Kids Planet Longbenton

Chesters Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8QP
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9.7 25 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kids Planet Longbenton offers flexible and part time places which include morning or/and afternoon sessions as well as full time places.

The purpose built nursery has specially designed rooms for different age groups, for example babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Each room has access to a large stimulating outdoor area which is accessed frequently throughout the nursery day and in all weather conditions using the appropriate clothing and protection.

Each nursery has a fully qualified team of early year’s practitioners and an early year’s professional, with some practitioners being qualified up to degree level.

They endeavour to settle every child with ease into nursery life, offering free introductory visits before the child formally starts the nursery.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Longbenton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kate Swingell (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 50
  • Total Places for Children
  • 98
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Longbenton

  • 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 Longbenton Reviews (25)

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Kids Planet Longbenton has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Longbenton has 25 reviews.

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Review from E H (Mother of Child) published on 12 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My eldest is now in pre-school from joining at 9 months. She loves nursery and always has until most of the older children left to go to school in Sept 2024. She is a Nov baby so is one of the older children there, now. Feedback has been given RE: pre-school room - as she has been in there for over
a year and is getting board of the games/ routine. She now attends Yoga (at an additional cost) and has trips to the local library, as well as additional home phonics kits which extends from what they learn at nursery. I'm very happy that my feedback was listened to and steps put in place.
I do think there could be more done for the older children
The cost of food for each child is extortionate. I have two children at this nursery and pay almost £40 per day to feed a 4 year old & a 1 year.
The ladies who look after the children are lovely and care about the children.
Nursery Communication has declined and fewer emails are sent. Notice boards are being used instead.

Reply from Kids Planet Team ., Marketing at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We're happy to hear about the parts of your experience you enjoyed, but we also love to understand how we can improve. Your thoughts will help us to keep getting better, and we truly appreciate your input.


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Review from Lisa H (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery. She has the best time and loves to tell me all about her day. The staff are excellent and so engaging. My daughter's speech and development are constantly improving. Since the transition to Kids Planet, there has been a lot more communication and the visits outside into
the local community are fantastic. Thank you, Kids Planet.

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Review from R L (Mother of Child) published on 4 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with Kids Planet Longbenton and delighted our child attends. The staff are caring, invested in our child's development and well-being, and keep us updated. Lots of activities and a wonderful environment.

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Review from L M (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Kids Planet since June 2024, and she settled in very quickly and she's been happy there since. All of the staff are so lovely and build personal connections with the children.

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Review from Morgan S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So grateful for all the staff here, they have made my son's transition into nursery go perfectly. They made him feel comfortable from day one and encouraged him to build on his social skills. The staff are lovely which puts my mind at ease as a parent.

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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are overjoyed with Kids Planet Longbenton. My little one has attended for over a year now and think the staff are so lovely and patient. He has thrived since attending and I love to see how he gets on through the app which is always kept up to date. I would always recommend it to anyone who is looking
for a nursery.

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Review from Natalie C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to the nursery since she was 1 and is now 3. I can't fault the staff. They are very helpful and my daughter loves them. Her communication skills are second to none and I believe this is from spending time at the nursery.

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Review from Karen C (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twins have recently started at Kids Planet Longbenton after we previously used the nursery for their older brother. I'm so happy with how things have gone and impressed by all the staff and how easy they have made the introduction to the nursery for us all. The staff are always happy to see us and
I never feel rushed at handover time when giving or receiving information.
I feel that all the staff know our babies well despite being with them for a short time and I can already see that the babies are developing new skills from attending. I especially love how much time they spend outdoors in their fantastic space as we are such an outdoor family. I would 100% recommend Kids Planet and do on a regular basis to other parents. Thank you for making my return to work with three children easier than it might have been.

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Review from Sophie S (Mother of Child) published on 25 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Kids Planet about 3 weeks ago. I've been so impressed with the level of care of the staff. I would say the care and kindness of the staff are what has impressed me the most. My daughter has settled so well and that's because of the staff. The handover at the end of the day is
really helpful and I love seeing all the lovely foods my daughter has eaten too. Naps were a bit of an issue for my daughter but just after 3 weeks at nursery, this has improved at nursery and at home. The one thing I'd like to see slightly more of is the Golden Moments on the app but if I ever message on the app there is always a swift reassuring reply.

