Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Jack Walker Way, Ewood, Blackburn BB2 4JJ
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9.8 34 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Fernhurst Court, Blackburn
Kids Planet Fernhurst Court are an Ofsted 'Outstanding' nursery (Nov 2016) with a passionate and caring staff team who have worked at the nursery for many years. Located in an ideal setting, the nursery is surrounded by woodland area and enjoys huge play spaces, which the children adore. The on-site cook prepares the most delicious meals and really is part of the Kids Planet family. Their rooms updated in Jan 21 have lots of exciting activities for children.

There are lots of things about the nursery that make it fantastic but their favourites are:

A Nursery team many of whom are mums themselves.
Rooms made for children – cosy corners to dens, workshops to messy play.
Fantastic outdoor area perfect for little explorers.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Karen Mackey (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 80
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:45-18:00
    Tuesday 07:45-18:00
    Wednesday 07:45-18:00
    Thursday 07:45-18:00
    Friday 07:45-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Christmas Bank Holidays & 2 days at Easter

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

  • 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 Fernhurst Court Reviews (34)

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Kids Planet Fernhurst Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Fernhurst Court has 34 reviews.

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Review from Lucy B (Mother of Child) published on 8 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My children started at Fernhurst in March 2021 after being out of their previous setting for a full 12 months. I was extremely apprehensive about this but the staff have really accommodated them, made them feel settled and welcome and completely settled their nerves. I can see a huge change in them
both since starting at Fernhurst, it is clear that a lot of time and care is invested into them both (one in the baby room and one in pre-school). The staff are lovely and friendly and are always happy to answer any questions. Although we are still in the midst of a pandemic, I feel confident and comfortable sending my children to this setting, knowing staff are doing all they can to keep them safe. Thank you all for all your hard work.

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Review from Pip P (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has been at Fernhurst Court for over 3 years and loves it. The way the staff dealt with the Pandemic has been brilliant! The staff take extra precautions to make sure they, the venue and our children are safe. The outdoor facilitates are brilliant and the children and staff get as much
outdoor play as they can (weather permitting). I am so surprised at the excitement my child has to go to preschool - she asks to go at weekends! The meals they get are of a variety, you are updated with these and activities via the app. Any minor issues I have expressed concerns have been dealt with quickly and professionally. She loves the staff and you can tell the staff invest their time in the children with the way I have seen my child grow and develop - the way she has progressed is brilliant and I feel she will have a great start in primary! Really great nursery - would recommend always!

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review, the staff team will be delighted. Sarah.


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Review from Steph H (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter attends Fernhurst Court Nursery and she loves it. We have never had any problems dropping her off and she runs out of nursery every night full of stories of what she has been doing all day. All of the staff are lovely and really caring. I have never worried about leaving my daughter at nursery
and in my opinion, this is the most important thing. I feel very well informed and if I ever need to speak to the staff there is always someone available.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review, the girls will be so pleased.


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Review from Charlotte R (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming here since he was 10 months old and he really loves it. The staff are so caring and easy to talk to, they were happy to cater for his vegetarian diet and keep me posted of his progress. They will ring me straight away if they have any concerns about him, or they want to check
something with me. I know he is in safe hands. My little boy loves telling us about all the things he gets up to at nursery and looks forward to going. I picked this nursery also because of the excellent outdoor facilities which the staff really make the most of.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it means a lot to the girls.


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Review from Chelsey B (Mother of Child) published on 7 July 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Manager and staff are very friendly and helpful when needed. My little girl loves coming into nursey and loves the girls in the baby room.

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Review from H D (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is extremely shy and finds it hard to settle around new people. Fernhurst were extremely accommodating and helpful in putting my mind at ease and helping my little one transition into nursery life. She loves nursery life now; the staff know her and always keep me up to date with how she’s
getting on; every day she’s involved in new activities and has really come on socially. A big thank you to all the staff in the toddler room. I’d recommend this nursery to anyone, especially to anyone whose little one struggles to settle around new people.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you for your lovely review - it means a lot to the staff team.


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Review from Lisa G (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has loved being at nursery for the past two years. All the staff are great and give feedback every day. I could not ask staff to do more. I think a great level of care is taken to ensure my child has had the best start to his educational journey.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review - it will mean a great deal to the team.


