Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

101 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9DD
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9.9 19 Reviews
Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge, formerly known as Patterdale Lodge Day Nursery, is a recent addition to the Kids Planet family. This warm and inviting nursery is staffed by a passionate team of educators who are committed to offering engaging and enriching learning experiences both indoors and outdoors, as well as within the wider community. The team prioritises each child's unique needs, ensuring personalised care and attention.
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Care Provided by Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Nicola Roberts (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 50
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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

Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge Reviews (19)

9.9

Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge has 19 reviews.

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Review from R G (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

100% recommend Patterdale Lodge Nursery. Our son started in the baby room when he was 9 months old. The room is lovely and small and only holds up to 6 babies so you feel they get a lot of much needed attention and things don't go missed. The nursery has recently had a refurb and looks lovely. Our soon
has health conditions but the manager and room leader have been so attentive with putting care plan in place and relieving us of any anxieties we had around him going to nursery. We get regular updates on the app and any questions are answered in a timely manner. Our son took a couple of weeks to settle in like any baby but he now goes in smiling with his arms out to the staff and clearly loves his time there. We really appreciate, trust, and know our son is safe and happy when he is at nursery which is all you could want.

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Review from Amy L (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son as been attending since he was 6 months old, and will be leaving to start school in the summer. The staff are brilliant with the children, and the activities they plan are brilliant with the child's interest at the heart of everything. I feel my child is now ready for school and cant thank the
girls enough for their continued help and support.

Reply from Nicola Davies, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review it means a lot to us x


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Review from C D (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Patterdale Lodge Day Nursery since she was 6 months old, and I wanted to say how fantastic we have found it, we looked at other nurseries in the area, but from the moment we arrived at Patterdale and the warm welcome we received, we knew this would be the right place for
our daughter, naturally we where very nervous but management helped to settle any worries we had and helped us check in on her frequently at the beginning, we've found the app with updates through the day great, and really help us feel as though we know about her entire day
She seems to be really enjoying nursery and we can really tell her development is coming along.
The staff at handover are very informative and tell us anything we need to know.
Overall so far we are very happy with the service we are receiving.

Reply from Nicola Davies, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot to us x


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Review from Toni C (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves coming here, we are always greeted with a smile at the door! It's such a fab little nursery. Staff are on hand to help or answer any questions you may have. It's very clean and the home-cooked food smells amazing every day!

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot to us x


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Review from Katie D (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I highly recommend this nursery, my daughter attends twice a week and I've never had any problems. My daughter talks about everyone in her class and I love seeing pictures of her on the app daily so I can see how she is getting on while I'm working. The staff are all friendly and groups are good sizes,
very personal touch. I'm informed regularly of how she is getting on. I've always been happy with the service offered. Thank you all.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It means a lot to us x


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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Patterdale Lodge are excellent, really helpful and give loads of information about how our little girl has been doing. She loves going to preschool every day and we've never had problems dropping her off there.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It means a lot to us x


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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, both my 5 year old and 3 year old have gone here since being in the teenies room and my 5 year old loves seeing staff when we pick her brother up now she has left. The nursery has everything you could want for your child but the USP is absolutely the amazing staff, they care for
your children like their own and build up such amazing bonds with them from manager Nic to room staff. Both of my children's development sky rocketed since they joined Patterdale Lodge and its their happy place to go home from home, we can not ask for more.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely review it means a lot to us x


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Review from Jodie E (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

By far the best nursery I've had children attend, I have 2 young children who attend and they absolutely love it, the communication between parents and the staff is incredible, both children settled in so well and are coming home learning new things everyday
Thank you for all your hard work and support
for my children

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review it means the world to us x


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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant nursery. The staff are lovely and can't do enough. Always super helpful with any questions and give lots of updates at the end of each day and photos. They seem to do lots of different activities which is great.
Really glad we chose this nursery.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review it means a lot to us x


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Review from Laura F (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Been sending my little boy since October 2023.
From the first enquiries to showings, & all the questions from a first time mum. The manager was amazing, patient and helpful.
Once he started the settling in sessions and beyond, the support again was so good. Never had a single major concern or issue.
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that happens I'm made aware of, the app is updated so I can track what he's eaten etc with observations done weekly. His 3 key workers have been incredible with him, as have all the staff.
I'm so happy I chose Patterdale for his early years education.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review it means a lot to us x


