Kids Planet Heswall

1 Milner Cop, Heswall, Wirral CH60 5RJ
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At Kids Planet Marigold, the children lead their own learning in a homely and familiar setting where experienced staff provide the best quality childcare and education.

Situated in Heswall on the Wirral, Kids Planet Marigold has varied indoor and outdoor learning spaces and delicious home-cooked meals.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Heswall

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Taylor (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Heswall

  • 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 Heswall Reviews (20)

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Kids Planet Heswall has a Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Heswall has 20 reviews.

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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 7 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Heswall has given my child a brilliant start to learning. The staff are excellent, extremely nurturing and it's clear they adore the children. The nursery has a family feel to it, which is credit to the staff. My child loves going to nursery and goes in and leaves with a big smile on his
face. This nursery was used by my family's children when it was known by another name and it still maintains the same high standards. My son often talks about his key workers at home with fondness and I know his development is down to the love and hard work they put in. I would recommend this nursery.

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Review from Anna D (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rave about Kids Planet enough. I have 2 boys who attend the nursery, 1 in preschool and 1 in toddlers. In both cases, the staff are incredible and know the children inside and out. The preschool room nurtures and prepares children for school with exciting learning opportunities. The toddler
room staff have been excellent in working with my son's speech and developing his confidence. Thank you for all your hard work.

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Review from Kirsty L (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attended Kids Planet Heswall Preschool from 3 through to school. The nursery feels like one big family and the staff are so caring and genuinely love what they do. My daughter has thrived and is going to school a confident sociable girl who loves to learn.

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Review from Jessica W (Aunt of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both children have come through the care of this provision. We can't thank them enough for their unconditional support with their education. Thanks.

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Review from K W (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent preschool. Staff are outstanding. My daughter has flourished there and has been able to shine at this nursery and preschool. Staff and management communicate effectively and you feel reassured knowing you are leaving your child in a safe environment where she felt loved.
They cater to the
child and their emotional needs, providing hugs and excellent care. Cannot fault the preschool and we are so sad to leave!

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are amazing.

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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 9 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our experience with the Kids Planet Heswall has been great since they have taken over, there has been more communication to us, more parent days, lovely new rooms and toys and an all around lovely feel. The graduation was so special and a totally enjoyable afternoon for all. Thank you so much.

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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 11 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After our first Daughter attended Kids Planet Heswall it was our only choice for our 2nd daughter. The care my children have and continue to receive there is excellent and would 100% recommend, we have trust in the staff who are all friendly and approachable and have built fantastic relationships with
over time, it has fantastic resources inside and outdoors which have recently been enhanced, our children come home each day and are happy! That is all you want, for your children to be happy! We have two very happy confident girls who love to learn and this we are sure, has been down the the fantastic start to education they have been given from this nursery, and also setting them up for starting school.

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Review from J H (Father of Child) published on 10 June 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have two children in the nursery, one in pre-school and one in 2-3yrs (Tweenies). They both love going in and I can honestly say that the staff in each room are fantastic. Massive shout out to two particular members of staff in pre-school and another in Tweenies.
The nursery has actually improved
many aspects of the security/governance since getting taken over and they replaced a lot of the aged/worn toys. My only gripe is that I’ve had to correct a few of the invoices already. The new management staff seem really pleasant though and have been helpful in trying to sort. Nurseries nowadays are super expensive, this is an issue throughout the country.

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Review from Kerry E (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended the nursery from the age of around 9 months until they started school and I cannot recommend it enough.
The girls that work there are amazing and there is very little staff churn, which has been so important to us. The staff are always friendly and helpful, they let
us know if there are any concerns, take any issues that we might have with the children seriously and bend over backwards to accommodate and help. But the real positive is how much the girls genuinely care about our children, and how much our children genuinely love them! The setting is always clean and filled chock-full of toys and equipment that bring the children on leaps and bounds.
I’ve never had any problems in the almost 6 years we’ve been lucky enough to have places for our children there.

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Review from Laura T (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Always striving to provide a happy and stimulating environment for our 1 and 3-year-olds. The staff are supportive, caring, and nurturing, and the nursery has supported us with multiple dietary requirements as we navigated several food allergies. We have every confidence in the team
at Kids Planet Heswall.

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Review from V C (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but praise for Kids Planet Heswall. My daughter has been there for the past 16 months and has flourished in every way. Coming to the end of my maternity leave, I was so nervous about leaving her with other people who were essentially strangers. I was so reassured by the staff there and
from the very first day, she loved it there! The staff are passionate and committed and have taken time to invest in my daughter's specific needs, asking questions about her personality and reassuring me along the way. I would recommend this nursery to the people I know and love.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled into nursery so well thanks to the exceptional care from the team at Kids Planet Heswall. I have been so impressed with everything since he started; from the friendly welcome at drop off to the meals (which my child loves and always has second helpings!)

