Kids Planet Woolston

Epping Drive, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4QL
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8.5 12 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Woolston, Warrington
Kids Planet Woolston first opened in 1999 and has built up an excellent reputation for providing high quality childcare within a home from home environment.

There are four rooms for ages 3 months to 4 years which are specifically designed with your child's safety, fun and learning in mind throughout the purpose-built setting. Located in the grounds of Woolston CE Primary School, they are securely gated and has a buzzer entry system.

There are 2 outdoor areas which cater for all ages providing the space for children to grow and learn during their time at Kids Planet Woolston.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Woolston

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lyndsey Pidgeon (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 28
  • 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
  • Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Woolston

  • 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.
  • Parking

  • Please park at Woolston CE Primary School.


Kids Planet Woolston Reviews (12)

8.5

Kids Planet Woolston has a Review Score of 8.5 (8.484) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Woolston has 12 reviews.

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

Fantastic Nursery setting. My son loved his time there and always enjoyed going in, and he progressed very well throughout his time there.
The staff were all amazing and we enjoyed a great relationship with them.
Senior management were superb and always had time for questions and was always available.
We wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Review from O G (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attended this nursery from being babies and both absolutely loved it. From start to finish it felt like a home away from home for them. The staff are absolutely amazing and go above and beyond. You can feel the warmth the minute you walk through the front door.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son moved to Kids Planet when he was 14 months old. We chose to move him as the nursery had more rooms to separate the ages of the children than his previous did. This really helped my son find himself as the children around him were of a similar age and he didn't need to shy away from much older
children anymore. They spend time with him in the next age bracket room each day which will definitely help his transition when the time comes. I get the sense they really care and want to support the children which is everything I could ask for. He's eating different meals every day and trying new things which is amazing. Everyone at the nursery is extremely pleasant and my son is very happy there. The app they use keeps us up to date and I love the photo updates of him, it's very easy to use. Dropping off and picking up can take a while as the security gates are slow to open but I'm glad that level of security is in place. Overall I love this nursery.

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Review from L S (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Puddleducks have looked after all three of my children over the last thirteen years. In that time the level of care and professionalism has remained at a high level. I would recommend them to any parent looking for childcare in Warrington.

Reply from Jess Berry, Business Manager at Kids Planet Woolston

Thank you very much for your feedback, we will miss you at Puddleducks


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Review from Christopher H (Father of Child) published on 16 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going here since she was 9 months old. We chose Puddleducks from word of mouth from other family members who had their children there. We are so so glad we listened as we have seen our daughter grow and grow with everything she has learned and how she has developed.
From management
to staff, they all go above and beyond and beyond again to make sure each child learns and understands as they grow. Whether it is working with them one to one or in a group, our daughter came home every day smiling and couldn't wait to tell us what she had done that day. Our daughter has now started reception at primary school and goes there brimming with confidence and excitement, which I know as been stemmed from her upbringing in the Puddleducks family.

Reply from Jess Berry, Business Manager at Kids Planet Woolston

Thank you so much, it has been a pleasure for the girls to look after her


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Review from Meghan R (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has just finished at Puddleducks to go to school and what can I say - Absolutely amazing nursery with the best nursery nurses around. Each and every one of the staff helped to make my little one feel so much at ease about going to nursery. They have absolutely wonderful facilities and
really help to prepare your child for school and help them to make friends. I can't praise this nursery enough! My second child will definitely be going here in the not too distant future.

Reply from Jess Berry, Business Manager at Kids Planet Woolston

Thank you so much for your feedback, we look forward to him starting with us!


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Review from Emma S (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Puddleducks Is a fabulously warm, friendly and welcoming nursery! My son joined the Cottontails room in January and despite being worried after a year of us being to gather 24/7, the transition was very smooth - down to the effort and time the staff put into his induction! The activities that the children
take part in are lovely and the rooms bright and engaging but most importantly the relationships between the staff and children are beautiful. My son runs through the door with arms open wide and a huge smile on his face each morning. I would recommend Puddleducks to anyone!!

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Review from Rachael C (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely wonderful nursery. My son has really developed since joining, and the staff are great in keeping me updated with his developments and what he does in the day. I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough! They have offered great support for myself also and have always kept me up to date on my
son's progress.

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Review from Louise H (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Puddleducks enough. I have taken my child to the nursery since they were 1-year-old, and the staff at Puddleducks have always filled me with confidence. I admire how much my child learns whilst at nursery, and she enjoys going. The staff always seem so nurturing and encouraging, even encouraging
my child with mathematics, and I can really notice how much she has come on with it. They are very understanding and accommodating with my ever-changing schedule, and this is a real relief while trying to juggle working alongside childcare.
My child always tells me of the great activities that they have been doing and how much fun she has had with the staff and her friends.

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Review from Molly B (Mother of Child) published on 1 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love my child going to this nursery; all the staff are so welcoming and put me at ease from the induction to now.
The staff are so kind and caring and really do take excellent care of my child.
Nothing is ever too much to ask!
I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.
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child has dietary requirements, and they have catered to them so well.
My child always comes home with a smile on their face from the nursery.
I’ve watched them grow so much and can not wait to see how they further develop.

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Review from S W (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and a great safe space for the children. My son loves it. Areas are clean, well equipped and organised. Great learning environment, excellent for playing and interacting with other children. I feel that this nursery will help my child's learning and development as well as new skills in
making new friends as he was a Lockdown baby.

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Review from A T (Father of Child) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Puddleducks Day Nursery since they were around nine months old. It's been a pleasure to watch them grow and develop under the care of the staff there. There's a real commitment from the staff to the children's welfare and development.


We've had absolutely no issues

during our time at Puddleducks Day Nursery and communication is easy either over the phone, in person or via the Famly app. If you're considering sending your child to Puddleducks Day Nursery, I'd recommend you take the time to have a visit, see the rooms and meet some of the staff.


Highly recommended.


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Current Review Score: 8.5 (8.484)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.5 (8.484) out of 10 for Kids Planet Woolston 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 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.5 out of 5 from 3 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 5.000 for Kids Planet Woolston is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5

  • 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 3.484 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Woolston is based on 3 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 = 3.25

    • 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. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.234

  • 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)

Jess

Jess Berry

Job Title: Business Manager

Joined: 2019

Jess comes from a Civil Service background in administration and has recently graduated with a BA Hons Business Management and Spanish degree which she completed alongside her role at Puddleducks. Outside of nursery Jess enjoys spending time outdoors and cycling with her family.


Lyndsey

Lyndsey Pidgeon

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

Lyndsey started with us over 17 years ago as a student and has worked her way up to nursery manager. She is very experienced in her role and is our Designated Safeguarding Lead. Lyndsey has 2 young children who both attended Puddleducks and enjoys spending time with her family outside of nursery.
NVQ Levels 3 and 4


Louise

Louise Hunt

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2007

Louise has worked at Puddleducks for over 14 years and worked her way up from nursery practitioner. Louise has completed a wide range of training courses and is one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads. Louise works with Lyndsey as our Digital Tracking Coordinator. Outside of nursery Louise enjoys travelling to the Greek islands and spending time with her little girl Grace.
NVQ Level 3


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Woolston

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Woolston Open?

Kids Planet Woolston 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 Woolston have capacity for?

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

How far is Kids Planet Woolston to the centre of Warrington?

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

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