Kids Planet Mapperley

145 Woodthorpe Drive, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5JL
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8.8 9 Reviews
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Kids Planet Mapperley is a progressive and forward thinking setting, with staff putting their heart and soul into making each child’s journey unique, enabling them to be lifelong learners.

Staff are passionate and dedicated and understand and believe in the nursery's vision while inspiring in children learning.

Staff actively promote the values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths or beliefs.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Mapperley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nichola Sargent (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 110
  • 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 Mapperley

  • 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 separate carpark at the rear of the nursery.


Kids Planet Mapperley Reviews (9)

8.8

Kids Planet Mapperley has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.804) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Mapperley has 9 reviews.

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Review from Natalie W (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves this nursery! The staff are always happy and friendly and are able to tell me on pick up exactly what my child has done that day. I love the photos we get of the activities he does, and there are so many things they get to do, such as signing words and baby yoga! I feel like
the staff truly care about the children in their care, and I have full confidence in leaving my son with them. The meals are varied and sound delicious. We're always kept in the loop via updates on the app too. They have recently got a lot of new toys/resources for the children too, there are many lovely activities set up for them to explore! I fully recommend this nursery!

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 9 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is amazing and we cannot recommend it highly enough.
What makes it such a special place are the staff. They are friendly, kind and genuinely care. They get to know the children as individuals and support their development.
From the outset we've had a positive experience, starting with
a supportive approach to the settling in process. This continued as our child transitioned from babies to toddlers.
Communication is excellent - we receive regular updates about activities and individual development, we are promptly informed of any issues during the nursery day (e.g. illness) and at pick up staff always chat to us about how our child has got on.
The environment is very pleasant, with resources and equipment to engage the children and a good outdoor space which is well utilised. There is continued improvement and investment in resources and facilities.
Staff deliver a range of engaging activities, including signing classes.
The food provided is varied and healthy.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is really happy in the baby room and the staff are brilliant with him. His communication is really coming along and he's picked up a lot of signing through sign language classes which is just fantastic.

Reply from Nichola Sargent, Nursery Leader at Kids Planet Mapperley

Thank you for your lovely review. The sign classes are amazing, we're so happy your son has benefitted from them!


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Review from Nicole C (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little girl started at the nursery in September and the process of settling in was amazing. The staff took the time to listen to her routine and what she liked which helped her.
The variety of meals they are offered is also amazing and has helped us make more interesting food at home to give her.
The last few weeks the app hasn't been updated that well. I totally understand that the staff are busy but it would be nice to know what she has eaten as then it helps us plan what she might need when she gets home. Also, we have only received photos maybe twice since she started. It would be lovely to get these more regularly to see her having fun and playing with other children as I do worry she doesn't do this.
The staff are so friendly and keep me updated in the day if she has had an accident or an issue which I love. My little girl loves going here and often doesn't want to leave. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking in the area.

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Review from Katy P (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my daughters have attended Kids Planet Mapperley, the staff are fantastic and my daughters have both been very happy during their time there.
There are lots of activities prepared for them during the day, the outside space is excellent and they love the food!

Reply from Nichola Sargent, Nursery Leader at Kids Planet Mapperley

Thank you for your lovely review! We've loved having both of your girls. We love the food too!


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Review from Daisy M (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are fantastic and have built strong relationships with the children and parents. They always provide a review of the day. They ensure they put on a variety of activities to keep the kids stimulated. When the weather permits they try and get the kids outside. The food is fantastic, my child loves
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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 24 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending this nursery since May 2024, and the settling-in process was excellent. The management were very accommodating, allowing us to have as many sessions as needed to ensure we felt comfortable. The timings on the nursery's app are often inaccurate. Over the past two months,
I've had to call the nursery three times to confirm nap and meal times. I'm frequently told that the iPad is either charging or there aren't enough staff to update it regularly. This leaves me worried, as it sometimes appears that my daughter hasn't been offered any food all day, or she hasn't or that she's slept for an unusually long period. I would love to receive more photos of my daughter while she's at nursery. Currently, we receive pictures through the app about once a month, if that. I've heard that other nurseries provide photos during each session, which would be a nice improvement here. Overall, the staff are very kind and caring. I would recommend this nursery.

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Review from Heidi D (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is really happy at nursery and has settled well. The girls and boys are really friendly. Any concerns I can approach them easily as they do with me. My son loves doing baby yoga and all the activities i.e. painting, singing etc.

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Review from T C (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has had a brilliant time at this nursery. He has learnt so much, relating to and caring for others, respecting others feelings, understanding how to treat younger or less able children, playing outside safely, understanding road safety, communicating, toileting, cleanliness, tidying up and
languages.
The Forest School sessions provide brilliant opportunities for exploration, team work and fun!
Further, the staff have shown themselves not only willing but enthusiastic about nurturing and developing where special needs are concerned. They have gone out of their way to understand not only the needs but the steps they need to take.
Best of all, they stuck with it over a period of time.
The staff are all truly dedicated to the welfare and well-being of the little ones in their charge. Ongoing training is provided for the staff and sometimes extended to parents.
Play is an important part of life, especially for kids, and the staff are brilliant at having fun with the children.

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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.804)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.804) out of 10 for Kids Planet Mapperley 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 7 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 4.786 for Kids Planet Mapperley is calculated as follows: ( (71 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 84 Ratings = 4.786

  • 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 4.018 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Mapperley is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 110 number of registered child places is 22. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 22 = 0.318

  • 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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Nichola Sargent

Job Title: Nursery Leader

Joined: 2007

I have been working in the childcare sector for 20 years now. I started my journey as an apprentice and slowly worked my way up the ladder.


I have been working at Mapperley for just over a year now after moving over from our Sherwood nursery. Working with children has always been a passion of mine and since becoming a leader, I've always strived to provide the best quality of childcare with my amazing team. We pride ourselves in providing all children with the best start on their own individual learning journey.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Mapperley

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Mapperley Open?

Kids Planet Mapperley 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 Mapperley have capacity for?

Kids Planet Mapperley has capacity for a total of 110 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Mapperley to the centre of Nottingham?

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

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