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Kids Planet Ainsdale

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
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5.0(8 parent reviews) ·3 Shore Road, Southport, PR8 2RF · Sefton
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Sefton

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Ainsdale is a well-established nursery, having served the local community for over two decades. Housed in a bright, detached property, the nursery aims to create a cosy, home-like atmosphere where children feel secure and encouraged to learn.

Its location near Ainsdale beach provides ample opportunities for outdoor experiences, extending learning beyond traditional classroom settings. The nursery champions outdoor and nature-based learning, following the Udeskole and Inspire accreditations, to foster curiosity and essential life skills.

A dedicated and long-serving team focuses on child-led play, enriching educational activities, and strong community engagement. Children at Kids Planet Ainsdale engage in diverse activities, from beach outings and forest explorations to local visits and fundraising events, all designed to enhance their confidence, empathy, and independence as they prepare for future developmental stages.

Our ethos

As an accredited Udeskole and Inspire setting, we believe in the power of outdoor, nature-based learning to spark curiosity and build lifelong skills. Our experienced, long-standing team supports every child’s development through a blend of child-led play, rich learning experiences, and meaningful community connections.

What it's like

Staff prepare rewarding learning experiences for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are eager to re-join staff and their friends. Each child is valued and included, and they feel safe due to the high-quality relationships they experience. Leaders are highly ambitious for children, wanting them to experience a rewarding and memorable education that provides much new knowledge.

Udeskole and Inspire accreditedOutdoor and nature-based learningLong-standing teamCommunity involvement

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Ainsdale

Last inspected 14 November 2023

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 prepare rewarding learning experiences for children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who are eager to re-join staff and their friends. Each child is valued and included, and they feel safe due to the high-quality relationships they experience. Leaders are highly ambitious for children, wanting them to experience a rewarding and memorable education that provides much new knowledge.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders have developed a clear and ambitious curriculum.
  • Leaders are determined to provide children with authentic experiences that support their learning.
  • Staff help children gain new knowledge, and to practise and refine their understanding of important new learning, by building on what they already know and can do.
  • Leaders ensure that staff in each room nurture children's personal development.
  • Throughout the nursery, leaders make sure that children learn many stories, songs and rhymes.
  • The special educational needs coordinator takes many well-considered steps to help staff to identify and meet the needs of children with SEND.
  • The nursery works with parents and carers effectively.
  • Leaders provide staff with the coaching, support and training that they need to deepen their knowledge of the curriculum and how children learn.
  • The curriculum helps children to learn positively about similarities and differences.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to provide mealtime routines which help toddlers to develop their social skills
  • 2strengthen the settling-in procedure for babies to better meet their needs.
Inspection #10318927 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents say that they, and their children, benefit from the help that leaders and staff offer.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are eager to re-join staff and their friends. The special educational needs coordinator takes many well-considered steps to help staff to identify and meet the needs of children with SEND, making effective use of advice from other agencies when guiding staff to support children's learning.

Outdoor space

The report does not provide specific details about the outdoor space or physical play, beyond mentioning children going "to play out in the rain".

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Ainsdale

5.0
(8)
Dominic Bisset
in the last week

Our child always has a great time. He's always doing engaging and enriching activities. The staff seem to really care. Special shout-out to Nicky the manager who's been very helpful.

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Katie Wilson
3 weeks ago

Kids Planet Ainsdale is fantastic! Our son has been there since he was 9 months old and my daughter has just started at a similar age. The staff are wonderful, so caring and supportive and the continuity of staff means you really get to know them all. The emphasis on outdoor learning is great, my son loves this and they are always thinking of different activities and trips. Would highly recommend Kids Planet to anyone looking for childcare.

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LINDSAY CRITCHLEY
3 weeks ago

Our daughter has been going here since she was 18 months old and is very happy. The staff are very caring towards the children and work on maintaining great parent, carer relationships. There are always plenty of activities going on and my daughter always has a great day. I feel confident leaving the thing most precious to me with these lovely ladies, I really feel that they genuinely care. Would recommend this nursery to anyone in a heartbeat.

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Janine Handley
3 weeks ago

Fantastic nursery. Lovely caring staff, always helpful and friendly. Both my children have attended. Great facilities. So welcoming and friendly. Manager is lovely and really helpful and supportive.

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Christina Ferris
3 weeks ago

My little one has been going here since he was 10 months old and has loved every minute since. The staff are brilliant with the children. Really nice down to earth nursery that I would recommend to anyone in a heart beat. Im so greatful for them all.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • November 2023Good

Frequently asked about Kids Planet Ainsdale

About the setting

Kids Planet Ainsdale registered in 2022 and is one of a number of nurseries operated by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited. It is based in Ainsdale, Liverpool. The nursery employs 11 members of childcare staff. Of these, eight hold appropriate early years qualifications. The nursery is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. Funded early education is provided for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
2670382
Registered person
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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