Kids Planet Kettering

Angel House, 113 London Road, Kettering NN15 7PH
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  • Kids Planet Kettering, Kettering
Kids Planet Kettering is located in a large Edwardian house with gardens and woodland area and has been transformed and equipped to offer high standards of care for children aged between three months and five-years-old in line with the early years foundation framework and parental aspirations.

The nursery offers 15 and 30-hour funding for eligible children.

Angels have three specialist teachers who come to the nursery on a weekly basis to do dance, gym and music skills with the children, this is included in the nursery fees.

The nursery has a fully qualified chef onsite who prepares the meals for the children, fresh and mostly homemade. The children are always offered a hot lunch and have weekly rotating menus which parents can see in the nursery entrance. The chef ensures the meals are healthy and nutritious meals making sure the children consume a variety of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis.

All staff are trained at level 3 or above and employ one apprentice. The staff are passionate about delivering high-quality childcare to all children.

Each child has a key person who takes care of the children's needs, learning and development. The staff plan experiences for the children following interests to ensure learning through play is effective.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Kettering

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Theresa Collyer (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 55
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Kettering

  • 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
  • The nursery has a fully accessible car park.


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Kids Planet Kettering has a Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Kettering has 34 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl is happy here and the staff are just lovely. The staff are all so encouraging, gentle and doting on her. Her development has really come on also and she cannot wait to get in the door in the morning. If you are thinking about sending your little one there, don't think about it anymore
and just do it! You won't regret it! Thanks.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words and your child is a pleasure to look after.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery in town.
My son is loving it and he always enjoys his time there. They love singing and playing and they have an amazing garden.
Staff is very friendly too. Price is great also. No concerns at all.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words and your child is a pleasure to look after.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Kids Planet since January 2021. She has loved her time here and we're so sad it's coming to an end for big girl school! The staff have always been amazing at what they do! the relationships they have built with my daughter and us have been incredible, they have been excellent
in everything from handovers, care and support (for her and myself!) She always leaves happy and excited to go back, that's all we could ask for.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rave about Kids Planet enough. The team have been absolutely amazing from August 2023 to present. The way they communicate about everything; from day-to-day goings on to upcoming events and future plans.
My child is autistic and the plans, resources and time they have put in place to best
benefit him are unmatched. He has grown healthy attachments to his key workers and thrives in the environment they provide.
I cannot recommend them enough. My youngest will also be starting with them come September.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children went here, our youngest son still goes here, whilst the eldest one is now in school. The staff are lovely, so attentive and caring. Our children have formed a loving rapport with the teachers and it just makes us, as parents, feel like they are truly cared for and loved whilst they
are at nursery. They have learned so much from going to this nursery and always talk about the amazing activities they get to do whilst they are there. The staff are truly incredible people, always greet you with the biggest smile, always showing interest in each child and I could not be more grateful to these people for giving my children so much love, you almost feel like you are dropping them off to family members rather than a nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have nothing but positives to say about preschool. The staff are all wonderful. Kind considerate and have offered support through welcoming a new baby into the family.
Activities, food, resources are all well thought out. We recommend this nursery to all and will be using them again for our second
child.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for a lovely review. We will miss your little one and cannot wait for your baby to start with us and we can still hear about all the school adventures.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Kids Planet Kettering and as he prepares to move on to primary school, I want to express my immense satisfaction and gratitude for the fantastic experience we've had. The staff are incredibly helpful, well-organised, and consistently dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating,
and nurturing environment. Their individualised approach has fostered my child's love for learning and development, ensuring he feels supported and encouraged at every step. I am deeply thankful for the exceptional care and education provided, and I highly recommend Kids Planet to any parent.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you very much for a lovely review, we will miss you all as a family and wish your little one all the best!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son loves going to nursery and is always excited when telling us about what he gets up to while he’s there. He has learned so much and acquired many skills whilst attending. He gets on well with the other children, as well as the staff that he sees regularly, which is a reflection on how well he
is looked after.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely review. Your feedback is very much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I'm really excited how my little one is improving her development at Kids Planet Kettering. She's now for nearly two months attending this nursery and she loves this place, she has gotten so many friends in there and smiling all the time. She's counting, speaks so many words, singing and dancing, loads
of activities learning about the seasons of the year and many other things for children. The staff are dedicated and highly qualified professionals and friendly environment. I'm happy with my choice to move her to this nursery.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your review, your feedback is really appreciated and we are glad your experience of Kids Planet has been a positive one.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends this nursery, and has settled in very quickly! The staff members have been amazing and so welcoming!
I get very good handovers when collecting my daughter, and the setting is lovely with lots of different activities!

