Kids Planet Brynford

Brynford Road, Brynford, Holywell CH8 8AD
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9.6 89 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Brynford, Holywell
Kids Planet Brynford benefits from a picturesque countryside location, purpose-built and consisting of four large playrooms. There are six gardens in total, allowing the nursery to prioritise outdoor play throughout the curriculum. Learning, toys and craft materials are age specific.

Professionals pursue a policy of partnership with parents, valuing communication and understanding as children progress towards school age. An equal opportunities employer, the service respects all backgrounds and looks to build positive relationships throughout.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Brynford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Julie Semourson (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 90
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 6 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Brynford

  • 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 Brynford Reviews (89)

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Kids Planet Brynford has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Brynford has 89 reviews.

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Review from Kataryna S (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for a year now. He is very happy to attend and always has a big smile on his face at pick up. Staff are attentive, reassuring and compassionate. I feel he is developing socially and cognitively through the structured activities this nursery provides. He enjoys
the meals, which are balanced and nutritious. I feel confident in the care my child receives at this nursery.

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Brynford has a lovely and calming environment which I think is perfect for my baby. The nursery staff have been extremely supportive and accommodating, which I have found really helpful. They post frequent updates of meals, activities etc, and they also post photos which I find really reassuring.
They offer the babies a range of activities, such as sensory play. Overall, the nursery is lovely and I feel like all of the babies are really happy to be there.
Extras, the nursery is extremely clean and modernised. The food menu is always great with lots of healthy options.

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Review from T B (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have been with this nursery for around 1 and a half years and it's been great. The management are great, staff in the rooms are really good with the kids, plenty of activities etc. and they offer flying starts which is amazing!

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Review from J G (Father of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to Kids Planet Brynford since December 2023. He absolutely loves going and rarely looks back when I drop him, which says all you really need to know.
Having transitioned from the baby, tots and into toddler room, all of the staff have been amazing. The team at Kids Planet have
played such an integral part of my son's development, seeing huge leaps in his confidence and communication skills. He has made lots of friends there and they all seem to get on so well.
We get frequent updates during the day on the app, and the food menu always looks great. I just wish he would eat like this when he is at home!
We are very happy to continue to use Kids Planet knowing that our son is safe, well looked after and is learning and developing all of the time.
A special mention to the two managers, who are always approachable and are quick to respond to any query we have.

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

The best; loving, caring nursery for miles. Absolutely fantastic care and staff in all rooms. I have 3 children and will be starting my 3rd in toddlers soon and my other two sons love their time there. They always come out so happy and the staff take all my worries away. There aren't words to describe
how fantastic each and every staff member is including the chef who prepares the most delicious meals! Wouldn't want anyone else looking after my little ones. Everyone goes above and beyond for your children and I would be lost without them.

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

I would highly recommend The Wendy House Day Nursery, the manager and all the staff are so friendly and have helped my daughter settle in really well in the toddler room. It's so lovely seeing her going in with a smile and being happy.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments, I'm so glad she has settled well into the Toddler Room.


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Review from L C (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Wendy House is simply amazing. They've gone above and beyond my expectations of being inclusive. My son has had extra health requirements throughout his 18 months of going there, and every staff member has shown a genuine interest in his well-being.
The nursery keep parents in the loop with absolutely
everything, including letting you know what activities and learning they have been doing every day and week.
The menu is also fantastic.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely review it means a lot to us. It’s been a pleasure to care for him and we were glad that he could come and enjoy nursery with the rest of his age group that in turn enabled his social and emotional development to thrive too.


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Review from Hannah O (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending nursery since she was 7 months old, now in the toddler room she has developed so much and absolutely loves it there.
The menu provided is great and provides a good variety of foods. All the staff are so friendly and helpful and keep you informed about what the children
have been doing that day/week. I can’t fault the nursery at all and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely review and the fact that you would recommend us to other parents speaks volumes. We are so glad she enjoys coming to nursery so much.


