Kids Planet Barkston Ash

London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster LS24 9PW
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9.4 62 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Barkston Ash, Tadcaster
Kids Planet Barkston Ash caters for babies, tots, toddlers, pre-school and out of school care with quality staff and lots of outdoor space.

The main nursery is divided into three bands according to age groups, but regardless of age unit, each child will experience positive and loving relationships with their assigned key person and other staff and children.

Each child is unique and Rainbow offers a varied day to ensure your child is stimulated, educated and entertained through a flexible daily routine to meet their individual needs. A range of activities are provided for all stages of development, both adult-led and child-led.

All children are given the opportunity to express themselves through music, dance, painting and messy play. Rainbow looks at all seven areas within the EYFS to ensure a great learning experience.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Barkston Ash

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Watson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 48
  • Total Places for Children
  • 215
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 11 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 Barkston Ash

  • Full day from £79.45

  • 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.
  • Parking

  • They are lucky in that they have a large car park at Rainbow Nursery, this makes drop offs and pick ups much easier for parents.


Kids Planet Barkston Ash Reviews (62)

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Kids Planet Barkston Ash has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.373) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Barkston Ash has 62 reviews.

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 1 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery is incredible, very knowledgeable and my children are well cared for. The SEN provision has been so valuable and the support they have given during this time has been greatly appreciated. The staff always go above and beyond and I have nothing but praise for them. Thank you for everything!

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl moved to Kids Planet Barkston Ash following a few issues with her previous childcare provider. The difference I’ve seen in her since moving to you is incredible. She’s so happy, confident, showing me new things she’s learning every day! I’ve seen her come on leaps and bounds in every
way, particularly socially!
Every staff member have been really lovely and keep us informed, I love the updates and reports! Moving her to Kids Planet has been the best decision we’ve made.

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Review from Laura G (Mother of Child) published on 22 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care and experiences my child receives are excellent. Having looked around at the local provision, we are so happy with our decision to allow the staff at Kids Planet to be a part of our son’s upbringing. The staff truly get to know the child and the family so they can engage the child in conversation.
Our son’s speech development has come on so quickly as a result. He is always well fed and cared for, loves playing outside and the sports coach is a real winner for him and us. We can’t rate the communication we have with the room staff and management highly enough and this really is key for us. I would definitely recommend the nursery.

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Review from S L (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, caring staff who have always done an excellent job of providing care to my daughter. The nursery manager is also extremely knowledgeable, kind and great at communicating with parents. Would highly recommend Barkston Ash Kids Planet as a nursery to other parents for their children.

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Review from Isobel L (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have always been really happy with the care my child has received at Kids Planet Barkston Ash. The staff are a real asset and they all really know the children. They do really nice activities with the children, in the room, outdoors and even take them on trips. Communication via the app has always
been good, regular photos are fab and staff always have time to feedback at pick up. My child has allergies and they have looked after my son well and made sure he is included with everything whilst also kept safe. I would highly recommend the nursery. The staff are experienced, dedicated and really care.

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Review from C J (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Nursery has been fantastic for my 2-year-old daughter. It's hard to leave your child in someone else's care but with the staff at this nursery, I have no concerns. The staff really care about your child and it's such a safe and friendly environment. They keep you updated with photos and
activities throughout the day via an app, which I really like. My daughter loves going to nursery and they have helped her settle in so well. She is developing so much confidence and making friends and her language is developing so well. She is an outdoor kid so this nursery is perfect for her as they play outside in all weathers and they have an amazing outside space for the children to play.
The management staff are always friendly and happy to help with any questions or queries (and I have had a few!) I already have my second child's name down to start at the nursery next year.

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Review from Mary C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Barkston Ash is an amazing childcare provider, from the initial visit I knew it was the best for my daughter. She always comes home with a massive smile on her face and lots of stories to tell. She absolutely loves all the staff there and all for different reasons. They all meet her needs
with exceptional standards. I feel that all the staff from the baby room to the toddler room have always been so lovely. They have also gone above and beyond to ensure my child has a smooth transition into the big girl room to the extent that she is looking forward to the move in the next couple of weeks. I really couldn't fault Kids Planet Barkston Ash they're amazing. Thank you.

