Kids Planet Horsforth

Wood Lane, Leeds LS18 4HH
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9.7 224 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Horsforth, Leeds
Kids Planet Horsforth is a family owned private nursery that gives children the best start to life by giving them the confidence to play and learn about the world around them. Children are nurtured and encouraged as they discover their own unique personality and take part in a wide variety of activities to boost their imagination and social skills.

The nursery takes the safety of children very seriously and has complex security systems including CCTV monitoring and door entry intercom devices.

The nursery has age appropriate rooms, designed and furnished with resources and furniture to assist child carers covering the principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Horsforth

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Olivia Merifield (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 147
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 4 years 11 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 & 5 days over the Christmas period

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Horsforth

  • 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 Horsforth Reviews (224)

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9.7

Kids Planet Horsforth has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.678) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Horsforth has 224 reviews.

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Review from Claire H (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my little boy started here he has absolutely thrived. The staff couldn’t help anymore if they tried. They are all so friendly and informative and nothing is too much trouble! Huge thanks to two members of staff in particular who have made our time so far at Kids Planet a joy and put us at ease.
I would highly recommend the nursery and the team at Kids Planet Horsforth.

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Review from Callum F (Father of Child) published on 26 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has really come on leaps and bounds since starting nursery here. I don’t think there is a bad word I could say about it; he always comes home and tells us he’s had a good day, especially the days that he gets to go in the sensory room. He’s also made many good relationships with staff and peers.
The staff couldn’t be better with him if they tried.

Reply from Kids Planet Team, Marketing at Kids Planet Horsforth

Thank you so much for your kind words; we're really pleased your son is enjoying his time at nursery with us and that he likes to tell you about it when he gets home, this is fantastic!


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Review from J S (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has a wonderful time at nursery and is supported and comforted by all the staff in his room throughout the day. He comes home from his day so happy and the staff give us such great feedback on his day. It is clear how much they observe the individual children as all types of feedback we are
given shows just how well they know him and his interests, likes, dislikes, preferences etc. We couldn't be happier with the nursery and the lovely workers he is with on a daily basis. I drop him off confident he will have a brilliant day and be looked after so well.

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Review from Matt C (Father of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Proper good experience. I am very happy with every part of my and my daughter's experience here. I know she is safe and enriched both physically and mentally. I am often jealous of the meals they get! The staff are wonderful and clearly really care for the children and their roles. Getting updates on
the app is great. I'm dead pleased to have found this nursery.

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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 14 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been bringing my children to Kids Planet for the last 5 years and feel it is outstanding. The door security system is great and any errors are resolved promptly. The inside lobby is inviting and the worry tree is great!!! All classrooms are fully equipped and the staff are all phenomenal. Our
little boy goes to a school with a nursery and it would be easier if both children went to the same place, but because of the staff we are keeping our youngest at Kids Planet. This is how much the staff mean to us and our little girl. Neither child has ever had issues and any particular needs have been focussed on. Would highly recommend.

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Review from Becky B (Mother of Child) published on 12 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn't be happier with the care my son receives at Kids Planet, Horsforth. The staff are so friendly and obviously care a great deal about their jobs. They have a great way with the children and are able to adapt their approach to different personalities. The outdoor space is fantastic and the activities
are engaging. My son has really come on so much since starting there and is always happy and having fun when I come to collect him. He has made some special bonds with the staff in his room and I think he will really miss them when he finishes. Having gone through a few difficulties as a mother in my personal life I have really felt supported at Kids Planet and I really feel they make a genuine effort to support the family as a whole. I think the fact that everything is included (nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream, food) just makes it that little bit easier for parents. I personally will also really miss them when my son finishes to start school in September. Thank you.

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Review from Dominic C (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I reviewed the nursery back when my eldest son originally started in 2020. His little brother has now joined him there and everything I wrote then still stands. The staff really make the place, they develop a close bond with the children and genuinely care about giving them the best possible experience.

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Review from Henrietta G (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two sons at this setting. Both have settled in really well, including smooth room transitions. The staff are very attentive and caring and have strong bonds with my children. Their confidence has grown as a result, and my eldest has been well supported in the run-up to starting school.

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Review from Martha W (Mother of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From when my son started at Kids Planet (around 2 years ago) we have had such a positive experience of the nursery. His key workers at each stage have been absolutely wonderful, working hard to get to know him and build really close bonds with him, and other staff members have all been fantastic too.
I've been so impressed by how engaged they are with the kids, the lovely activities they plan/environment they create, their focus on the children's learning and development and how much they clearly genuinely care about them. My son has always found transitions hard so for a long time he would get upset at drop-off time, but staff were always so reassuring and would update me when he settled (always very quickly). It's so reassuring to know he is being well looked after and stimulated with lots of great activities and games. Thank you Kids Planet!

