Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

228 Clifton Drive South, St Annes on Sea, Lytham St Annes FY8 1HY
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9.7 30 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Clifton Lodge, Lytham St Annes
Kids Planet Clifton Lodge Nursery provides excellent childcare in a two-storey building located in a residential area of St Annes.

Children benefit from an extensive outdoor area and fantastic indoor rooms, carefully planned and equipped with resources to allow children to maximise their enjoyment as they play and learn each day.

As part of Kids Planet, the nursery use loose parts and open-ended resources to allow children to get creative and encourage discovery, collaboration, risk-taking and movement.

Staff are always on hand to guide and support, and praise and reinforce positive learning experiences.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Clifton Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Tasha Helm (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 97
  • 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 Clifton 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 Clifton Lodge Reviews (30)

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Kids Planet Clifton Lodge has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.701) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Clifton Lodge has 30 reviews.

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Review from H T (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has recently moved here for his own benefit and it was the best thing for him. He loves nursery, he loves playing in the garden during drop off and collection. I'm particularly impressed with the sports activities the nursery does, as well as all the activities during the day. The variety
of food they provide to the children is fantastic and also how good their communication is on the app. It's nice to know when you're working long periods your child is happy, safe and having fun.

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Review from H B (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children are at Clifton Lodge. It really feels like they are part of a family. The staff are fantastic. They show real empathy and care for them at all times, as well as making their days fun and engaging. My kids are treated as individuals and their quirks and phases are handled brilliantly.
I feel comfortable leaving them, and that is in no small part due to the great introduction they have in the baby room which is continued at each stage of their progression.

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Review from Sharn H (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children here one in preschool and one in the baby room. We have been very happy with all staff at Clifton Lodge. The manager is easily approachable and has always been very helpful. The staff have been very welcoming and helpful. The app is updated regularly and the staff always give thorough
feedback at the end of each day. It is clear that the children are the centre of everything. Preschool has brought my son on leaps and bounds, he has learnt so much in a short space of time, a lot of which we are able to use/implement at home. The baby room is such a warm lovely room. Our daughter is very happy here she loves the staff and has formed great bonds with them. We have been extremely impressed with the amount of time the children spend outdoors, doing sports activities and taking trips out. There is obviously a lot of thought, time and effort that goes into each day. We wouldn't want our children anywhere else. Highly recommended!

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Review from Laura D (Mother of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend or praise this nursery and the staff enough. Our boy has been there a year now, starting at 11 months, and he absolutely loves it. All of the staff are super friendly and personable, which shows in his fondness for each of them. Even the manager knows each child by name and is so hands-on.
Our son has come on leaps and bounds with his development. The meals are always great and they do so many fantastic activities which they post on the parent app which I love. It's super clean, I have no idea how they keep it so clean! Over all fantastic nursery, already recommended to friends whose children now attend also.

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Review from Rob H (Father of Child) published on 11 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy initially struggled with drop offs and the adjustment of attending nursery. The staff in the baby room have been so patient with him and we are so grateful for their care of him. Now he loves attending nursery and is coming on so much - we receive pictures and updates frequently throughout
the day so we know what he has been getting up to and he always looks like he is having so much fun.

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Review from Jessica S (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons started Clifton Lodge Nursery in May 2022, they settled in so well and that was down to the care and support of all the staff, in particular those in the baby room. The boys have thrived ever since starting Clifton Lodge and we noticed this right from the first week. Every day new activities
are set out for them to explore and learn. The staff in the baby room are so caring of every single child and that is evident when you see the bond they have created with each on pick up and drop off. The manager is very approachable and always happy to help me bring the boys in every morning. I look forward to continuing our progress within Clifton Lodge as the boys grow up, although I will be sad when they leave the baby room!

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Two of my children have attended the nursery. My youngest recently left in August to start school.
The staff and management team are wonderful. They provide holistic care in a fab environment. My little one really loves sports and the activities they provide are second to none.
The updates the nursery
provide are really comprehensive and great you can see what your little one has been up to, and not forgetting delicious and nutritious food. This nursery provided everything my little one needed to thrive and grow. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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Review from Jodie L (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Being new to the area, my toddler and baby both started Clifton Lodge two months ago and it is a gorgeous setting, with lovely facilities and a great outdoor space for the children to learn and explore!
Above all, the staff have already been so attentive and caring, as well as providing regular updates
to me through the parent app to put my mind at ease throughout the day. The baby room is so welcoming and cosy, and the leader and staff give off such warm, nurturing vibes, that I feel much less guilty when leaving my baby, knowing she is in great care.
I would happily recommend this nursery to others, as my two clingy children have settled here so well and as a mum, I feel really well-informed because of the daily updates.
A gorgeous place, with superb, caring staff!

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Review from Hannah P (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, all the staff are very caring and supportive. Our child loves going and telling us what he has been up to!
He loves the sports and craft activities that are put on and you can tell a lot of thought and planning goes into the days.

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Review from tracy P (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery for over three years. I have seen true care for the children in each class and at every stage. All staff are helpful and friendly and always helping and guiding the children. The things my son has learnt is truly exceptional and the effort they go to is very inspiring.
I love that the children spend a lot of time out door and do a variety of sports. The manager is so approachable and nothing is too much trouble even when she must be juggling so many things.
I will be sad when he goes to school in September but they have definitely got him ready.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.701)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.701) out of 10 for Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 15 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 4.928 for Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (168 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 180 Ratings = 4.928

  • 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 4.773 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Clifton Lodge is based on 15 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 97 number of registered child places is 19.4. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 19.4 = 0.773

  • 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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Anne

Anne Smithen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager Anne has worked in childcare for over twenty years. Since graduating in 1996 in Biological Sciences and Early Years, Anne has gained experience in mainstream schools, working with behaviour support, and progressed from a Preschool teacher to a Nursery Manager. Anne recently completed a Master’s degree in Professional Practice.


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