Kids Planet Apley

Grainger Drive, Apley, Telford TF1 6UL
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9.8 55 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Apley, Telford
Kids Planet Apley Nursery opened in September 2017 in the grounds of the Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

The nursery provides the highest possible standard of care in a happy relaxed environment so that your child feels at home and secure.

Each child is able to explore, investigate, play and socially interact in a safe, yet stimulating environment, which meets their individual needs.

The nursery's approach is friendly, fun and informal, creating an atmosphere conducive to healthy social interaction, and sound emotional and physical development in their early years.

Through close, respectful relationships, the dedicated team will be committed to ensuring that you and your child receive the most enjoyable and relaxed experience at nursery.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Apley

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Holly Payne (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 30
  • Total Places for Children
  • 194
  • 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 Apley

  • Full day rate £68.15

  • 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.
  • Parking

  • The Car Park is a private car park owned by them so hospital parking charges do not apply.


Kids Planet Apley Reviews (55)

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9.8

Kids Planet Apley has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10, based on 52 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Apley has 55 reviews.

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Review from Aimee N (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been coming here since before he was 1, the staff are fantastic second to none! They are super friendly, helpful and kind and my son has always been happy here. The skills they teach and the relationships they build are amazing from babies through to pre-school the staff love him and always
give me a warm welcome and are so professional and friendly with a smile and I could not wish for my son to be at a better place. The team deserve a massive well done for their constant hard work and attention to detail where the children and parents are concerned thank you.

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Review from Gaurav K (Father of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good nursery, in terms of good sized play rooms and grounds. Above all, everyone at nursery is very friendly, kind and caring. My child always loves the time spent here. Keep it up! And Best of luck!

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Review from Annabelle W (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently 2 and has been attending the nursery since she was 12 months old, following in her sister's footsteps who graduated from nursery last year after starting around 12 months old. During that time they have gone above and beyond on numerous occasions. We find the staff very welcoming
and have created an amazing environment for the children. There is always a range of activities for the children to take part in each day, my daughter has lots of fun exploring and playing with her friends. It's great to see our daughter learning and developing because of the great work of the staff. The menu available ensures the children get to try a wide variety of food. Thank you for all you do for her, we can't wait to see her grow and develop even more!

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Review from Olivia P (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has recently moved from toddlers into the preschool. She has thrived every single day since she started nearly a year ago. She loves coming in and being with the staff and other children. All staff have all been so welcoming and supportive to both my daughter and to us as parents as we navigate
parenting a toddler! I was so worried about leaving my daughter with somebody other than family but I was genuinely made to feel relaxed from the moment we viewed Kids Planet Apley.
The range of topics covered and events that the children get involved in is amazing and widens their experiences. The meals that are offered has supported her trying new foods away from home which has helped with picky eating. Each day we get a handover from staff of how she has been, what they’ve been up to and what she has eaten and it’s lovely to hear everything they have been up to.
I cannot fault our experience and would recommend to any parents looking for a nursery provider.

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Review from M M (Mother of Child) published on 5 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been attending the nursery for 3 and a half months, in such a short space of time she has learnt so much and we are very happy with the activities she is included in which has helped with her development. The staff are all very friendly and happy to answer any questions we have and
have done an amazing job with the weaning process which has helped us massively and we can see she is very well fed from the feedback we get from the staff at the end of the day. The resources available to the children are amazing for development and the environment is very clean and relaxed. Most importantly, our daughter is always excited to see the staff and happy to be left when we drop her off so we know she is happy and in safe hands.

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Review from Sarah Jane J (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started in February just after his 2nd birthday he's in toddlers and the ladies are so kind and caring, they have helped my son as he was so scared at first and didn’t join in as much as we liked, but over the last few months he's settled in, he is now running into the toddlers room instead
of being scared.
The menu is so good as well as so healthy for the little ones
It’s such a beautiful well looked nursery I wouldn’t go anywhere else x

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Review from Alliya P (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was so nervous at first for my daughter’s first day in May, the staff have been so accommodating and walking me through the process. The facilities are great very developed, the standards are high. I get a daily report once I pick her up which is so great. The menu daily is very nutritious and well
balanced. The staff are caring and so great the moment we walk in and always reassuring, my daughter absolutely loves it here. I’m so glad I picked a great nursery where she is happy.

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Review from P T (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My son has been in the baby room, tweenies room and in the toddler's room now. We have found the staff to be kind, empathetic and taking good care of all children. They are also responsive and have taken on board my concerns and views on many occasions which I really appreciate. The kids are engaged
in various age-appropriate activities during the day which really helps in their overall development. The handovers are very good as well.

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Review from Alex S (Father of Child) published on 4 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been with the nursery since she was 12 months old, and she absolutely loves it. She is currently in tweenies and seems to get on brilliantly. It is the little things that count but one of my favourite parts of the nursery is that everyone seems to know our daughter's name, irrespective
of whether they work in her room. We are really happy with the nursery and would happily recommend it to anyone. Thanks all!

