Kids Planet Widnes

Kingsway Learning Centre, Victoria Square, Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QY
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  • Kids Planet Widnes, Widnes
Kids Planet Widnes was rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted in October 2018 and is in a purposely-converted Victorian building which makes for a charming and spacious environment for the practice of childcare and early years learning. The facility includes a sensory room, secure outdoor play with rubber soft surfaces.

Staff are fully qualified and up-to-date with all aspects of the EYFS, taking pride to be approachable and supporting freedom of play and learning throughout all the age groups. Good health is also supported by a freshly prepared food menu.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Widnes

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Bethany Jones (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 1 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Widnes

  • 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 Widnes Reviews (70)

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Kids Planet Widnes has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 36 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Widnes has 70 reviews.

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Review from Jane B (Grandmother of Child) published on 30 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandchildren have had a wonderful time at Kids Planet. All the staff are so caring and kind. The children have enjoyed all their food and making new friends. Thank you very much for making their stay very enjoyable.

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Review from Gemma M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery! Our 2 boys have been through Kids Planet and have loved every minute. We can't thank the staff enough for everything they have done for them.
We'll miss the staff's smiley faces every morning and the boys will miss them all so so much!

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Review from Cerys M (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly at no point can I fault the nursery.
All staff have been amazing.

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Review from Amy G (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are amazing.

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Review from S C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both children came to Widnes!
Excellent staff, well cared for family-feel.
Both left happy and secure!

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Review from Alison S (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

KP Widnes are an extremely enthusiastic team who do their best to make the nursery experience one to remember for the children. They go above and beyond with activities such as: bringing in exotic animals, taking them on theatre trips or having days out. We are grateful for the way you understand my
child's personality and make him feel comfortable in his own skin.
You reassure him and ensure the transition at drop off and pick up is smooth. This is so important to us. Thank you for your hard work!

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Review from Toni T (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just want to thank all preschool teachers for helping my little boy on his journey.
Brilliant staff.
Brilliant nursey.

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Review from Shani E (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with what my child has become here wouldn't change anything.
Am glad my child has loved everything second beginning here.

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 6 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff in preschool have been absolutely fantastic. Nothing is too much and they always go above and beyond. My kids have grown and developed beyond measure and become little people, thanks to the time, dedication and care of everyone in preschool. They are so ready for big school thanks to everyone
at Kids Planet. They are not only a huge support for the kids but for me as a parent. Always a phone call away when needed. Like family.

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

I can't express enough my gratitude for the preschool and all the staff, having gone to a different nursery previously, the difference is huge. Here I have confidence and peace of mind that my daughter will be comforted when she is upset, will have fun and will learn. She's formed strong bonds with
the supervisor and other staff and I can't thank them enough.

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

My son has absolutely enjoyed his time from 2023/2024. I can't express enough how amazing the staff are and management. The environment of the nursery is lovely and so are the staff. I highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a safe nursery for their children. Overall excellent.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could never fault the nursery. best my child has ever attended. They have always been supportive, and caring and you can tell this is the job they love. Always putting the children and their well being first. Absolute credit and I am sad to see my daughter leave as she is my last.

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

Our experience of Kids Planet Widnes has been nothing but amazing, the care, consideration, time and energy given to my son has been nothing but brilliant. The room leader especially goes above and beyond to ensure every child feels valued and creates individual binds with them all. The staff are also
considerate and caring towards family, show an interest in the whole family and offer time to talk things through and find solutions together. I can't recommend Kids Planet enough.

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

Amazing support from the start.
Staff are always so welcoming and help with development.

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Review from Amber T (Mother of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really good nursery my little boy has loved and enjoyed every minute being here, all staff members are lovely and welcoming would definitely recommend.

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Review from Craig F (Father of Child) published on 5 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet has been amazing for my child. It helped him grow and come on so much. Finding his personality. All members of staff have been lovely and my child does nothing but sing everyone's praises.

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Review from Faye H (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't thank the whole team at Kids Planet Widness.

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Review from Rachel K (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been in the baby room since October 2023 and I haven’t looked back since. From 10 months old she has thrived at nursery and any minor issues I have raised in the meantime were dealt with quickly.
I would like to thank the key staff in the baby room for making it easier to go back to work
and keeping me up to date on the app each day.
I would especially like to give credit to one staff member in particular who was amazing stepping up when another staff member was on leave and who always listened in handover and pick up making sure my child is well looked after.
All the staff work hard and it is clear that they love working with the children and watching them grow.

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Review from Kelly R (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Kids Planet Widnes since December 2023. She has additional needs and needs a lot more support and assistance daily. The staff are amazing with her. Very caring, considerate and supportive to myself and my daughter. The staff understand her needs and accommodate them great. Since
starting, I can see a huge improvement and continues to thrive. I cannot fault this service. I feel relaxed leaving her there and know she is getting the best care and support. Between the management, the SENCO and the staff in her room, they are an amazing team.

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Review from K T (Mother of Child) published on 23 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are amazing, go out of their way to help, very polite and cheerful. Children have lots of activities and lots of learning.

Reply from Kids Planet Team, Marketing at Kids Planet Widnes

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review; we really appreciate it.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for Kids Planet Widnes 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 36 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 36 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 4.951 for Kids Planet Widnes is calculated as follows: ( (411 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 432 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 Widnes is based on 36 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 80 number of registered child places is 16, which has been reached with 36 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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Bethany

Bethany Jones

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Bethany Jones is the Nursery Manager and is passionate about childcare, with over a decade of experience in the industry. On top of her work experience, Beth has a master’s degree in Disability Studies, a BA Hons degree in Primary Teaching with QTS, AND she is undertaking a National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Widnes

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

Kids Planet Widnes accepts Children aged from 0 years 1 month to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Widnes Open?

Kids Planet Widnes 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 Widnes have capacity for?

Kids Planet Widnes has capacity for a total of 80 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Widnes to the centre of Widnes?

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

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