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Review from S M (Mother of Child) published on 24 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This is a great little nursery. All 3 of my children have loved their time here.
Great range of indoor and outdoor activities. The classroom staff are all friendly and build lovely relationships with the children.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for us. It's lovely to have had all three children attend the nursery and enjoy it so much.


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Review from Elan J (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have 2 children at The Wendy House Day Nursery. My son started here during lockdown. The kindness and warmth, thoroughness and transparency of the staff and their approach completely put me at ease leaving my son there. After having my daughter and needing to go back to work I had no reservations
sending her here too! Not only had my daughter settled amazingly, she is genuinely excited and beams at being collected at the door during drop off to go into the baby room! The app they use means keeping in touch and having updates is really easy. The staff are really honest with updates on the children. I love seeing them having a great time when I go to collect them from their respective rooms.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely feedback its much appreciated and we are happy that the children enjoy nursery so much.


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Review from Ruth v (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved my little boy to The Wendy House twelve months ago so he could also start school nursery in the afternoons.
Nothing but praise for the staff, especially two members of staff in particular who are wonderful! Mary Poppins's of North Wales!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Well thanks for your lovely feedback, we haven’t been called that before... only wish we could tidy the playrooms with a click of a finger as she does! It’s been a pleasure having him and he settled so well it’s gone so quickly. Good luck in 'big school.'


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Review from Jordanne N (Mother of Child) published on 30 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery around the Flintshire area! My two children attend The Wendy House. They look forward to the days that they go. My little boy used to get upset leaving me at the front door but the staff would always update me and send pictures to reassure me that he was happy and settled once he was
in his room. He now walks off and waves goodbye with no issues due to the girls making an amazing bond with him. He adores them all. You can see the staff and management's genuine care that they have for all of the children. I love seeing all of the activities that both my children do when they are there through the app which I love. Sometimes my daughter doesn’t want to leave but that just makes me more happy in a way to know that she’s having the best time. I would recommend The Wendy House to anyone and will be very sad to leave when the children attend school! Thank you Wendy House for everything you are doing to help my children learn and grow.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for these lovely comments. The children have settled brilliantly and we do have very genuine caring staff and each child is cared for as an individual and it’s lovely to see them develop and grow each day they are with us.


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Review from Katie T (Mother of Child) published on 23 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Cannot recommend The Wendy House Day Nursery highly enough. The manager and her team are outstanding. My little girl has been doing just one full day a week for the last eight months which we were worried may mean she would find it hard to settle with a week between visits but, after a few settling
in sessions, she runs in with barely a backward glance and enjoys a full day of activities, crafts, play, music and lots of delicious home-cooked food and snacks - which of course she eats all of, unlike at home!
The team have always gone above and beyond to accommodate us in terms of Covid anxieties and their communication is great. I leave my little girl in their care without any worries for the full day and know she’s safe, well looked after and having a fabulous time with her friends and the staff who really do care about your child.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much, lovely feedback. She really loves her one day a week at nursery and is on the go all day!


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Review from Melissa S (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children attending The Wendy House at the moment and are settled and happy there. My 3-year-old can have separation anxiety and struggle to leave me in the mornings however the staff at The Wendy House are extremely attentive to her and are 10/10 and so supportive. Will be sad to see my children
move on as they get older.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback, we too will miss the children when the time comes for them to go to school.


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Review from H A (Mother of Child) published on 17 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at The Wendy House really are second to none! My youngest is currently in the baby room and has some additional medical needs which all the girls have become really knowledgeable about and are very supportive of his ongoing treatment. Staff also get to know each child's personality and little
quirks so well and talk about them with such fondness that they almost feel like family! Even staff in other rooms know your child and say hello, it's really heartwarming! My eldest moved onto school last September and has thoroughly enjoyed going back to Holiday Club and seeing his favourite 'teachers' from Red Group! The food and daily activities are great and I particularly love how much outdoor play they get even in inclement weather. One slight negative is that I find the billing difficult to follow and would prefer a simpler, more transparent invoicing system, although I'm sure this isn't helped by the complicated funding system that is currently in place!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Hi, thanks for those lovely comments. It’s so hard for Mum to leave babies at times and with additional medical needs this only adds to that, we are so glad that you are reassured by the care he is receiving.
The invoicing (around the childcare offer) is all dependent on the method used by the county and government so I know it can be confusing as it can change monthly. All other fees are annualised as parents prefer to have the same amount to pay each month for twelve set months to keep track. Thanks for taking the time to provide some feedback, much appreciated.