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Review from Jack C (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter loves attending Kids Planet Horsforth and has been here since Jan 2021. She has spent time in each of the rooms and has enjoyed developing and learning throughout. All of the staff are friendly and very approachable. Our daughter has created special bonds with many of the staff members
and will miss them greatly when she leaves for school later this year.
The outside area is vast and there are lots of exciting activities for the children to enjoy. They make an effort to take the kids outside where possible (weather permitting). The food is excellent and our daughter enjoys the variety.
The annual Christmas Concert is a lot of fun and our daughter really enjoys the special themed days throughout the year.
Finally, communication is excellent with updates arriving via the app and regular emails from the manager updating us of forthcoming events.

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Review from Wayne V (Father of Child) published on 5 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant pre-school and nursery to our 4-year-old and 2-year-olds. They love it there, are clearly thriving and always look forward to going in (they miss it too when they are not in!) They have both made so many friends there (including staff too...) Would highly recommend it.

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Review from S P (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My children have been at Kids Planet, Horsforth since November 2020 and February 2023. They both thrive and it is a fantastic setting. The staff are incredible with the children as well as their communication and assistance with parents. They are always on hand to chat with and discuss any issues that
relate to the children both in and outside the setting to further their overall wellbeing and development. They have felt like an extended family over the last 3+ years and all the staff genuinely care about their jobs and the children and families they deal with. They have great facilities and are always engaging the children with fantastic activities both inside the classrooms and the outside areas or even on local trips out. My son will be sad to leave in September to go to school and I'm glad my daughter has another few years left there. We are lucky to live in an area with many childcare settings but we are so glad we chose Kids Planet.

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Review from T G (Father of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Kids Planet Horsforth, and we’re so grateful to the staff for taking such good care of our little boy. He absolutely loves it there and has such a nice time, and he comes home with so many new words and experiences to tell us about. When we first sent him there we thought that he was just being
‘looked after’ for the day, but we realised very quickly that they do so much more for his development than this. After two and a half years at Kids Planet, we can safely say this has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for him so far!

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Review from Holly R (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent, they are so warm and welcoming and helped to settle my son in very well. The outdoor space is fantastic and they also have a sensory room which the children regularly use. My son chats about the staff at home so I know he loves them too! They take
part in lots of different activities which keeps them busy and learning. I have no negatives.

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Review from Rhiannon B (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been attending this nursery since he was 8 months old (he’s now just turned 3). He has always been incredibly well looked after and has learnt so much from the wonderful staff. He has a number of dietary allergies, which the team have always been fantastic with - making sure he has alternatives
when needed and keeping us informed of menu changes or any issues. The staff have always taken the time to get to know him and his interests and quirks. We are so pleased we chose to send him here!

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Review from B C (Mother of Child) published on 25 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has settled in really well, and always gets lots of info throughout the day on what she's been doing. She has a good rapport with her key worker and staff. I would definitely recommend the nursery, my youngest will start there soon.

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

Lovely and attentive staff who care deeply about the children and go the extra mile to ensure that they have a nice day. Well-rounded menu and activities both indoors and outdoors. Learning introduced me to most of the play and my child has thrived there.

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Review from Rachel W (Mother of Child) published on 31 October 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can’t express how happy we are with this nursery. Amazing staff and fabulous management. The manager and staff are incredible! Would recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Ebony P (Mother of Child) published on 26 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy has attended Kids Planet since August and has settled in so well. All the staff in his room are lovely and he has a great bond with his key worker. The staff ensure his routine is followed and are very informative about his day when feeding back at the end of the day. I always get updates
about activities he’s done, how well he’s eaten and just his day in general. My little boy has come on so well since starting nursery and has achieved new milestones which the staff in his room have played a huge part in. I cannot wait to watch my little boy learn and develop throughout his time at nursery!

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Review from B J (Mother of Child) published on 21 September 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has attended here from 18 months old and really struggled with separation anxiety in the beginning. But from being loved and taken care of by amazing practitioners my daughter then was able to settle straight in with lots of cuddles and amazing activities from her key worker! The bond
my daughter has with the staff members is incredible and made leaving her so much easier. I get daily updates from the app and always look forward to seeing what my little one has got up to that day. The staff follow clear instructions really well and are always attentive to my little girl's needs. Couldn't fault this nursery and so happy I chose this one for her!

Reply from Vicky Wilcock, Marketing at Kids Planet Horsforth

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so happy your daughter's experience with Horsforth has been such a positive one.


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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.678)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.678) out of 10 for Kids Planet Horsforth is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.7 out of 5 from 21 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 4.964 for Kids Planet Horsforth is calculated as follows: ( (243 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 252 Ratings = 4.964

  • 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 4.714 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Horsforth is based on 21 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 147 number of registered child places is 29.4. 21 Positive Reviews ÷ 29.4 = 0.714

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Horsforth

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

Kids Planet Horsforth accepts Children aged from 0 years 0 months to 4 years 11 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Horsforth Open?

Kids Planet Horsforth is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids Planet Horsforth have capacity for?

Kids Planet Horsforth has capacity for a total of 147 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Horsforth to the centre of Leeds?

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

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