Kids Planet Country Park

11 Woodchurch Road, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8NJ
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9.9 21 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Country Park, Nottingham
Kids Planet Country Park is nestled on the edge of Bestwood Country Park which is used for the nursery forest school sessions

The nursery provides a tranquil baby room with lots of resources for little hands. The toddler room is spacious and bright and is full of activities to develop curious minds.

The pre-school room has plenty of space for exploring and engaging in activities for children to extend there critical thinking skills. This is all support with a dedicated team on hand to help and encourage children to become life long learners giving them the best possible start in life.

The nursery offers Forest school session with accredited member of the team, offering lots of opportunity for outdoor learning. The nursery offers signing session and yoga throughout their time at nursery alongside outings and visits to the local library and community.

A nursery cook prepares all meals on site with fresh ingredients. Menus change daily with a range of healthy balance meals catering for all dietary needs.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Country Park

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tracy Cropley (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 16
  • Total Places for Children
  • 60
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Country Park

  • Our daily rate is £73.15


  • 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
  • There is a car parking on site.


Kids Planet Country Park Reviews (21)

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9.9

Kids Planet Country Park has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Country Park has 21 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my girls have attended this nursery both going through toddlers room into preschool room. They have both loved attending this nursery. My eldest loved forest schools and taking trips into the forests when she attended.
The main thing that makes this nursery amazing is the staff - 4 staff members
in particular are amazing ! My girls adore them ! They go above and beyond to make sure the children are happy and settled.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

We loved to be able to provide our forest session which we will be developing over the coming months. The children have enjoyed their trips into the local community especially going to the library. We really appreciate your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very pleased with the experience my son has recieved at Kids Planet so far!
All staff are polite, caring and professional.
I couldn't of asked for a better nursery for my child to attend thank you all!!

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

We are happy to hear you are having a great start to nursery life within Country Park. Thank you for the review


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest daughter attended this nursery from February 2021 to August 2024, my younger daughter currently attends (after starting in September 2024). I highly recommend the nursery as both of our girls love(d) it, and I have been consistently impressed by the staff and their dedication to the children.
They are so positive and enthusiastic, and they have so many creative ideas for activities.
I also really appreciate how much time the children get to spend outdoors here, my younger daughter is in the baby room and loves playing in the baby garden. My older daughter really loved going to Forest School regularly with the nursery, and still often talks about it.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

The staff work together to come up with new exciting activities for all the rooms, the teams are very dedicated to making the time at nursery a positive and fun learning environment for all. Outdoors has big impact in children's development and we make the most of our lovely outdoor woodland area. We are grateful for your lovely words and this review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery in November as I was returning to work.
I can't praise the staff enough, I was a nervous wreck about leaving her but everybody was so reassuring and I got lots of picture updates.
Even if I called multiple times a day, they showed no annoyance!
Our girl has honestly
come on leaps and bounds after starting, she's so talkative!
The feedback we get at the end of each day is honestly the highlight of our days, if I don't do pick up, they feed back to me at drop off.
They've always been so accommodating of her needs, following a vegan diet, taking extra time and care if she's grumpy with her teething.
They've always know her inside and out and really tailor their care to knowing what she responds to.
I recommend our nursery to anyone I get the opportunity to!

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Thank so much for these kind words. The baby room team work incredibly hard to reassure parents especially when parents are returning to work as we know this can be a difficult time. Building key bonds with our babies are so important to us as a team. We love to provide updates throughout the day and share special moments and achievements that the children are making. I will share this amazing review with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have used the nursery for both of my children and overall have always been very satisfied with the care they have received.
The staff have always taken the time to get to know my children, their interests and preferences. The nursery have provided a safe and engaging environment for the children
to develop and challenged them to progress in their learning.
My eldest was well prepared for school when she left the nursery, having confidence to go into a new environment with all new people and excel.
My youngest is in the baby room now and enjoys attending nursery and is always excited when she sees the baby room staff.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Its great to hear that your eldest is thriving in school. The baby room staff work hard to build the secure bonds with the babies so they can develop in all areas of learning. Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been with this nursery since 2020. I'd recommend this nursery to anyone with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler.
I've rated everything 5* because my experiences, with both of my children in this nursery have been and continue to be excellent.
As a parent, the transition for Hollies to Kids Planet
has been unproblematic. Communications have been appropriate and relevant. Even regarding payments, it's felt easy, I've felt well-informed. The staff have adapted to the change brilliantly. Meaning consistency for parents and the children.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

