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 Stephen R (Father of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely, caring, friendly staff, high standard of cleanliness, efficiently run, very good communication, healthy freshly cooked meals every day. (Our son talks about the tasty food cooked by the chef, every time we pick him up). They always have varied activities and practical play experiences. Our son
attended from the age of two and a half and had his last day last week at the age of nearly four and a half. He has loved every day spent at The Wendy House. He has always spoken fondly of all the team that have cared for him and played with him. He will hopefully be returning to the High 5 club in the school holidays, so he can keep in touch with the friends he has made. I honestly could not find anything negative to say about the quality of care that the team at the Wendy House provide. Professionally operated by a caring team.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your feedback and kind words very much appreciated. He was a joy to look after and we hope to welcome him back to a high Fives holiday club .


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Review from Louise G (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended since he was 9 months old and has been very happy, always willing to go and with big smiles coming home. There is lots of outside playing and the childcare is excellent. He has become a confident and independent little boy, since attending The Wendy House.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your great feedback it was lovely to care for him. He's grown up so quickly and we will miss him.


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Review from R J (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery for 2 years. Staff have always been friendly and approachable. My daughter has enjoyed going every day and I have felt confident in leaving my daughter in their care. I am actually sad that she is leaving now. The parents' app that the nursery use is brilliant for
sharing photos and what they have done that week, it is handy to check and see what they are going to have for their meals and it makes communication with the staff in the room and the manager easy. I have recommended this nursery to numerous other mums.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It's lovely that you have also recommended us to other parents. We will miss you.


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Review from Rachael S (Mother of Child) published on 19 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended The Wendy House for 3 years and 4 months. It really is a brilliant nursery. During the pandemic, sensible decisions were made that were not over the top. The staff are absolutely amazing and are a credit to the nursery. My daughter has grown up to be a happy and confident girl
with lots of friends and a great imagination - a big part of that is down to the nursery. I'm going to be extremely sad when she leaves for school in a few weeks. I wish she could stay there forever!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments. It's always such a pleasure to play a part in your child's most formative years. It's been a challenge through the pandemic but one we rose to so that we could stay open and keep some stability for the children and parents at a very difficult time. Good luck at big school!


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Review from Sian J (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been going to The Wendy House since he was 9 months old, I knew I was going to use this nursery again after my daughter also went there and I've absolutely loved sending them, it is the best nursery around. My son skips in every day with huge smiles, I don't even get a kiss or a hug sometimes
as he's that excited to get in! The care is extremely good, I feel incredibly safe leaving him there and I know he'll have a great day every day. They don't just look after your child, they nurture them, teach them new skills through play and books, grow veg, and butterflies, learn all about them then release them into the sky. There's so much more that The Wendy House does. All the nursery assistants are amazing too, I highly recommend this nursery, I'll be very sad when my son leaves in September to go to big school but I'm very grateful for all they've done for him.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for those lovely comments we really appreciate them. We have loved having both children and will really miss him when you leave this time around. He really is a little ray of sunshine.


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Review from R W (Mother of Child) published on 17 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful staff, this is the second nursery my daughter has been to and she absolutely loves it. She’s happy and smiling going in and tells me all about her day when we get home. The owner and the team are phenomenal.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much. It's lovely to get such great feedback. Wendy.


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Review from Rhianna E (Mother of Child) published on 2 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at the Wendy House for 4 years and I couldn’t wish for him to go to a better nursery. The girls who work there are amazing and my son speaks very fondly of them. They do fun things with the kids, such as having parties to celebrate special dates and visits from Santa each Christmas!
I know that my son is very well cared for by the staff and he’s made strong friendships with the other children who he will be moving up to primary school with. The Wendy House has helped me out a lot doing the school runs to and from primary school. They are a 10/10 nursery and I can’t fault the girls who’ve cared for my son from baby room through to red group. Thank you Wendy House!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks, Rhianna that is lovely to hear. It's a privilege to care for little ones right through from the baby room to school and provide that continuity and stability and to see them make friendships that I know (after 32 years here) can last a lifetime. A really solid foundation to build on as they grow. Wendy.


