Kids Planet Great Boughton

Vaughans Lane, Great Broughton, Chester CH3 5XF
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9.4 21 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Great Boughton, Chester
Kids Planet Great Boughton is a bright, well-resourced nursery located in Chester.

Children are always the primary focus and the nursery has been developed to provide each different age group with separate areas that have stimulating colours.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Great Boughton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kay Hardstaff (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 36
  • Total Places for Children
  • 170
  • 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 Great Boughton

  • 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 Great Boughton Reviews (21)

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9.4

Kids Planet Great Boughton has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.372) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Great Boughton has 21 reviews.

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

Our little boy loves Kids Planet Great Boughton and we could not be happier to have found a nursery where he is made to feel as safe and loved as he is at home. He's been there over 2 years now and we cannot fault his experience. They provide a very hands on and personal service, always friendly and
proactive and will always work with us on any specific milestones we're working towards. They are also open to feedback and make improvements where they can. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

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Review from Charlotte E (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The whole team made the start of my daughters nursery journey so smooth and successful. All staff have been so welcoming. Our daughter has such a positive bond with the room staff and manager. It's been such a relief knowing our daughter is settled. We get daily updates on her development as well as
an insight into her day. We are so pleased with Kids Planet Great Boughton.

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Review from Aoife C (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Our child loves nursery and she has settled in brilliantly. The staff are so nurturing and know her so well. We love the daily updates and feel we get lots of key information. We look forward to seeing her settled into her new room setting and we're excited to see how she continues to flourish.

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children enrolled at Kids Planet, with one having attended for nearly three years and the other for almost two years. Throughout this time, both children have consistently received excellent care and support. The staff are always warm, friendly, and welcoming, creating a positive environment
for the children. The nursery offers a wide range of engaging activities, both indoors and outdoors, and regularly organizes trips to local parks, beaches, and other places of interest. The management team is exceptional, providing prompt and efficient responses to any queries or concerns that arise.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Rising 3s have really supported my little boy over the last few months! He is speaking lots more and talking about his day at nursery, he enjoys going out in the community with his friends and the team really supports his needs. Seeing the photos through the app throughout the day is lovely seeing all
the amazing activities they do. Thank you so much.

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

The nursery is fantastic, they have amazing facilities including outdoor spaces for each age group. The staff are amazing and have supported my child with his additional needs.
Nursery is expensive when I speak to parents who use different nurseries.

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Review from Phil S (Father of Child) published on 19 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I also just wanted to say thanks to everyone there for being like a second family to my child and always looking after her. Special thanks to six members of staff in particular and everyone else who was there since my child started so long ago. She loved her first day in big school and that's all down
to the confidence she gained there so thank you!

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

My daughter has accessed not only the after school club through her school but also the holiday club run at the Great Boughton Nursery since she started school in 2018.
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time both at the After School Club and Holiday Club. The staff are super friendly and genuinely
caring, they always provided various different activities and ensure a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Everyone has always been super supportive and accommodating - Especially during Covid. I would definitely recommend it!

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

My son has been attending Kids Planet Great Broughton since we moved to Chester when he was 1.5 years old. He absolutely loved the place. We love that there is sheltered outdoor space for the younger kids to play and a bigger playground for the preschool kids. Kids Planet is also very understanding
of our busy shifts /schedule and allow us to have some flexibility in arranging his days in the nursery. His younger sister has just started there now and they are both really enjoying this nursery. It's sad that he will be leaving soon as he is starting school.
Highly recommended!

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

I've been taking my children to Kids Planet for over five years, and I couldn't be happier with the care and education they have received. All three of my kids have attended, and each experience has been exceptional. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, creating a warm and comfortable environment
that puts both parents and children at ease.
The nursery offers a fantastic range of activities that have helped my children develop and grow in so many ways. It's clear that the team at Kids Planet genuinely cares about the well-being and development of each child. I always felt confident that my children were in safe, capable hands.
Choosing Kids Planet has been one of the best decisions I've made for my family. I highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their children.

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Review from M H (Grandmother of Child) published on 7 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandson has settled really well and when moving rooms I can see how much the staff care for him and others. The outdoor space is amazing and the staff are lovely when I collect him, he loves going there and talks about his day with his friends and the staff.

