Kids Planet Hanford

Church Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4QD
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9.8 63 Reviews
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 (63)

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Kids Planet Hanford has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Hanford has 63 reviews.

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son recently started and he has disabilities so I was nervous about sending him to nursery at first but all the Staff have been brilliant with him! They have all learned about his needs, keep me up to date whilst he is in nursery and they are all amazing with him! I couldn't recommend this nursery
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Review from Alexandra E (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Hanford have been simply insane! After a bad experience from a nursery previously, the policies and procedures that are practiced by all staff just simply but my mind at rest immediately. All staff are friendly and approachable and very knowledgeable wanting to show love and compassion to
all of the children. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds, especially with her talking and counting, and is starting to mature more in daily life from having a structured routine now she has moved to Preschool! Thank you to you all for looking after my little girl! x

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Review from Sarah R (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot speak highly enough,
Daughter settled well feel that staff know her personalty well, they are friendly caring and my daughter talks very fondly of the staff and days in nursery
Nursery very accommodating always
Always different activities
Communication great

Reply from Hayley Gilford, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Hanford

Thank you so much for your feedback, its great to hear that you are happy with our range of activities and communication and that your daughter enjoys her time here. The team will be so pleased hearing your kind words!


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Review from A F (Stepfather of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing!! I recommend whoever I can staff are so caring and build an individual relationship with each child. The variety of food is brilliant my little boy loves trying all the new foods and trying foods from other cultures. I can't say enough good things about this nursery 110% recommend

Reply from Hayley Gilford, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Hanford

Thank you for your wonderful feedback our team and chef will be pleased to hear your kind words! Its lovely to hear about the strong bonds your child has built with the team, we look forward to continuing your child's early years experience together.


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Review from Lucy A (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy adores it here. I'm so close to my little boy and was worried about leaving him with strangers but wow I was wrong. The staff have become family to my little boy, he loves it here and know my baby girl will love it here too when she goes and even though she has epilepsy I know she will
be in good safe hands as most are first aided trained. I can not fault this nursery. Only thing I could say is I hope they do some more play sessions. My little boy aunties keep saying how they want go in to play with him there. But that's just an extra. As I say no faults. Kids planet is the best nursery with fresh, homemade foods, lots of educational toys and activities and to boost They follow gentle parenting so I have no worries of them shouting at my son so at times struggles with his emotions. Thanks for everything you all do!

Reply from Hayley Gilford, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Hanford

Thank you for the wonderful feedback, I am so glad you have had such a positive experience.Our team and chef will be pleased to hear your kind words. Our stay and play sessions are organised for the term ahead please look out for communication regarding upcoming events on our monthly news letter!


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Review from K L (Father of Child) published on 16 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff are amazingly friendly and helpful with the support and growth of our child, since going here his development has gone through the roof in all areas. It's always great seeing and hearing what he gets upto and knowing how well he is eating too. I can't give enough praise to everyone here
for everything they do and would recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Hayley Gilford, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Hanford

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, the team really appreciate your kind words. Its great to hear that you are happy with your experience and that your child is thriving developmentally. We look forward to continuing your child's early years journey together!


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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 16 April 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, very happy with how my child has settled in this term. They are happy to attend nursery and enjoy the different experiences that the nursery provide. The staff are attentive and keep the app updated.

Reply from Hayley Gilford, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Hanford

Thank you so much for your lovely review and for sharing your settling in experience at Kids Planet. The team appreciate your kind words and we are excited to continue your child's early years experience together.


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Review from N A (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend the nursery and both are very different in their needs. My 1st child is a real mummies boy and we still have the normal bribes on the drop off to not go to nursery- over time and another child later I've learnt that this is quite normal so let this be reassuring to any mums
with screaming babies at the drop off. But I can honestly say it's been invaluable. The bonds, friendships and development he has achieved would not have been possible without the staff and activities at KP. My second child is delayed in her gross motor skills and the team have been so supportive. I have daily updates about both children and see how they've eaten and what they've been up to each day. The handover with staff makes me know that they know my children on a personal level and that's all I could ask for.

Reply from Kids Planet Team ., Marketing at Kids Planet Hanford

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us at Kids Planet. It's fantastic to hear you're happy with the care and education your child receives at Kids Planet Hanford. Your kind words mean the world to our team, and we're so excited to continue supporting your little one on their early years journey


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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 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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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.831)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.831) 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 4.9 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 20 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 4.938 for Kids Planet Hanford is calculated as follows: ( (225 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 240 Ratings = 4.938

  • 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 Hanford is based on 20 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. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

NMT Buisness Development Award

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2017 More details

Number 1 for Quality - Nursery World 2017-2018

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 09 Nov 2017 More details

Clare Roberts Cheif Executive - Barclays Female Icon Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 19 Oct 2017 More details

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Meet the Team (1)

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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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