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is very much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We chose Kids Planet (when it was still Angels) for our eldest daughter and have nothing but good things to say about it. Our daughter absolutely thrived thanks to the amazing staff. Her confidence and social skills are excellent and this is largely due to the way she has been nurtured and developed
at nursery. We have always felt that the team at Kids Planet really care about the welfare of each and every child and completely devote themselves to making sure the children are in a safe and happy environment. The enhancements to the nursery that have been bought in since Kids Planet took over have only made things even better. Our youngest daughter also started at Kids Planet this year and just loves it! We live in Corby now, but there are no nurseries there that even compare and Kids Planet Kettering was always going to be our first choice, we love it!

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it is very much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff have been so friendly and welcoming and made a real effort to get to know my children and what they enjoy. They were very supportive in the first few sessions and very reassuring to me. The girls have settled very quickly and are really happy. Management team have been super flexible which is
very appreciated. Very happy with the nursery.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your review. Your feedback is very much appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2 children currently go here and have done for a few years. The girls there are excellent with the kids and always keep us informed on changes that are happening in the nursery and give detailed handovers in the evening which we love! Both of my kids skip into nursery every morning and are so excited
to see their friends and ladies there!
Thank you.

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely review. We really appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We couldn't ask for a better setting, the staff are friendly and loving and this clearly shows when our boy comes home. He has been with the Kids Planet (formerly Angels) since 9 months old and truly does see it as a home from home.
We have regular updates and feedback via their parenting app and couldn't
be happier!

Reply from Theresa Collyer, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Kettering

Thank you for your lovely review. We really appreciate your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! Kids Planet really has been a home from home for our little boy. He started in the toddler room and is just about to leave pre-school. It has been a wonderful journey for him and us as parents. The staff really are amazing. Our son has learnt so much and grown in confidence, he has
built such strong bonds with the staff. The communication from the nursery is always brilliant, we always get great handovers each day and kept up to date with things going on in the nursery. Our little boy loves going to nursery and always come out so excited telling us all about his day. He said he is going to miss nursery and we are too! We feel at ease knowing he is being so well looked after, learning lots and having fun.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter is very happy in 2's and 3's and always has a great time at nursery. She has been well supported in her development since she started at the nursery as a baby. The staff team are very engaged with the children and are friendly and approachable. There is a wide range of activities on offer,
both inside and outdoors. We definitely made the right choice for our daughter.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So pleased with the nursery, they've been so helpful and kind to us and our daughter loves going!
It's hard finding the right nursery and leaving your child for the first time but we trust Angels and know they will do right by our child.
Our daughter's development and confidence has been amazing
since she started nursery, the staff are brilliant and really put the children (and parents) at ease with their big smiles and happy attitudes.
Our daughter loves the food cooked on-site, I often say she eats better than us with the wonderful dishes the chef makes.
Management have been amazing and always happy to help.
Cannot fault!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Angel Nursery's services to our twins boys have been very satisfactory. The twins are well-adjusted and have developed and learnt a lot under the supervision of their carers. They have come out of their shells brighter.
One of the twins had a bit of a behavioural challenge. We noticed efforts have
been put in place from reviews to referrals by getting healthcare professionals involved.
The twins are more active both in their indoor and outdoor activities. Very inquisitive of their surroundings. More outspoken, friendly and always eager to learn more. In fact, they have really acquired a lot of skills to help them in their next stage.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Angels at the start of this year, having previously been at another local nursery. From the initial look around and settling in sessions I could see how engaged and caring the staff are. My son settled in immediately and has absolutely flourished in this setting. The staff are amazing
and we both adore each and every one. The chef's homemade meals (and cakes!) always go down well and my son never comes home hungry! He is always encouraged to be an individual and his interests are taken into account when planning activities. Angels really is a home from home for us, thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with lovely staff members, my 3-year-old loves spending days here, he has come on so much since starting last March. He has become better at socialising with other children and playing better in groups of children rather than by himself, which is something he struggled with before being
an only child.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.956)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.956) out of 10 for Kids Planet Kettering 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 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 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 4.956 for Kids Planet Kettering is calculated as follows: ( (172 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.956

  • 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 Kettering 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 55 number of registered child places is 11, which has been reached with 15 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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Theresa

Theresa Collyer

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

I have been in childcare for 17 years, and at Kids Planet for 6 ½ years. I have a level 5 in childcare, leadership and management and I always look to renew my current knowledge and keep up to date with the changes in Early Years.
I have a real passion for driving our nursery forward and giving the very best care and education to all the children who work through the nursery door.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Kettering

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Kettering Open?

Kids Planet Kettering is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Kettering have capacity for?

Kids Planet Kettering has capacity for a total of 55 Children.

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

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