Kids Planet Castle House

Blackfriars House, 6 West Street, Warwick CV34 6AN
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  • Kids Planet Castle House, Warwick
Castle House Day Nursery, Warwick is extremely proud to hold an Ofsted rating of 'Good' (January 2022) offering both full and part-time childcare from 3 months to 5 years.

Practitioners are chosen with the main aim of providing a safe, secure and encouraging environment for children to develop and learn through play. They are caring, committed and fun, always interacting and valuing every child uniquely.

The team look to discuss regularly with parents and make detailed accounts of each child's learning progress as they advance towards full-time education, using a popular early years app to communicate with parents and carers.

The nursery has age-related rooms, a sensory room and a ball pool/soft playroom.

The nursery has an incredibly large outdoor space with different areas both fun and educational.

Castle House also has a designated garden area for Sheldon, the nursery tortoise where children get involved in helping to care for him and discussions on the healthy food that he eats.

There are regular visits in and around the historic town of Warwick.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Castle House

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Fiona Hemming (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 20
  • Total Places for Children
  • 106
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Kids Planet Castle House Reviews (78)

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Kids Planet Castle House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Castle House has 78 reviews.

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Review from James M (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very helpful friendly staff. Premises are very secure and verified entry. Team is always very informative upon collection of the day's activity and any developments that have occurred. Always very quick to acknowledge if accidents have occurred and inform at the time.

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Review from P K (Father of Child) published on 17 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Castle House Day Nursery for over 18 months and has always been happy, well looked after and safe. I am very happy with the caring environment which allows him to learn and develop alongside other children of his age. I would wholeheartedly recommend Castle House to any parent.

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Review from Michelle M (Mother of Child) published on 24 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My twins have attended Castle House Day Nursery for about a year and a half now, they absolutely love it there, the staff are amazing and really give the personal touch like you’re leaving your children with family. You can tell that they are not just there to do their job but they actually love caring
for children. The management team are not an exception to this, they are so friendly and approachable and the children love them. Thank you to all the amazing team at Castle House Day Nursery.

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Review from Fraser N (Father of Child) published on 24 March 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved to Warwick last year and we were not convinced by any of the nurseries that we viewed. Within 5 mins of being on-site at Castle House Day Nursery, our daughter was happily playing away and laughing. We have had the best service from Castle House and all the staff are genuinely interested in
the children’s development, they seem to know all the children’s names, even if they are from a different year group to the one they manage. If you are looking for a personable but professional nursery, I cannot recommend them enough.

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Review from J M (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves going to nursery at Castle House Day Nursery - every morning she wakes up and says excitedly "nursery, friends, playing"!
The staff are all wonderful, the setting is a lovely, relaxed and creative environment and great care is taken over having a regular routine with lots of fun
activities.
I highly recommend Castle House to anybody local who is looking for a nursery.

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Review from Alexandra N (Mother of Child) published on 17 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent staff and friendly atmosphere!
My daughter joined at 8 months and now she is nearly 3. She loves spending time at nursery.
The nursery team are doing an excellent job and teaching the children to be independent. Strongly recommend.

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

Castle House Day Nursery is a brilliant nursery with caring and passionate staff. My 1-year-old absolutely loves nursery and gets excited to go in which speaks volumes! My daughter is extremely well-cared for, has lots of fun doing all sorts of interesting activities and enjoys varied meals and snacks.
The setting itself is great too, with each age group effectively having their own floor of the building meaning the children get to move between different rooms throughout the day. I receive regular updates through the app and at pick-up.
There are nurseries closer to home but this one really stood out and I have no regrets about my decision to travel that bit further so that my daughter can attend this wonderful nursery. Couldn't recommend it more highly!

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

Both of my children have attended Castle House Day Nursery. My youngest, who is currently in preschool, loves coming to nursery. He enjoys the wide range of activities and often comes home with a drawing or two, telling me all about how much he has enjoyed his day.
The staff are fabulous. Very welcoming
and provide excellent updates on the development of my son's learning and achievements in preschool via the app.
I would certainly recommend the nursery.

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Review from P P (Father of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

What a great team, they really care about the children's education and learning.
We get daily updates on the activities and feedback on how the day went.
The teachers are very patient, caring and professional.

