Kids Planet Lawley

Gresham Drive, Lawley, Telford TF3 5ES
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  • Kids Planet Lawley, Telford
Kids Planet Lawley is located conveniently near to amenities and transport links in the Telford area.

The provision offers full day care for children from 3 months up to school age. There is also a Kids Club that accepts children up to the age of ten.

The highly trained and compassionate staff are well equipped to care for children in this highly engaging, child-led setting. There is a focus on learning through exploration and fun, teaching the child self-confidence and independence.

There is a safe, completely enclosed outdoor play area for the children to enjoy, whatever the weather.

A daily menu of freshly prepared and well-balanced meals is concocted by the nursery chef, who can also take individual dietary needs of children into account.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Lawley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Sophie Lunn (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 197
  • 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

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Lawley

  • 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 Lawley Reviews (20)

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Kids Planet Lawley has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.027) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Lawley has 20 reviews.

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Review from A L (Mother of Child) published on 18 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started this nursery in September 2024 when she was 18 months old. She is now 2 years old and she has come along so much. She comes home every time saying new words and with more understanding. The staff in tots 1 have been amazing and you can tell how much they care. My daughter is always
happy to come to nursery and you can see how much she gets along with the staff, she gravitates to them straight away. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Laura Monument, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Lawley

Thank you for your kind words! We are so proud of her and how much she has progressed! We really appreciate your continued support at nursery!


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Review from Shannon H (Mother of Child) published on 14 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are just amazing. My little one started less than a year ago and it is her favourite place to be. Everyone is so friendly and you can just tell how much they really care for every child in their care. I can't thank them enough for looking after my little girl. Knowing how happy she is there
is the best feeling. Thank you

Reply from Sophie Lunn, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Lawley

Thank you for your kind words! It is a pleasure to care for her at nursery! We really appreciate your continued support at nursery!


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Review from L B (Mother of Child) published on 13 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attends nursery at Kids Planet Lawley and is in the Rising 3's room. He really enjoys attending nursery and is excited to come in and see his friends and the staff. The staff throughout the whole nursery are extremely dedicated and put a lot of time into getting to know the children and their
individual needs. I feel safe leaving my child in the care of this nursery. I am impressed with the outdoor area and they are spacious and full of resources. My son is served balanced meals and snacks throughout the day which he says he enjoys.

Reply from Sophie Lunn, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Lawley

Thank you for your kind words! We are so proud of him and how much he has progressed! Thank you for your continued support at nursery!


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Review from P W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery for just over 6 months and he is thriving. The staff are absolutely amazing and I could not be happier that my little boy is in such a caring environment. Thank you to all the staff who go out of their way to provide amazing care.

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Review from Laura A (Mother of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A faultless nursery. My son has been at this nursery since he was 6 months old (he's now 16 months old). He's been in Babies and is now in Tots and the staff in both are fantastic. They keep me regularly updated on everything my son is doing, I've never had any worries. They made the transition into
the next room up so smooth and easy for my son who has settled in perfectly with the help of the staff who go above and beyond to make sure the children feel happy and content whilst they are at nursery. The management team don't miss a thing, if I have any problems they are sorted out that day and you can tell they genuinely have the children's best interest at heart as do the rest of the staff.
The equipment in each room is fab, my son absolutely loves how many different things he can play with. The routine they have got in each room is seamless and my son has adapted so well, that is all because of the staff.
I can't recommend this nursery enough.

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Review from Mark S (Father of Child) published on 15 March 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The babies' room is absolutely fantastic, the staff we could not ask for anything else! They are brilliant! And we have seen a massive difference in our little one since being there.
Amazing work from all.

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Review from Steph S (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Overall the staff do really care for the children, this is evident in their hard work and the relationships they build with the children.
Some services are lacking since the takeover of the nursery by Kids Planet, such as the parent app is still unavailable for parents.
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are not often communicated in a timely manner to parents which can be frustrating.
This being said, on the whole, our kids are very happy attending the nursery, they appear to be learning and progressing well, and they are well cared for and safe.
Any concerns are addressed timely and compassionately with reassurance from the management team.
There are some exceptional staff at Kids Plane, Lawley who have been there since our kids both started nursery at 8 months old, they have watched and supported their development and we are privileged to have them as part of our kid's journeys.

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Review from L H (Mother of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends in the baby room. All the staff are lovely, caring and attend to my child's needs. They have helped to improve his development and he has come on leaps and bounds since attending the nursery.
My child loves to do messy play and play in the sand pit.

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Review from Ross S (Father of Child) published on 9 February 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely friendly staff. My little boy Ronnie has been coming to the nursery since a very young age. He has developed with his speech his motor skills and has generally been a happy little boy since coming here.
Would highly recommend.

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Review from Cassie C (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Since Kids Planet has taken over the overall experience has been awful. My daughter started in February 2023 and the staff within the Babies and Tots room are fantastic. However, the management and running of the nursery is not up to standard. The lack of communication from management is poor. In November,
the boiler broke and this was not communicated to parents. I arrived for drop off on the 27th November and found children wearing their outdoor coats, eating breakfast. The staff within the room said they had asked the manager to communicate the boiler issue to parents. She did not contact parents until the following morning. The boiler was broken for a full week with no further updates other than a 13.47% fee increase. Blow heaters that seemed unsafe were used. The car park was slippery and not gritted. The manager said it was not her responsibility to ensure the car park and outside space were safe to walk on! I reported to Ofsted who found they were not meeting requirements.

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

My children have both attended Lawley Village since they were seven months old. They are cared for, taught life skills and most importantly they are loved. The staff are friendly and instantly put you at ease every time you leave your child there and they are very easy to talk to about issues or worries.