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Review from Kate U (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We've been so happy for the past 3 years here, through each room, it has a real family feel and they go above and beyond to support and ensure all the children are happy whatever stage they are in. My son is always so happy to go in and has built some great relationships with both children and staff
here, which is so nice to see as a parent. I know when he is there he is receiving the best care.

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Review from Anna H (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet have provided an outstanding setting for both of my girls in their early years. The staff are nurturing, supportive and genuinely care about the children they look after. They provide an almost family-like setting, something that can’t be easily replicated. Despite other nurseries being
closer to our home, it was an easy decision to send our youngest to Kids Planet; I can’t ask for more from them. There is a reason there is a waiting list to get in!

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Review from Mabel M (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff is lovely. They are always helpful and understanding. My toddler is so happy there and is happy to be dropped off! They are always trying to encourage her development! They are very polite!

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Review from Anna P (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Kids Planet Heswall are an exceptional group of kind, caring and nurturing professionals. My children have been at Kids Planet (Marigold) since they were babies, initially quite shy and nervous of new environments but now confident and thriving thanks to the care they have received. They
offer solid educational and creative experiences so I always feel assured that their development needs are met in a playful, fun and engaging way. I could not fault the staff and key workers across all settings, they have often felt like an extension of our family.

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Review from Rebecca S (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Heswall is a fantastic environment for my daughter to learn and grow. I am so pleased with her progress and how she is developing there. For me, the most important thing is the staff and I am so impressed with the Preschool team, extremely experienced, caring and nurturing so I know my daughter
is receiving the best care possible.

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Review from H H (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely team of practitioners who give the nursery a real family feel.
All three of my children have attended here and have all had a lovely relationship with their key people. I love how happy my daughter is going in every day.

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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Heswall, previously Marigolds, has provided our little boy with the perfect start. Now 16 months of age, he joined at 11 months and he has changed so much under their care and guidance. Although in the ‘baby room’ with other children his age, he seems to know all the staff in the nursery
and they all know him. They provide reports throughout each day about eating, nappies and sleep, and also upload moments such as reading books, chilling in the chill-out tent (!) and generally emptying jigsaws out. They are patient, well-informed, caring, safe, inclusive and they encourage him to move forward at his own rate. Meals vary a lot which takes the pressure off at home! They have funny stories at the end of every day and he loves it there. Would highly recommend it.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.958)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.958) out of 10 for Kids Planet Heswall is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 20 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 4.958 for Kids Planet Heswall is calculated as follows: ( (229 Excellents x 5) + (10 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 239 Ratings = 4.958

  • 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 Heswall is based on 20 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8, which has been reached with 20 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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Meet the Team (3)

Lisa

Lisa Taylor

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi, My name is Lisa and my role in Kids Planet is Senior
Manager, which means, as well as running one base nursery, I support the other nurseries within our region. I have a foundation degree in childhood studies and have been in childcare for 22 years and management for 11 years. I am the designated safeguarding lead and believe that safeguarding our children is paramount. I am also the mental health first aider and ensure that the well-being of the team is cared for.


I am passionate about providing the best experiences for the children in our care and can’t wait to implement activities and enhance the environments to create these experiences.


Eloise

Eloise Roberts

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2018

Hi my name is Eloise and I am the Deputy manager here
at Kids Planet Heswall.


I have a BAHons degree in Childhood and Adolescent
studies and have been working in childcare since 2009.
I am enthusiastic about the outdoors and all the benefits
it brings to both adults and children and look forward to
implementing the Udeskole approach here at Heswall. I am also passionate about providing a unique learning
experiences for the children based on their own
interests and developing on these at the moment whilst
thinking outside the box.


Joanne

Joanne Gaskell

Job Title: Third in Charge

Joined: 2008

Hi, my name is Jo. I am the third in charge.


I am level 3 qualified and am a trained DSL and First
Aider.


I love to watch the children grow and develop, and knowing that I have helped them along their learning journey always makes me happy!


I am committed to creating good relationships with all of
the families that I care for. I am intent on providing
opportunities for the children to engage and extend their
learning and I know that if I go home tired at the end of
the day, that I have done my job well!


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Heswall

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Heswall Open?

Kids Planet Heswall 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 Heswall have capacity for?

Kids Planet Heswall has capacity for a total of 64 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Heswall to the centre of Wirral?

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

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