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Review from Alexandria L (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Honestly can’t rave enough about how much we love Kids Planet. Especially our little boy's key worker. Our son has come on so much since being at Kids Planet and is above and beyond for his age. Which I think you find with a lot of the children at Kids Planet. He loves it and runs on in every day he
is there, and comes home telling us what a brilliant day he has had and all the activities he has done with his friends. I honestly can’t recommend it enough. So much so that I’m sending my youngest daughter there soon. I’m not nervous or scared of leaving her as I know my baby will be in the safest hands.

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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son began attending Kids Planet Nursery when he was just five months old and I can't express my gratitude enough for the incredible experience. My son adored his time there and benefited greatly. He became more confident, and independent, and his speech improved significantly. He even started teaching
us about road safety, emphasizing the dangers of the road and the safety of footpaths. His attention to small details and his ability to explain them make me immensely proud. The nursery staff are always there for both you and your children, and the manager consistently goes above and beyond. The nursery is exceptionally clean, maintains high hygiene standards, and offers beautiful, spacious playgrounds where your little one can explore and thrive.

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Review from Aimee Y (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my daughter joined this nursery in January 2023, she has thrived. I can see in other activities that we have done that she is used to following simple instructions such as story time. My daughter loves nursery. She gets so excited on nursery mornings! The staff at the nursery are so attentive
and I can see the great relationships my daughter has made with them all. My daughter has a milk allergy and the nursery has accommodated this and given her alternative foods when necessary. They are excellent at communicating with parents and give me updates as and when they can during the day which I love because I can see how her day is going and know what kind of mood to expect when I pick her up if she hasn't napped or eaten well.

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Review from Karen K (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with the nursery. My son seems relaxed and comfortable with the staff, considering he's only really been going a month and I personally feel like he's come on leaps and bounds developmentally.

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Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 20 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my children have enjoyed being at Kids Planet.
The staff are friendly and caring. I feel safe leaving our children there as we know they are well looked after. They partake in a wide range of activities indoors and out. I would recommend Kids Planet.

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Review from Nicola C (Mother of Child) published on 30 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children attend Kids Planet in Barkston Ash and have done since 10 months old. The staff there are fantastic, and they both love their key workers, learn so much and have so much fun. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Fran C (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff here are incredible and give so much energy, knowledge and patience, to make sure the children’s learning experience is one that will give them the best start in life.
From a parent’s perspective, they listen to you if you have concerns or questions and the management team have always been
very accommodating if we needed flexibility.
My little boy has been at Kids Planet since he was 7 months old and he is now coming up to his final few months before he leaves for primary school. He’s grown in confidence and ability over the years and I know that this, in part, is down to his time at Kids Planet.
He often comes home (loudly) singing a new song, or will talk non-stop about something new. The recent sessions that covered fitness and the human body have offered a new dimension to their learning - and, from looking at the pictures (a highlight of my day) and hearing all of his wonderfully enthusiastic details - went down a storm!
Thanks Kids Planet.

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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Barkston Ash have been amazing - caring, supportive and lovely! We feel our child is safe and cared for with them providing a foundation for learning for our child. They love all the staff and are clearly very happy there.

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Review from Jessica H (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such an incredible nursery which truly has the children's best interests at heart! The staff are all so lovely and welcoming. My little one loves going to nursery and as a mummy, there's no better feeling than seeing his face light up when he sees the lovely staff! Thank you all, for being so wonderful,
every single day!

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Review from Amy R (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended this nursery since he was 9 months old, the level of care he has received has always been outstanding!
The practitioners go above and beyond every day for my child and every child that attends.
Since starting they have helped with every aspect of my child's development and I couldn't
thank this nursery enough!
I would highly recommend to anyone to send their child here.

