Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Blackpool Victoria Hospital NHS, Whinney Heys Road, Blackpool FY3 8NR
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9.8 21 Reviews
Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is located within the grounds of Victoria Hospital Blackpool providing childcare for NHS employees.

Its location and flexible booking patterns provide local families with an ideal solution.

The nursery's nurturing environment gives children ample opportunity to discover themselves and the world around them. With a real home from home feel, the nursery is the perfect place for your child to relax and get involved in exciting activities.
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Care Provided by Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Anne Smithen (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 84
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-18:00
    Tuesday 07:00-18:00
    Wednesday 07:00-18:00
    Thursday 07:00-18:00
    Friday 07:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

  • 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 Victoria Hospital Reviews (21)

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Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has 21 reviews.

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Review from Tammy S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I've genuinely seen my childs socialising skills and connecting with friends through play and activities greatly Improve being at this nursery,joining in with others with confidence, always happy to attend.


Staff and managment are always very warm to welcome with love and hugs from the start to

end of day with smiles

Reply from Kids Planet Team ., Marketing at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we love-caring for and nurturing young children every day.


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Review from E B (Mother of Child) published on 21 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at Victoria hospital nursery when he had just turned 2 and the support we have had from the staff from the start has been amazing! I am definitely a more anxious mummy and the staff are always super helpful with any concerns I have regarding his nursery day or his development.
The preschool team have been amazing this year getting him ready for big school and I can't thank them enough for everything they do for him. The changes in the nursery since the manager has taken over have also been amazing we are really enjoying the home learning bags that are available also the story sacks have become a staple in our nursery routine. My youngest will also be starting this year and already the staff have helped me to feel less nervous about this. We honestly can't thank the Vic team enough

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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son really enjoys it here, he has made so many friends and formed positive relationships with the staff, he thinks of them as staff and even calls some be "aunty". He gets to experience a variety of food and expand his pallet. He often enjoys trips to the zoo etc.

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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am happy with the progress my daughter has made, especially since the new management has been on-site. She has thrived and loves nursery. They are always off on trips or doing fun activities and we love the home learning packs - this weekend's was baking, which my daughter loved. Lovely staff, it's
clean and has had a much-needed update.

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

The nursery staff are amazing. Espeically 3 in particular can not help you enough, very welcoming and always answers queries. My son has been so supportive.

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Review from Samantha L (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the girls in the baby room have been amazing the past year and my child loves seeing them. I know he's well looked after.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is great to hear how your child loves seeing the staff in the baby room. I have passed on your feedback to the staff team. Thank you.


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Review from Michael F (Father of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Kids Planet create a consistent experince that feels personalised for my daughter. The staff have been great from when my daughter joined and all through her development this far.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is great to hear how you have had a personalised experience for your daughter. I have passed on your feedback to the staff team, thank you.


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Review from Amanda P (Mother of Child) published on 18 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child and I have had a great experience at Kids Planet. We have always had great support, and my child has amazing relationships with the staff.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. It is lovely to hear what a great experience you have had at Kids Planet, thank you.


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Review from Lisa L (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending nursery since November 2022 and she is very happy there. They do lots of activities and staff are friendly and helpful. There is separate outside space for each age room which we struggled to find with other nurseries. Sections are also undercover which means they are
not inside all day even with bad weather.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It great to hear that you like our separate spaces for each of the rooms.


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Review from Ilija K (Father of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good and caring staff. My son loves to go to the nursery. They keep the children very busy with games and activities. Very high level of communication with the staff and proper handover. Thank you!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

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


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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going here for 2 and a half years and has had a great time. He’s made some lovely friends and has had some great experiences. Some of the staff are exceptional at their job and go above and beyond to make sure my son is happy. They have helped through various milestones including potty
training and getting rid of his dummy! He loves going in most mornings and on mornings he’s not feeling it, someone is always there to comfort him and ensure he feels ok. He has had dance lessons, Spanish lessons and they do various stay and plays for parents throughout the year which have been good to go to! They have an excellent outdoor space and go on regular little trips to places which my son has absolutely loved.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear your son is enjoying all the trips we are doing. The staff love taking the children to the Zoo too. I will pass on your positive feedback to the staff team.


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Review from Toby C (Father of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child is always really happy to go in to nursery and likes exploring the new toys/scenarios that have been set up. Everyone knows his name and is always very friendly. They are always happy to have a chat and discuss what my child has been up to during the day! Would/and do recommend to friends.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear your child is happy and that you would recommend the nursery to friends. I will pass on your positive feedback to the staff team.