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Review from K F (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is fantastic. They have supported our child as her special educational needs have emerged. All the staff care so very much about our child and are really engaged in her progress and development. The staff are a real credit to the nursery and if it wasn't for them, our experience would be
very different. One thing is that the new owners could communicate better the changes with parents. Also they had promised a coffee morning with parents which has not happened.

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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little girl absolutely loves coming to nursery. The staff are just lovely and it feels that they really care about our little girl and know a lot about her. She comes home from nursery talking about what she has done with the staff and her friends. We have had a few incidents where our little girl
has been bitten by children in her class, however, the staff have tried to deal with these incidents promptly and helped us feel reassured as parents that she is safe.

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Review from S R (Father of Child) published on 21 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery provides a safe and welcoming environment for my child. The staff are caring and attentive and the facilities are well-maintained. My child seems happy and comfortable there. Overall, I am satisfied with the experience so far.

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Review from G M (Mother of Child) published on 17 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at the nursery are fantastic and our son loves being there. He's been in the baby and tot's rooms and loved both. He gets so many activities and we've noticed huge developments in him since starting nursery. Thank you to the amazing team!

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we are thrilled your son is enjoying his time at nursery so much.


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son loves nursery and regularly doesn't want to leave! The care for him has been outstanding and his learning and development is clear.

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you for your amazing feedback, we all really appreciate it.


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Review from D D (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my sons have attended the nursery since they were a year old. We're very lucky that its on your doorstep but we 100% have chosen it anyway. The staff are all lovely, patient and kind with the children (and parents!). You can tell they all love their work. Both boys have thrived in the nursery
and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to other parents.

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we appreciate it so much.


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Review from A S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since the change to Kids Planet we have been thrilled with the communication with the nursery and the new pick up/drop off system. My little one always has a great time and loves all the staff.

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback, its really lovely to see.


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Review from H C (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been in the nursery since he was 9 months old and loves it. The staff are so friendly and he learns so much each day.

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you for your lovely feedback, it's always lovely to see.


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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended for the last 3 years. In that time, she has grown in confidence and been provided with a nurturing environment in order to learn new skills. The staff are all fabulous and our daughter loves it here!

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you for your amazing feedback, we are so pleased she has such a wonderful time at nursery.


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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Longbenton is a lovely nursery, and we very happily send our child here. It is full of kind and compassionate staff who we trust to take good care of our child.

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you so much, we all really appreciate your lovely feedback.


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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child loves going to nursery, been great for his language and social development. It is very lucky to attend a nursery where he get's a healthy choice of meals, variety of different daily activities and have staff who are attentive and caring. Plus really enjoy each month getting golden moments.

Reply from Kate Swingell, Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton

Thank you for your amazing feedback, we are thrilled you are so happy with your son's care.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.703)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10 for Kids Planet Longbenton 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 25 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.703 for Kids Planet Longbenton is calculated as follows: ( (227 Excellents x 5) + (63 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (1 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 300 Ratings = 4.703

  • 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 Longbenton is based on 24 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 98 number of registered child places is 19.6, which has been reached with 24 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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Kate

Kate Swingell

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2008

My name is Kate and I am the Manager at Kids Planet Longbenton. I have worked in childcare for over 20 years achieving my foundation degree in Early Childhood studies. My childcare journey started as an apprentice at age 16 and over the years I have gained lots of experience, working my way up and eventually, I was promoted to manager in October 2023.


I love being involved with all aspects of nursery life seeing how happy and content the children are and how seeing them grow and learn in our caring and nurturing environment.


We look forward to hearing from you and showing you what our nursery offers.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Longbenton

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Longbenton Open?

Kids Planet Longbenton 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 Longbenton have capacity for?

Kids Planet Longbenton has capacity for a total of 98 Children.

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

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

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