery and the staff always go above and beyond. Highly recommend. I will be sad when his time at Kids
Planet comes to an end.

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Review from Sophie D (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A beautiful nursery with a beautiful ethos linking to the child-based theories, helping children reach their potential. Lovely friendly staff, always wanting the best for your children. A clean neutral feel to the rooms and display boards with lots of resources and information. Lots of information via
their app and social media about events, to involve parents, and information about your child. Love the outdoor areas for the children and the uderskol approach to outdoor learning. There's a chef on-site cooking fresh meals for my children and they always come out happy.

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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. Staff are knowledgeable, caring and supportive. My son has been going here for 6 months and he absolutely loves it. He has come on leaps and bounds and you can see the time and investment put into his early years. I’d highly recommend the nursery to anybody.

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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 12 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot fault the nursery. After feeling very anxious sending my baby, they have been so supportive. After little one started, took some extra settling sessions. Since settling, the nursery have been amazing, really accommodating, kind and little one loves it, no tears when dropping off. We had some
invoice problems/incorrect fees, but management sorted this out so promptly without any stress. I would recommend the nursery to anyone. I was concerned about it being a big chain, but it's so personal and family-orientated.

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Review from R T (Mother of Child) published on 5 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started at Kids Planet Hanford in July 2023. A huge effort was made to integrate her into toddlers. Hayley especially really helped us feel at ease. Important conversations were repeated back to us that were little sentences that held special meaning to our family which let us know that
they listen/take the time to talk and get to know/understand our child as an individual.
All of the staff in toddlers are very friendly and approachable. One particular staff member especially has a love and passion for her job. She enthusiastically explains things to us and includes Thea in the conversations.
The children get plenty of fresh air. They have little trips out and are currently taking part in little athletes each week.
Sometimes the app takes some time to come through however staff update at pick up and regularly talk about the day/little moments. They are caring understanding and happy people. It’s an extremely inclusive and welcoming nursery to all family members. We are excited about the preschool transition.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 29 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We've been really happy with the smooth transition and the care our daughter has received in the baby room. It's a big thing, putting your trust in others to care for your little one, and we've been pleased with everything so far. It's nice to know she is well cared for whilst we work. she always seems
happy to go and happy when I collect her. Communication via the app is good, it's good to have updates during the day and puts our mind at ease. Great classes from external providers too, as well as offering family events, sibling has loved seeing the nursery and what her little sister gets up to!

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Review from Kate E (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Highly recommend Kids Planet always! The staff are all so lovely and welcoming. Always attentive to my child's needs and really love all the updates you can now get on the app.

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Review from G P (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutley loves her nursery days. I'm kept up to date with her day via the app and all of her key workers make her feel so welcome. She always comes home smiling.

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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both myself and my child love this preschool. She is always super excited to go and see her teachers/friends. She always comes home and tells us about her day and activities.

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Review from D F (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has settled into the baby room much quicker than I had ever anticipated. The staff have been so welcoming, supportive and caring! I'm so grateful for all that they have done to make the transition so smooth for both myself and my little boy!

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Review from Elizabeth C (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff in the toddler room are amazing. They are really supportive to my child and they work with me well to help his emotional intelligence develop well! Thanks to all team members.

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Review from Nina M (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet have been so supportive during my journey of going back to work and having my daughter join the nursery.
Staff have been looking after her and in turn my emotions too.
They acre for my daughter and keep me updated. They work with me, keep me included in choices to be made and have been
so flexible.
Absolute pleasure to have team for my kids to grow and learn.

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Review from Cheryl P (Grandmother of Child) published on 6 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has been cared for by the team in the baby room.
He has just started the nursery and has settled in extremely well.
All staff are very informative, welcoming and knowledgeable in their approach.
I feel happy and relaxed at leaving him in their care, fully knowing he will be safe, loved
and have an amazing experience.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.960)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.960) out of 10 for Kids Planet Hanford is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 25 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 4.960 for Kids Planet Hanford is calculated as follows: ( (288 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.96

  • 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 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Hanford is based on 25 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4, which has been reached with 25 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • 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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Hayley Gilford

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2005

Hayley has worked at Kids Planet Hanford for over 15 years.
She holds a level 4 qualification in childcare and management.
Hayley has a wealth of knowledge.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Hanford

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

Kids Planet Hanford accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Hanford Open?

Kids Planet Hanford 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 Hanford have capacity for?

Kids Planet Hanford has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Hanford to the centre of Stoke-on-Trent?

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

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