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Review from E C (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have had a great experience with Kids Planet Victoria Hospital. My son has been at this nursery since he was 6 months old and is now almost 3. He has a great bond with the staff and is always happy to go in. They do lots of great activities with him and take the children on frequent visits such as
to the park or the zoo. He is happy at nursery which is really reassuring.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your son is happy at nursery. I will pass on your positive feedback to our staff team.


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Review from N S (Mother of Child) published on 7 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Trusting relationships developed with my child's key worker and is always happy to attend nursery. My child always comments on how much fun he has.
Great variety of food offered at meal times which always seem tasty and nutritious.
My only issue has been with toileting. I personally don't feel staff
are fully engaged when it comes to toilet training. My child is fully trained at home including when we are out however will have regular accidents at the nursery both wet and soiled. When he soils himself at nursery his underwear gets thrown away without telling me which is also not acceptable. We can not afford to keep replacing underwear that staff will not simply rinse ready to be washed when returning home.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your review of our nursery setting. It is great to hear that your child is happy at nursery and has fun. In regards to toilet training, this is not our policy to throw away children's underwear. Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we will ensure this does not happen in the future.


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Review from O C (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet nursery has been very instrumental in helping our daughter achieve various skills. Our daughter is well-cared for and loves it there. All the teachers are amazing and are doing an absolutely fantastic job!

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery. I have passed on your feedback to the staff team, thank you.


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

My boy absolutely loves coming into nursery, he has a huge smile on his face even just asking if he wants to go in. The staff are lovely some have been there for years who I know from my past children going and all the new Staff are just as lovely. He always seems happy with his food and snacks too.
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he has moved from another nursery he has really come out of himself and seems to be learning so much.
They are always off out taking the children on little trips in the local area too.
Fab nursery - 100% recommend.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for your lovely review about our nursery setting. It is great to hear how your little one is enjoying all the trips out.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 26 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to nursery and is wriggling to jump out of the pram at the front door, which makes leaving her to go to work much easier. The app is great to see what they've eaten and been up to in the day and the activities are enriching and varied. Nursery days are very tiring! The staff
are friendly and each room is like a little family. We love Kids Planet Nursery and my daughter leaves each day full of smiles! Thank you.

Reply from Lisa Taylor, Area Manager at Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Thank you for the lovely review about our nursery setting. The team work incredibly hard and we value your feedback. We are going to start our staff meeting tonight with this wonderful review, so thank you.


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Review from C M (Mother of Child) published on 4 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started at this nursery in 2019 and now my daughter has started over the past few weeks. I was extremely apprehensive about sending my son to nursery due to incidents elsewhere. Ever since he started they have been fantastic, supportive and invested in my children's progression. The staff are
friendly, warm and welcoming. I feel as though it's home from home for my 2 children. They love going to nursery. Thank you for everything you do and have done. We appreciate it!

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Review from Molly C (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter and I have always had such a positive experience with the nursery. I have loved it since she first started at 11 months and she is now nearly 3. Every member of staff we have encountered has been so friendly and are all genuinely lovely people. My daughter absolutely adores them and always
speaks about her teachers and nursery at home. I love how busy they always are with the children they do lots of outdoor play, crafts and other activities. My daughter has learnt so much from nursery. I am also very happy with the food variety they have and it's a nice feeling to know your child has eaten nutritious meals when you collect them at the end of the day. I really cannot fault the nursery at all and feel lucky that my daughter gets to attend such a lovely place.

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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 13 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is currently with the nursery and his development since starting has been great. The staff are so attentive and helpful and the app is very reassuring and useful for all that they do. The manager and the team have been excellent at accommodating any requests or feedback I have given and even
when I was in hospital he would arrive upset but would soon be back to his normal self due to relationships he has built there on his one day a week. I can only speak of the staff and facilities here and cannot make comment about the new owner Kids Planet as they have not long taken over and hopefully wont have much impact on the day to day running of things.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.754)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.754) out of 10 for Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.754 for Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is calculated as follows: ( (157 Excellents x 5) + (42 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 203 Ratings = 4.754

  • 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 Victoria Hospital is based on 17 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 84 number of registered child places is 16.8, which has been reached with 17 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

NMT Buisness Development Award

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2017 More details

Number 1 for Quality - Nursery World 2017-2018

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 09 Nov 2017 More details

Clare Roberts Cheif Executive - Barclays Female Icon Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 19 Oct 2017 More details

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Anne Smithen

Job Title: Nursery Manager

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Victoria Hospital Open?

Kids Planet Victoria Hospital is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Kids Planet Victoria Hospital have capacity for?

Kids Planet Victoria Hospital has capacity for a total of 84 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Victoria Hospital to the centre of Blackpool?

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

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