Kids Planet Astley Bridge

24-26 Garnett Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton BL1 6NS
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9.7 49 Reviews
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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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 Alisa K (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always welcomed on arrival. Staff are caring. I know my little one is well looked after. If I have any questions they are more than happy to help. Excellent service.

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

My son is in the baby room and has been since a young age (5 months). I didn't have any hesitation about leaving him. Was no problem, he was well cared for.
Any problems with him, the staff always know and give me advice and show care towards my son.

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Review from D G (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Since taking over the nursery has improved with slightly better management but staff coming and going is confusing for children.

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

Our child seems to enjoy being in nursery and does not hesitate to go in when we drop him off. We are kept up to date through the parent app and it is a joy seeing evidence of his great time at nursery. He is also learning and displays his new knowledge when he comes home. The staff are also quite happy
to give a verbal update of the day's events inspite of having an app so I am grateful for that.

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Review from Rebekah L (Mother of Child) published on 28 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are very happy that we found Poppy & Jacks for our daughter to attend. It has a lovely, warm, and inclusive atmosphere, and our daughter has made strong and secure attachments and relationships with all of the staff members. She loves to go to see all of her friends and is particularly fond of her
key-worker. We find that our relationship with her key-worker is very helpful as she is an absolute star and is always willing to listen to any issues on which we might need advice. She is very attentive to our daughter's needs and development and we have confidence in the care and education she is receiving. We feel it is setting her up well for onward education settings. I would happily recommend the nursery to family and friends and indeed have done so leading to our daughter's cousin now attending based on our recommendation to his parents.

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Review from Lisa A (Mother of Child) published on 14 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is thriving at Poppy and Jacks Nursery, he is becoming a funny, chatty little boy who loves nothing more than to explore. He is always doing lots of fun and interesting activities and the girls are amazing with him. The variety of meals is great, he is always enjoying something new. The staff
are lovely, caring and are always happy to help.

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Review from Robyn H (Mother of Child) published on 12 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a safe environment working in a school setting myself, I know how important it is to choose the right safe loving environment to help children learn aspire and achieve and I'm glad as a family we made the right choice here at Poppy & Jacks staff all amazing.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of our nursery. It means the world to the staff team. Sarah.


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Review from Richard R (Father of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child always comes home with a smile on his face. It is really refreshing to see new skills learned throughout the week, and behind the scenes at nursery come to life at home. I am very please with the progression he has made. To say the least, we are very happy parents, and our child is a very happy
bunny.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a great environment for children to learn and develop. The staff are absolutely fab. They provide a wide variety of activities to really enhance the children's skills but make sure they are always having fun. Would certainly recommend this nursery to everyone.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Katy P (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love the nursery, amazing staff and setting. My little boy has attended the nursery from 4 months and is now over 1. He has an allergy to dairy, and they have been fantastic with his foods, and he always has a lovely selection of meals. I am kept up to date using the parent app and also sent pictures
of him playing and doing different activities.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Toni H (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son only recently started Poppy & Jacks Nursery Astley Bridge, and he seems to be really liking it. The staff I have met are lovely, welcoming and very helpful. They tailor learning around your children and their interests.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Kayleigh L (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Poppy & Jacks for nearly a year now. And he absolutely loves Wednesday's (he only goes 1 day a week).
He adores every single member of staff and always has a brilliant time.
It's amazing how much he learns and progresses given that he's only there 1 day a week.
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nursery has an on-site chef making all the meals from scratch. Very balanced meals with lots of good stuff. And the nursery will take on board any dietary requirements that children may have too.
I couldn't recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Rachel R (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely little nursery with a real family feel to it. There's lots of activities and fun stuff happening all the time. My daughter goes to Poppy & Jacks Astley Bridge full time and I completely trust the staff to look after my daughter as if she was one of their own children.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely the review of the nursery it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Sevaan B (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending the nursery since he was 7 months old and is now 3! He’s excited to go every morning, as soon as he wakes up he asks to go straight away!! Fab staff, lovely nursery. Always feel so happy when he comes out, tired, happy and fed. Great nursery.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery. The girls really appreciate it.


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Review from Sarah T (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Both my boys have absolutely loved their time at Poppy & Jacks. The staff are so nurturing and friendly and have developed great relationships with my children and ourselves. The environment is engaging for the children and is well developed with current topics as themes to enhance the children’s learning.
My boys have received a great start in life and are always excited to go. I am very happy with the care my children have received at this nursery.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery. The girls really appreciate the lovely feedback.


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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 9 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a fantastic nursery. Both of my children have gone to this nursery from 6 months old. They have both received a high-quality education and are always met by happy and positive staff that really care about the children. The nursery ensures that the children are fully prepared for school. Would
recommend without hesitation.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Astley Bridge

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery. It is really lovely for the girls to get such fantastic feedback.


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Review from Martin A (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at Poppy & Jacks at six months old and absolutely loves attending. The staff are amazing and he comes home learning something new every day. The staff go above and beyond, the nursery has had lots of aesthetic improvements over the past year and is looking lovely.

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Review from Samantha G (Mother of Child) published on 19 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has proven to deliver a high standard of learning and development for our daughter. They offer a range of different activities and all the staff offer excellent care.

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Review from Maryam P (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Really happy with the nursery and all the nursery staff. My son is clearly prospering and really enjoying his time in the nursery.
The only thing I would say is that the facilities need a bit of a spruce up (toilets and some little painting jobs etc).
Thank you.

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Review from Fatima M (Mother of Child) published on 17 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff are very pleasant and always happy to help. There is definitely room for improvement in terms of keeping on top of nappy changing. Overall happy with the nursery. Also room for improvement on the lack of update and information on the App. I preferred how much detail was given when it was email
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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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NMT Buisness Development Award

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Number 1 for Quality - Nursery World 2017-2018

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 09 Nov 2017 More details

Clare Roberts Cheif Executive - Barclays Female Icon Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

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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.

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