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Review from Stephanie O (Mother of Child) published on 20 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son (18 months) has been attending the nursery for 6 months now. I am a very overprotective parent (even more so in the current climate) and from our first meeting, the manager helped to put me at ease, the settling in process was really easy and my son settled very quickly, a massive thank you to
the member of staff who was always at the end of the phone with a reassuring voice when I rang for a quick check-in. On numerous occasions, I picked my son up with a slight smell of perfume on him. I loved the fact that the staff members were cuddling my son as I would at home. My son has recently been moved up to the toddler room and the staff have listened to all of my concerns with him moving rooms, I love the weekly pictures and the daily book. A brilliant nursery and I really wish I had found it quicker for my eldest son to have enjoyed the same facilities when he was a baby.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for the lovely comments about the nursery and staff. We are very proud of the reputation we have and are always reviewing our practice and environment. The induction visits are very important for both parents and children to settle in. It has been a very difficult time as parents cannot come inside due to Covid so showing parents around in the evening after sanitizing/fogging has helped a little to make the process easier.


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Review from Annika M (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

If you want your child to be cared and loved in the way you do yourself, then this is the nursery for you. Communication is excellent. The facilities promote learning and play. The food is made on site and is tasty (my daughter says so) and nutritionally balanced. You can see the staff really love and
care for every child and they are all so friendly.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

That's a really lovely review thank you. Childcare is our passion and we always strive to achieve best childcare practice in an environment that that is safe and facilitates young children's natural curiosity to learn and explore.


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Review from Yemi O (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be happier with this nursery. My daughter has been attending for 2-years and loves it. Even on a weekend, she wants to go to in! They plan so many fun learning activities such as crafts, painting, dress-up play, visiting the chickens, turning caterpillars to butterflies, both in and outdoor
play. The managers have been excellent, especially in managing the pandemic, and kept us updated as to how they are keeping the children and staff safe, e.g. group bubbling, temp-checks, foot-operated sanitiser by the door, staff use of face masks in communal areas, and also for parents during pick-up/drop off, fogging machine to sanitise the rooms and furnishings, introducing staff lateral flow tests weekly... so many things. They have a lovely team of staff that care very well for the children. The menu is varied and healthy. My daughter has been through the Baby, Toddler, Blue and Red Rooms, and the staff in each one have been great. Photos each week of all the fun! I really couldn't ask for much more.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for such lovely comments, it’s great that she looks forward to coming into the nursery so much. All these experiences build up confidence and trust in what are the most important years... the foundation years. We are proud to have made it through a very challenging year with the pandemic yet still kept the fun and stability there for the children.


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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend The Wendy house to any parent. The staff are so knowledgeable, always professional and very helpful. My son, who is 4, is very fond of them all! The nursery has got lots of space inside, but what I really like is the amount of outdoor space they have to run around. They are
always doing something different every week, learning new skills and topics.
It really is a great nursery, and I will be sad when its time for my son to leave for full-time school.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments. Outdoor play is so important to children, and our outdoor space has been a focus this year. We are not only carrying out essential replacements of the fences, but we have refurbed the mud kitchen, veg garden, builders yard, chicken run and added to the play experience with an outdoor play shelter, which can be a shop garage or whatever they want it to be!


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Review from Clare C (Mother of Child) published on 8 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent response to constantly changing guidelines during the pandemic and regular communication about this with families. High-quality care provided with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities. Nutritious and varied menu.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. This has been a challenging year with information and guidelines changing daily during the initial lockdown. Our aim is to continually risk assess and meet the requirements needed to keep us all safe.


