Kids Planet Thorpe Park

Barrowby Carr Cottage, Barrowby Carr Drive, Leeds LS15 8FB
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9.7 71 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Thorpe Park, Leeds
A privately owned day nursery for children up to the age of five years. Highly skilled and dedicated staff provide children with an enabling and caring learning environment where they are supported to develop as individuals and reach their full potential.

Activities at the nursery are developed in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which allow the children to learn to build positive relationships outside of their family. Each child is treated as an individual and, as such, only progresses through the nursery when they reach the right developmental stages, rather than when they reach a certain age.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Thorpe Park

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Anna Smith (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 22
  • Total Places for Children
  • 93
  • 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 Thorpe Park

  • 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 Thorpe Park Reviews (71)

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Kids Planet Thorpe Park has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Thorpe Park has 71 reviews.

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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery setting with lots of natural resources to play with, fabulous outdoor play area. The nursery is very clean, and my child has settled in well. The staff there are fantastic, especially in the toddler room, where my daughter is based. She has formed a lovely bond with all the key workers
in there, and they keep me updated about her progress through the app for each session. I enjoy seeing the activities she has tried, and I am updated through the app so parent/keyworker communication is excellent, as I wanted a nursery that updates parents through an app, and Sunbeams does this well. She is well cared for, and there is a variety of resources for her to play with to spark her imagination. I am very happy with this setting and would highly recommend. Three particular ladies are outstanding key workers in the toddler room, who my daughter loves playing with, and the nursery manager is welcoming, friendly and helpful. Thanks for making my daughter feel safe and settled quickly!

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Review from S D (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have two children who currently attend Sunbeams Thorpe Park.
I would have no reservations recommending Sunbeams for childcare. I feel very comforted when I drop my children at nursery in the morning, knowing that they are in very safe hands and able to learn in a happy, welcoming environment. Both
my children have settled very well at nursery and are never hesitant to start their day at Sunbeams.

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Review from S F (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful, friendly, approachable, caring, supportive and encouraging staff in fantastic facilities. My little boy, now 3, has been at Sunbeams 2-3-days per week since 9-months-old and has always felt comfortable there. The staff really take the time to understand each child and help them thrive and
achieve their potential while having lots of fun. My little boy has come on leaps and bounds at Sunbeams, especially since being in the pre-school room. Can’t recommend highly enough

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Review from G S (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great experience at Sunbeams. My little boy loves it here, and the facilities are excellent. Have been here since he was 6-months to now 3.5-years, and he has progressed so much, really caring staff too! Would recommend this nursery!

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Review from Robyn L (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Wonderful nursery. Carers really take the time to work with my child and find the right care for her. The facilities are excellent, and I get plenty of feedback each day. I can't rate it highly enough (particularly the staff).

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Review from Z F (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery and settings. All the staff are incredible and go above and beyond to help your little one settle in. Wide range of activities. Using the app is a great feature, allowing you to check how they are getting on during the day. Highly recommend Sunbeams.

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Review from J F (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

They both loved coming here. Beautiful building and fantastic staff. They still talk about one member of staff now.
The staff were always welcoming, and nothing was ever too much to ask.
Very well priced for the service that is offered. Excellent nursery!

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Review from L Y (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very happy with our whole experience. The staff are lovely, and my daughter has settled very well. The nursery itself is really nice and has a calming atmosphere. My little girl always comes out happy and always has lots to do and play with while she’s there. Would highly recommend Sunbeams.

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Review from C W (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to this nursery - she has so much fun whilst she is there and has developed so much in the last few months (especially with her speech and general confidence around others). As parents, it is extremely important that we are comfortable with the level of care that she receives
whilst we are at work, and she couldn’t be anywhere better than at Sunbeams!

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Review from J R (Mother of Child) published on 1 April 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are absolutely brilliant. They are passionate, fun and always attentive and engaged. My little one has come on in leaps and bounds thanks to staff in the baby room and infant room.
The only thing I feel might be improved a bit is the food - I'd love to see more healthy nutritional meals being
served.
I know my little one is happy when he's there, and he loves the staff, so I'm super happy to recommend.

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Review from Lindsey D (Mother of Child) published on 17 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Since my son joined Sunbeams, we have seen a notable change in his development. He has always been quick to learn, but we noticed that he was using his spoon and fork at mealtimes and was feeding himself, as opposed to relying on us. As a child that spent much of lockdown in our living room, we were
very eager that he should join a nursery so that he could meet with other children of his own age. His progress since joining has been very encouraging, and we know that he enjoys his time at Sunbeams. The activities that he gets involved with are great and certainly keeps him stimulated.

