Kids Planet Westerhope

384-388 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 5HE
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9.9 82 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Westerhope, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kids Planet Westerhope welcomes children from birth to five years, all of whom experience a mixture and planned and spontaneous activities and play that are ideal for their age group. The aim is to start children off on the path to life-long learning, making a positive start that will support them well in full-time education.

Staff look to respect children as developing individuals, within a secure environment where healthy eating is also a priority. Carers look to build up strong links with parents in order to understand any specific needs or preferences.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Westerhope

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Lisa Hutchinson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 59
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-17:45
    Tuesday 08:00-17:45
    Wednesday 08:00-17:45
    Thursday 08:00-17:45
    Friday 08:00-17:45
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Westerhope

  • 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 Westerhope Reviews (82)

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Kids Planet Westerhope has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Westerhope has 82 reviews.

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

I am absolutely in awe of the care and support this nursery has shown my daughter since day one. In the Rising Threes room, she's formed an amazing bond with the staff, who are communicative, understanding, and consistently go above and beyond. Morning handovers are warm and engaging, while evening
handovers are thorough, with clear updates on her day, meals, and any challenges.
As a child on the spectrum, my daughter's needs are always met with incredible accommodations. From the manager answering every question during the tour to the staff adapting daily with ear defenders, meal support, or anything else she needs, their dedication is unmatched. I can't recommend this nursery enough-they're welcoming, caring, and truly wonderful.

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Review from Hayley M (Mother of Child) published on 11 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Kids Planet Westerhope highly enough! From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism by the entire team. The staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely care about each child's happiness and development. After a negative experience
elsewhere it is honestly so comforting knowing my child is going to a safe environment where the staff genuinely care.
The facilities are great with a lot for children to be entertained with, a large outdoor space, and soft play!
Over the moon with the development so far.

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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Nursery is fab, they have excellent staff and are always very helpful. My daughter loves it. The room that she is in has lots of different toys for her to choose from, the food that she gets is always very good and there is lots to choose from.

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Review from A R (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing school and amazing staff, always there to help and support you. My little girl loves it there. The staff are really good with the children; my little girl has come on so much since being at that school.

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Review from Scott N (Father of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery provides an outstanding environment for our daughter to thrive in. She thoroughly enjoys attending nursery and is always excited when she knows it is the day to go. Our daughter has made a lot of friends at Kids Planet and that is down to the way the staff encourages the social aspect as
well as providing a safe space for her.

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

What a lovely nursery! Our son joined early this year and from our initial contact, the nursery staff have been brilliant.
We had initial worries when enrolling him at first but they explained everything to us and introduced our son to nursery gradually so he felt safe and secure and kept in touch
with us throughout.
He has made a lovely bond with the staff and children there and loves his time at nursery!

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your review and we are pleased that the settling process helped with your worries.


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Review from S G (Mother of Child) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy absolutely loves going to nursery.
He has made new friends, the staff are lovely and make him feel so welcome.
He has come on a treat. He runs in the door when we drop him off.
Such a nice feeling knowing that he is enjoying himself whilst being there.
I love how we get updates of
what he has been up to that day via the app.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your lovely review. We try to update the app as much as possible as we know it settles parents receiving the information and more importantly the photos.


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

The staff have been great with my child, regularly updating the app with their progress and how their day is going. Which puts my mind at ease at work on a daily basis. Additionally, they have built a very positive relationship with my child and they appear to enjoy their time at Kids Planet. The staff
are always friendly and welcoming when I do drop-offs and pick-ups and provide additional information during these times.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we are very proud of the team we have here at Westerhope.


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

Staff have been great in the baby room. Always update the app which gives me reassurance when I’m at work and I like how there is the same staff every Thursday who know my child, the consistency helps me know she is not just passed around and can build a rapport with the same people as she only does
one day a week.

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Review from S E (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I have been very happy with the care my child has received whilst at nursery. The settling process was well thought out and adapted to meet the needs of individual children and families. My daughter enjoys the range of activities and the soft play area is a bonus. Each morning we are greeted with a
smile and my child is greeted using her name by management, the cook and the staff within the rooms. Communication has been clear via the app and management are very quick to answer the phone for important messages or just a check-in. I would love to see more pictures of what my child does during the day in regard to learning through play, although I understand this due to time constraints.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your review and your positive comments. We are very lucky to have our soft play upstairs. We will take your feedback for photos back into the room.


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Review from Abby B (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The loveliest bunch of staff, I feel 100% comfortable leaving my son at nursery, I never feel judged if I have questions. A lot of support with my SEN child. Lots of lovely activities that he wants to also do at home. Also lots of learning stories and photos on the app. They also spend lots of time
outside.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your review and we are always happy to have a chat and answer any questions or help where we can.


