Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot L34 4AN
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9.2 35 Reviews
  • Kids Planet Knowsley Safari, Prescot
At Kids Planet Knowsley Safari, young ones up to the age of 5 receive top-quality care in a secure and enriching setting, featuring a special forest school and outdoor classroom. Situated within Knowsley Safari Park's premises near the M57, this nursery is conveniently less than a half-hour drive from Liverpool.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Stacey Mottram (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 5
  • Total Places for Children
  • 64
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 0 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00
    Thursday 08:00-18:00
    Friday 08:00-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

  • 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 Knowsley Safari Reviews (35)

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Kids Planet Knowsley Safari has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.211) out of 10, based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Knowsley Safari has 35 reviews.

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Review from Kimberley L (Mother of Child) published on 21 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t recommend Waverton Safari Day Nursery enough. They have been amazing with my son. I feel reassured and that my son is safe and I love the activities that he takes part in such as forestry school, it’s amazing! The manager is very approachable and extremely hands-on, which I feel is important
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Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

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Review from Kerry E (Mother of Child) published on 17 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son has been attending since September 2020 he was 22 months old when he joined and absolutely loves it and has done since day 1. The settling in sessions really helped with my son's transition. The staff are very friendly and show a caring nature. My son has progressed hugely since attending nursery
I receive regular updates and photographs of my son's diary of daily activities which puts my mind to rest when I worry about him. The nursery has been extremely accommodating to mine and my son's needs and expectations of childcare provision. I think it is great that the children have the opportunity to play outdoors when they feel like doing so. The large outdoor play area is very pleasing to the eye and has lots of interesting apparatus for the children to explore. The nursery manager is very friendly and professional. My son loves his key workers and is always talking about them. I would recommend this childcare provision.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us.


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Review from Diane S (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

We viewed a number of nurseries for our son before choosing Waverton Safari. Our son loves being outdoors so the natural surroundings and spacious environment, both inside and outside the nursery, really helped us make our choice. The manager and team are very welcoming, friendly and caring and any
questions asked are fully answered. After a difficult settling in period our son has settled very well and now really looks forward to attending, smiling at the team member that collects him at the door. Unfortunately, we are still not able to enter the nursery due to Covid restrictions, but we are reassured by the team that he is enjoying his time there. When collecting him in the evening he runs towards us with a big smile and his arms out, he has obviously enjoyed his day.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us.


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Review from Nadine F (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As soon as we entered the nursery, the manager and the team made us all feel incredibly welcome. We felt so relaxed, we couldn't wait to sign our daughter up!
This is the first time we've had to leave our daughter at a nursery, and we trust the staff 100%. I can't recommend the nursery enough.
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you to the manager and all the staff. We feel part of the Safari family!

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us.


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Review from Emily A (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery in July 2020, ever since she has blossomed from a shy, quiet girl to very confident and chatty, and her use of words improves every time she goes. She only attends one day a week but you can see how much of a difference that makes. The staff are all so lovely when you speak
to them, and the nursery itself is amazing and the grounds are so beautiful and well maintained. I would 100% recommend this nursery, and I have told everyone I know about it as well!

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

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Review from Rio D (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since attending a visit at Waverton back in September, I instantly knew it was going to be the perfect setting for my daughter, (11 months at the time) to develop. A week later she started attending for one day a week and although it's not a lot of time, the way she has come on since attending the nursery
is really noticeable. She has just turned 14 months and everything, from mannerisms to communicating, are constantly developing and this is purely through her engaging with staff and other children during her day at nursery. The manager and staff at Waverton have gone above and beyond to make sure she has settled into the nursery environment, especially during this hard time for young children during a pandemic and also to make sure we as parents have no worries at all. Waverton is a 5* Nursery with 5* staff and I can't thank them enough for helping my daughter to develop and grow her little personality in such a lovely surrounding.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really does mean a lot to us.


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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 8 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son settled into Waverton Safari really quickly, thanks to all the girls who look after him. He is so happy and well cared for. They do activities with him that I would never have thought of. The setting is amazing, couldn’t ask for better. Any questions are answered so thoroughly and I just feel
so content sending my son there because I know how well he’s looked after and how happy he is there. The nursery manager is brilliant. Really professional in her work but also so approachable and friendly. I feel like I’ve known her for years. I would recommend this nursery to anyone.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really does mean a lot to us.