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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My children have attended Kids Planet for many years. We have always been very happy with the staff and facilities. The food menu is great and the children have loved their experience with them.

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Review from Nicola E (Mother of Child) published on 26 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is very happy at Kids Planet. The team are warm and friendly, and have got to know my daughter well. Communication between the team and myself is excellent. I can see what she does in the day through the app.

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Review from Scott P (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl attends Kids Planet Great Boughton. She has been there now for 6 months - I chose this nursery as the outdoor space is amazing. I cannot fault anything since she has been there! The staff have made a great relationship with my little girl, she goes in with no tears which helps make going
to work much easier. The girls always update me on the app with sleeps, meals, nappy changes etc and also lots of pictures of her day. The girls are always taking the children out on walks to see the duck parks etc and she loves it!

Reply from Kids Planet Team, Marketing at Kids Planet Great Boughton

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review we're very happy your little one is enjoying her time with us at nursery. At Kids Planet we recognise that outdoor learning is a vital part of a childs development and wellbeing and we enjoy lots of outdoor play and going for walks in the fresh air. It's great to hear you and your little girl love it too.


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Review from Gabrielle P (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our child has settled in so well at Kids Planet Great Boughton. He started at the age of 9 months and now is 18 months old. The staff, throughout his time, have been so welcoming and accommodating and go above and beyond looking after and educating our child. He is such a confident little boy and loves
going to nursery. We look forward to reading the updates daily and monthly observations on the app. Any problems have been resolved swiftly and I would recommend this nursery to local parents. Thank you for everything you do for him.

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Review from Aimee E (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my daughter started attending nursery when she was 13 months old she has come on leaps and bounds on a daily basis! The staff in every room so far have been absolutely brilliant. Really friendly, genuinely care about the children in their room, but also those not in their room. I have seen
the staff from previous rooms and they still give my daughter a hug and say hi. Even staff that haven't been in her room are all lovely. Can't fault them and look forward to her continuing to grow even more. She eats great while she's there, a good variety and nutritional. And the activities the staff organise are fantastic. Even days out which are a real treat.

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Review from Amy B (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been to Kids Planet Great Boughton, with my daughter still with them after my son moved on to primary school. The staff are really knowledgeable and caring, taking an interest in what the children enjoy. Both my kids are confident and both enjoy(ed) there time at Kids Planet. The
staff are great to share what my daughter has been up to today, and she gets loads of opportunities to go on little visits out in the community!

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 14 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been impressed with Kids Planet Great Boughton since we initially viewed it. I felt excited for our daughter to attend! She has been going 3 days a week since November 2022 and although took a few months to really settle in, she loves it now and so do we. The reception staff are beyond wonderful.
They love and care for her as if she was their own when she is there. Our daughter has a lovely bond with them all. I love and so appreciate the regular app updates so I know how she is getting on. 100% recommend.

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Review from Tex R (Father of Child) published on 5 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son is 3 years 6 months old, has been attending Kids Planet Great Boughton for the last 2 and a half years and he loves it. We feel very confident that he is getting a good balance of play and learning from the excellent staff they have on site. Our daughter is aged 1 years 2 months and started
about 6 months ago and is also really enjoying her time at the nursery. Both of our children have definitely benefited socially and intellectually from attending here and we would thoroughly recommend it.

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Review from Fiona F (Mother of Child) published on 29 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My child has come on immeasurably since she started here a year ago. She is confident and happy. All the staff are fantastic, they really care about the children and are brilliant at reassuring the parents. In all, I couldn't be happier with the care she is getting.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.372)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.372) out of 10 for Kids Planet Great Boughton is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 18 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 4.843 for Kids Planet Great Boughton is calculated as follows: ( (187 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 216 Ratings = 4.843

  • 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 4.529 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Great Boughton is based on 18 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 170 number of registered child places is 34. 18 Positive Reviews ÷ 34 = 0.529

  • 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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Kay Hardstaff

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kay Hardstaff is the Nursery Manager for Kids Planet Great Boughton. Kay has worked in the childcare sector for over 25 years with a background in supporting SEND children. Kay holds a Level 3 Childcare qualification.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Great Boughton

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Great Boughton Open?

Kids Planet Great Boughton 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 Great Boughton have capacity for?

Kids Planet Great Boughton has capacity for a total of 170 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Great Boughton to the centre of Chester?

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

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