Kids Planet Durham

5 City West Business Park, St John's Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Durham DH7 8ER
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9.8 24 Reviews
Kids Planet Durham, looks to inspire children throughout their early years period, with a fulfilling learning experience that contributes to all key areas of development, though there is a strong focus upon musical journeys.

Staff at this independent nursery are committed to treating each child as an individual, with a key person allocated to monitor progress and feed back to parents. The close relationship between staff, parents and children is highly valued in this nursery that promotes a 'family feel.'

The nursery has adopted a creative philosophy and recognises the impact that music can have on Early Years Learning and Development. Alongside music, learning through play and discovery is highly valued and highly experienced. Practitioners are employed to ensure that your child's Do Re Mi Day is as special as it can be.
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Care Provided by Kids Planet Durham

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Louise Carr (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 74
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Durham

  • Morning sessions are 7.30 am-1.00 pm,
    Afternoon sessions are 1.00 pm-6.00 pm,
    Full days are 7.30 am-6.00 pm.
    We offer both the 2 and 3-year-old funded places. We accept childcare vouchers and payments through tax-free childcare.
    Please contact the nursery for all fee information.
  • Parking

  • Parking is available outside the nursery in marked spaces


Kids Planet Durham Reviews (24)

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9.8

Kids Planet Durham has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Durham has 24 reviews.

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 27 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest attended the nursery from 2021 and my youngest has been there a year so far.
The setting is lovely and the team are fabulous.
I have always valued how child lead they are - whenever an interest is shown , they always build on it with learning and play opportunities. Many of the staff have
been there a long time and I feel they all know each child, it makes for a welcoming and friendly place. It is important to me that I get to hear about my child's day so I really like that they promote this parent relationship by great communication at pick up and drop off. My boys enjoy how much the nursery offers - they can use their imagination, be messy, play outside as much as possible and sing lots of wonderful songs.
From stay and plays, to beautiful graduations, countless baking, crafts and learning experiences- we are so happy we chose this nursery , it has been wonderful for our family.

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Review from L O (Mother of Child) published on 28 February 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My third child is currently at Kids Planet Durham and my older two also attended. We have always been extremely happy with the care given and the learning that takes place at nursery and this has set them up so well for starting primary school. The staff are so friendly and caring with the children
and the activities they do with them are so fun and varied. My children absolutely love the nursery and I think they have thrived during their time there.

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

Our little boy has been at Kids Planet for 6 months now, the staff have been brilliant and he's settled so wonderfully into the nursery. We have seen him come on so much with their support! We are so pleased with our choice.

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

My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery, she has such a good relationship with the staff, it is so reassuring for us as parents. My daughter talks about the ladies in her room all the time even though she only goes to nursery 2 days a week. We tried a couple of different nurseries but the staff
didn't interact with her half as well and also the rooms were set out differently- mostly plastic toys. We appreciate the rooms are set out at the nursery, creating an opportunity for imaginative play, my daughter responded to this very well. The nursery always seems to provide opportunities for sensory/messy play which my daughter loves. The garden is fantastic, lots of space and well equipped and they go out at least once a day. We are so very grateful that we found this nursery and for the staff who make my daughter's time there so much fun.

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

Great nursery and extremely supportive with parents who struggle to leave little ones! Feel extremely comfortable leaving my child in their care and all the staff are very kind and talkative. Get a great update about how my child's day has been!

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

We have been using Kids Planet Durham for over two years now for daycare for our two little ones (1 and 3 years old). Handing your baby over to what are almost complete strangers is one of the most daunting and worrying things any new Mam can do, however I felt completely at ease from day 1. The staff
here absolutely make the place what it is and the experience the children clearly get is amazing. There are too many individuals to name but they're all stars and our two children always come home having had a great day with their little friends, all of which is logged and can be monitored through the app. Thank you to everyone at Kids Planet for nurturing and caring so much for the children, we can't thank you enough.

Reply from Louise Carr, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Durham

Thank you so much for the review, we certainly enjoy looking after your 2 little stars.


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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Durham has been a second home to my daughter since she was 9 months old. She has just left pre-school ready to start reception next week. The staff are what really makes this place special. The genuine care and love they have for the children is amazing. Staff across the whole nursery have
helped foster a love of learning and always encourage process over product/outcome. The curriculum is broad and allows the children to explore a wide range of topics.
Communication is brilliant, I love hearing about the day at pick up and I've always enjoyed stay and plays. The chance to spend some quality time at nursery with my daughter was priceless. It will always have a special place in our hearts.

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Review from Jonathan H (Father of Child) published on 10 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Durham is a fantastic day nursery. My child has attended for over 2 years, starting in the toddler room and leaving from pre-school. He has had a great experience the whole time and as parents, we are so happy with the level of care our child has received. The management and staff are exceptional
and are truly caring. There are core members of staff in each room so the children see regular staff every day. The facilities are excellent and the food has also been very good. This nursery goes above and beyond in all areas of the nursery. There is a big playground/garden out the back as well where kids have lots of room to run around. The 15/30 hours of funded childcare can also be spread over 51 weeks which has worked very well for us, ensuring we have care all year round for our children while we both work.