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Review from Hannah G (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son started Waverton Safari Day Nursery in September and I can honestly say it is the best nursery we had seen! No nursery has or ever will compare! The staff go above and beyond but not just for your child but for you too! The girls have helped me with every question or worry I have ever had when
he first started! Harry absolutely loves nursery and it’s all down to the fantastic job the girls do, he has come on with his standing up and walking and all his other skills so much since starting at nursery! And we have no worries or fears sending him! We absolutely love Waverton Safari Day Nursery and can’t recommend enough!

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review. It really means a lot to us.


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Review from Aisyah J (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing. We love sending our son to the nursery and we would definitely recommend them to other parents. Being here without our extended family and especially during the pandemic, everyone at Waverton Safari made us feel at ease in making sure our son continues to develop and getting the
best early education. We especially love the Forest School and believe that it is one of the highlights of the nursery that you would definitely not want to miss. Among others of course, including their effective communication and daily updates, superb spacious setting, and friendly professional truly wonderful staff. Our son is emotionally happier after attending the nursery. We really love every bit of the nursery and hope they continue to do the best.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us.


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Review from Amy M (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From first setting foot into Waverton, we knew it felt like a different nursery than the usual. The layout of the rooms is very welcoming for a child and leaves little room for intimidation as the settings in each are so intimate and well thought out. As first-time parents, we were nervous with leaving
our child in the care of strangers but we needn’t have worried. The staff are all wonderfully friendly and totally professional at all times. Our son has settled in so quickly and enjoys every aspect of his days, which is sent to us through photo updates throughout his day along with his development and learning points. The outdoor space and overall setting in such green and spacious grounds are the cherry on the cake of a truly wonderful nursery.

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Review from Tara K (Mother of Child) published on 9 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have three boys - a 3-year-old and 2-year-old twins and they love going to Waverton Safari. The boys love it when we pull up and can't wait to get in the door to start their adventure with their friends. We have been hugely impressed by our children's' development which we believe has been influenced
by the superb programmes offered at the nursery. We have found the staff to be extremely competent, caring and compassionate addressing the needs of our children. We are updated verbally and in writing on a daily basis as to their activities and learning outcomes with both written and photographic records of their development on the app. The diversity of opportunities including Forest School and the Curiosity Approach have been outstanding. The activities provided for our children have helped to develop their confidence, capability and personality. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Waverton Safari to parents looking for a happy, safe nursery for their children.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us.


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Review from Laura N (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

When we first visited the nursery, we were taken aback by the incredible natural setting of the surrounding area. Through the many photo observations we receive, it is clear that the children spend a considerable amount of time making the most of this environment. The rooms of the nursery are calming
yet stimulating, a lot of thought has been put into setting them up. From the moment we met the manager, we felt at ease sending our daughter to this nursery. She really took the time to get to know our child and encouraged her curiosity as she explored the setting. The nursery staff are all very welcoming and take the time to talk about our child's day when we pick her up. She is particularly fond of her keyworker, and will often spend the journey home talking about her. As a teacher and a parent the most important thing to me is seeing my child enter nursery happily. This happens every day, we cannot recommend this nursery enough!

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us.


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Review from Gemma C (Mother of Child) published on 22 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely amazing nursery! My little boy runs in each day and loves it there. The daily communication, professionalism and caring nature of all the ladies who work there is second to none. The location, building and resources they have for the children are brilliant. Would highly recommend!

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us.


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Review from Nicola H (Mother of Child) published on 21 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely delighted my daughter attends this nursery, with its stunning surroundings; the safari park, the nursery itself and gardens, the forest school. It’s hard not to fall in love with the place! Regular wildlife visitors like a little deer in the garden and squirrels, what a lucky little girl.
Staff are fantastic, they put me and my daughter completely at ease, never easy especially after two years knowing nothing else day to day but being with each other. She absolutely loves her nursery! I love the curiosity approach to learning. Each room is unique and decorated beautifully with natural objects, it really is a lovely tranquil place. Another thing I was so impressed with is the Blossom App; informing me of everything she has done that day in a diary that includes pictures which just makes me smile throughout the day because I am in touch all the time, so informative. The standard at this nursery is ‘Above and Beyond’ my expectations and I would highly recommend to anyone!

