Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

361 St Annes Road, Blackpool FY4 2QR
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  • Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge, Blackpool
Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge provides high-quality childcare and early years education in two detached, single-storey buildings in a residential area of Blackpool, this nursery is also Udeskole accredited.

The nursery was established in 1990 and features an extensive outdoor area and well-resourced indoor rooms. The rooms have been carefully planned and equipped to maximise children's enjoyment of playing and learning.

The nursery provides a safe and secure environment for children and strives to enable each child in their care to reach their potential.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Reeds (Acting Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 53
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

  • 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 Bluebell Lodge Reviews (45)

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Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge has 45 reviews.

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Review from Jennie S (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Bluebell Lodge!
My son started in September and at first didn't settle very well. However he is now thriving in the baby room and loves nursery and most importantly the staff that work in the room. He has come on so much!
I am grateful that they will help him to grow into a little boy over
the next few years.
The staff and nursery do so much with the kids including trips out, it's great to see. Their rooms are a decent size and food always sounds good! The staff are always happy and helpful.
I don't regret choosing Bluebell again. My daughter also went here (left 3yrs ago) and some of the staff are still there which says a lot to me.
We love their big garden space and what they offer for our children. I would definitely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you would recommend our nursery to others. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Jason N (Father of Child) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge has been absolutely fantastic for our daughter! Since starting, we've seen such a huge transformation in her confidence-she's thriving, and it's amazing to watch her personality shine through more and more each day. The team provides such a warm, nurturing environment, and
the care and dedication they show to every child is incredible.
A special mention to her key person who she absolutely adores. The bond they've built is lovely to see, it's clear how much effort everyone puts into making our daughter feel safe, supported, and encouraged. The nursery itself is well-equipped, with fantastic indoor & outdoor spaces that allow the children to explore, learn, and grow in the best possible way.
We're grateful to all the staff at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge for the love and support they provide. It's reassuring to know our daughter is in such great hands, and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality childcare in Blackpool

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your daughter has a lovely bond with her key person. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team. Thank you.


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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two little boys at Bluebells, one in lower pre school & one in the babies room, both boys absolutely love nursery, their keys workers and the staff are amazing and I couldn't fault them, thank you so much for taking such good care of my boys, we appreciate everything you do x

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is lovely to hear how amazing you think all the staff are. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Beth B (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since starting in September we've had a fantastic experience with Bluebell and all it's staff. My daughter loves going into nursery and frequently talks to us about her friends and the fantastic staff there.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. I will pass on your positive feedback to the staff team.


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Review from A N (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Bluebell St Anne's Road Nursery has been a truly wonderful place for our daughter. She started here when she was just a year old and we couldn't be happier with the care, love and support she has received over the years. The staff are incredibly warm, nurturing and dedicated, creating an environment
where children thrive both emotionally and developmentally.
It's been amazing to watch her grow in confidence, build friendships and develop a love for learning. The thoughtful activities, creative play and structured learning experiences have been fantastic for her growth. Communication with parents is always clear and supportive, making us feel involved every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything Bluebell St Anne's Road Nursery has done for our family - thank you for making these formative years so joyful!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how much you value all that Bluebell Lodge offers your daughter. I will pass on your comments to the staff team.


