Kids Planet Padiham

Thompson Street, Padiham, Burnley BB12 7AP
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9.9 42 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Padiham, Burnley
Kids Planet Padiham, conveniently situated in Burnley, offers full time and sessional day care, opening from 7:30am - 6pm each weekday.

The nursery team are qualified and passionate about delivering high quality care to all children. Working hard to promote children's independence, confidence and enjoyment for each day, the nursery offers an environment that is inclusive, safe and consistent with a wide range of resources and activities to spark their interests.

The team work closely with families and provide regular updates on children's time at the nursery, giving peace of mind that you never miss a key milestone or achievement.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Padiham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lindsay Wilkins (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 25
  • Total Places for Children
  • 96
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 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 Padiham

  • We accept children in receipt of Working parents funding, 2 year government funding (low income) and children in receipt of working parent 30 hours.
    Please contact the nursery manager to discuss session prices and funding.


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Kids Planet Padiham has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10, based on 24 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Padiham has 42 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery, our daughter has been coming to Kids Planet since she was 18 months old and is getting ready to leave now - they have helped her grow and develop into a clever, independent and confident little girl and we are so thankful for each member of staff! The nursery is so personal and all
the staff are friendly and loving towards the children. We've already booked a place for our newborn when she's older and wouldn't trust anyone else with our babies - thank you ladies, you're all amazing!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot rate Padiham Kids Planet enough. My son is in the toddler's room and I was very very nervous about him going to nursery however, the girls were amazing, really put me at ease and they invest so much in my son and his development. No question is ever too much for them. They are always trying
to come up with new ideas to help my son with his talking/noise-making. My son loves nursery. He goes in with a smile and a wave for every session.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been with Kids Planet Padiham since August 2021, and I have not a bad thing to say about the place or the girls! They all work amazing together - from dropping my child off to picking her up, the friendliest faces and nicest people! To watch my daughter run into nursery every day with
such excitement is someone any parent would want for their child! She has had the best education with them so far and I'm sure when she leaves next year she will surely miss you all - thank you all girlies, your all superhumans.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Just wanted to say I can't recommend this nursery enough - definitely the best one in the area. They have taken care of my son and daughter since she was three months old. All the equipment is age-appropriate, and they even have activities for a range of age groups to be involved with, for example,
they also get my 6-month-old involved with the activities my almost 2-year-old is taking part in. This nursery also has an outdoor space where they put your child in waterproofs to protect their clothing and get to experience outdoor play at all ages.
They get freshly made meals that are very nutritional these kids get fed better than me! They are great with communication and you get pictures and updates through the app, which is really helpful. All the staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. I have full faith and trust in all the staff at this nursery that my kids getting the best possible care whilst I'm working. My son constantly asks if he can go to nursery - he loves it!

Reply from Kids Planet Team, Marketing at Kids Planet Padiham

What fantastic feedback, thank you so much for sharing! Lovely to hear your little ones are enjoying their time at nursery. We encourage a love of good, nutritious food at Kids Planet and understand how outdoor learning is a vital part of your little ones' health, development and well-being, so it's great to hear this is being well received.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had the most amazing settling-in experience over the last two months. Our little boy started full-time at Kids Planet at 9 months old. From the settling-in sessions and through the first week they were so supportive. Their communications are great and we love the app for keeping us up to date
on what he's up to! The nursery has a lovely family feel to it and the staff are so caring and maternal with him. After six weeks he's really settled and happy. I'm so glad we chose Kids Planet Padiham! Thank you to all the staff in the babies and tot room.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My big little man has been attending Kids Planet Padiham since he was 11 months old. These ladies go above and beyond with him every day he attends.
My son has additional needs, and he is cared for and loved as much at Kids Planet as he is at home.
These ladies and gents do all they can to aid him
in learning, to keep him engaged and happy and to develop his skills in a way he can understand.
They do their best, and I would never ask for more.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't rate Kinderbear Nursery highly enough! My daughter has been going now for over 3 years and loves it so much. Right from the start, the staff were incredible - putting our minds at rest as we were very anxious leaving our precious girl - but nothing was ever too much. I could ring several times
to check on her and each time they put my mind at ease and took the time to tell me what she was doing and how settled she was. She has come out of her shell since being quite a shy little girl when she first started going, now we can't stop her talking and her confidence has grown dramatically! She loves to tell us about her day and what she has been getting up to at Kinderbear. Not once has my daughter ever said she didn't want to go to Kinderbear, and that I think is the best review a nursery/preschool could receive. If my daughter is happy then I am happy! They are all amazing! Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My girls have gone to this nursery since they were 10 months old! (They turn 5 in September). They both absolutely love going to nursery I know they both feel very sad about leaving soon as do I. The staff have always been amazing and we will all feel incredibly sad when they finish. Thank you for the
care and attention you have given to my girls over the years the girls adore you all at Kinderbear Nursery!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in 2021, when she first attended all she would do is sit in a corner by herself, play alone and sleep in the corner on her own. Due to a previous childminder, she didn't have a great start, she was anxious and sad all the time. Since starting at Kinderbear Nursery, over the past
year or so, she has such a funny and outgoing personality. She was massively behind with her talking, now she counts to 10 and says her ABCs (somewhat questionable) knows all the animals and their sounds. The girls are fab and I can't thank them enough for neutering my tiny human and bringing her so far away from the sad, distant baby she was. I honestly appreciate and love you all so much. Xx

