Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

166 St Annes Road East, Lytham St Annes FY8 3HP
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9.9 45 Reviews
Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge, was originally established in 1991. The nursery is set in its own secure grounds with refurbished and resources indoor and outdoor areas which have been carefully planned and equipped to ensure children enjoy each day.

Children are served balanced and nutritious meals and snacks to make sure they have the energy to learn and play as much as they want. Mealtimes are social events and food is made by an on-site, qualified chef.

The nursery's staff support and nurture each child as they develop their physical and emotional skills.
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Care Provided by Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lynsey Broughton (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 23
  • Total Places for Children
  • 57
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd Lodge Reviews (45)

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Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge has 45 reviews.

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Review from L D (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A gentle, warm and caring environment. Of late, there are some issues surrounding change of staff and lack of structure/routine, particularly in preschool. All areas in previous times have been excellent. The year beginning Sept 2024, my son's final term not so much.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Shepherd Lodge are high quality staff - friendly, approachable, caring, informative and always positive. They work incredibly hard, and our daughter is always happy to go to the nursery. The setting is lovely with a great outdoor space. The children go on local visits but we would like
to see this happen more often. The resources are good but we would like some new resources to be added to the setting. Thank you for everything you do.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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Review from W G (Father of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shepherd Lodge has proven to be an excellent environment for our child to thrive. We receive multiple updates throughout the day, ranging from snapshots to food and toilet status showing us how the day has unravelled which is nice for peace of mind. The activities are always inspired and the staff are
all very good at what they do, building good relationships and rapport. Again giving peace of mind that our child is in the right environment and entrusted to competent individuals.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A particular staff member is a fantastic member of the team! She looks after my little girl and see always has a brilliant day with her. If I have any issues or problems she is very helpful and will do everything to help and sort things out. This staff member has a lovely kind nature and a great bond
with the children and always makes the day fun for my daughter. She is often brought up when my daughter is with me at home which is very reassuring that my daughter loves her company and her looking after her. Thank you to this staff member.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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Review from A W (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl absolutely loves attending Shephed Lode Nursery. She has great relationships with all staff members and has made lovely friends. Our eldest daughter also attended this nursery, and we would not consider sending our children anywhere else! Shepherd Lodge is a home from home - kind, caring,
safe, and fun environment for the children.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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

Both my children attend Shepherd Lodge, one in the baby room and the other in pre school. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. The staff are incredible and there isn't a single day that my children don't want to go in, they can't run in any faster. I like how they spend so much time outside, and
are encouraged to interact with people of all ages.
I trust everything about Shepherd Lodge.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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Review from Vicki B (Mother of Child) published on 20 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been going to Shepherd Lodge since 2017. They love the nursery. The staff are so kind to the children, the girls will talk about the staff at home in a lovely positive light. This is our last year at Shepherd Lodge and we are going to miss everyone so much. Thank you manager and the
staff 5 staff members in particular and everyone else, we're really going to miss you all in September! xxx

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

We really appreciate you taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team. Thank you


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Review from Rachael E (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Shepherd lodge nursery have been great with my son. The staff are very attentive and you can tell they care a lot about the children. He absolutely loves being outside and his sports coach!


We are extremely happy with the progress he has made, and all the opportunities he has at nursery.


Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I will share this with our staff team.


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

I am happy with the approach to my son and his needs. They always calm me down with a quick message on the app. They always greet him warmly and caringly. After picking up my son, I get a report from them about what he did and that is very important to me.

Reply from Lynsey Broughton, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

Thank you for your lovely feed back. I will share this with the staff team.


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Review from Wayne L (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, can't fault it. They have really built a connection with our daughter and you can tell from all the feedback we receive from staff they are interacting and looking after the children all day.

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

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


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Review from Sarah H (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I personally love this nursery. My little boy has only just left to go to school and he has been there since 9 months old. I think I miss this nursery more than he does. The staff that looked after him throughout were amazing- some had the pleasure of caring for him in more than one room so they had
a strong bond which was lovely to see. I would recommend here 100%. Amazing manager and amazing staff. What is also lovely is that the staff are appreciated too by management and I think that makes a huge difference.

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

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is great to hear how you recognise how much the management appreciates all the staff team - as we are so proud of each and every one of them. Thank you.


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Review from J Y (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son has been going since he was 10 months old and loves it every day. Each day is different and the app is updated constantly throughout the day so I can always see what he has been doing. Would highly recommend it to any parent looking for a nursery in this area.

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

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


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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 16 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves coming to nursery 3 days a week. She has a lovely bond with all the staff. She has made lots of friends and grown up with them.
The activities they do with the children are fun and exciting. The nursery app is always updated daily, and it's a great way to see how my daughter
is doing during the day. I can't fault the nursery at all. The nursery chef offers a wide choice of foods which is excellent, my daughter has tried lots of new foods.

