Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge

Former Shortwood Lodge Golf Club, Carsons Road, Bristol BS16 9LW
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  • Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge, Bristol
Nestled within the stunning greenery of the former Shortwood Lodge golf club, Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge nursery fosters a warm, familial atmosphere where children take center stage and are actively supported. The approachable staff serve as excellent role models, dedicated to nurturing, caring for, and educating young minds to help them grow into happy, confident individuals. Each area of the nursery is thoughtfully designed to cater to children, from 3 months old through their preparations for school.

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Care Provided by Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Jessica Van Oosten (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 24
  • Total Places for Children
  • 118
  • 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 Shortwood Lodge

  • 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 Shortwood Lodge Reviews (9)

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Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.187) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge has 9 reviews.

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Review from Kate W (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My eldest has been attending for over 2 years now since she was 1, and my youngest for 6 months since she was 8 months old. The manager and the staff are all amazing, when I can't be with the girls myself there is no one else I'd trust more than them. I'm amazed when they come home with the new skills
they've learned, or the different things they've done that day, especially when it's messy play so we don't have to do much of that at home!!! The staff have so much time, care and love for the girls. I'd recommend the nursery to anyone, especially with the manager in charge!

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Review from Chloe S (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our children joined Kids planet we knew we'd found somewhere amazing. They have both excelled under the care of such a dedicated and nurturing team. The staff and management are all fantastic. They are so enthusiastic, and really care about each child's development and well-being. We get regular
updates and photos throughout the day.
The facilities at Kids Planet are wonderful. The rooms are large and bright, with lots of stimulating play areas along with some sensory areas to engage children to learn and explore. They also have an onsite cook whose menu gets praise from even the fussiest of eaters. Both our children come home with stories about their day and excited to go back!
What sets Kids Planet apart is the love and care that permeates every aspect of the nursery. It's very clear how passionate they are about what they do. They have created such a warm, nurturing environment for children to thrive.
We wholeheartedly recommend this lovely nursery.

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Review from E N (Mother of Child) published on 5 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I love my boy being at this nursery! The staff in the baby room and the management are amazing. It is always scary leaving your baby and they made the process so much easier. He settled in well and made me feel comfortable leaving him. The facility's are great as well and nothing bad to say about anything.
I'm so happy I chose this nursery and would recommend everyone!

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Review from J W (Father of Child) published on 14 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has completed 1 settling in session including parents and 2 independent sessions. The staff have been very helpful by answering lots of questions, being patient, and taking good care of our daughter. My daughter has so far really enjoyed her time at your nursery so hoping this will continue
when she officially starts next week.

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Review from S A (Father of Child) published on 18 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since our boy has started nursery, we couldn't be happier. The staff are very friendly and always provide lots of updates on how he's doing. We're very happy with the service and would recommend it to other parents in the area.

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Review from M H (Mother of Child) published on 10 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son and daughter love going here to this Nursery and have both been going since they were 9 months old. The staff are so accommodating, friendly and really nice. Never had any issues with them and they really make an effort with the children. Would highly recommend this Nursery to others and am so
pleased that the staff has stayed since the changeover to Kids Planet.

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Review from Amelia F (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have more recently had a great experience with Kids Planet. My 2-year-old son started at the beginning of November in the toddler room and he really has come in leaps and bounds already. We have 0 tears on drop off, he is eating more, his speech has come on massively in a matter of weeks, and the
staff members are always so pleasant and lovely on pick up! The staff really do tend to each individual's needs and my son has a dummy, bunny and blanket comfort which is never an issue for them when he comes in on a morning. Even after doing a full 8-6 with not only my child but lots of others, they're never rushy, always informative and able to update me on my son's day. I am so glad I chose Kids Planet and just knew from the feeling it gave me on a visit that it was going to be the place for my son. Keep up the great work, you are all doing a fabulous job of helping us raise our littles and we couldn't keep the ship afloat without you!

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Review from A P (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery that both our kids have been at. The staff are amazing and the kids have the best time and learn loads. Would definitely recommend 100%.
All the rooms have so many different areas to explore and there is a big outside space.

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Review from Stacy O (Mother of Child) published on 1 December 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my boys love attending Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge Nursery. The staff are friendly and welcoming and go above and beyond to help tackle challenges such as speech and language and potty training. The food is great and the kids eat things they'd never eat at home. I never have concerns when dropping
the kids off as they go in happily and I know they will contact us if there are any problems during the day.

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Current Review Score: 9.2 (9.187)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.2 (9.187) out of 10 for Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge 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 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.3 out of 5 from 9 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 4.906 for Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (97 Excellents x 5) + (8 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 106 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 4.281 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge is based on 9 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 = 3.9

    • 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 118 number of registered child places is 23.6. 9 Positive Reviews ÷ 23.6 = 0.381

  • 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 (1)

Jessica

Jessica Van Oosten

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Nursery Manager Jess has worked in childcare since 2010. She started as an apprentice, then achieved her NVQ Level 3, and following this she chose to pursue and put her drive into becoming a manager. Jess has two children of her own in Kids Planet nurseries and love it there!


Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge

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

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

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge Open?

Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge 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 Shortwood Lodge have capacity for?

Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge has capacity for a total of 118 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Shortwood Lodge to the centre of Bristol?

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

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