Kids Planet Little Lever

Chapel Street, Little Lever, Bolton BL3 1HP
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9.9 58 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Little Lever, Bolton
Kids Planet Little Lever is situated on the outskirts of Bolton in the small village of Little Lever.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is child led where all children enjoy a self-generated learning programme with individual developmental goals in mind.

Kids Planet has fully qualified staff actively work to ensure the highest level of teaching throughout the children's early years by developing young minds through play, Kids Planet help give children the very best start.

All food is freshly made on the premises and fresh fruit is available every day. Each nursery chef encourages the children to experience a variety of baking and cooking methods, introducing new foods and ingredients.

Kids Planet Little Lever are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am till 6.30pm, 52 weeks of the year excluding bank holidays.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Little Lever

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Claire Clarke (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 74
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Little Lever

  • 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.


Kids Planet Little Lever Reviews (58)

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Kids Planet Little Lever has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Little Lever has 58 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic!

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Lovely, caring staff. Very informative about child and engaging with lots of activities.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Kids Planet Little Lever are always friendly, professional and approachable. From my initial viewing visit to transition visits and day-to-day care, I have always been pleased by the way in which staff have cared for my child and communicated with me at the end of the day. I like the key
worker system that is in place too. I would like to see more pictures being shared regularly on the parent app.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care our daughter receives is incredible. The staff are very understanding and responsive to our daughter's medical needs. My child is thriving and loves coming to nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery. My child loves it here and cries when he has to leave.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! Incredible staff team. Really understanding, compassionate and kind!
Nothing is ever too much trouble, thank you for always putting our children first!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child couldn't speak or understand English when she first started. She is more bubbly and lively now and she is always ready for school.
Thanks to the team - I am very grateful.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has really come on since starting Kids Planet, Little Lever. Her confidence has improved and we are always kept up to date on the app with photos and observations etc.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery provides a home and warm environment for children and I felt 100% secure that my child was safe. The staff were quick to notice if they needed extra support in certain areas and quickly worked with him to get him ready for school. I feel like my child got the full social aspect at nursery
as he turned beru sociable at the end and they provided trips out such as the local farm and swimming lessons. He developed so much at this time at nursery and I would recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves her time at Kids Planet Little Lever, the facilities are fantastic and all the staff are very welcoming.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff! Always really kind and caring with my children and helpful and supportive to us as parents.
I could recommend them any more than I already do!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves nursery and always looks forward to coming. I can't thank the staff enough for making her feel welcome and her development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff! So friendly and very, very welcoming. I know my child is safe here and has lots of fun with staff.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery since she was one, and in that time it has become like a second home to her. Everyone plays and has played a part in her growth into the wonderful little girl she is. Without the care, support and guidance of all the team (who are like an extended family to her)
she may not be the amazing little girl she is now. The welcoming atmosphere, creative set-ups and social network that has been developed has certainly been a massive part of what keeps her coming back each day eager to learn more. We know that this will certainly be the case for all other children who attend, and have attended in the past, and for future generations of children.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is a fantastic place for all kids. My daughter loves coming here every day and seeing her friends, playing and learning new things. She has come on leaps and bounds over the years which may not have happened if not for the fantastic care she receives. Everyone is so invested in her development
to make sure she gets the most out of her time there. She has made some friends for life and I'm sure she will always remember her special time at Kids Planet. We would highly recommend the nursery to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good - the staff are great and my children love coming to Kids Planet.
They have progressed a lot since being at Kids Planet. Each of my children's keyworkers always communicates well to deal with any questions and concerns.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our little girl has started this nursery we have always been well informed with regards to her development and how her day has been. The staff are supportive, caring and approachable with a friendly manner. The activitives available for the tots are fab along with having access to the app for
photos throughout the day. We’re so glad we chose this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddaughter started nursery in September. I was so worried if she would settle in but she has settled down so well thanks to the staff there. I go to work with peace of mind that she is well looked after by the professional staff there. She has come on really well. I am hoping she stops there until
she starts school. Thank you so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great nursery. Our boy is coming along great.
Only negative is around fees. When we went from 15 to 30 hours free, we still paid just as much because of the way you attribute free hours.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are absolutely lovely and have taken great care of our daughter ever since going to nursery as a baby several years ago. They regularly post photos via the app to let us know what they’re up to and the kids are always involved in fun activities. I’d recommend them without hesitation.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.869)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10 for Kids Planet Little Lever 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 14 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 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 4.923 for Kids Planet Little Lever is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 168 Ratings = 4.923

  • 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 4.946 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Little Lever 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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8. 14 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.8 = 0.946

  • 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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Claire

Claire Clarke

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Claire Clarke is the Nursery Manager for Kids Planet Little Lever. Claire has 24 years of early years experience and has previously worked within schools. She is level 4 qualified, a Forest School Leader, and paediatric first aid trained.