Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

32b Jack Straws Lane, Oxford OX3 0DW
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Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane in Oxford provides a safe and secure environment for children of staff and students at Oxford University. The rooms are bright and airy and the nursery also has a Forest School area on the site.

The nursery has been carefully developed to ensure each age group has a separate area to explore and discover through play.

There is an abundance of equipment and activities for children to enjoy, guided by nurturing staff who go above and beyond to enable each child to achieve their potential.
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Care Provided by Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Rebecca Hudgell (Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 35
  • Total Places for Children
  • 62
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 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 Jack Straws Lane

  • 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

  • Parking on site for drop off & collection.


Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane Reviews (41)

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Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane has a Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10, based on 34 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane has 41 reviews.

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Review from K M (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Both of my children have attended Jack Straws Lane & I have always felt confident that they are being well cared for, encouraged & supported by the staff. The outdoor learning is excellent & both of my children have been very happy here.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we are so pleased you are happy with the nursery


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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love Kids Planet Nursery in Jack Straws Lane. I feel my boy is in excellent hands. The level of care and supervision is excellent and the outdoor activities, and access makes it extra special.
I can't wait to send my second boy here! :)

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for taking the time to write us some feedback - it is hugely appreciated by myself & the wider team here at JSL


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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Jack Straws Lane Nursery. The staff are warm, caring and truly dedicated to children's well-being and development. Both my son and daughter love coming here, and its amazing to see their confidence and learning flourish. The nursery offers engaging activities and provides lots of
outdoor time which they love. Communication with parents is excellent. Thank you to the wonderful team!

Reply from Kids Planet Team ., Marketing at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear you're happy with the care and service we provide to your family. Your support inspires us to keep doing what we love-caring for and nurturing young children every day.


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Review from O D (Mother of Child) published on 26 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are delighted with this day care. The team of childcare professionals is warm, kind and motivated. The facilities are pleasant, beautifully decorated, and include a large outdoor space where the children can thrive.
The activities offered are varied and engaging, ensuring that every day is enriching
and enjoyable for the children. I especially appreciate that they spend a lot of time outdoors, playing and exploring. Finally, the meals are carefully adapted to each child's needs.
We are grateful to have found such a caring and stimulating environment for our child!

Reply from Kids Planet Team ., Marketing at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience with us at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane. Providing exceptional care and support to children and families is at the heart of what we do, and your feedback means so much to us.


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Review from Tom L (Father of Child) published on 21 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are so pleased with this nursery. We have had 2 children go through the nursery and couldn't be happier. The staff are caring, creative, and professional. The children get to experience many different things and spend plenty of time outside. Would definitely recommend it.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this lovely feedback! It is greatly appreciated by all of us at Jack Straws Lane


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Review from B M (Mother of Child) published on 6 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have had the most wonderful experience since our son joined Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane in August 2024. Our son has settled in so well and absolutely loves the staff especially his main carer. As a first time parent, I cannot describe the relief of leaving him with everyone in Jack Straws Lane,
a home away from home. Developmentally, the staff have been so engaged with his progress and helped him progress. We couldn't be happier with our experience to date and feel very lucky to have a got a place here.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

We greatly appreciate your feedback, thank you for taking the time to write these lovely words.


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Review from Clare H (Mother of Child) published on 2 January 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Jack Straws Lane is just excellent. Our first son attended from 6 months to school age and we are thrilled our second got a place in the babies' room! The staff are so kind and caring, treating the children like their own. We couldn't be happier.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you so much for taking time to write such lovely feedback, it means so much to us knowing you are so happy at Jack Straws Lane.


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Review from G C (Father of Child) published on 7 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We love this nursery! Our son is so happy every morning when he walks through the door. The team are wonderful, and the atmosphere is cheerful and joyous. The team work very hard to organise fun activities and trips for the children. Our son needed special assistance with glue ear for a while, and the
team have been very skilled at attending to him. It's the best nursery!

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

It truly is so wonderful to read your feedback, thank you from the whole nursery.


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Review from M S (Mother of Child) published on 5 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is a lovely nursery setting. The staff are truly caring for the children. The children are stimulated and encouraged to learn new skills at a pace that is right for them. Their curiosity is encouraged and if they show a particular interest the staff will go out of their
way to help support exploration in that area. The amount of time spent outdoors, regardless of weather, is to be particularly commended, teaching children that there's no such thing as bad weather. We couldn't be happier with Jack Straws Lane as our child's nursery.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, it is appreciated by all at Jack Straws Lane


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Review from M I (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently in the under 2's room at the nursery and is enjoying it greatly. She walks into the room with a big smile every morning and goes and hugs one of the carers there waiting for her. Not only is she excited to be dropped off but usually when I attend to collect her she is in no
hurry to leave and wants to stay playing with the kids and toys, in particular when it's story time, she does not want to leave. She has learnt a wide array of skills and has grown independent. The staff are all so lovely, knowing my daughters name even when they are not in the same class. Her key worker is exceptional and my daughter has a very strong bond with her which started from day 1. A huge thank you to all the team.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

We are so grateful for your feedback, thank you from all at Jack Straws Lane.