We strived to make the transition from Hollies to Kids Planet as smooth as we could. Thank you for your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended Kids Planet (previously Hollie's) Country Park. My eldest successfully graduated in the sweetest ceremony and is now managing well at primary school, thanks to the team at nursery for helping to prepare her for this transition. My youngest still attends and thoroughly
enjoys her time here. Knowing they are comfortable and happy makes leaving them so much easier. On the occasional times when I have had any concerns regarding either child, the staff have stepped in to help support and overcome any issues promptly, showing their dedication to the children, families, and nursery. Staff have always been friendly and approachable. A particular thanks to the long-standing staff over the last 3 years who have made our experience more personal... 5 members of staff in particular.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

The highlight of the year are the graduations we love to celebrate all the achievements the children have made over their time at the country park. It's good to hear that you have felt supported with any concerns. We try our best to resolve anything and provide any support that is needed. Thank you for taking the time to write this review we appreciate the lovely comments and it helps us to build on our wonderful nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started here in Feb 2022 and has come on leaps and bounds. He has made great friendship groups with both children and staff and has been really happy through each room he has moved into. We will be sad to leave but feel he is now ready for the next step in preparing for his new school in a new
location. A big thank you to all the staff at the Arnold Country Park site.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

It's been a pleasure and joy to watch the children grow and develop within the nursery. We are sad to see the children leave but feel so proud to be part of their nursery journey. We wish you well in your new school. Thank you for your kind comments and review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been at Kids Planet Country Park since he was 6 months old and now at 3 years old, it's time for him to move on. We couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery.
Every member of staff has been fantastic with special thanks for their incredible dedication and support. They've created a
loving, stimulating environment where our son has developed socially, emotionally and intellectually.
Kids Planet has been fundamental in helping him grow into a happy, confident and curious boy. We'll always be grateful for the care and attention they've given him and highly recommend the nursery to any parent.
Thank you for giving him such a strong foundation for the future.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

The staff work incredibly hard and so nice to give them this amazing feedback. We strive to provide an exciting and stimulating environment. Thank you for the kind words and taking the time to write this review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and helpful. My granddaughter enjoys going to nursery she has settled in well and become very independent. The room is clean and has a wide variety of activities which are changed frequently. We enjoy looking at the pictures that were sent and find the sign of the week very helpful.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

It's so good to hear that sign of the week is supporting the children. We have recently had a resources day which has helped to support children's learning and has given children new exciting activities to investigate and explore. Thank you for review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Home from home for our little ones. My little girl has been here since February and she absolutely loves it. I can't tell you how much reassurance that provides a parent when leaving their child. The staff are incredibly helpful, and caring and provide detailed updates on how your child has been throughout
the day at handover. The staff not only know the parent & the child in the nursery but also have taken time to interact with her older brother when he drops off with me. Meals are varied making sure they have exposure to lots of healthy flavours & textures. The baby room has recently had a makeover and every time I go the children are so engaged it's so lovely to see. The extra activities they provide such as yoga and sign language is fantastic. My little one loves this interaction and also loves practicing her sign at home with the videos they provide each week of the words they have been doing. Would I recommend Kids Planet Country Park - absolutely!

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

The team work really hard to make sure children settle and have the best experience at nursery. We all love to see children and parents happy and enjoy having chats with their siblings. We are very lucky that our chef is so passionate about cooking and trying new recipes. We love to know that the signing is a useful tool to support children's communication and a fun way to develop a new skill. Thank you for this lovely review which I will share with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child enjoys the nursery so much and has settled so well over these last couple of months! He loves the outdoor play and the girls in the room make so much of an effort with him, it's so lovely to see and he has lots of regular pictures and observations that we love to see, can't recommend this place
enough, amazing!

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

We love to be able to send pictures out to our parents so they feel part of their child's day. Thank you for the kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff members are helpful and caring and consider children's needs. They always have fun. The extra activities like sign and yoga are lovely to have.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Thank you for the review, all the children enjoy our extra activities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our little one started at this nursery (formally Hollies Day Nursery), we have all loved the experience. From settling on sessions, handovers, photos, updates and general conversation the staff and setting are wonderful. The setting is calm, relaxing and engaging. The staff are kind, caring, knowledgeable
and professional. Our little one has come on lead and bounds from the opportunities given, especially sign time!