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Review from S K (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a covid baby, our daughter found going to nursery really difficult. The staff were great with her and were very patient giving her lots of cuddles. She now absolutely loves going to nursery. The staff are very friendly and show genuine care and affection to the children. Our daughter has made lots
of new friends at nursery and has become a very confident little girl.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments, settling has been a little more challenging for Covid babies but so glad she has settled and enjoys nursery so much.


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Review from H M (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I find everything at The Wendy House holds so many activities and learning facilities for children of this day in age, they participate and get involved with day-to-day events like world book day, St David’s day, pancake day, etc. I find the environment is established for the age range and the staff
are always on hand for support and emotional well-being. I cannot express how much The Wendy House has helped and supported not only my own child but others too.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Hi, thanks for your lovely review, we do feel your little one has come on so well since coming to us and he really enjoys coming into the nursery.


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Review from Gemma W (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (one) has been at The Wendy House for two months now and is so far, loving every second of it. He really seems to like being handed over to his key worker and he comes home a very happy kind of tired every day. We've really noticed a change in his personality and skills in a short space of time
which we owe to the kind, caring and creative staff. He loves the food he is having which is home-cooked and full of variety. We get a full report of his daily activities every day and we love that they take him outdoors to see the sheep and horses etc. So far we couldn't fault the place.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely feedback, it’s really appreciated. Being up in the lovely countryside gives us the opportunity to go on walks in the fresh air and see the horses and sheep in the fields up here which the children love. Wendy


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Review from Alison K (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have our 2 children in The Wendy House. They have been attending for 1 year. Our eldest spent a whole year at home during lockdown and our youngest was born during that period. The transition to nursery followed unprecedented times and it was done with care, understanding and consideration for both
children and parents. Both settled really well which is exceptional in the context! The staff are very caring and know the children and their personalities really well. Our children talk about the staff and it is clear there is a really good bond. They are excited to go in the morning! There is an app so you get lots of pictures and that shows a huge range of activities. I've found it positive to speak to the owner and the manager with experience of many, many years of working with children. As a parent, each stage is a 'first' so that has been helpful on occasion. We've all had a very positive, happy nursery experience so far.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your positive comments we are really happy that we can help and advise when needed. It was a difficult period as children have been in lockdown so also a first for us, children going from being at home hardly seeing anyone to mixing with lots of other children and viruses! That said, they have both settled so well and really enjoy nursery.


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Review from L F (Mother of Child) published on 6 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Consistent and progressive provision for my daughter. A caring and nurturing environment. Outstanding care is delivered daily. Communication is also very good, parents are updated regularly on a range of information.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely comments, it’s a joy to look after her.


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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.645)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.645) out of 10 for Kids Planet Brynford 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 13 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 4.923 for Kids Planet Brynford is calculated as follows: ( (143 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.923

  • 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 4.722 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Brynford is based on 13 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 90 number of registered child places is 18. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 18 = 0.722

  • 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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Julie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2006

Hi, I’m Julie the Nursery Manager at Brynford. I have worked at the nursery since 2006 joining as a practitioner completing my Level 2 and quickly moving on to complete my Level 3 then my Level 5 in Advanced Practice in 2014. Working my way up through the roles becoming assistant manager in 2012 and then manager in July 2024.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Brynford

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

Kids Planet Brynford accepts Children aged from 0 years 6 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Brynford Open?

Kids Planet Brynford 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 Brynford have capacity for?

Kids Planet Brynford has capacity for a total of 90 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Brynford to the centre of Holywell?

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

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