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little man has been there since he was around 10 months old due to being so clingy. The fantastic staff have done an amazing job with him and shown him it is ok to go to nursery. He has come out of his shell and come on so much. Thank you so much.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started in September 2020 in the 2's room and is now coming to the end of her Kinderbear journey. The whole nursery is outstanding and the staff and management are friendly, caring and professional - it's like being part of a big family. They've always been a great support to me and a big
part of my daughter's first years of life and the start of her learning journey into big school. Will remember the special people at Kinderbear for a very long time.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kindabear is a fantastic nursery, the staff are brilliant with the kids. Always professional, kind and compassionate. The management are always on hand if you have any issues or worries. Highly recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kinderbear Nursery are amazing! I have been using them for 10 years, with my youngest still there! They have a great environment and wouldn’t send my children anywhere else!
They are like one big family and the staff are always helpful and go above and beyond!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An excellent nursery, brilliant facilities and friendly, loving staff. My two children both attended from 6 months old right up until they started school and they have so many fond memories. My daughter who left nursery two years ago still talks about the “ladies” there and asks if she can go back just
for a day! My son who attends currently is excited for nursery every day and comes home exhausted (which is a good thing!) and full of stories from the day. Lots of special fun days and dress-up days which he always looks forwards to. Pirate day was a huge hit with him and he looked forward to it for weeks! The staff always have the children's best interests at heart and are really accommodating towards working parents. The pre-school side of the nursery is also excellent and my daughter was familiar with her phonics and numbers before she started school because of the lessons she had as part of her pre-school group. I couldn’t have asked for a better start for my little ones.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kinderbear is a fantastic nursery, all my four children have thrived and still are with the help of the brilliant staff. My first child started in 2011 and I’ve never had any concerns, I have two children still in the nursery and they love going every day. I would highly recommend them.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started early this year I’m very happy with this nursery. The staff are lovely I get plenty of information and love hearing how his day has been. Very good communication. Hoping for him to go an extra day.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff and lovely nursery! So happy my little boy goes here! Warm and kind welcomes always, he instantly felt happy and content within the setting, he always comes home with a smile, we love it!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Kinderbear for 7 months now and absolutely loves it! The staff go above and beyond and always update the parent app with things that they’re getting up to. Kinderbear care for my son as their own, I wouldn’t send him anywhere else.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing. The nursery's most valuable resource. They always put the children at the heart of what they do. My daughter has thrived at the nursery and she never wants to miss a day. Communication with parents is excellent about what the children are learning and their next steps in learning.
The food menu is wonderful and my child has enjoyed healthy and balanced meals and snacks every day. My child has made progress in all areas and I would highly recommend Kinderbear to other parents.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An incredible nursery that is always willing to go above and beyond and I feel like all the staff genuinely care. The nursery has always felt like an extension of our family. My child loved it at this nursery. We couldn’t have been happier.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.931)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.931) out of 10 for Kids Planet Padiham 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 24 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.931 for Kids Planet Padiham is calculated as follows: ( (270 Excellents x 5) + (16 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 288 Ratings = 4.931

  • 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 Padiham is based on 24 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 96 number of registered child places is 19.2, which has been reached with 24 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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Lindsay

Lindsay Wilkins

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2004

Lindsay Wilkins is the nursery manager of Padiham. Lindsay has been a part of the nursery since 2004, where she started as a nursery practitioner and progressed within the setting becoming the nursery manager in January 2013. She is passionate about providing innovative experiences for the children in her care, together with an enthusiastic team of skilled practitioners.