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are so happy you have great experiences within our nursery. All our children love the signing classes they are such a benefit to all our children. We wish you well in your preschool journey.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would like to share a review of the exceptional country park day nursery that my one-year-old son attends. As a parent, finding a nurturing and safe environment for such a young child is no small task, but this nursery has far exceeded my expectations. The level of care, the warmth of the staff, and
the engaging activities they provide have created a truly wonderful experience for my son and for me as a parent! From the very first day, it was clear that my son was in a place where he would be genuinely cared for. The nursery staff have a way of making each child feel special, and they've taken time to understand my son's unique needs, his personality, and even his little quirks. They provide daily feedback on how he spent his time, whether he's tried new foods or interacted with new friends, and they're always open to listening to any concerns or updates I might have about his routine at home. Thank you Country Park.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

I would just like to thank you for the lovely review. The team work really hard to provide a stimulating environment for all children to grow and learn. We really appreciate the kind words, and the trust that you have put in our team at country park to look after your son.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the Country Park Nursery for just over 8 months and in that time, she's created an incredible bond with the team in the baby room. The whole team really care for my daughter and whenever I pick her up, she has a huge smile on her face! I have to give a special thanks to
the nursery manager and another staff member. We went through a challenging period a couple of months ago and they both did everything they could to support my daughter and our family, going above and beyond.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

We are always here to help and support our families and children, and I'm so glad that you felt supported through your challenges. We are grateful for your kind words. Thank you for the review, the baby room team work incredibly hard to support children to make them special bonds when they first start their journey at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 1-year-old in the baby room loves the weekly hand sign session, the teacher also shares a video of the signs for the week so parents can learn too, this has massively helped with communication at home. The care and ethos of the nursery has developed the confidence and social skills of my little one,
the staff take the time to invest in individual relationships and he misses going when nursery is shut! He eats everything and has a decent nap, there's rarely any drama at drop-off. The staff regularly update the app with useful information and photos of activities he's been enjoying.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Thank you for the feedback, all the children love the signing sessions and we have seen a impact on children's development with communication. Really appreciate the review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is a great environment for both our daughters. Our youngest (18 months) is developing in leaps and bounds with her coordination and motor skills, not to mention her speech and social skills. Our eldest who has just started school had no issues at starting school which I put down to how
the nursery and staff prepared them for the school environment as they got closer to school starting age. The staff are warm and friendly, always welcoming every child in the morning with a smile. In the evening we are given personal feedback of what our child has done that day, how they have been and any stories of what they have done. The staff genuinely enjoy their jobs and it shows, having nothing but a positive impact on the children in their care.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Country Park is an amazing nursery. It's a true home-from-home experience, which is very important to us when leaving our child in their care. They offer a wide range of activities that are constantly challenging the children to learn in lots of different ways. Everyone is so welcome and
it almost has the feel of an extended family. The staff there fill us with the utmost confidence with the care of our child and I know all that they do is in the best interests of the children.

Reply from Tracy Cropley, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Country Park

Thank you for the review we always see the children as a extension of our country park family. We are grateful for all the feedback


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at Hollies since November 2013, aged 10 months, and graduated in August, aged 4. I am so impressed with the love and dedication the staff show. Each and every day they welcomed our daughter would tell us about 'something special' she had done each day. Our daughter thrived in their
care - benefitting from learning French, Spanish, baby signing, going to forest schools and trips into the local community. I wholeheartedly recommend Hollies and look forward to our newest arrival joining them next year!

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.930)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.930) out of 10 for Kids Planet Country Park 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 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.930 for Kids Planet Country Park is calculated as follows: ( (212 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 228 Ratings = 4.93

  • 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 Country Park is based on 19 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 60 number of registered child places is 12, which has been reached with 19 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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Tracy Cropley

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2022

I have been working in the childcare sector for over 15 years and have a foundation degree in early years. I have been working at Country Park for the last 2 years and love this nursery that surrounds within the woodland area. I am first aid trained as are all my team. I'm also the designated safeguarding lead and support the role of senco. Working with children has always been my passion and love to see how they develop and grow through their time during their nursery journey.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Country Park

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Country Park Open?

Kids Planet Country Park 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 Country Park have capacity for?

Kids Planet Country Park has capacity for a total of 60 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Country Park to the centre of Nottingham?

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