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Review from Kirsty H (Mother of Child) published on 28 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son absolutely loves coming to Fernhurst Nursery and also loves the staff in his room (Toddlers), he now calls some of the staff as his 'best friends'. I switched nurseries for him at the beginning of the pandemic and there have never been any issues, he settled in so well which makes me feel at
ease. All the staff from management, nursery nurses to the admin staff are very friendly and helpful. I also like the variety of meals they provide for the children. I would definitely recommend this nursery!

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review - the girls will be delighted!


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Review from Mariah K (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 4-year-old son started here a year ago after moving into the area. He was welcomed warmly and settled in quickly. When visiting the nursery it was beautifully decorated and had so many amazing activities for the kids to get dug into. They have a large outdoor area with a play area and slides, my
son loves his time playing outside. The nursery staff are polite and friendly and will always do their best to assist you should you have any queries. My son speaks so nicely of them and has bonded with them well. I couldn’t think of a better nursery for my son. I’m hoping my daughter will attend soon when she is old enough. 100% recommend.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you for such a lovely review - the girls will love that.


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Review from Crystal K (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I took my son to this nursery after he would not settle and was showing aggressive behavior at a previous nursery. The staff at the nursery have been amazing. They sat down and looked at him as an individual and met his needs. They are more like a family and he has become such a happy clever little
boy. I cannot thank them enough and will be very sad to see him leave, as he now has the confidence and skills he needs to start his school life. I cannot emphasize enough the care which this nursery and staff have shown thank you so much.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for such a lovely review - the staff team really appreciate it.


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Review from Jodie F (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not recommend this place enough. The staff has been paramount to my son’s social, physical, and mental development. My son is so happy, his speech is impeccable and he is flourishing so well from being here full time. The staff are so compassionate and really driven to create the best environment
for the children and babies, I can’t thank them enough. When there have been incidents, I have been alerted straight away and strategies were implemented straight away. The staff communication is really good and I know my son is kept safe and involved! The nursery itself is in such a beautiful setting and this allows for a lot of outdoor play and natural education that I really love for my son to participate in. My son has been in the baby's room, currently in the toddlers, and he will be attending pre-school. When I am working, the relief I feel that he is in safe, courteous, and in professional hands is second to none. Thank you to all of you for your dedication.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review. The staff team will be so pleased.


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Review from Angie L (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children attend Fernhurst Court Nursery in Blackburn and have been in the baby's room/toddler room and pre-school room. (Current ages 2&3). Staff are fantastic here, making the children feel at ease when handing over to them. Outdoor provision is amazing and the nursery utilises this space as
much as possible. The manager is very professional, welcoming, and friendly and I can see the nursery is well run. I have recommended this nursery to numerous people now.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review. The staff team will be delighted.


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Review from Jade N (Mother of Child) published on 25 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to Fernhurst since being a baby. She is now in her last two months. The progress she has made since attending is highly significant I know she will be ready for school. The staff are fantastic and are always so friendly and welcoming. I feel the nursery is going from strength
to strength. Thank you. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely review - the staff team will be delighted.


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Review from Frankee F (Mother of Child) published on 8 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager was so lovely and welcoming and completely put us at ease due to the current pandemic. The nursery feels like a home from home, and my son has settled in really well. The menus are like a 5-star hotel, my son is keen to tell me what he's tried that day. All the staff are wonderful; we're
so glad we chose Fernhurst Court.

Reply from Sarah Bellamy, Owner at Kids Planet Fernhurst Court

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback it really means a lot to the staff team.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.793)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.793) out of 10 for Kids Planet Fernhurst Court 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 4.9 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 4.855 for Kids Planet Fernhurst Court is calculated as follows: ( (155 Excellents x 5) + (22 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 179 Ratings = 4.855

  • 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 4.938 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Fernhurst Court 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 80 number of registered child places is 16. 15 Positive Reviews ÷ 16 = 0.938

  • 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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Meet the Team (1)

Karen

Karen Mackey

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Karen is the Nursery Manager. She has worked in childcare since 1994 and has been a manager since 2002. Karen holds a level 3 in childcare and an Honours Degree in Education.


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