Reply from Vicky Wilcock, Marketing at Kids Planet Lawley

Thank you for your review, it is lovely to hear your wonderful experience so far.


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Review from Lauren R (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending Lawley Village Day Nursery for 14 months now, we relocated from quite far away so we weren’t familiar with the nursery.
My mum viewed Lawley Village because she lives close by and has previously managed private nursery’s, She was very impressed so I trusted her choice to
go ahead and enrol my son.
On his first day the staff were so welcoming and friendly I even had a conversation with the cleaner who always has a smile on her face. The staff filled out a diary for my son so I could see what he had been doing every day and also updated me every evening.
14 months in and he has come on leaps and bounds! The team helped me potty train him and gave any advice I needed, the nursery facilities are very modern and the nursery also has a beautiful outdoor setting.
The nursery is spotless and constantly being cleaned.
My son has attended forest school and also diddi dance onsite. I know my son will integrate fine to school after the start he’s had here. Thank you.

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Review from Melanie B (Mother of Child) published on 4 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I reviewed 12 nurseries before deciding Lawley was the best for my son. He’s been going 18 months now and has come on in leaps and bounds. The feeling as soon as you arrive is happy and cheery. Can’t complain at all. Services provided are excellent as well as feedback and support. The staff are excellent
and would highly recommend the nursery to anyone.

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Review from Paul W (Father of Child) published on 3 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Lawley Village Day Nursery from the age of 16 months. He came on leaps and bounds there and made his transition into school in September 2017.
I cannot thank the staff enough for what they did for him whilst he was in their care, it really became an extension of our family.
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made friends for life not only with other children but also the staff he continues to talk about his preschool teachers.
The facilities are amazing and they have everything a child needs, in a very safe and clean environment. The outdoor space is fantastic and there are lots of opportunities for children to take part in additional activities such as forest school and Diddi Dance.
My son now attends the holiday club and he really enjoys his time in there and he is very happy to see familiar friends and staff.

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Review from Antonia W (Mother of Child) published on 3 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery! We love all of the staff who make us feel welcome and important. My son's development has come on leaps and bounds since being at nursery and that is down to the fantastic staff and their hard work. The mix and availability of activities is brilliant, we love that there is such an
extensive outdoor area for the children to use. Such a lovely purpose built building with large bright rooms.

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Review from Anna J (Mother of Child) published on 4 December 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lawley Village Day Nursery is a fantastic nursery. My son had been here since he was 1 and this year started school and we miss it so much. He now comes to holiday club which is fantastic for us both. The staff are amazing and nothing is too much trouble.
Highly recommend.

Reply from Rebecca Fisher, Area manager at Kids Planet Lawley

Thank you very much Anna for your lovely review. We miss you all too.


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Review from Ewan (Father of Child) published on 16 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has attended this nursery since he was six months old and has loved every single day there. He is now three years old and still has that same happy look on his face when walking him in.


Nothing is too much trouble for the staff in the rooms or even the staff in the office. To see his development

come on leaps and bounds from attending is heartwarming and so gratifying, it is lovely to have complete faith and trust in the people caring for our only son! He loves all the interaction in his room with his friends, the staff and more than anything else he loves his freshly prepared meals.


We would highly recommend this nursery to anyone looking for somewhere to place their child. Just go for a look around, you won't be disappointed!!


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Review from Charlotte M (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The choice to send out little boy to Lawley Village Day Nursery was an easy one. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed and reassured that he would be in very safe hands.


All of the staff are so lovely and friendly. Our 10-month-old son has already built up such good relationships with so

many staff members. The staff in his room are fab, friendly and professional. They make sure that all information and photos are shared with us. They get through such a wide range of activities and games and have so much energy! It’s clear to see they have a genuine passion for working with children. The admin staff are also great and are super helpful when you’re unsure about anything. Nothing seems too much for anyone and we are always greeted with a friendly face.


Our son will stay here till he starts school and I have no hesitation in recommending Lawley Village Day Nursery to anyone. It’s clear to see that the babies and children are the focus of everything they do.


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Review from Claire T (Mother of Child) published on 13 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending this nursery since he was 9 months old. He is now 2 1/2 and loves coming here every day. The ladies are lovely, very approachable. My son has settled into each room well. It is a very welcoming environment and staff are very friendly and helpful. They always keep you up
to date on things happening and any important information we need to know. The learning is fantastic and my son has come on extremely well in his abilities from attending this nursery. The place is clean and kept to a good standard and the meals given are always varied and nutritional. The outside play areas are very good and the forest school classes are fantastic. I cannot fault them at all.

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Review from Kerrie F (Mother of Child) published on 2 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl has attended this nursery since she was nine months old and is now two. The staff and management are faultless, they really are welcoming, friendly, open and honest. The development of my child has been fully supported and I love that this is well communicated in addition to the Learning
Book facility online, which gives me photos and updates of activities and things learnt. The building and rooms are visually pleasing. Outside area is amazing - in particular, the forest school. I know my child loves this nursery and is well looked after and cared for. I recommend this nursery to anyone who asks.

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Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.027)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.027) out of 10 for Kids Planet Lawley is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 10 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 4.773 for Kids Planet Lawley is calculated as follows: ( (116 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.773

  • 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 4.254 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Lawley is based on 10 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 197 number of registered child places is 39.4. 10 Positive Reviews ÷ 39.4 = 0.254

  • 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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Sophie Lunn

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Sophie Lunn is Nursery Manager at Henley 2. She has been in the role since 2022 and has worked at the nursery since 2021, beginning as Deputy Manager. With Level 3 childcare, Sophie also holds a mental health first aid qualification.


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Lawley

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Lawley Open?

Kids Planet Lawley 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 Lawley have capacity for?

Kids Planet Lawley has capacity for a total of 197 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Lawley to the centre of Telford?

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

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