Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

OAP Hut Behind WMC, 102c Church Road, Altofts, Normanton WF6 2QS
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9.7 44 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club, Normanton
Beautiful newly refurbished nursery in Altofts. Flooded with natural light, this gorgeous outdoor nursery will take learning and play into nature.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Childs (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 13
  • Total Places for Children
  • 40
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 & between Christmas & New Year

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

  • Full day rate £60.50

  • Working parent funding available (15 and 30 hours). We accept fully funded places.
    Sibling discount, NHS discount, Tax Free Childcare.
    Rates vary by location/nursery setting.
    Please contact your local Kids Planet nursery directly for more information.

Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club Reviews (44)

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9.7

Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.655) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club has 44 reviews.

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Review from Liz S (Mother of Child) published on 26 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 1.0 out of 5

I regret to express my disappointment with the current state of the Kids Planet Altofts setting. Since Kids Planet took over the nursery, I've observed a dramatic decline in care, inadequate funding provision, and a noticeable drop in standards. Staff turnover is concerning, leaving parents uncertain
about their child's caregivers without any notification or introductions. The overall appearance and cleanliness of the setting have significantly declined, indicating a departure from the once homely environment. Unfortunately, it seems that family priorities have taken a backseat, and there's a lack of evident central support, suggesting potential financial challenges. I now have zero confidence now my daughter is old enough to confirm reality. Consider carefully before placing your child in settings that have deviated from their original values and seem solely focused on financial gains. Although expressing this is disheartening, urgent changes are necessary to rescue this setting.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 27 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been with Hillside for over seven years now and I'm so glad we have a great nursery and out of school club locally that our children love.
The staff are the key to this place being as outstanding as it is. They care so much for the children, my kids in particular have special bonds
with certain members of staff and it really shows in how happy they always are there. The staff go over and above to make every day different and I feel comfortable going to work and dropping my kids off with these lovely people. The activities they do with them on a daily basis is fantastic. The variety of meals they get is great with fresh fruit always at their fingertips. The holiday club is awesome, they pack in a creative and fun-filled schedule each day which I know must take a lot of work to organise. I couldn't be happier with the settings my children are at.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for leaving such a lovely review! We have loved caring for your children over the years and are please they are now having a great time at our out of school club!


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Review from Jennifer M (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hillside has been absolutely incredible for both my daughter and me. They are like family! A lovely personable team who are always striving for my daughter to be the best that she can be! Allowing her to fully explore her questions, grow in her own way and have plenty of adventure! The team keeps me
up to date with all that my daughter gets up to at nursery and have even given us books to take home to help her understand difficult topics she has asked about! They are always happy and positive and happy to talk and have even given me help on the type of school structure that my daughter would best thrive in! They take the time to really invest in each and every child individually and are absolutely incredible in what they do! We love them! It's the most fantastic nursery. My daughter has been so happy there (she attended 2 previous nurseries when she was younger and they don't even come close!) Their activities are always varied and exciting and are always so engaging.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for such a detailed review! We are so pleased you are happy with our care!


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Review from Kathryn J (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has been attending Hillside Childcare for 18 months. She attends 4 days a week, and the growth and development apparent in her from day one was very recognisable: personal, educational and cognitive. My child gets excited for nursery and you can see how much she enjoys attending Hillside Childcare
when you drop her off, which makes it a lot easier for me as a parent. The staff are amazing; no matter which room they are allocated within, they all know my child personally and she is happy with all of them. The updates are fantastic which makes sending her four days a week at such a young age much easier. They offer such varied activities, healthy meals and their devotion to the children and their development and enjoyment is obvious. They also consider families too: offering many family activities for parents to attend, which is lovely watching my child in the nursery environment. I would 100% recommend Hillside to anyone looking for full time or part time childcare.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for such an in-depth review! We really appreciate you taking the time to writing this! We are so pleased you are happy with the setting and what we offer!


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Review from D F (Father of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves this nursery and as her dad, I cannot express how much work and creative thoughts the staff put into making my little ones Wednesday every week. Both fun and learning, top marks from me and her, well done team.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for taking time to leave a review, we are so happy you feel so pleased with the setting!


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Review from Kathryn C (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hillside Altofts is a fantastic nursery. Both of my girls have been here. Currently, my youngest is in the preschool room. She really enjoys coming and loves telling us about her day. The planning, care and time that the staff put into everything they do is brilliant. I would recommend this nursery
to everyone. It has a homely, cosy feel and is very welcoming.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for leaving us a review! We love that your daughter enjoys sharing her nursery experiences with you at home!


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Review from Vicky Z (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts is a lovely environment with a brilliant team of caring, friendly staff. We are so impressed with the app-based updates we receive on a daily basis. The team are very focused on child development and have really helped our son to blossom!

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for such a wonderful review, these words mean a lot to our staff team!


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Review from Jayne R (Grandmother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

For the past two years both my grandchildren have attended Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts the staff are friendly approachable and very caring towards the children and family members. One has now left and gone to big school but still attends the holiday club as he loves it so much.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review!