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Review from Emily A (Mother of Child) published on 24 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Kids Planet Westerhope since April 2023. She has absolutely loved every moment of being there. She has amazing relationships with her room staff and the managers. I have always felt at ease since the moment she started, I always knew she was in good hands which was always
my main concern. My daughter has flourished, grown in confidence, independence and knowledge since attending this nursery. It was the best decision we’ve made. My son will be attending this nursery when it’s time, I’ve told all my friends and family members this is the nursery you need to use. I’m forever grateful for the staff at the nursery, how welcoming, accommodating and all round lovely they are. Not to mention when my daughter first started, my son was very small and the staff would watch over him while I got my daughter settled. Well done Kids Planet Westerhope. You’re all the most amazing people and run the most amazing nursery.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your lovely review and comments. We try to make the settling process at nursery as easy as we can as we appreciate this can be upsetting for parents as well as children, so thank you for your comments.


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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Kids Planet Westerhope in October/November and I can honestly say it’s been the best decision. I was quite anxious about leaving my baby when I returned to work but the staff and management have made this transition so much easier than I thought possible. My little boy will happily go
in at drop off and there is always a smile on his face when I pick him up. Their outside space is lovely and I love the fact he is getting plenty of fresh air. On rainy days they have a lovely sensory room and soft play room which you would happily pay money to use! I feel the staff in his room really care about my son and have got to know him really well. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for a caring fun nursery for their child.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your lovely review. We are very lucky to have the sensory room and soft play within the nursery, giving the children a variety of experiences.


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Review from Pradeep A (Father of Child) published on 23 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery with friendly and responsible staff. My daughter attended earlier and now my son also goes 3 days a week. My boy settled well and looks happy to go. There are lots of indoor and outdoor activities to play with. Communication app excellent and updated regularly. Would definitely recommended
as an early years child care facility.

Reply from Kids Planet Team, Marketing at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you so much for your kind words we're very pleased to hear your little boy has settled in well and is enjoying nursery.


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Review from Emily G (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic care team, really supportive to parents and child. My daughter loves being there. The food seems amazing for choices and really accommodating of dietary needs. Lots of variety in activities. Very flexible when needing extra days. Fabulous experience.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your lovely review and we are so pleased you like the variety of meals.


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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We would just like to say how amazing the babies/toddlers room has been for our child so far. Three staff members in particular have made it enjoyable for our son to attend. The transition when we drop him off when they are in is amazing which shows to us the rapport our child has with all three of
them. He has developed loads since starting two months ago which we know he has learnt at nursery for example clapping his hands during ‘if you are happy and know it’ nursery rhyme. We can not thank them enough and look forward to seeing what else our child can do with the support of them.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for your lovely review and we are so pleased both yourselves and your child have settled into nursery life.


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Review from Fay P (Mother of Child) published on 22 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending the nursery since he was 1 year old. He loves to see all of the staff and his friends.
He has progressed really well throughout his time at Westerhope.
The team are there when your little ones aren’t feeling themselves.
Lots of great activities for them to enjoy.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are pleased you like the variety of activities which we try to put out involving all the children and offering a range of interests.


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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for 8 months now and absolutely loves it. She gets genuinely excited in the morning when I tell her she is going to nursery. Staff are lovely and being there has really helped with her development as she learns so much.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We appreciate your feedback.


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Review from R M (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Me and my husband could not recommend Kids Planet Westerhope enough.
Our son absolutely loves his days here.
Some mornings he does have a little cry but with no fuss one of the nursery workers will take him and settle him down.
We have known a lot of the staff here for a while as our eldest daughter
also came to this nursery.
All staff members are lovely and welcoming and it has such a good atmosphere. We would highly recommend it to other parents who are looking for a reliable and friendly setting for their children.

Reply from Lisa Hutchinson, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Westerhope

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We appreciate your feedback.


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Review from Scott T (Father of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment we enrolled our little boy, we knew we made the right choice. The staff here are exceptional, kind, attentive, and genuinely invested in each child's well-being and development.
Our son absolutely adores going to nursery, and it's evident that he thrives in this nurturing environment.
The staff's caring nature has played a significant role in his brilliant development. It's heartwarming to see how they engage with him, fostering his curiosity and encouraging his growth every step of the way.
We drop him off knowing he's in capable hands, and every pick-up is greeted with stories of his adventures and achievements. When I have a tough day at work I click onto the app to see how great my little boy's day has been.
We're incredibly grateful to all of the staff for their unwavering support and commitment to our son's happiness and development.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.939)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.939) out of 10 for Kids Planet Westerhope 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 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 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 4.939 for Kids Planet Westerhope is calculated as follows: ( (293 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.939

  • 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 Westerhope is based on 26 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 59 number of registered child places is 11.8, which has been reached with 26 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 Hutchinson

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Lisa Hutchinson is the nursery manager at Westerhope.
She began at Kids Planet Westerhope as a nursery nurse before moving onto the Senior role and then Deputy Manager. Lisa loves being involved with childcare and being part of the first stages of a child’s life in helping them develop and grow, ensuring they receive the best care to allow them the best possible start in life.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Westerhope

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

Kids Planet Westerhope accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Westerhope Open?

Kids Planet Westerhope is open: Monday 08:00-17:45, Tuesday 08:00-17:45, Wednesday 08:00-17:45, Thursday 08:00-17:45, Friday 08:00-17:45.

How many Children does Kids Planet Westerhope have capacity for?

Kids Planet Westerhope has capacity for a total of 59 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Westerhope to the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne?

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

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