Kids Planet Astley Bridge

24-26 Garnett Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton BL1 6NS
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9.7 49 Reviews
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Kids Planet Astley Bridge! The team provide outstanding childcare in the heart of Astley Bridge. The nursery's traditional cottages provide a home from home environment with a picturesque outside space that children adore. They are amazingly proud of their staff team that give it their all, every day of the week. Many of the staff team are mums themselves, who provide genuine care for your child, understanding first-hand the love and support needed. The Pre-school is lead by a Qualified Teacher who ensures that your child has the very best start to school. They run their own curriculum that ensures your child takes their first steps to school with confidence and resilience. Their environments are great fun and they provide activities that inspire children to develop and form strong friendships.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Astley Bridge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bridie Parry (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 18
  • Total Places for Children
  • 52
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Astley Bridge

  • Full day fees £67.40

  • 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

  • Off-road parking available on-site


Kids Planet Astley Bridge Reviews (49)

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9.7

Kids Planet Astley Bridge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.657) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Astley Bridge has 49 reviews.

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Review from Rebbecca R (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are lovely and very friendly, my son has made some connections with some of the women in his class. He has come on so much since starting here in October and I'm so glad he has formed good connections with staff and children. The food that the children get given is amazing and I've even
introduced a meal they make in school at home three bean chilli and they all love it.

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Review from D H (Mother of Child) published on 23 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My experience of this nursery is really good for my child as he gets fed his breakfast lunch and tea and he gets to play with all the toys he, has good friends and they are helping him develop his speech and walking and he has started talking kind of and walking near enough and he is doing really well
thank you to the nursery

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Review from C F (Mother of Child) published on 9 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended Kids Planet Astley Bridge since August 2024, he was 18 months old when he started and having never been in a nursery setting or environment I was very worried about how he would be. The Management and deputy management was very reassuring from the very start and have kept up communication
with me along the way. The girls from the toddler room welcomed him in with open arms and respected his boundaries in terms of how to handle him, They waited for him to be comfortable in the room before prompting him into joining in, luckily this didn't take long. He is thriving and the girls have picked up on anything they think he may need help with along the way and communicated well with me on his next steps. The app that staff use to communicate with parents is very useful and I'm updated daily on what my child has done that day. We're informed about any activities upcoming and any events that happen. I couldn't be any happier with my child attending this nursery and I would 100% recommend.

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Review from F P (Mother of Child) published on 15 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have sent both of my children to Kids Planet Astley Bridge and I would say overall my experience is highly positive. The staff/management are professional yet friendly and always willing to work with parents to come to a solution. I find their flexibility vital in an age where parents are hybrid working
and it is one of the main reasons I chose the nursery over others. The staff know my child, they listen and they understand my child's needs. They relay information when asked and are always doing themed activities with the children and I am happy overall.

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Review from Ruth A (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very nice and supportive staff, the environment is welcoming. I am sure my daughter is well taken care of. The staff are very friendly and they respond to parent's questions appropriately and kindly. I will surely recommend.

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Review from Olivia S (Mother of Child) published on 8 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My children have been coming to nursery for a while. The staff genuinely love the kids and want to do the best for the child. My children enjoy it, feel safe and are developing well. It's not a 5 star in my opinion because communication between staff is sometimes an issue.

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Review from Jodie M (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Kids Planet for seven months now and has come on so much, she really enjoys her time here and has made lots of friends. The staff are very professional, helpful and very kind and each morning my child shouts 'yay' when she arrives, which says how much she loves it. She is
developing further than I believe she would due to this nursery. I would recommend Kids Planet to anybody.

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Review from Amelia H (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly and made me feel very comfortable leaving my young baby in a nursery setting for the first time. She always comes home smiley and happy and I am very confident knowing she is being well looked after.

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Review from M P (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Kids Planet Astley Bridge since January 2023 and we have been so pleased with all the staff, my child’s development and how the nursery staff accept feedback. My child is thriving and so happy in her setting and any minor issues we’ve had, we have been comfortable to voice to
the relevant staff. The team are attentive to my child’s needs and we have worked collaboratively when encouraging a certain new skill for my daughter i.e.: when we have been working on learning shapes at home and mentioned this to her key worker, they have encouraged it during her nursery days and we feel she has learnt the skill much quicker. The staff are always friendly and happy to help and we would highly recommend this nursery. My daughter had been at a different nursery for 4 months prior to starting at Kids Planet and there is just no comparison!