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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 3 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Little boy who has been at this nursery since he was a baby is now in pre-school at this tremendous nursery, my boy has had the best start in life thanks to this nursery and it continues now, the care and dedication to not only my child but to all, even the parents they look out for they certainly
have with me, each and every member of this nursery are wonderful, my boy who sees the world abit differently to others they have made him feel he is happy and safe in his world, and most of all I know I'm leaving him every day in safe hands, I would highly recommend this nursery, cannot fault it, I will be sad when my boy has to leave and I know he will too, Thank you

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Review from J B (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both my son and daughter attend Kids Planet Apley and are absolutely thriving! They are well looked after and well fed. Always in a good mood when dropping off and picking up which tells me they're comfortable and feel safe and loved by all staff members. Staff are really helpful when it comes to potty
training and they listen to any queries you have and will help in any way they can. Handovers are done at pick up so you know exactly what the children have been up to during the day, how they've slept/played/eaten, etc. I'm really grateful to Apley for providing such a high standard of care to my babies! Highly recommend!

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Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 26 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been at this nursery since he was 18 months old. He's been in tweenies, toddlers and now preschool.
All the staff are great, they work in a person centred way towards the children and have always catered to my requests.
I cannot fault the nursery, any questions and queries are always
answered and nothing is too much for them.
His transition through the rooms has been easy and he absolutely loves going to nursery.
Sending your child to nursery is always scary as you don't want to leave them but I know when he's there he's living his best life, learning and exploring to his heart's content.
Also the new menu is fab, glad my son is getting to experience a range of foods! Things I wouldn't even consider making myself! I'm told he always wants seconds, so it can't be that bad!

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Review from G E (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended the nursery since she was a toddler. We transitioned from another local nursery and it was the best thing we ever did. The nursery is well resourced, spotlessly clean and you just know your child will be safe and cared for. The staff are excellent - energetic, enthusiastic,
professional, caring, astute and very supportive. The managers are extremely approachable and go above and beyond to help and support families. She is currently in preschool and the activities they do are meaningful and tailored to the children's interests. They regularly do creative activities and cooking and she has had opportunities to do dance and craft clubs. She has so much fun and has come on so much since starting there. We have no doubt that she will be 'school ready' by July despite being a summer baby. The outside area is wonderful and there is a wide range of things to do. We asked her what the best bit of nursery is - the dinners and her teachers! A big thumbs up from her!

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Review from Julia S (Mother of Child) published on 3 February 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter absolutely loves attending Apley Village. She is currently in pre-school and has been here since a baby. She always looks forward to attending, enjoys playing and learning with her friends and never stops talking (very positively) about the staff! I have been really impressed with her learning.
Her range of language is growing all the time and although she won’t attend school until Sept 2022 it is really clear to see how well prepared she will be! I’d thoroughly recommend to any parent. Thank you.

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Review from Emma R (Mother of Child) published on 24 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since moving to the Telford area our son has attended The Lawley and Apley Village Day Nursery. We have seen our son's academic ability increase and improve significantly since he started to attend this nursery. His social skills and listening ability has also greatly improved. The staff at this nursery
are very welcoming and have shown true kindness to our family. His teachers have been very patient and helpful in his continued development.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.819)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.819) out of 10 for Kids Planet Apley 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 52 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 50 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 4.819 for Kids Planet Apley is calculated as follows: ( (554 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (12 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 620 Ratings = 4.819

  • 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 Apley is based on 50 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 194 number of registered child places is 38.8, which has been reached with 50 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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Meet the Team (2)

Holly

Holly Payne

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2024

My name is Holly, and I am the Nursery Manager.
I am the manager at Kids Planet Apley. I have a BA Hons degree in Early Childhood Studies where I have also gained 5 years of experience working from an early-year practitioner to room leader, deputy manager and now Manager!


I am very passionate about creating an enriching environment for children that will support and encourage their development. I have had lots of experience within preschool rooms to ensure that children prepare for the school transition and leave nursery the most confident little human they can be! I care highly about wellbeing and will give my all to support those around me, children, parents and staff members. I aim to make this nursery the most homely and nurturing place it can be!


My commitments to you and your family:
I promise to always have an open-door policy to support any queries or concerns or even just for a chat!


I promise to support all staff within their roles to give their all to the children and to make their environment the most calming and loving.


I will always ensure that all children are happy, healthy and safe.


Zoe

Zoe Roberts

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

I am Deputy Manager at Kids Planet Apley. I hold a level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education, and I am fully Paediatric first aid and First Aid at work qualified. I have many years of experience working with children from birth to five years. I am one of the nursery's Designated Safeguarding Leads.


I am super committed to my job role and always try to achieve the highest standard each day, I have an amazing team that helps me achieve this.


I care deeply for each child I look after, I have worked at Apley for many years, so I often get to know not just individual children but families too, it is lovely to watch the children grow and develop throughout their time here.


In my spare time I love spending time with my dog Bella (she is my little best friend!) sometimes I even bring her in to meet the children! I love shopping and having some self-care.


Children thrive from a base of loving and secure relationships. I help to do exactly that, I want to see your child thrive, and I will do this by building strong bonds and working with you to create a holistic view of your child's learning and care.


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