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it really means a lot to us.


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Review from Jenny M (Mother of Child) published on 13 October 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery. I can not recommend them enough. My background is childcare so I have travelled around many nurseries. My child is 2 and he has now been going for 4 months. He settled in so fast because the manager and staff all made such a huge effort to make him feel welcome, this was during a phased
re-opening after lockdown and the way the nursery has handled this has been amazing. They all go above and beyond in there and I love sending my little boy in every day. When my little boy arrives he always has a smile on his face. He loves the manager which shows how involved she is with all the children. The staff are all very professional and daily diaries are completed on time every day to update me. The staff take time to put pictures on the app daily so I can see what he has been up to which is lovely to see. They are always outdoors which my child loves and always doing fun activities.

Reply from Lyndsey Johnson, Manager at Kids Planet Knowsley Safari

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we are very proud of our nursery and staff team.


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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.211)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.211) out of 10 for Kids Planet Knowsley Safari 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 7 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.2 out of 5 from 7 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 Knowsley Safari is calculated as follows: ( (81 Excellents x 5) + (3 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 84 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 4.247 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Knowsley Safari is based on 7 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 = 3.7

    • 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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 7 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.547

  • 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 (20)

Stacey

Stacey Mottram

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2021

Level 3 Nursery Practitioner


Imogen

Imogen Walsh

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2024

Imogen is our wonderful new Deputy manager, she is level 3 qualified.
Imogen is a very positive and hardworking member of staff.


Leah

Leah Cheshire

Job Title: Pre school Level 6 Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Level 6 Practitoner


Sarah

Sarah Humphrey

Job Title: Senior Practitioner

Joined: 2019

Level 2 Practitioner


Elle

Elle McCoy

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner

Joined: 2022

Level 3 Qualified


Ellie

Ellie Baldwin

Job Title: Baby Room Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Level 3


Katie

Katie Mather

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2024

Level 2 Apprentice Baby room


Leanna

Leanna Balmforth

Job Title: Room leader of Toddler room

Joined: 2024

Level 3 practitioner


Nykia

Nykia Perrin

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2021

I have always wanted to work in childcare as I live with a big family full of children of different age ranges. I love spending time helping them to develop so I knew that working in a Nursery would be a great option to gain experience.


Joanne

Joanne Douglas

Job Title: Toddle room practitioner

Joined: 2022

Level 2 Qualified


Poppy

Poppy Clarke

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Level 2 Toddler room Apprentice


Layla

Layla Roche

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2021

I have experience of working across all of the rooms during my Apprenticeship and particularly love working with the older children. I have completed my levels 1, 2 and 3 in childcare and have applied for a University course. I love planning and carrying out art and craft activities. I also have a younger sister who I spend lots of time with and love planning days out with her.


Ellie

Ellie Bishop

Job Title: Sports coach

Joined: 2021

Level 3 qualified


Tilly

Tilly Gibson

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2023

Level 2 Rising 3's Apprentice


Joanne

Joanne Noden

Job Title: Level 3 Pre school Practitioner

Joined: 2024

Level 3


Rebecca

Rebecca Harker

Job Title: Outdoor Lead

Joined: 2023

Outdoor Lead in our wonderful Teepee
Level 3


Kayleigh

Kayleigh Pilkington

Job Title: Level 3 Practitioner in the Teepee

Joined: 2022

Level 3


Michelle

Michelle Hobbs

Job Title: Chef

Joined: 2021

I enjoy cooking wholesome and nutritious food for the children. I ensure that all dietary needs are catered for whilst providing tasty foods.


Joshua

Joshua watson

Job Title: Lunch cover

Joined: 2023

Level 3 Lunch cover


Sophie

Sophie Carmichael

Job Title: Lunch Cover

Joined: 2022

Lunch cover Level 3


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