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Kids Planet Austhorpe # Kids Planet Austhorpe Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · 4.8 (4 parent reviews) · Austhorpe Lane, Leeds, LS15 8TP · Leeds Number of places 78 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority Leeds 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 Austhorpe, established in 2023, is an outstanding childcare setting in Leeds, operating all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, providing care for children aged 0-4 years. Children benefit from a rich and stimulating environment, arriving motivated and engaging in purposeful play. The nursery has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted across all areas. The curriculum, designed with a strong focus on communication and language, builds key skills progressively through each age group. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support, ensuring excellent progress. Outdoors, children enthusiastically share stories with staff and independently use story sacks and props to retell tales, fostering a love of reading and literacy. The staff-to-child interactions are warm and attentive, creating trusting relationships that help children feel deeply secure. What it's like Children flourish in this outstanding nursery, arriving motivated and engaging in purposeful play. Trusting relationships with familiar adults help children feel deeply secure. Ongoing, two-way communication with parents ensures families feel valued and supported in their child's learning at home. Love of reading Strong maths skills Exceptional behaviour Tailored SEND support Excellent speech and language Purposeful play ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Term time / All Year All Year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Austhorpe Last inspected 25 July 2025 · Clare Bligh Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish in this outstanding nursery, arriving motivated and engaging in purposeful play. Trusting relationships with familiar adults help children feel deeply secure. Ongoing, two-way communication with parents ensures families feel valued and supported in their child's learning at home. Inspector highlights - Children confidently express ideas through various creative outlets. - Children develop strong mathematical understanding through rich, hands-on experiences. - Children develop an exceptional love of reading and literacy, both indoors and outdoors. - Children develop excellent speech and language skills, speaking confidently and clearly. - Leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement, seeking views of staff, parents, and children to shape meaningful change. Inspection #10405849 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285683) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Austhorpe Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10405849 Lead inspector Clare Bligh Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285683)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2752520) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-austhorpe-ls15-8tp-2752520) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support and make excellent progress. Outdoor space Outdoors, children enthusiastically share stories with staff, actively joining in and discussing what might happen next. They independently use story sacks and props to retell familiar tales with rich language. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Austhorpe 4.8 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjViqE4ibhpqbU79pKu_0SYWyGCR4O1upw3EPtjQA4fEvb8yYNQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Laura a year ago Both my children aged 5 (now left) and my youngest aged 2 who attends this nursery now have both had such amazing experiences. Such a friendly and welcoming nursery with really caring staff. Couldn’t be more pleased with the progress my kids made and are still making thanks to everyone at this nursery. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuNi1MamFnEAE!2m1!1s0x4879434926fb970b:0xbd4ed892b54cd935) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIsg3G2lkFNkO6v6jICoDthDsj08MUEFVeCNx-fF6_FZOnbFqE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kris Barker 7 years ago Our son enjoys being at Sunbeams more than anywhere else. He adores his teachers and has developed so much since starting here. Would recommend this nursery to anyone. Wonderful place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURJcUpxOEVREAE!2m1!1s0x4879434926fb970b:0xbd4ed892b54cd935) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIJvlZQuNRJw8NdHaheN5fM8QP1FrmopijfJSb-BMTOoniNAA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Marc Rodgers 8 years ago Very nice well educated staff [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURndk9PRDlRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879434926fb970b:0xbd4ed892b54cd935) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUGD6pOGqML5lazbu6OmNTlnD0NjcnXwG-uEtvV9ugcjChAMRjs=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Adam Dee 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtOGFQdHdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879434926fb970b:0xbd4ed892b54cd935) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Austhorpe. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13641078445970348341&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 25 July 2025 Outstanding Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50285683) ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Austhorpe ### How does Kids Planet Austhorpe support children with SEND? ### Which funded childcare hours does Kids Planet Austhorpe accept? ### What does the outdoor area at Kids Planet Austhorpe offer? ### What do parents value about Kids Planet Austhorpe? ### Does Kids Planet Austhorpe have an Ofsted rating? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leeds Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Austhorpe. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Busy Bees Day Nursery at Colton Mill Leeds · LS15 9JB 5.0(11 reviews) ](/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-colton-mill-ls15-9jb-ey265715) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Kids Planet Thorpe Park Leeds · LS15 8FB 3.8(13 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-thorpe-park-ls15-8fb-2752555) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Rascals Day Nursery (Station Rd) Leeds · LS15 7JY 4.8(26 reviews) ](/nursery/little-rascals-day-nursery-station-rd-ls15-7jy-319382) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Templegate Tiny Tots Pre School Leeds · LS15 0EU ](/nursery/templegate-tiny-tots-pre-school-ls15-0eu-ey422610) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Kids Planet Halton Leeds · LS15 0QD 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-halton-ls15-0qd-2752747) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Dinky Dizzys Leeds · LS15 7PH ](/nursery/dinky-dizzys-ls15-7ph-2786851) [See all nurseries in Leeds →](/search?q=Leeds) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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