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No issues in 6 years. Staff very friendly and great at their jobs. Whilst welcoming new staff members, they don’t have high staff turnover so always familiar faces. Seem to invest in their staff with qualifications etc. Both of my daughters thoroughly enjoyed their time here and couldn’t ask for a better overall nursery / preschool. As the children progress, they focus more on learning but retain a fun element to keep the preschoolers engaged. It’s almost a shame my kids are now school age and have to move on! Have a tour, you won’t be disappointed. 5*", "datePublished": "2023-08-18T17:47:07.203201Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "nicholasdanny69" }, "reviewBody": "Fantastic building, facilities, staff and activities, give them a pay rise 😍👍🏽", "datePublished": "2024-04-03T08:30:12.627008Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Laura Wilcox" }, "reviewBody": "Have really help my little girl settle in and develop. 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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Kids Planet Appleton Thorn # Kids Planet Appleton Thorn Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Thorn House, Green Lane, WARRINGTON, WA4 5NS · Warrington Number of places 81 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Warrington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Appleton Thorn, located in Warrington, offers childcare for children aged 0-4 years, operating all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 20 May 2024. The warm and responsive staff foster strong relationships with children and families, creating a welcoming and homely environment, as noted by parents. The manager and team focus on promoting children's personal, social, emotional, and physical development, preparing them for later life. They effectively identify developmental gaps through assessments, and the experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator collaborates closely with parents, staff, and outside agencies to provide tailored support for children with SEND. Children enjoy exploring a well-organised space, engaging in imaginative play and benefiting from activities that build on their interests. The curriculum encourages communication skills, a love of reading, and understanding emotions. Children also participate in regular walks in the local community, learning about nature and interacting with various people and places. Weekly yoga sessions contribute to children's physical development and overall well-being, promoting excellent core strength, coordination, agility, and confidence. What it's like The warm, responsive staff greet children as they happily arrive at the setting. Staff form strong relationships with the children and families in their care. The manager and her team have clear expectations for children's learning. They focus on promoting children's personal, social, emotional and physical development. This prepares children for later life. Strong relationships Child-centred activities Focus on communication Physical development SEND support Community engagement ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Appleton Thorn Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10339468 Lead inspector Liz Thomson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250912)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669851) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-appleton-thorn-wa4-5ns-2669851) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Appleton Thorn Last inspected 20 May 2024 · Liz Thomson 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 The warm, responsive staff greet children as they happily arrive at the setting. Staff form strong relationships with the children and families in their care. The manager and her team have clear expectations for children's learning. They focus on promoting children's personal, social, emotional and physical development. This prepares children for later life. Inspector highlights - Staff promote children's communication skills and love of reading. - Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour, which is reflected in their positive behaviour. - Staff offer great opportunities for children to improve their physical development and well-being, including weekly yoga sessions. - Leaders have embedded effective assessments to swiftly identify any gaps in children's development. - Strong partnerships with parents contribute to children's development and ensure they stay well informed. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to specifically build on what children need to learn next, through the planning of activities. Inspection #10339468 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50250912) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak highly of the setting. They comment on how staff create a welcoming and homely environment for children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders have embedded effective assessments so that any gaps in children's development are swiftly identified. The experienced and knowledgeable special educational needs coordinator works closely with parents, staff and outside agencies to plan and implement shared strategies. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support and resources to support their needs. This helps children with SEND to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Children learn about nature and the world around them. For example, they enjoy regular walks in the local community, where they interact with a range of people and places. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Appleton Thorn 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKNO1nFOiSejUoxPPD0RDoTY1Vt9zMhGqTogU1DY2GFvk4f9Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Marcus Nicholson 2 years ago Amazing nursery in a nice setting. No issues in 6 years. Staff very friendly and great at their jobs. Whilst welcoming new staff members, they don’t have high staff turnover so always familiar faces. Seem to invest in their staff with qualifications etc. Both of my daughters thoroughly enjoyed their time here and couldn’t ask for a better overall nursery / preschool. As the children progress, they focus more on learning but retain a fun element to keep the preschoolers engaged. It’s almost a shame my kids are now school age and have to move on! Have a tour, you won’t be disappointed. 5\* [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwb3RiRnN3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487afe1706ba7f99:0xfeb9a820d08e9518) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLutLs6xShUpHg0yr-i_gx-n8DdimTidyWX1C_Chia3uFTsCg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) nicholasdanny69 2 years ago Fantastic building, facilities, staff and activities, give them a pay rise 😍👍🏽 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNEajdiN0NnEAE!2m1!1s0x487afe1706ba7f99:0xfeb9a820d08e9518) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLDeccSexYlGq4eecQsCiLYrkbAVh33N54lwJwqx4Z6nLydSw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Laura Wilcox 7 years ago Have really help my little girl settle in and develop. She loves going to nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZdTR5R1VnEAE!2m1!1s0x487afe1706ba7f99:0xfeb9a820d08e9518) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWMjAG9VfcZqJv4U4XSHWFei8lUU2ccDA68Y0xD-6hBQqLiPFk=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy 4 years ago Wonderful nursery in Appleton Thorn. Our little girl settled so quickly thanks to the passionate, caring and wonderful staff. The nursery is situated within lovely green space so there is lots of time for outdoor play. Our little girl loves the yoga den in the pre school. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHZ2FtaFZREAE!2m1!1s0x487afe1706ba7f99:0xfeb9a820d08e9518) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Appleton Thorn. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18354886615216592152&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2024 - June 2024 Good - May 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Appleton Thorn ### How does Kids Planet Appleton Thorn support children with SEND? ### What ages of children does Kids Planet Appleton Thorn look after? ### What is the capacity at Kids Planet Appleton Thorn? ### When is Kids Planet Appleton Thorn open? ## Nearby day nurseries in WARRINGTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Appleton Thorn. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 mi ### St Matthews Pre-School Warrington · WA4 4NT ](/nursery/st-matthews-pre-school-wa4-4nt-315246) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.4 mi ### Kids Planet Stretton Warrington · WA4 4NB ](/nursery/kids-planet-stretton-wa4-4nb-ey560109) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### St Monica's Nursery and Forest School Warrington · WA4 3AW ](/nursery/st-monica-s-nursery-and-forest-school-wa4-3aw-ey395744) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.5 mi ### Nest In The Woods Warrington · WA4 3EP ](/nursery/nest-in-the-woods-wa4-3ep-ey490665) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Lynton Private Day Nursery Warrington · WA4 4BY ](/nursery/lynton-private-day-nursery-wa4-4by-315309) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Warrington · WA4 6LG 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wa4-6lg-ey477616) [See all nurseries in WARRINGTON →](/search?q=WARRINGTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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