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Review from Laura P (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 2-year-old has been attending The Wendy House for just over four months, and I am so glad we made the decision to send him here. The nursery is the perfect location and a great environment, which is well organised for the children and has everything they need. I cannot fault the staff; they are absolutely
amazing and go above and beyond to make sure the children and parents feel at home. The nursery is kept extremely clean and to a high standard which is especially important at the moment and makes me feel safe sending my child here. Honestly could not recommend this nursery enough.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely comments about the nursery and staff. He has really settled in well and enjoys his time in Blue Group.


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Review from Suzy L (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl as been going to this nursery for a few months. She’s developing amazing confidence and adores the nursery nurses and looks forward to going. I would recommend to new Mums looking for childcare for their children.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments so glad she enjoys her time here and looks forward to coming to play.


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Review from Nicola A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Such a lovely nursery and would highly recommend - the staff are so kind and polite; the setup and layout are fantastic and age-appropriate.
My little girl is 8-months-old and only just started here, but I know she loves it because when I go to drop her off or pick her up, she has the biggest smile
on her face and is all excited!
The staff make you feel at ease and answer any questions you have. There is a great variety of healthy food choices, and a daily diary, so you can see what they’ve been up to. Overall, fantastic, thank you!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks very much for your lovely comments and as a new mum just starting with us it's so lovely to hear. So glad she is happy and enjoying nursery.


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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not speak highly enough of The Wendy House Nursery; the owner runs a tight ship, and the children always come first. Her staff are amazing, and I have not had any worries over the past three years that my little girl has been attending. I love the fact the children have a lot of outside play,
(being a countryside nursery), and my daughter's development has been nurtured by the warmth and professionalism of the staff. An amazing start for any child.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. I am known for running a tight ship, and this ensures all policies and procedures are followed consistently. This year we have refurbed our outdoors and love outdoor play in any weather including snow... and can't wait for Spring and Summer to come!


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Review from Catherine B (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been sending our son to The Wendy House for the last two years, and we have nothing but praise for The Wendy House staff. He always enjoys his time there and always looks forward to going. He loves all of the nursery staff who always go above and beyond.
With the current Covid-19, the health
and safety measures they've put into place are outstanding.
All in all, it's a wonderful nursery to send your children 5*!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. He certainly enjoys coming to nursery, and we will always do our utmost to keep everyone safe during this pandemic.


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Review from Kirsty J (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending The Wendy House since she was 9-months-old and has excelled so much more than I could have expected. The room leaders and staff are brilliant and always go the extra mile. Knowing my daughter is happy going in the mornings and coming home, she's made friends and an overall
excellent environment.

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks for your lovely comments, and we happy that she enjoys nursery so much.


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Review from Nia A (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has been attending The Wendy House for almost three years and has absolutely loved it! He runs in with a big smile on his face every single time!
I would also like to mention, through this pandemic, they have been fantastic, the nursery has been kept spotlessly clean, and they have even
paid to have the staff covid tested each week, to keep everyone as safe as possible, during this awful time. Each and every one of the staff, have a smile on their face, even though it has not been easy for them, during this extremely difficult time.
I would not hesitate in recommending The Wendy House to anyone; it’s a brilliant nursery!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much. This has been a challenging time, but so important for us to keep positive so that coming to the nursery is a fun time for the children who will also be confused in a lockdown situation. It also keeps stability and peace of mind for parents trying to work through this. We will also do our utmost to keep the nursery safe at all times, but now more than ever with the added precautions we have introduced.


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Review from Georgia R (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The Wendy House took my little boy on during the pandemic. My little one has been attending twice a week since he was 6-months-old. The things he has been taught since going is sceptical! His key workers are the loveliest girls ever, and it makes his day when he gets to see them! His book is always
filled in so I know what he has done throughout the morning. The food which he receives through the day is amazing and he never leaves hungry! His key workers always give him back in clean clothes and always a clean nappy. I could not recommend this nursery enough - baby room!

Reply from Wendy Powell, Manager at Kids Planet Brynford

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback; it's not easy for parents to start at nursery when they can't come inside, but I know the pictures from our app help and so glad he has settled so well.


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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.


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