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Review from Nicola B (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts for a while now. And she loves to go. All the girls are amazing! She has come on so much while there. It makes dropping off our daughter easier knowing she's happy.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for taking to time to leave us a review! It means a lot to our staff team!


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Review from Charlotte W (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Best nursery around! My two absolutely love it here! They have come on so much whilst they have been attending Hillside Childcare & Out of School Club - Altofts! All the staff are lovely and could not do enough for the child and ourselves as parents from adding days to teaching our children everything
they need to know! Definitely, one to try!

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

What amazing words! We are very proud of our setting and staff team, thank you!


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Review from O B (Mother of Child) published on 31 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy loves this nursery, always has a huge smile on his face when he's there. The staff are lovely, they keep you well updated and its nice to see what your little one gets up to whilst you're at work! My little one's nap times have become more regular, I can see how much he has progressed
through his walking and saying more words, this nursery has made a huge difference!

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

We are so pleased you are so happy, thank you for leaving a review!


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Review from Megan F (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have been attending Hillside Childcare for over 18 months. They have both grown and developed so much both in themselves and educationally. My children cannot wait weekly to attend nursery which makes me extremely happy to know I made the right choice in sending them to Hillside. The
staff are absolutely incredible supporting both the children and parents, keeping you up to date with anything that goes on and making you feel a part of the Hillside family. I would 100% recommend Hillside to anyone looking for full time or part time childcare.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so please you feel such a part of the Hillside family!


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Review from Kim H (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery. Thoughtful, attentive staff and curated activities structured around the children's interests and development. Most importantly my daughter is enjoying her time here. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for your review, your kind words mean the world to us!


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Review from Laura S (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After a rocky start with another childcare provider we moved my two-and-a-half-year-old over to Hillside Altofts in May. I honestly can’t sing their praises enough. They quickly put together a wonderful plan to help him settle in. They recognised straight away some key things to do to help handover
on a morning be less traumatic. On a whole their engagement with parents is excellent, the effort they go to in getting to know each child and identifying learning areas is really impressive. I now have a little boy that gets excited to go to nursery and misses it on days off!

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to our staff team!


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Review from V T (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son attends the nursery setting three days a week. All members of staff know my son by name and treat him as if he’s one of their own. His main caregiver within the setting is amazing. Always focusing on his interests and encouraging development. The whole setting gives off a family vibe. Never
has my son had a bad day here. We are so pleased with their service and thankful for everything they do.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you for such a lovely review. We are so pleased you recognise our family feeling, it's just what we strive for!


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Review from P G (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely love this nursery. Staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Recently they have increased the size of the nursery which has created a better environment for the children. Since attending this nursery my little boy has come on leaps and bounds with his speach, numbers and socialising
skills, plus the meals are cooked from scratch.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you ever so much for leaving such a lovely review.


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Review from N P (Mother of Child) published on 26 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at this nursery at 8 months old, now being two and a half I cannot thank them enough for supporting her growth and socialisation! My daughter has flourished within confidence from being here and will come home with such lovely stories of what she has been doing throughout the day,
often bringing home some beautiful artwork too! The bonds formed with her key worker are extremely apparent and the way the nursery inputs things we have been doing at home is great too. I have so many lovely things to say about this nursery and I’m excited to hear the stories my daughter will bring home over the next couple years too.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful review!


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Review from Paige P (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hillside Childcare is such a brilliant, welcoming and nurturing environment for the little ones. Communication is second to none, and I can’t fault the nursery at all. My little boy has been attending for over a year now and absolutely loves it. The activities and equipment are always varied and exciting
for the children, and the staff are patient and helpful with any questions you may have. They regularly ask for new interests displayed at home so that activities can be based on this, and this helps reinforce learning at home too. 5 stars isn’t enough!

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for sharing your kind words. We pride ourselves on being a home from home for our families, and we are so pleased you feel so happy with us.


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Review from C A (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be happier with Hillside Childcare. They are amazing and my daughter has come on so much since going. They are so inclusive and are always listening and incorporating activities from the families that attend. They have gone above and beyond for my family in difficult situations and we are
so appreciative.

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

Thank you so much for your kind words, we appreciate them very much!


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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 23 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our journey with Hillside Childcare Altofts has existed now for the last 7 years, with both our children attending the nursery and now OOSC settings. Honestly, this nursery was the best decision we ever made! The staff go above and beyond to care for your little ones as if they were their own. The activities
and the variations they provide are so much fun and they are so inclusive. I would genuinely recommend Hillside Childcare to anyone!

Reply from Aaron Loveday, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club

It has been a pleasure to care for your little ones! Thank you very much for your kind words!


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.655)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.655) out of 10 for Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.655 for Kids Planet Altofts & Out of School Club is calculated as follows: ( (204 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.655

  • 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 Altofts & Out of School Club is based on 19 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 40 number of registered child places is 8, which has been reached with 19 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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Lisa Childs

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Lisa Childs is the Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Altofts. With over 15 years’ experience. Lisa started off her career as a nursery assistant, gaining her level 3 and progressing in her career doing the position room leader in baby room, third in charge and deputy manager at Kids Planet Queen Street. Lisa is DSL trained and has a level 3 in safeguarding, with a passion for SEND and Safeguarding.


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