Kids Planet Donisthorpe

48 Hill Street, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote DE12 7PL
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8.5 7 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Donisthorpe, Swadlincote
Kids Planet Donisthorpe offers childcare and early years learning to children from three months up to the age of five.

Staff are passionate about their role in inspiring children to develop a love of learning that will sustain them throughout their lives.

The environment at the nursery has stimulating resources which enable children to explore and learn about the world around them. A lot of thought goes into what resources are put out for the children. These reflect children's needs and specific interests and ensure their learning is open-ended.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Donisthorpe

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Caisten Stevenson (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 93
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Donisthorpe

  • Full day 7.30-6 £65.70 per session
    Fulltime 7.30-6 Mon-Fri £300.60 per week
    7.30am-1pm £46.00 per session
    9am-1pm £41.65 per session
    1pm-5pm £46.00 per session
    9am-3pm £53.10 per session

  • Various funding accepted (15 and 30 hours) We also 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 Donisthorpe Reviews (7)

8.5

Kids Planet Donisthorpe has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.523) out of 10, based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Donisthorpe has 7 reviews.

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Review from A S (Father of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Son currently attends Kids Planet Donisthorpe and the staff are always fantastic with him.
They always provide me with what he has been doing throughout the day, and I receive regular updates as to what he has eaten, slept and his nappies via the app.

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Review from Lynda P (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson attends this nursery, I'm his full-time carer. He loves it, the staff are great always letting me know about his day, he's given his lunch and tea on the days he goes and loves it. Fantastic nursery who do lots of different things with the children, would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child enjoys the different activities that he can complete at nursery and has developed good relationships. Previously, we received daily updates and clear communication of what our child was doing in the day which we really enjoyed receiving and which we would appreciate again.

Reply from Vicky Yeomans, Manager at Kids Planet Donisthorpe

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are in the process of transitioning to a new app which should be active very soon for the updates.


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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Donisthorpe is a wonderful setting with a fantastic team. Everyone who has been involved with our little one's care has been supportive and attentive. Following the EYFS curriculum and learning through play, our little boy has thrived here. From starting at 9 months old, he is now in the
preschool room and absolutely loves going every day. They also ensure he is safe with regards to his food and skin allergies, enabling him to join in with his friends. Thank you to all.

Reply from Vicky Yeomans, Manager at Kids Planet Donisthorpe

Thank you so much for your feedback, I am so pleased that you and your child are happy at the nursery.


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Review from Roksana K (Mother of Child) published on 10 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started going to Kids Planet Donisthorpe not long ago and I need to truly say that this place is amazing. My daughter is a very shy child and she is always stuck to my leg and everything has to be done with Mummy. This place and the staff are really doing everything to settle my daughter
in. They come up with different ideas to help her. English is my daughter's second language and again, what they do for her is amazing. They have done photos for her on the door so that she can still communicate with them for e.g. if she wants to go to the toilet. The staff is always smiling, they are very helpful and will do everything to answer all questions asked. Thank you so much, guys! You're amazing!

Reply from Vicky Yeomans, Manager at Kids Planet Donisthorpe

This is so wonderful to hear. I am so pleased that you and your child are having a great experience with us. Thank you for your feedback.


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Review from Emma Y (Mother of Child) published on 3 December 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins absolutely love going to Kingfisher Day Nursery in Donisthorpe.


The rooms are phenomenally set out with so many activities for the children to play and learn, and the staff are extremely helpful and caring.


Being dairy-free, the nursery work with me to ensure the children get the best

alternative choices as similar to the other children as possible.


I would absolutely recommend this nursery to anyone.


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Review from Lucy Y (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery three days a week. It took her a few days to settle in but as soon as she had she goes in and out smiling most days. She has a number of allergies and staff were fantastic at gathering information and arranging for me to meet the kitchen staff prior to her first day.
They’ve kept me updated on my daughter’s care really well and provide a daily sheet with information about naps, nappies, food and activities. They also arranged for full staff training on epipens before my daughter started which was really reassuring. The facilities are great. Wonderful variety for children of all ages to help their imaginations develop.

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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.523)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.523) out of 10 for Kids Planet Donisthorpe is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 5 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.8 out of 5 from 5 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 4.754 for Kids Planet Donisthorpe is calculated as follows: ( (46 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 57 Ratings = 4.754

  • 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 3.769 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Donisthorpe is based on 5 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 = 3.5

    • 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 93 number of registered child places is 18.6. 5 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.6 = 0.269

  • 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)

Caisten

Caisten Stevenson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

My name is Caisten, and I have been working in childcare for nine years now! I am truly passionate about supporting and guiding children, helping them to flourish and blossom to reach their full potential. My professional journey began as an apprentice, where I quickly gained knowledge and experience, eventually advancing to a management position. I am highly committed to continuous learning, as I believe there is always something new to discover. As a mother of one, I understand the challenges parents face when leaving their precious children in someone else's care, which is why I believe in creating that 'home away from home' environment.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Donisthorpe

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Donisthorpe Open?

Kids Planet Donisthorpe 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 Donisthorpe have capacity for?

Kids Planet Donisthorpe has capacity for a total of 93 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Donisthorpe to the centre of Swadlincote?

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

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