Kids Planet Swinton

196 Station Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 6BY
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9.9 74 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Swinton, Manchester
Kids Planet Swinton is a brand-new, purpose-built nursery and opened in November 2017. The nursery is located on Station Road, with close proximity to local parks, libraries and close to Swinton town centre. The nursery provides excellent facilities with large, spacious rooms and secure outdoor area.

Nursery meals are freshly prepared by a qualified chef on the premises and will cater for children’s individual needs while focusing on the nutritional requirements of all children at their appropriate ages. The nursery invites input from parents into their menus.

Safeguarding the children in the nursery is an utmost priority and state of the art security systems are in place. Access to the nursery will be through a secure door system and each room has CCTV both indoors and outdoors. Intercom systems are as standard, ensuring child’s safety is paramount at all times.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Swinton

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Ellie Parkin (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 125
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holiday

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Swinton

  • 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.


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Kids Planet Swinton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Swinton has 74 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has settled in so well especially with one member of staff, in particular, she’s amazing with my child and he’s come on in leaps and bounds. All the staff are lovely. I don’t have a bad word to say about this nursery. I would highly recommend it. Thank you to all the staff who look after my
son!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started just after her 2nd birthday (she will be 4 in January) she wouldn’t settle in her previous nursery however she absolutely loves it here. I have really seen her come on with her learning since she started Kids Planet and she regularly mentions the staff names at the weekend during
activities. I would just like to thank all the staff at Kids Planet for the fantastic job your doing, especially two members of staff in particular, one being such a lovely girl always a smile on her face in and out of work - my daughter never stops talking about real assets to the nursery. I would highly recommend this nursery in the future to friends and family.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I changed my baby from a different nursery and I can say without a doubt I’m not regretting at all.
This is 100% the best nursery with wonderful staff and my baby adapted and settled very quickly.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent! All the staff are so helpful and lovely to speak to, always there when you need help. My daughter loves being there she is also so happy to see the staff and doesn't stop talking about them when she gets home. I couldn't ask for a better place for my daughter to learn.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter started nursery in September. She was still very young so we were very apprehensive about how she would settle and if she would like it. We needn’t have been! She absolutely loves it, her development has come on leaps and bounds and we always know she is safe and well looked after. The
staff have been incredible. They already know our little one really well and can recognise what she needs or if she’s not feeling herself. Their communication has been great and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. We get a full update about what she has been doing in the day and we couldn’t be happier with our choice of nursery. Definitely would recommend.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson joined the nursery when he was 2, he settled in quickly due to the staff who are fantastic. The rooms and outside area are secure and well equipped with plenty of room and a great variety of toys and activities. He has learnt so much, his speech has really developed and he knows and sings
all the nursery songs. He has learnt numbers colours shapes. It’s great that we get sent pictures of him playing and learning and told what he’s had to eat and drink, the meals are healthy and varied with plenty of fruit and vegetables. We get regular updates of how he is doing and staff are always happy to chat when he is dropped off or collected and he is always happy to be left. He has made lots of friends and has a great relationship with them and all the staff who look after him. He is such a happy settled and polite little boy. Fantastic nursery, couldn’t ask for more.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I just wanted to thank you and all of your staff at Kids Planet, Swinton for the time that my child has spent at your nursery in toddlers and then tots.


My child's speech has come on leaps and bounds and your staff have taught her to use the toilet and also to use her manners amongst many other

things.


She is a very bright little girl and a lot of that is down to the time and effort you and your team have put into her development.


I can’t thank you all enough I think the nursery and staff are very professional and fantastic overall, if we hadn’t relocated she would still be with you at Kids Planet now.


I would like to say a big thank you to the staff in tots room, they were always fantastic with my child and made a big effort to do a full positive handover whenever I collected her, which was reassuring, they were just brilliant!


Anyway thanks again, please pass this email on to the staff from us!


Kind regards.


Reply from Ellie Parkin, Deputy Manager at Kids Planet Swinton

Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We wish you and your daughter the best of luck for the future!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Unfortunately, we didn’t like it because of a few issues. We immediately stopped sending our kid without serving notice. We are still being asked to pay for the notice period, even raising concerns. Toddlers room.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery for the last year and I cannot praise the staff enough. My daughter is really happy at the nursery and has developed really well. We get regular communications, evaluations on how she is doing and lots of pictures with daily updates on what she has eaten, how long
she has slept and nappy changes. She doesn't attend on a Friday but hasn't missed out on celebrations or activity days as everything is spread out through the week. They have been really supportive and helpful with potty training. Any contact from myself has been picked up quickly.