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Kids Planet since April this year. It took her a while to settle in but she seems to like it now. They send me photos of her playing which I love. The food she eats always seems to be a good variation. They update the app of what my daughter has had to eat, sleep, play
etc. The only thing I would say is I would prefer for a camera to be at the front door so staff can see who’s at the front door before opening so that if they're not sure who it is they can speak to them through an intercom system rather than just opening the door to them. Other than that, my daughter seems happy here.

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Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery and amazing team!
The team have really gone over and beyond to help my daughter thrive and assist her special needs.
My daughter joined Kids Planet and has gone from the baby room, through toddlers and is now in pre-school. She has come on so much thanks to the nursery.
Thank you
for all of your hard work, I am so grateful.

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Review from Grace J (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff always happy, warm and welcoming. My child learns a lot whilst at nursery and tries loads of fun new activities, arts and crafts and playing every day. The food is always healthy and gives my daughter a chance to try new foods we may not make at home. I would highly recommend this nursery.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 29 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely little nursery. My son has really enjoyed his time so far which was a huge relief for us after struggling to find the right place for him. His learning and development has come on massively in his short time here and he’s always happy to tell us about his day.

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Review from Meg O (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has attended this setting since he was a baby and he has thoroughly enjoyed his time here and is always happy, safe and comfortable. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and kind. The staff are always polite, chatty and friendly and are easy to approach with any questions or concerns.
The staff take great pride in their care and the children are well looked after and nurtured. The food is nutritional and they have a wide variety and the children are always up to something fun! The only suggestion I have is family often collect my child and they do not know who they have spoken to, so perhaps name badges or an introduction to staff as there seems to be a few new faces. The only real complaint I have is any admin issues like invoices or amendments, anything that requires a timely response is a long drawn-out process and I often end up going directly to try to resolve it as I have minimal response via email. Overall, this nursery is a good nursery and I would recommend it.

Reply from Vicky Wilcock, Marketing at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you for leaving a wonderful review. We are so happy to hear your experience and we have taken your feedback on board.


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Review from V P (Mother of Child) published on 27 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely fantastic nursery, my son loved every minute of his journey there. I knew he was safe, cared for and happy! All the staff are amazing, friendly and approachable. The best decision was to send my son there.

Reply from Vicky Wilcock, Marketing at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are thrilled that your little one enjoyed his time there.


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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 20 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for the last 3 years and has loved every minute. At each stage of her development, I have been informed about what they are doing to help her achieve her milestones and the staff go above and beyond to look after my daughter. All the staff are really friendly and
helpful. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Vicky O (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has only recently joined this nursery and has settled in really well.
The staff have been very caring and understanding to my child's needs.
My child enjoys his time here, which is a comfort to me.
The app is really good to understand and show what my child has done for the day in a very
informative and immediate way.

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Review from Amy C (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have a very good experience. Staff are so friendly and helpful with any problems or questions. So good with the children. When we arrive at nursery, the staff have big smiles on their faces.

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Review from Kirsty D (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My child has been coming to nursery since March, the transition to coming to nursery at a very young age (5 months) has been smooth. Thank you to the baby room for settling my child in and making it bearable for me to go back to work. My child has come on so much, sitting up and clapping, she loves
coming to the nursery. Thank you to all staff in the baby room for looking after her.

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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Kids Planet since September 2021. When he first started he was very shy and clingy. He has come out of his shell massively and is learning so much thanks to the staff. All the staff are amazing, especially the girls in the baby room who take care of him. They are so kind and
caring to him, and he always goes into nursery with a smile on his face knowing he is happy there and well taken care of makes it so much easier to leave him. Thank you.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.657)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.657) out of 10 for Kids Planet Astley Bridge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 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 14 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 4.657 for Kids Planet Astley Bridge is calculated as follows: ( (129 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (12 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.657

  • 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 Astley Bridge is based on 14 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 52 number of registered child places is 10.4, which has been reached with 14 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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Bridie

Bridie Parry

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Since she can remember, Bridie has always wanted to work in childcare and child development. Her early years journey started in 2014, and she has seen vast progression along the way. Committed and motivated by the joy of watching children thrive and develop in a safe and secure environment, Bridie has completed many early years qualifications including a BA honours Childhood Studies and Education 2:1 and Level 3 Btec children’s learning and development.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Astley Bridge

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Astley Bridge Open?

Kids Planet Astley Bridge 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 Astley Bridge have capacity for?

Kids Planet Astley Bridge has capacity for a total of 52 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Astley Bridge to the centre of Bolton?

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

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