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Review from D B (Father of Child) published on 16 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Having had one child who has already been through Sunbeams and another who has been there for 2 years, I continue to be impressed by the standard of care. The nursery has dealt with Covid very well and I feel safe sending my child there. The nursery builds excellent social skills and I particularly
like the use of outdoor learning spaces and opportunities. I’d highly recommend the nursery!

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Review from Elizabeth P (Mother of Child) published on 6 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended Sunbeams for a long while now, and we are very impressed with the nursery itself, and also the staff. All of the girls are extremely pleasant and are great with him. Although he's not good at actually going into the nursery, they are very good with him, and he soon settles down.
Huge shout out to his key worker, who he loves! Thank you for everything you have done for us over the time he has been at Sunbeams!

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Review from Amanda G (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved out little girl to Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) last year and are so impressed by the nursery. Really well managed with lovely staff. The building, facilities and play area is fantastic. I’m kept regularly up to date with how things are going and everything has run so smoothly
during lockdown and Covid-19. You can really tell that the staff love what they do and the manager is friendly, professional and knows her stuff. I would recommend this nursery to anyone, it’s really a fabulous place.

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Review from Alexandra V (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves the nursery, as do we. The care and attention each child receives is second to none. The nursery is incredibly clean, the children have wonderful food, the focus on learning is excellent and the staff are truly exceptional. I would highly recommend Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe
Park, Leeds).

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Review from Rebecca W (Mother of Child) published on 3 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is always excited to go to nursery. This is down to many factors but predominantly it's due to the amazing staff. Every staff member goes above and beyond to ensure that all the children are not only well looked after but also enjoy fun and fulfilling days. They also make the effort to get
to know your child right from the start and cater to their individual needs. Both the indoor and outdoor space is lovely and different activities are put on for the children each week. Communication is also great and all staff are happy to provide feedback whenever appropriate. You always feel welcome at Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) and that's why I'd recommend this nursery to anyone.

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Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of my children have attended Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) over the course of the last four years. All the staff are helpful, friendly and the children are well cared for which really helps put you at ease when returning to work. Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) have been
amazing in the development of my children, I will be sad when the time comes for them to leave.

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Review from Rebekah T (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Could not fault this nursery in any way at all. My daughter absolutely loves it here and the staff are absolutely brilliant. Having sent my daughter to a smaller private nursery previously this place is like night and day compared to it. I feel very reassured leaving her there. So glad I made the move.

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Review from Ryan D (Father of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our eldest attended Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) and now our youngest goes there. She absolutely loves it! The staff are all very friendly and always go the extra mile to make us feel at ease, especially with everything that has gone on this year with Covid-19. We get great daily feedback
and a monthly newsletter so we still feel part of the nursery. The huge outdoor play area was a major selling point for us. On a morning our daughter runs to greet the staff and is always more than happy to go in, making us feel reassured she is having a lovely time when we have to go to work. Happy child equals happy parents, what more could you want. Would definitely recommend.

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Review from Lucy Z (Mother of Child) published on 2 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) has been so great since my daughter started in December. With lockdown's she hadn’t met many children but they were so helpful getting her to settle in well and gain her confidence. I would definitely recommend Sunbeams Day Nursery (Thorpe Park, Leeds) to my
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.654)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.654) out of 10 for Kids Planet Thorpe Park 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 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 4.955 for Kids Planet Thorpe Park is calculated as follows: ( (151 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 156 Ratings = 4.955

  • 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 4.699 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Thorpe Park 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 93 number of registered child places is 18.6. 13 Positive Reviews ÷ 18.6 = 0.699

  • 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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Anna

Anna

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2016

Hi, my name is Anna. My passion for childcare started in high school whilst studying childcare at GCSE which led me to go to university. I gained a BA Hons in Childhood and Youth studies and also gained my Early Years Professional Status. Working with children fascinates me as I love to see the learning and development they accomplish before they go to school. I have been working in early years for over ten years starting out as a nursery nurse, quickly becoming a room leader and then progressing to be a deputy manager. I joined Sunbeams in 2016 as nursery manager and have loved every second of working here. Being a mum myself to two young girls I understand it can be nerve racking time when starting your child at a nursery so we want to ensure we support both yourself and your child with this transition.”


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