Reply from Ellie Parkin, Deputy Manager at Kids Planet Swinton

Hi Laura, thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are glad to hear that you are happy with everything.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery took my daughter on halfway through the year in 2020 and she has come on leaps and bounds. With the help of the nursery staff, she can now say words that she couldn’t say before she has now stopped biting. I've seen such a difference in a year, she’s still got a long way to go but she’s
getting there. It’s all thanks to the staff and Kidz Planet Nursery - Swinton I would definitely recommend that nursery.

Reply from Sophie Logan, Manager at Kids Planet Swinton

Thank you Claire for your review, the team do work really hard and I'm so happy you can see the difference they make within your child's development and behaviour.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined Kids Planet Day Nurseries - Swinton, in March 2021 when she was 9 months old. They made it so easy for her to settle in, she loves the activities and the meals. They provide a variety of activities and opportunities that unfortunately I just cannot at home. She’s always so excited
to go in and hates to leave.

Reply from Ellie Parkin, Deputy Manager at Kids Planet Swinton

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are glad to hear that she enjoys her nursery day and that you are happy with everything we are doing.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandson has attended this nursery since it opened so he has experienced all aspects of it. I couldn't be happier and impressed with his experiences throughout his time here. Staff are friendly and very caring. Management are brilliant approachable and helpful. I think Kids Planet Swinton go above
and beyond for the children and make sure every day is fun and beneficial to the developmemt of the children in their care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 9-month-old has loved going to kids planet in Swinton, 2 days a week. We love getting updates on the app and also being told how much fun he has had when we collect him. He loves spending time with the staff and can already see a big change in him since he has been going to the nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son came on so much in the 2 and a half years he was here! Couldn’t have been happier with everything! The nursery manager is fantastic and great with all the children. Would definitely recommend!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has loved being at this nursery. The staff are all amazing and have been brilliant with my little girl. The manager is always so helpful and can’t do enough to help. I receive lots of updates, so I can see what activities they have been doing, what she has eaten and how long she has slept.
They do lots of different things each day and loads of outdoor play too. The nursery itself is always spotless. I can’t fault anything about it. I will be so sorry when she has to leave.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can not fault anything about this nursery. By far the most welcoming provider - from enquiring about nurseries in general to helping my children settle in their rooms to helping provide a solid routine through this crazy lockdown. The girls and manager are faultless in how they run the nursery and
the care and attention of the children. Continuously making sure my little ones enjoy their time at nursery while also offering so much support to the parents as well. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has attended properly since January this year and the staff are amazing with him! It’s noticeable he has built a nice relationship with them all and they are always updating how he is doing, it’s really good to see how well he is settled there. I would definitely recommend this to a friend or
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery - lovely and clean, good variety of meals and activities. My son comes home full of stories each day and usually full of paint etc which is a sign he's had a fun day! He has learned so much in the short time he has been there and has grown into a very sociable little boy.
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are so friendly and patient, and really worked with us when my son struggled to settle and had his off days here and there. They update you every day of what he's been up to and regularly ask if there is anything we want to work on that they can help with.
I highly recommend this nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing place for your children to learn and develop their skills. The staff are very helpful and kind. Both my girls attended this nursery and both were very happy, my little one will be back in September.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Swinton has been incredible both to our foster child and to us; they went above and beyond to help us get little one in and settled, and it surprised us just how quickly they did settle. The room layout is brilliant, allowing the children to master different skills. We consistently found
the communication from staff to be excellent to the little one and to us too.
The food menu is excellent, it's clear that thought has been put into it and our little one thoroughly enjoyed, often having second helpings!
We had a disappointing experience with a different nursery nearby before we came here, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Kids Planet Swinton, they stand out for the better - night and day difference.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.926)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.926) out of 10 for Kids Planet Swinton 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 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 35 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 4.926 for Kids Planet Swinton is calculated as follows: ( (391 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 419 Ratings = 4.926

  • 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 Swinton is based on 35 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 125 number of registered child places is 25, which has been reached with 35 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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Ellie

Ellie Parkin

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager Ellie is passionate about her role and always wants the best for the children and team at Kids Planet Swinton. She started out as an apprentice and has progressed into an Acting Manager. She holds a level 3 qualification, is a qualified SENDCO, and has been on several training courses over the years – and always looking to update her knowledge.