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Review from Louise S (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at Castle House Day Nursery since he was 10 months old and he is now 2 and a bit. He is absolutely thriving there and often doesn't want to leave when I pick him up! The staff are superb and communication is instant. They have accommodated our son's dietary requirements and the food
generally is of a good quality. He has made lots of friends there. The managers have an open-door policy and they always have time to chat. And there is a pet tortoise!
We thoroughly recommend Castle House and were so happy that we chose it.

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Review from E A (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are all very attentive and warm towards both the baby and the parents. They make necessary changes depending on the kids' needs. Over the years we've had negative experiences with some other nurseries and right when I lost hope of finding a good one we met Castle House Day Nursery staff.

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Review from B O (Mother of Child) published on 16 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

A fantastic, supportive environment where the staff know our child really well and genuinely care about her. She has thrived here since she started. She looks forward to going every day and has been supported in all of her development at every stage.

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Review from Felicity F (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff go above and beyond for the children to ensure they have a personal bond, I have seen this first-hand with both my kids who attend the nursery. My eldest always comes home very happy after his day playing. The regular observations mean I can see all the activities they've set up to ensure
it's educational as well as fun. Finally, the icing on the cake for me is the fabulous meals they provide.

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Review from Megan L (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery with caring and nurturing staff - they celebrate all of my little boy's achievements, such as when he was learning to walk, as if he was a member of their family. They encourage him to explore a variety of foods and textures at mealtimes and have a good range of activities, including
events for parents to get involved in, for example, a mini celebration for bonfire night. Highly recommend!

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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 12 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery! My little one is so happy here, always has been from 8 months old to now (he is just about to turn 4).
Awesome management who genuinely cares and treats the children like their own. Staff are wonderful, friendly, caring and always happy. The nursery has a lovely, homely, welcoming
feel to it the second you step in the front door. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Hannah T (Mother of Child) published on 23 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We instantly knew this was the nursery for our little boy, everyone was so welcoming and kind. The walls were covered in photos and bright paintings from the children, they have different areas for play including a sensory room, soft play and big garden. The management team are beyond amazing, always
there to chat in the morning about your child and how they are getting on, or only a message away on the app. I would really recommend Castle House Day Nursery, our son is so settled there now.

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Review from TOBI A (Mother of Child) published on 30 November 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined at 6 months. She's now 3 years of age. It is a homely nursery and she loves it there. Management is amazing and responsive. You can leave your child there knowing they will be well looked after. I am so grateful for Castle House Day Nursery. Thank you!

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

Amazing staff and wonderful experience throughout my 5 years at the nursery. Both of my children have been at the nursery as I had an amazing experience I decided to bring my second one as well however I did have other nurseries much nearer to me which I could pick but Castle House Day Nursery is the
best and I was ready to drive for few mins to get there.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children, who have attended Castle House Day Nursery (one is still there) and I think it’s brilliant. The staff are always so friendly and approachable; nothing is ever too much trouble for them. They have a very warm, caring and nurturing manner with the children and both of mine have thoroughly
enjoyed their days there as there is always so much to do. My eldest is now in Reception and her teacher commented on how well she knew her phonics when she started, which was all down to the staff at Castle House! I can’t recommend the place highly enough!

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Review from Callum W (Father of Child) published on 9 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A family feel nursery led by a manager who has transformed the place in a short space of time. Our little never complains about going in and has so many happy stories to tell. It’s never easy to leave your babies in someone else’s care but knowing you can trust the leadership is a hugely important step.
We are lucky to have Castle House Day Nursery in the centre of Warwick.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.853)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.853) out of 10 for Kids Planet Castle House 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 42 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 42 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 4.853 for Kids Planet Castle House is calculated as follows: ( (436 Excellents x 5) + (58 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 502 Ratings = 4.853

  • 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 Castle House is based on 42 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 106 number of registered child places is 21.2, which has been reached with 42 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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Meet the Team (5)

Fiona

Fiona Hemming

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

BA Honours Early Childhood Studies


Cintia

Cintia Morais

Job Title: Deputy and Pre-School Room Leader

Joined: 2023

Bachelor of Arts with Honours Second Class: 1st Division in Early Childhood Studies


Lydia

Lydia Stocker

Job Title: Senior Nursery Practitioner & Tweenie Room Leader

Joined: 2018

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator).


Laura

Laura Greenfield

Job Title: Baby Room Leader

Joined: 2019

Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator).


Tamsin

Tamsin Quarry

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner

Joined: 2021

Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Early Childhood Studies.


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