Kids Planet Ainsdale

3 Shore Road, Southport PR8 2RF
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  • Kids Planet Ainsdale, Southport
Kids Planet Ainsdale nursery is set in a detached, home from home property, in the heart of Ainsdale. Benefitting from high ceilings and lots of natural daylight, children flourish in the care of the long-serving staff team. The nursery has a real family feel and having been established for over 20 years, the children really are at the heart of everything they do.

Care Provided by Kids Planet Ainsdale

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Howard (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 15
  • Total Places for Children
  • 48
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 4 years 11 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 & Christmas

Funding & Fees Guide for Kids Planet Ainsdale

  • Full day rate £67.80


  • Working parent funding available (15 and 30 hours). We accept fully funded places.
    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 Ainsdale has a Review Score of 10 (9.987) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Ainsdale has 25 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is non-verbal, has sensory issues and is on the ASD pathway. I was really nervous about leaving her at nursery but Kids Planet have been amazing with her. She has lovely bonds with the staff, who stretch her and care for her in a way that has meant she's made lots of progress since starting
with them. Couldn't recommend highly enough!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Ainsdale has provided a friendly, safe and secure environment for our child's nursery time. The staff are excellent, approachable and very helpful. The parent app is updated daily and it is lovely to see what activities have been done each day.
Overall, our child has settled in so well
and has progressed in their speech and social activities.
Brilliant nursery.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Kids Planet Ainsdale are fantastic; there is a key cohort of staff members who have been working there for years and have nursery care as their lifelong profession and this shows in their interaction with the children as well as the many ways in which they care and create educational and
fun activities for them during their days. The setting is cosy and homely with lots of different toys for all ages and interests as well as a lovely outdoor space which is safe and perfect for outdoor adventures. My girls loved it here and really came along in their development thanks to the team.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Ainsdale have created a secure and cheerful environment for our little girl. The staff work so hard creating learning opportunities and we are continually astounded by her development. We would recommend this nursery, with it's caring and creative staff in a heartbeat.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My son has been coming here for a couple of years. He didn't seem to enjoy the 2-3 room when he was there and would often say he didn't want to go in. He seemed a lot happier in the pre-school room and seems to have made some friends. I think staff have been good teachers and helped my son to be his
best and improve his condition. My only concern while my son has been at the nursery is that he has often come home with bruises on his knees and I haven't been informed how these have happened.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.987)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.987) out of 10 for Kids Planet Ainsdale 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 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 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 4.987 for Kids Planet Ainsdale is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (2 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.987

  • 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 Ainsdale is based on 13 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 48 number of registered child places is 9.6, which has been reached with 13 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 (8)

Laura

Laura Howard

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2024

Laura has a wealth of knowledge that she will be bringing with her to Ainsdale, she has worked in early years for the past 13 years, the last 5 years being at our Kids Planet Southport Nursery as the Early Years Teacher with a BA HONS in children, young people’s learning and development and BA HONS Degree in Early Years with QTS. Laura is also Level 3 SENDCO trained.


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Sarah Wolfarth

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2004

I am the deputy manager, and room leader of the preschool and the SENCO. I have a professional status and BA Hons Education degree and a level 3 NNEB qualification in childcare. I have over 20 years experience of working with children 0-5 years old.


Nicola

Nicola Critchley

Job Title: Third in Charge/Toddler Room Leader

Joined: 2004

I have worked at Kids Planet Ainsdale since 2004 and have worked with children for over 20 years.


Charlotte

Charlotte Buckingham

Job Title: Level 3 Apprentice

Joined: 2023

I am currently completing my level 3 apprenticeship.


Kira

Kira Hurst

Job Title: Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2024

I have recently a degree in integrated children's and young people's practice. I am looking forward to working towards my level 3 early years educator qualification.


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Natalie Mawdsley

Job Title: Level 3 Nursery Practitioner

Joined: 2023

I have 10 years + experience working with children from 0-5 years.


Victoria

Victoria Jones

Job Title: Tots Room Leader

Joined: 2007

I have worked at Kids Planet Ainsdale since 2007. I hold a level 3 qualification in childcare and education.


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Ellie-Lee Gracie

Job Title: Apprentice

Joined: 2023

I am working towards a level 2 and level 3 qualification in early years.