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Review from A A (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very happy with Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane Nursery. The staff are taking so much care of my daughter. She is happy and enjoys her time at nursery and she is learning a lot. Also, the staff helped us with everyday tasks such as convincing her to wear shoes!

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery Manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased to read you are happy with the nursery!


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Review from Matthew B (Father of Child) published on 17 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Jack Straws is an outstanding nursery and we feel lucky we sent our child there. The staff are great. The facilities are fun and the setting is safe.

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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl joined this nursery when she was just over 1 year old. She is very attached to me and I was worried about her. As time has gone by she has a good bond with her key person and other teachers in the room. She settled in very well. Thanks to all the teachers in the room for their kind help.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for your kind words about our nursery, it is wonderful to read the feedback.


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Review from M J (Father of Child) published on 6 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is very safe and clean. The staff is attentive and caring. They put on fun events and daily learning tasks for the kids. Beautiful property that is well maintained. Plenty of pictures are posted for parents to see. Again the staff is awesome and well trained. Would recommend this nursery
to others over others I have viewed.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you for this lovely feedback - we appreciate it always!


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Review from Xiaolong L (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son is leaving this nursery today which is very sad but he had a lovely 2 years stay at Jack Straws Lane Nursery. Here they have the best staff. They are always helpful, friendly and kind-hearted. My son has developed very well on all sides and has become confident. He enjoys communicating with others
and the staff encouraged a lot on his imagination. The Jack Straws Lane Nursery built great connections with parents, and also a social network for families in which we engaged a lot! Highly recommend!

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Review from F L (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Jack Straws Lane Nursery is amazing, from the carers to the facilities, everything has always exceeded my expectations. Our children love it here and we always feel that they are well supported. The management is responsive to queries and very professional. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Review from Hamish F (Father of Child) published on 5 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery, our daughter loves her time here and is always enthusiastic to go. All the staff have been great and the facilities particularly the outdoor spaces is a big appeal.

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Review from Richard F (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent nursery and staff show great care. My child has learnt a lot from attending and looks forward to seeing all her friends and staff.

Reply from Rebecca Hudgell, Nursery manager at Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

Thank you so much for this very kind review! It's a joy to see them grow and learn!


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Review from D V (Father of Child) published on 2 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

What I particularly like about Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is that the kids spend most days outdoors and playing with natural objects and toys. The menu is well-balanced and my daughter is very happy with it. The staff is very friendly and helpful when needed.

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Review from L H (Father of Child) published on 21 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is a wonderful, fantastic well run and managed nursery nursery for my 2 children. My wife and I are extremely pleased with the overall experience. I would highly recommend this nursery in particular to all future parents. Thank you Kids Planet.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.951)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.951) out of 10 for Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane 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 34 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 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 4.951 for Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is calculated as follows: ( (390 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (3 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 407 Ratings = 4.951

  • 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 Jack Straws Lane is based on 34 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 62 number of registered child places is 12.4, which has been reached with 34 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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Awards / Recognitions (8)

NMT Buisness Development Award

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Saturday 25 Nov 2017 More details

Number 1 for Quality - Nursery World 2017-2018

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 09 Nov 2017 More details

Clare Roberts Cheif Executive - Barclays Female Icon Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Recipient: Kids Planet Day Nurseries

Date: Thursday 19 Oct 2017 More details

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Meet the Team (3)

Rebecca

Rebecca Hudgell

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2023

My name is Rebecca, having worked across a variety of childcare settings for the past 10 years, I have finally found my home being the manager of Jack Straws Lane. I am passionate about delivering quality childcare where the children have opportunities to thrive, create and be inspired by the everyday awe and wonder around them.

In my spare time, I love to travel, and experience different cultures around the world.

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Charlotte

Charlotte Williamson

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

My name is Charlotte, I found childcare after following in my mother's footsteps. Spending time with children when I was young truly ignited my passion for this role. Before settling into nursery life, I worked as an entertainer based at UK holiday parks. Having thoroughly enjoyed my time there, it was a natural Segway into becoming part of children's development. What I love about Jack Straws Lane is the career opportunities it has provided for me, as well as most importantly the family feel that the setting offers.

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Maite Clemente

Job Title: Third in charge

Joined: 2019

My name is Maite, I am the Third in charge and room leader of our Under 2s unit. I am originally from Spain and speak English & Spanish. I have previously worked as an au pair, across different settings & various countries.

The reason I work with children is because I cherish seeing how they develop, watching their individual personalities grow and learn new skills. I am Udeskole trained and carry a passion for promoting outdoor learning across all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane

What is the Age Range of Children that Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane accepts?

Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane Open?

Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane is open: 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.

How many Children does Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane have capacity for?

Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane has capacity for a total of 62 Children.

How far is Kids Planet Jack Straws Lane to the centre of Oxford?

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

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