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Kids Planet School House

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.7(55 parent reviews)
·School House, Long Street, Manchester, M24 6DU · Rochdale
Number of places
110 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Rochdale

About this day nursery

Kids Planet School House, situated in Middleton, Manchester, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ranging from babies to pre-school age. Housed in a beautifully refurbished historic building dating back to 1842, the nursery opened its doors in 2016 and has since evolved to provide bright, imaginative rooms and engaging outdoor spaces.

The dedicated team focuses on creating a setting where children can explore, discover, and cultivate a love for learning. The daily activities are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and foster independence.

With a convenient location near Middleton town centre, Kids Planet School House prides itself on providing exceptional care and early years education. The nursery emphasises secure, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive.

They also ensure nutritious meals, offer inspiring outdoor learning opportunities, and provide access to funded childcare, all aimed at helping children reach their full potential.

What it's like

Staff create a warm, friendly and nurturing environment, planning exciting learning experiences around a 'book of the week'. Children across all age groups show high levels of engagement and a thirst for learning, making good progress from their starting points. Staff form secure bonds with children, responding to their needs and acting as positive role models with high expectations.

Play-based learningOutdoor learningNutritious mealsHistoric building

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:00, 51 weeks of the year

Age range

Babies to Pre-School

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2016

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet School House

Last inspected 12 March 2024 · Olivia Barnes

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff create a warm, friendly and nurturing environment, planning exciting learning experiences around a 'book of the week'. Children across all age groups show high levels of engagement and a thirst for learning, making good progress from their starting points. Staff form secure bonds with children, responding to their needs and acting as positive role models with high expectations.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff develop children's communication and language skills well, using Makaton signs to support speech and language.
  • Children's behaviour is good; they relish job responsibilities and benefit from songs during transition times to promote a calm environment.
  • Children learn about diversity through celebrating various festivals, helping them understand different cultures.
  • Children gain a love of books from a young age, with a lending library to share books with parents at home.
  • Parent partnerships are a key strength, with excellent communication links, stay-and-play sessions, and continuous updates on children's learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1improve the curriculum planning and implementation so that learning experiences are well sequenced and children's prior knowledge is always built on
  • 2consider how to support children's growing awareness of how to safely use technology and the internet.
Inspection #10317179 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

Outdoor space

Toddlers watch in amazement at the fizzing reactions between ingredients outdoors. The curriculum for physical development is well planned, with children showing great control as they climb up and run down hills in the outdoor area.

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet School House

4.7
(55)
Elicia Angus
6 months ago

I can’t speak highly enough of this nursery – my experience with them has been nothing but positive from the very start. The staff are incredibly patient, understanding, and kind, especially as my child took a little longer than most to settle in. They made every effort to help him feel comfortable and confident, keeping me updated throughout the process, which really put my mind at ease. Every member of staff I’ve encountered has been polite, friendly, and genuinely caring. The environment feels warm, welcoming, and safe, and it’s clear that the children are their top priority. I’ve noticed how much my child has grown in confidence and happiness since joining. I would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing and supportive place for their child

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Katharine Irwin
7 months ago

This was the most nurturing and loving environment to send both my children to. Every member of staff genuinely cared and bonded with my children. Every element of my children’s development was considered and they flourished. Even now, when my children have gone to school and preschool, I can see the positive influence of the staff and the approach of fisherfield nursery. My children grew up loving and wanting to emulate the staff who they thought were heroes and princesses.

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Daniel Richardson
8 months ago

Our little boy started at Fisherfield at 9.5 months old. The settling in process was invaluable not least for his mum easing into passing him over to someone else. Anna and Shammy in particular were amazing helping getting him settled, we had no issues with the handovers from the off. He’s never been very good at napping during the day, this was true during settling in, too. This had us worried for when he started full days. When he did start doing full days however he slotted right in and is napping consistently. He even did 3 naps one day, which he’s not done for months. He’s having a great time at nursery and is happy at drop off and pick up. The nursery provides updates on sleep, meals and some activities during the day via the parent zone app; this has been great to see whilst we have been in work. Based on our experience I would recommend Fisherfield to anyone.

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Leanne Bell
8 months ago

Our daughter started at Fisherfield Nursery last September after receiving many recommendations from other parents. She has done a full year there now and we couldn't recommend it enough. She settled in wonderfully, and we feel so reassured by the care and attention she receives. The staff are approachable and accommodating, always ready to address any questions we have. It's been lovely to receive daily updates, including photos of her happily participating in various activities. We have also had the opportunity to spend time with her in nursey during special events that they have held. She is thriving, and it’s clear that the nursery provides a nurturing and engaging environment for her to do so.

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Rionne Ramsay
8 months ago

Having just been through the settling in process I cannot recommend this nursery enough. Such an individual child-centred approach, lots of kindness and patience to make the process as smooth and painless as possible. My son has needed more time than others and the team have been faultless at every hurdle; knowing when to encourage him to push through his comfort zone and equally when he just needed mum. The staff are all so lovely and clearly care deeply for the children, I am happy with our childcare choice and feel confindent to recommend.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Outstanding

Frequently asked about Kids Planet School House

About the setting

Fisherfield Childcare registered in 2016. It employs 18 childcare staff, all qualified at level 2 or above. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round (excluding bank holidays and one week at Christmas) from 7:30am to 6pm, providing funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY500833
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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