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Review from Hollie M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager and her team are fantastic.
My children have been attending Patterdale Lodge Day Nursery for 18 months or so now, and the children love it.
They really enjoy the mixture of activities available and the focus on Phonics in preschool is really assisting with their speech and language.
My favourite part of the nursery is the fact that if it is nice (dry) weather they will get them outside in the fresh air to play as much as possible!!
All you want for your child is for them to come home happy and healthy at the end of the day, and the Team at Patterdale do their best everyday to make sure the children have the best day they can.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot to us xx


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Review from B B (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Patterdale Lodge is a fantastic nursery. I viewed several nurseries in the area and it was without a doubt that we chose Patterdale Lodge. The staff are amazing, they go beyond what is expected to ensure the children are settled and happy at nursery. The baby room leader is amazing. She carefully plans
different learning opportunities for children's learning and development which is fun and stimulating. The baby room staff have made an amazing relationship with my little one, he reaches out for them each morning. My little one has excelled in all areas of learning, thanks to the well thought out learning opportunities the baby room staff provide. The baby room environment has been carefully thought through to ensure the provision is purposeful and stimulating for the children. I always leave my little one reassured, knowing he is in safe hands and that he is going to have a fun day at nursery. The communication app is brilliant, we receive observations, linking to the EYFS Framework.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot to us.


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Review from Samantha P (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. Warm and welcoming staff as the child best interests at heart. My daughter been attending for over a year now and she come so far in her development they support all her SEN needs and are getting her ready to move on to primary school. They keep us informed with all new information.
Always have lovely activities planed for the children to take part in.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your review, it means a lot to us x


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Review from E R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our little one started at the nursery, we've seen such a big improvement in their speech and social skills! The staff keep us well-informed throughout the day via the app, and they're always quick to respond to any questions we have. They do a great job with a variety of themed activities, often
based around the seasons or cultural events, and our little one especially enjoys all the outdoor play!

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It means a lot us.


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Review from Sian W (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery staff are friendly and caring. My daughter loves it here. Excellent food, activities and updates.
My daughter has been at the nursery since 10 months old and every room has been excellent. Her development is supported and she really enjoys going to nursery.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It means a lot to us.


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Review from H W (Father of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are fantastically great people and very helpful. My little girl has improved tremendously since she started the Nursery last year, in how she communicates and develops in her learning most importantly she is always happy to attend.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It means a lot to us.


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Review from Diane S (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After the takeover, I wasn't sure about how this would affect my granddaughter, but it hasn't. The staff are the same as usual all lovely nice and friendly, greet you with a warm welcome. Nothing is too much trouble when you ask for anything. Always well informed with the up-to-date app, where you can
see what your child has been up to. Also, pictures, what they have eaten, sleep and child nappy changes.
From a Nana point of view, we have been attending Patterdale for a long time I have an 11-year-old who attended then a 7-year-old attended when they were both young. Now I have a 20-month-old attending. Patterdale has always been good to us and even though changed hands from the old manager to another company that took over once the old manager retired, to now Planet Kids most of the staff have stayed the same. So it's familiar faces even when my 7-year-old goes it's like family. My older two would love to go back.
Excellent wouldn't change anything about it, just keep up the good work girls.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to us.


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Good nursery with lovely staff. My little boy is in the baby room and has loved every minute of it and can't wait to go to the girls once he gets into nursery. Everyone's friendly and lovely. The nursery is always clean and tidy and the children are always offered a good variety of food which is usually
dairy-free/nut-free for children with allergies.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It means a lot to us.


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Review from A E (Father of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery as a whole is absolutely outstanding the staff are amazing the facilities are outstanding and the overall care that has been given to my son is amazing I can not fault them at all just all round amazing.

Reply from Nicola Roberts, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely words, it means a lot to us.


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.942)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.942) out of 10 for Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge 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 4.942 for Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (13 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.942

  • 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 Patterdale Lodge 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 50 number of registered child places is 10, 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

NMT Buisness Development Award

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2017 More details

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

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 19 Oct 2017 More details

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge

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

Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge Open?

Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge 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 Patterdale Lodge have capacity for?

Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge has capacity for a total of 50 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge to the centre of Newton-le-Willows?

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

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