Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks of the year
Kids Planet Dorset Drive
Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2022)
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Bury
About this day nursery
Kids Planet Dorset Drive, established in 2006 (formerly Dorset Drive Nursery), provides high-quality early years care for children from 3 months old up to school age. The day nursery is known for its impressive outdoor areas and spacious indoor rooms, all designed to foster learning through play.
A dedicated team of early years professionals supports children in making strong developmental progress. The day nursery encourages exploration, fun, and the formation of meaningful friendships through a variety of exciting outdoor and carefully planned indoor activities.
Kids Planet Dorset Drive focuses on nurturing confidence, independence, and curiosity, aiming to give each child a safe and engaging start to their early years journey. The nursery is committed to providing exceptional care and early years education within secure, nurturing environments where children feel valued and respected.
Fees are all-inclusive, covering essentials like nappies, wipes, formula, and sun cream, alongside freshly prepared, nutritious meals and snacks catering to all dietary requirements. The nursery also offers sports activities to support physical development and utilises the Famly app for real-time updates for parents, ensuring children thrive in a supportive environment.
What it's like
Children enjoy a range of exciting activities and are frequently challenged to try new things and develop new skills. The programme of learning is broad and children make good all-round progress, well supported in their learning through quality teaching and exciting learning opportunities. Children are happy, settled and feel safe in the nursery, behaving well and showing respect for their environment.
Spacious RoomsImpressive Outdoor AreasAll-Inclusive FeesNutritious MealsFamly App
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Food
Nutritious meals and snacks are included and cater to all dietary needs. Formula milk is also included.
Age range
3 months to school age
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Dorset Drive
Last inspected 11 April 2022 · Michelle Jacques
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children enjoy a range of exciting activities and are frequently challenged to try new things and develop new skills. The programme of learning is broad and children make good all-round progress, well supported in their learning through quality teaching and exciting learning opportunities. Children are happy, settled and feel safe in the nursery, behaving well and showing respect for their environment.
Inspector highlights
- Teaching to support communication and language is excellent.
- Planned activities start with simple games and gradually increase in difficulty, helping to build children's confidence.
- All children are valued and their uniqueness is fostered in this inclusive nursery.
- The nursery has established secure links with local schools and wider professionals.
- Teamwork is strong, with a stable, committed and experienced staff team.
Areas to develop
- 1develop staff's understanding about how to plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning and support rapid progress
- 2extend opportunities for children to complete tasks for themselves and develop their already good independence and self-care skills even further.
Inspection #10219614 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
Older children have a passion for the natural world around them. Staff weave this interest into play to help to promote children's awe and wonder of nature. Children eagerly explain how they have recently watered and tended to cress seeds to help to promote growth, developing empathy and responsibility as they carefully nurture seedlings.
Google Reviews of Kids Planet Dorset Drive
4.9
(46 Google reviews)
Sita Sakhale
10 months ago
A fabulous nursery that really care about the children and their needs. My children have progressed and developed so much since being here. They love going to nursery and come home happy which is everything we could hope for. The staff are attentive, kind and make my children feel safe. Highly recommended.
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Manzoor Mohammad
10 months ago
Really good nursery, All the staff are very friendly, kind and caring. They are very approachable and have always listened to our concerns. Both my kids love going to nursery and they are developing really well. Can’t thank enough to all the staff.
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Lauren Owen
9 months ago
My little boy has been at Fisherfield for nearly a year now and I’ve seen a massive positive difference they have had on his learning and development. The staff are informative and are able to give feedback on his day. I am kept informed of how he is doing via the app which provides photos and updates such as meals and activities. Everyone at the nursery is lovely and welcoming and I haven’t got a bad thing to say about my experience with them.
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Claire Newington
a year ago
This is such a fantastic nursery. My daughter started there when she was 10 months old, and she will be leaving in the summer at the age of 4. The staff are so friendly and experienced, and they genuinely care, they have almost become part of the extended family. They work so hard and have such enthusiasm, you can really tell they love their job and the children. They always have time to listen and pick up and drop off, and they listen and work with you to help with any issues affecting the child. The support they give to children educationally and emotionally is just outstanding. My second daughter will be starting with them in the summer and I can’t wait to see her grow and thrive and hear about all the fun she has. My daughter skips through the door every day excited to see her teachers and friends, for me the fact that she is so happy there is everything.
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Wissam Kolukisa
a year ago
My twins have have been attending Dorset Fisherfield Nursery for just over 2 months now. They absolutely love it and run in everyday. The nursery has a lovely, warm and inviting culture, which was something really important to us when choosing a nursery. Everyday there is a new activity or experience planned and they seem to be really thriving from the variety. The staff are kind, caring and supportive of the children. They create a lovely homely environment full of fun and laughter. We would highly recommend it .
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Inspection history
Date: February 2012
- April 2022Good
- May 2019Outstanding
- May 2016Good
- February 2012Good
Frequently asked about Kids Planet Dorset Drive
About the setting
Fisherfield Childcare registered in 2006. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff, 7 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
- URN
- EY310019
- Registered person
- Fisherfield Childcare Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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