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Review from Patricia G (Mother of Child) published on 21 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet has always been so welcoming from day 1. They've always been very supportive and caring. They are very good at accommodating additional dates/times. Great meal selection.

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Review from Caroline F (Mother of Child) published on 8 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended this nursery since the age of 3, he is leaving to start school in September. The team at Kids Planet are absolutely amazing and have brought my baby boy on so much. The girls genuinely do love teaching the children and I can see this in my little boy daily, he comes out having
had such a brilliant day. I was apprehensive at first as I had to change his nursery due to a change in job. I had nothing to worry about. My son absolutely loves Kids Planet. The team really do make this the best nursery in the area. They are appreciated beyond belief, I can't thank them enough for giving me peace of mind, knowing my little boy is safe and well cared for makes my day so much easier.

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Review from Siobhan R (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This nursery has been the natural choice for my second daughter because my first daughter had such a positive experience here. My second little girl is now so happy here. The staff genuinely delight in being with the children. My oldest improved so much in her confidence here and I can see the same
thing happening with my youngest baby.
I’ve noticed an improvement in the facilities and resources, but the nursery still has the same music focus to the curriculum which we love!

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Review from K C (Mother of Child) published on 28 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery. My little girl looks forward to going and has grown in confidence so much since starting. The staff are friendly and caring and I’m confident this is a safe, educational and fun place for my daughter to attend.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 16 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son first joined when he was 9 months old and on Friday had his last day at nursery ready for school in September. The staff are amazing and were wonderful with my son, it's been lovely to watch him move from each room in the nursery, from the baby room right up to pre-school. He
has enjoyed the messy play, baking, learning new things every week, but most of all the staff. If I had to do it all over again I would definitely choose Kids Planet nursery.

Reply from Louise Carr, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Durham

Thank you, he certainly is a huge miss from all of us.


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Review from Sarah G (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 attending Do Re Mi for over 9 months now. We are really happy with the nursery. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The food is healthy and varied and has improved his eating a lot. He gets to do lots of great activities which he enjoys so much and really help his development. He
loves the staff and runs in smiling to see them. Most importantly my son loves going; he walks in with a big smile on his face in the morning and comes back so happy. It helps me to know he's in safe hands and so happy there.

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Review from Stacey R (Mother of Child) published on 3 January 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

This really is an amazing nursery. The staff are all lovely and go above and beyond for each child. My daughter absolutely loves going to nursery and she has such good connections with each member of staff. There are so many great things available to the children and the staff treat each child as their
own and make every nursery day so much fun.

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Review from R C (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff in the explorer room are excellent! My daughter comes home each week saying the staff are her best friends.
My only negative is I find the nursery not accommodating at all in regards to changing days occasionally.

Reply from Jane Todd, Nursery Owner at Kids Planet Durham

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm sorry that we are not always able to swap days, it is usually due to complying with staffing ratios and available spaces. Your little one certainly does love the staff! They work really hard to go the extra mile and build really special bonds with the children.


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Review from A K (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best thing I ever did for my little girl was choose Do Re Mi as her nursery. The staff are amazing, kind, thoughtful, always doing new things and put me at ease. My little one has picked up so many different skills since starting. She loves going in to see everyone. I honestly believe they have
made me a better parent. I can not thank the whole team enough for everything they do!

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Review from Rebecca H (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone in the nursery is so friendly, welcoming and professional. My little girl loves going to nursery. It is so important to find a nursery where you feel your child is safe and I highly recommend Do Re Mi.

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Review from Anna T (Mother of Child) published on 27 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending Do Re Mi since she was 10 months - she absolutely loves it and so do we. Would highly recommend their service.
The staff are wonderful there, they are friendly, caring, patient, thoughtful, creative, compassionate and very innovative. They always go that extra mile to
provide the best environment, experience and care for your child.
Our daughter has learnt so much there, we will truly miss Do Re Mi and the wonderful staff when she moves to primary school in September.
Thank you for everything Do Re Mi, we could not have chosen a better nursery to nature our child.

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

Our son is thriving at Do Re Mi Day Nursery. He's confident and polite. He also talks about the staff at home and seems excited to attend. He comes home with cute creations and we are grateful for the attentive teaching style. Thank you!

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.826)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.826) out of 10 for Kids Planet Durham 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 4.9 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 4.948 for Kids Planet Durham is calculated as follows: ( (147 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 155 Ratings = 4.948

  • 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 4.878 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Durham 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 74 number of registered child places is 14.8. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.8 = 0.878

  • 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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Louise

Louise Carr

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2015

Hello, my name is Louise and I have been the manager here at Kids Planet for the past 8 years.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Durham

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Durham Open?

Kids Planet Durham 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 Durham have capacity for?

Kids Planet Durham has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Durham to the centre of Durham?

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

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