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

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is fantastic to hear how your daughter loves coming to nursery and that you enjoy the updates on the app during the day. I will pass your feedback on to the staff team.


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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot fault this nursery, the attention to detail and the love and care they provide to the children is amazing! So pleased with choice we made to send my child here! We get plenty of updates on how well our child is doing and the learning and development they are receiving! The staff are so passionate
and full of energy it’s lovely, constantly being inspirational with activities and coming up with different themes each week/month!
The environment of the nursery is clean and tidy with updates of the children’s work around the building!
The staff listen to your concerns and work alongside you to help your child out!
My child has come on leaps and bounds being at this nursery!

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

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. I will pass on your positive comments to our team.


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Review from Roxana C (Mother of Child) published on 11 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery with lovely staff, they are incredibly friendly and truly dedicated to providing the best care for children, so supportive, always coming up with great activities. We are kept up to date regularly with plenty of photos through the app. They offer fantastic home-cooked meals prepared
freshly every day.
My daughter has become much more confident, always comes home having had great experiences and demonstrating new skills every day, and she’s always excited to go to nursery.
I highly recommend Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge for anyone seeking excellent care.

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

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear you recommend our nursery to others.


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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

An outstanding nursery with the most wonderful staff. We moved our child to this nursery after a friend recommended them. From the moment we went to look around we knew this was the right nursery and our child has been so happy since moving here.
We love seeing what their day has been like and all
the wonderful activities they do each day. We know how happy our child is here and this provides so much reassurance to us.
We are so happy we chose Shepherds Lodge and are so grateful for all the wonderful staff who care for our child so well.
We would highly recommend this wonderful nursery.

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

Thank you for your lovely review of our nursery setting. It us great to hear that you think our nursery is outstanding with the most wonderful staff. I will pass on your positive comments to our staff team.


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Review from Damian D (Father of Child) published on 5 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Shepherd Lodge Nursery since she was 9 months old. We visited almost every nursery in the area before making our decision and are so grateful we chose the right one for us. Each week we feel that our daughter is progressing in all areas of her development, her speech
skills have progressed so fast. We love the daily updates and being able to track what activities she is doing throughout the day and seeing such a variety of activities is amazing. The nursery always feels calm and organised, the staff are brilliant and our daughter is always excited to see them all each and every day.

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

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is great to hear how excited your daughter is seeing the staff every day. I will pass on your positive comments to the staff team.


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Review from Georgia F (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of our children have attended Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge. Our daughter still attends. We feel the care and provision they received/receive are exceptional. The staff are amazing and go above and beyond for her. They cater so lovingly for her additional needs and nothing is ever too much effort.
Our daughter makes such good progress under their care and absolutely loves her time at Shepherd Lodge. The learning environment is stimulating but calm and so carefully curated. The range of activities is excellent and is tailored thoughtfully to meet a range of developmental needs. There is also a lovely range of regular excursions and outings. The recent rise in fees has unfortunately meant we have had to scale back her hours which is such a shame because it's a truly special place with amazing people.

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

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. We will pass on all your feedback to our staff team.


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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 16 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the experience myself and my little one have received during his time at Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge. Throughout his nursery journey, we have been treated with care, empathy and compassion. The staff are very attentive to the children's needs, support development with engaging
activities and support children to build relationships. My little boy's favourite activities are the endless sporting options and anything outside in their wonderful garden.

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

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery setting. We will share your review with our staff team.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 8 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am absolutely blown away with Shepards Lodge. I had to move my child in October from another nursery as he really wasn’t happy and I just can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner. He settled in instantly, the staff in the preschool unit have gone above and beyond to help him settle in along with the manager
who from the beginning to now has been wonderful. From crying every day at his old nursery to him running in excited to see his teachers and friends, it really is wonderful to see. The outdoor area is fantastic, they get taken out weekly to different places and we’re invited in to do family events/days. I honestly couldn’t give you one fault at all. I’m sure my boy will flourish here over the next two years. I feel so included on my child’s journey where I have never felt this before at his old setting. Thanks so much for being the best.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.891)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.891) out of 10 for Kids Planet Shepherd 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 23 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 23 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 4.891 for Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (249 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 275 Ratings = 4.891

  • 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 Shepherd Lodge is based on 23 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 57 number of registered child places is 11.4, which has been reached with 23 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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Lynsey Broughton

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2010

I became nursery manager here in 2019 and have had the pleasure of watching my own little one grow up here too. I have a real passion for the outdoors and believe every child should have the opportunity to spend every day outdoors where possible. I am proud of our outdoor space here at Shepherd Lodge and the presence we have within our local community. I have a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge Open?

Kids Planet Shepherd 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 Shepherd Lodge have capacity for?

Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge has capacity for a total of 57 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge to the centre of Lytham St Annes?

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

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