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Kids Planet Ashton

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2025)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Queen Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6NW · Tameside
Number of places
110 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2025
Local authority
Tameside

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Ashton, established in 2022, is an all-year childcare setting located in Ashton-under-Lyne. 30 am to 6 pm, the nursery caters to children aged 1 to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection, rated "Good," highlighted that children feel happy and secure, settling quickly and eager to explore, supported by approachable and friendly staff. The curriculum is led by children's interests and curiosity, with staff effectively narrating play and asking questions to extend learning.

Children of all ages demonstrate a love for stories and songs, eagerly sharing books. The nursery places a strong emphasis on parent partnership, with detailed daily handovers and approachable staff, making drop-off and collection a positive experience.

" Kids Planet Ashton is proactive in identifying children who need additional support, working closely with parents to make appropriate referrals and putting targets in place to ensure ongoing progress. The nursery also prioritises the well-being of both children and staff, offering mindfulness meditation sessions for children and "Well-being Wednesdays" for staff.

What it's like

Children feel happy and secure at Kids Planet Ashton, settling quickly and eager to explore, supported by approachable and friendly staff who use effective strategies to ease transitions. Staff narrate children's play and ask appropriate questions to extend learning, fostering a love for stories and songs among children of all ages.

Child-led learningStrong parent partnershipEffective behaviour managementSupports SENDFocus on well-being

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday for 52 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Ashton

Last inspected 30 July 2025

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 feel happy and secure at Kids Planet Ashton, settling quickly and eager to explore, supported by approachable and friendly staff who use effective strategies to ease transitions. Staff narrate children's play and ask appropriate questions to extend learning, fostering a love for stories and songs among children of all ages.

Inspector highlights

  • Learning at the setting is led by children's interests and curiosity.
  • Staff address behaviour concerns swiftly and effectively.
  • Parent partnership at the setting is strong with detailed daily handovers and approachable staff.
  • The setting identifies children who need additional support early and works closely with parents to make appropriate referrals.
  • Leaders consider children and staff well-being, offering mindfulness meditation sessions for children and "Well-being Wednesdays" for staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the use of assessment to plan learning that is closely linked to individual children’s needs
  • 2enhance the curriculum so that it builds on children’s learning over time
  • 3develop supervision to support staff to continually develop their practice.
Inspection #10399607 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

nothing is too much for the staff

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The setting identifies children who need additional support early. It works closely with parents to make appropriate referrals in a timely manner. Staff put targets in place in the interim and self-reflect on what they offer children. This means that children make progress towards their own targets in these instances.

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Ashton

5.0
(2)
Leah Humphries
a year ago

Such a lovely nursery. All staff members are very friendly and so lovely. My children absolutely love coming here and are constantly doing new activities which aid their learning. The rooms are very equipped with lots of fun things for all the children. I recommend this nursery for any child in the area.

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Inspection history

Date: July 2025

  • September 2025Good
  • July 2025Good

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