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Review from Olivia G (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My two daughters have attended from 7 months old. Currently they are ages 4 and 2. They love the nursery - from the food, practitioners and outdoor space. We couldn’t be happier with their setting and recommend it to everyone

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Review from T P (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It's simple the staff just love the kids. From management all to way to every career in the class.
My children have so many activities to do during the day. Messy play, outdoor walks, outdoor play and creativity/ sensory play.
Staff and management are brilliant. Always organising events for parents
to join in from Mother’s Day events, Easter or coronation events.
Just a lovely nursery with amazing people who run it.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 25 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

This is a lovely nursery, with great staff and good facilities.
The staff in my child’s room are superb and so friendly/approachable and helped him settle into the room when moving up from baby room.
Not a reflection of the staff or location, the only questionable/dissatisfaction is the increases
in costs which occurred twice in the same tax year and the fact the rates are widely different from site to site.

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Current Review Score: 9.4 (9.373)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.4 (9.373) out of 10 for Kids Planet Barkston Ash 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 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.5 out of 5 from 21 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 4.885 for Kids Planet Barkston Ash is calculated as follows: ( (224 Excellents x 5) + (27 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.885

  • 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 4.488 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Barkston Ash is based on 21 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 215 number of registered child places is 43. 21 Positive Reviews ÷ 43 = 0.488

  • 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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Meet the Team (4)

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Lisa Watson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2006

My name is Lisa Watson and I am the Nursery Manager here at Rainbow Nursery. My background has always been in Early Years, I went straight into college from leaving school to complete my Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years. After completing this I started my career working in a small day nursery.


I joined the Rainbow team in 2006, working as a nursery practitioner, after a couple of years I decided to go back into studying part time and completed my BA Hons Degree in Young Children’s Learning and Development and my Early Years Professional Status (EYPS). Since then I have been manager of the Baby Nursery, Deputy Manager of the nursery, and then took on the role of Nursery Manager in 2013.


As the manager at Rainbow Nursery my role alongside the managers of the Baby Nursery, Day Nursery, Preschool and Junior Club, is to ensure the smooth running of the nursery, ensuring our policies and procedures are implemented and the children receive the highest standard of care possible.


My vision for Rainbow Nursery is for it to be a home from home environment and an environment in which children can reach their full potential. Children learn best when they are comfortable. We encourage all of our practitioners to build strong bonds with the children, I also feel it is important that our management team do this as well. People often ask me how I remember every child’s name within the nursery….. this is because it is important to me that every child feels important and that they are treated as an individual.


I encourage open communication with parents/carers with both myself, the area managers and the practitioners. We love parents to engage with us in two way communication and use the industry leading Tapestry online learning journal to facilitate this. We don’t hold events such as ‘parents evenings’ at Rainbow as we will always make the time to talk to parents about their children at any time. Parent feedback is important to me, this is how we grow, how we know what we are doing right and how we know what we can improve on.


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Kelly Hutton

Job Title: Preschool Manager

Joined: 2002

My name is Miss Kelly Hutton, I am the manager of Rainbow Nursery's Preschool. I hold a Level 4 in Children's Care, Learning and Development qualification.


Holly

Holly Craven

Job Title: Baby Nursery Manager

Joined: 2019

My name is Miss Craven and I am the manager of the Baby Nursery at Rainbow. I have a PGCE in Childhood Care and Education and completed my Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS).


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Stephanie Elcock

Job Title: Junior Club Manager

Joined: 2018

My name is Miss Stephanie Elcock and I am the Junior Club Manager at Rainbow Nursery. I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Playwork.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Barkston Ash

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Planet Barkston Ash accepts?

Kids Planet Barkston Ash accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 11 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Barkston Ash Open?

Kids Planet Barkston Ash is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids Planet Barkston Ash have capacity for?

Kids Planet Barkston Ash has capacity for a total of 215 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Barkston Ash to the centre of Tadcaster?

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

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