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Review from Abbie R (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would recommend Bluebell Lodge to any of my friends and family who have children. I had my first little boy in nursery from 1 year old and he loved it so much. All the staff are amazing with the children. If he was having a day where he got upset going in the staff would adapt to ease him in, in his
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My second child has been attending since he was 6 months old. We're so proud of our boys and how well they've adapted to the nursery and moving up throughout their stages. No day is the same which is amazing, I find it hard to occupy the boys every day with something new and develop new skills so I find the nursery so beneficial.
Having updates when they're there puts my mind at ease knowing what they've eaten and how much, nappies, activities and much more. My little boy loves going on his walks and to the park. They've now started taking the children to a play area which is brilliant. I would recommend the nursery over and over.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It was nice reading all your comments and fantastic to hear how you recommend our nursery to other parents. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from N T (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter was very unsettled when she first started at Bluebell Lodge in December, she's a BF baby and therefore very attached to me. We started our settling-in sessions and it was very clear that she was going to need a few extra ones before her start date. The team in the baby room, worked incredibly
hard to get her to settle, they did all her favourite things such as singing and silly dancing to make her smile. After a few sessions and lots of cuddles, she now absolutely loves it and will happily reach out to the ladies to have a cuddle when I need to leave her for work. We absolutely love seeing all of the things she does throughout the day on the app, especially the messy activities and this is where my daughter is in her element. Thank you so much, Bluebell Lodge, we love you!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. I love that the team knows what your daughter enjoys and that she is in her element during messy play and so the team provide this. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy started here in September and absolutely loves going each week. He only attends once a week but settled in so easily from the start and has built such strong relationships with his key workers and all the staff. He is always excited to go in the mornings and doesn't want to leave at the
end of the day, even when he is the last little one left! It is clear that the staff really care about the children and are focused on supporting the children to grow and learn in a caring environment. We also really enjoy that they take the time to arrange events for special occasions like Christmas and Halloween and get families involved. We are very happy with our nursery choice and would recommend it to everyone.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how much your little boy loves coming to nursery. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Faren S (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3rd child is now at Bluebell Lodge and enjoys it. I've had a child here since 2018 and have always had positive experiences throughout. The staff are great as are the facilities. Highly recommend it.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It has been a pleasure to look after all three children. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Imogen L (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and I have had an amazing experience at Bluebell Lodge since she started in September at 9 months old. She has come on leaps and bounds since the start. All the staff are so friendly and make such an effort with every child whether the children are in their class or not. My daughter is always
happy to go to nursery and doesn't want to come home some days as she enjoys it so much. She is always fed nutritious meals and there is always an activity that suits what she enjoys. My daughter isn't a fan of messy play and the staff never 'make' her get involved and will find something else for her to do. The lady in the baby room has been exceptional with my daughter and we honestly couldn't thank her or the staff for everything they do. Highly recommended!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how much your daughter loves being at nursery. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in November and she settled in straight away. Loves going and she is thriving playing/learning with the other children and staff.
I enjoy the app and what is posted, love being able to see what she is up to.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how your daughter is thriving at nursery. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Robyn H (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely lovely nursery. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They have made me feel very reassured about leaving my little boy there, he is currently in the baby room and they always go above and beyond to make sure he's happy. The manager and deputy are absolutely lovely too, they always make
sure everything is going well and you're happy with everything! Couldn't recommend this nursery more!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how the staff have made you feel reassured to leave your little boy. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from N M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is my son's second nursery due to the first one not being suitable. My son absolutely loves going to Bluebell, had no problems, no crying at pick-up time, all the staff are so lovely, patient and are great with the children. I am so happy I decided to put my son into Bluebell Lodge.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that you chose us to look after your little boy too. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 24 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Brilliant nursery. Staff are on hand and committed to caring for our children. Always focusing things on what the children are interested in and ensuring they are happy, my children love it here and have come on leaps and bounds.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear that your children love it at nursery. I will pass on all your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from J K (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had only good experience since my son joined in September, all the staff in baby room were so patient during the settling-in period and he loves it. All the staff are very helpful and have made it so much easier to leave him at nursery. He is always so happy and content when picked up.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your experience has been good since joining us in September. I will pass on your feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Amanda H (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Bluebell Lodge Nursery since she was a baby and she has progressed in so many ways and a lot of that is down to how the nursery let her express herself, let her communicate with how she feels, accommodates what she needs to help build her confidence and keeps us updated
on her day every day to give us reassurance that she is happy.
The staff in each room from babies through to preschool have built such a lovely relationship with our little girl, I would happily recommend the nursery to anyone as they really make a difference to a child’s upbringing.

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Review from B H (Father of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic staff, creating a wide range of activities every day ensuring our daughter has fun, learns and develops each week.
The various meals she eats at nursery never fails to surprise us!
Thank you to all the staff at Bluebell Lodge.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how you think the team are fantastic. I will pass on your comments to the team.


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Review from Hannah S (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just the loveliest, friendliest nursery. So lucky to have gotten a place and have my baby there in the baby room. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and every pick up and drop off was so tailored and thoughtful.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is lovely to hear we are the loveliest, friendliest nursery.


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Review from Tamlyn R (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Bluebell in the baby's room and is now a toddler. Cannot fault the nursery at all. The staff in both settings are lovely and caring and care for each child in their care. The manager was the manager at my eldest daughter’s nursery and was one of the main reasons for selecting Bluebell.
She is friendly, and knowledgeable and knows every child within the setting, as well as their parents. Lovely nursery setting.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear your lovely comments about our nursery manager. I will pass on all your feedback.


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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 25 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery and amazing staff! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly and they go out of their way to ensure your child’s needs are met. Our little boy joined in October 2023 and has come on leaps and bounds since joining. Super clean and the garden space is fantastic! Would highly recommend it!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear that you think we are a fantastic nursery. I will pass on your comments to the staff team.


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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.971)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.971) out of 10 for Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.971 for Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (338 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 347 Ratings = 4.971

  • 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 Bluebell Lodge is based on 29 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 53 number of registered child places is 10.6, which has been reached with 29 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 (1)

Nicole

Nicole Trafford

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2014

My name is Nicole Trafford. I have worked at Bluebell Lodge since May 2014, in that time I have worked my way up from Early Years Practitioner to Room Leader, Third in Charge, and Deputy Manager and I have finally achieved my goal of becoming a Nursery Manager in December 2024.


I have a BA Hons in Family Support and Wellbeing as well as a Level 3 in Early Years.
I have a little girl called Forrest, who also attends Bluebell Lodge Nursery, so I am very grateful to be able to still see her whilst I work Monday to Thursday.


In my spare time, I like to make memories with my daughter, as well as go for long walks in the lake district with my partner, Forrest and our Cavapoo Luna. I also love baking, especially baking cookies and decorating birthday cakes for my friends and family.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

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

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge Open?

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00, Thursday 08:00-18:00, Friday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge have capacity for?

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge has capacity for a total of 53 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge to the centre of Blackpool?

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

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