Kids Planet Widnes

Kingsway Learning Centre, Victoria Square, Kingsway, Widnes WA8 7QY
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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.


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Kids Planet Widnes has a Review Score of 10 (9.950) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Widnes has 70 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a wonderful nursery. They take their time to bond with our son and help him over the next milestones. From baby to pre-school, he has blossomed because of Kids Planet. Keep up the good work, guys.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy has been going to Kids Planet since Babies room. It was such a hard decision for us choosing a nursery as he started at a Manchester nursery during COVID whilst we were waiting for our house move to Widnes to complete. We loved the Manchester nursery so the next had to tick the same boxes.
Kids Planet have done that in every way, x1000. We have felt sad every time he's moved up a class because we have loved his key workers and all the staff in every room. But we get the same love and attention from all the staff in every room. We love how much focus and care they seem to have on every individual and also how happy they have made our boy for the last three years. There is nothing we would rate below five stars and we will be heartbroken when it comes to leaving for school not to have the same routine of walking into such a happy, safe environment every morning. The staff all do such an incredible job - thank you!

Reply from Kids Planet Team ., Marketing at Kids Planet Widnes

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, we will make sure that we pass your comments to the nursery team as it will make their day to read them. We are so pleased that we exceeded all your expectations with the nursery move you had to make, it's really important to us that all of our staff are given the training and support to ensure that they are able to care for and support every child and make them feel safe, happy and secure.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had four children all go to the nursery for over 15 years. The standard of the nursery is second to none. I am happy with all aspects of the nursery such as cleanliness and care. The app is excellent to receive updates about my child’s day and the staff are wonderful. The nursery continues to
grow and thrive, especially under the new leadership.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So today we said a sad goodbye to our Kids Planet family, where our son has spent virtually the entire first four years of his life. What started as just one day a week eventually turned into him going for the whole week until he turned 1. I can only speak in the highest regard of the guys who look
after the kids at this place. Our son has loved every minute of his journey and he is genuinely gutted about leaving for big school, albeit really excited for the next chapter in his life. We want to thank each and every one of you who has looked after him as you all have honestly made such an impact in your own way. He has never had a bad word to say.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have loved mine and my little boy's nursery experience since being in tots right through to preschool. From the staff to his friends. I and him will miss everyone at Kids Planet Widnes and would like to thank all the staff for everything you have done for him since going into tots.

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I have nothing but positive things to say about Kids Planet and every last member of staff. Every last single time I have dropped my son off and picked him up I have seen how lovely, genuine, caring and just over all perfect and my son absolutely loves it. So, thank you to all the staff for being the
perfect people for my son. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing. They have helped him so much. Thank you.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet is the best nursery, my son has loved all his years being here and the staff have been amazing. Thank you for everything, he will miss you all.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have nothing but good things to say, preschool has been a massive help with my son. The staff have been fab, he's very sad to leave.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet is a wonderful nursery. My son has thoroughly enjoyed his time here, making friends and learning so much. The staff are amazing and friendly. We are always welcomed with a smile and I am kept updated about my son's day. There are lots of interesting learning activities and experiences for
the children and lots of lovely meals to try. I would highly recommend Kids Planet.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't ask for more from a nursery. The staff have all been amazing and have bought my son out of his shell. He has learnt so much and has made so many friends. They have also always catered for his dietary needs. Thank you all so much!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not fault the staff, always warm and welcoming. It's also so good to see familiar faces after 12 years of last having a child here. Any problems and issues you have are resolved with no trouble at all. There is plenty of different activities to bring on our child's development.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thank you so much for all the love, care and learning you have given my daughter. She has absolutely enjoyed every minute of nursery and preschool. All of the fun, cool activities but mostly the people. Shout out to all the staff but mostly my daughter's second Mummy/fairy godmother! You've given her
the best start and I'm sure she's going to smash big school. Truly, thank you for everything. We'll miss you lots, she has memories to treasure forever.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were friendly and ensure to involve all the children and comfort if needed.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Love everything about preschool. All staff are lovely and approachable. Kids are always happy and smiling. My child wanted to be there all day, every day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The new nursery manager is just what the nursery needed. I have already begun to see changes. My children are well nurtured when they attend. The setting is clean and tidy, and my children always participate in age-friendly activities. I particularly enjoy receiving in-the-moment updates as the day
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have always had a brilliant experience with Kids Planet Widnes, the staff could not be more friendly and helpful. Both my girls love this nursery, it's like a second family to us. Keep up the good work.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Preschool is excellent and the attention to detail and individuals is fantastic! Both our kids loved it!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children enjoy coming to nursery. Since moving into preschool, my little girl has been so happy. She comes home and talks to me about all of the activities she has done and she tells me about all of her lovely teachers and friends. I have really seen my little girl's confidence develop over
the last few months. All of the staff give my little girl lots of care and attention, and I feel that she is in safe hands. Thank you for everything you do for both my little girls - it is much appreciated.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not fault the nursery at all. My child has attended here since she was 10 months old and starts school this year. They have given her so much love and happiness over the last 5 years that I'm forever grateful. She's the person she is today because of the staff. They go above and beyond and have
enabled her to enjoy learning, make new friends and for life and develop life skills so she's ready for her next chapter. Love the nursery and everyone that's in it.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.950)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.950) 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.950 for Kids Planet Widnes is calculated as follows: ( (399 Excellents x 5) + (21 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 420 Ratings = 4.95

  • 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 35 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 35 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.

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