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Kids Planet Barkston Ash # Kids Planet Barkston Ash Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 4.5 (2 parent reviews) · London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PW · North Yorkshire Number of places 215 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2024 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 Barkston Ash, located in a charming village near Selby and Tadcaster in North Yorkshire, is a well-established nursery and Out of School Club with a history spanning over 30 years. Situated within six acres of expansive land, the nursery's children's areas are thoughtfully distributed across three substantial buildings, complemented by impressive landscaped outdoor play spaces. The nursery prioritises fostering positive and supportive relationships between children and their assigned key persons, as well as among children themselves and the entire team. They offer an Out of School Club for children, providing a fun and secure environment. Kids Planet Barkston Ash operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, for 52 weeks a year. What it's like The friendly staff at this welcoming nursery develop strong relationships with children and families. Children and babies demonstrate they feel happy and safe. All are eager to join in with the activities and experiences on offer. Out of School Club Extensive outdoor space Well-established ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/parents/funded-childcare/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Barkston Ash Last inspected 10 September 2024 · Jan Harvey 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 friendly staff at this welcoming nursery develop strong relationships with children and families. Children and babies demonstrate they feel happy and safe. All are eager to join in with the activities and experiences on offer. Inspector highlights - The friendly staff at this welcoming nursery develop strong relationships with children and families. - Children and babies demonstrate they feel happy and safe. - Staff interactions with children, particularly in the pre-school rooms are very effective. - Staff support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles consistently. - All staff focus very effectively on supporting children's communication and language skills. Areas to develop - 1 plan further opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others in their local and wider communities. Inspection #10340142 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258504) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Barkston Ash Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10340142 Lead inspector Jan Harvey Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50258504)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2678432) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/barkston-ash) London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, LS24 9PW Opening hours Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.25817/53.81388/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Tadcaster - [Day nurseries in Tadcaster](/search?q=Tadcaster) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-barkston-ash-ls24-9pw-2678432) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > parents comment how happy they are with the progress their children are making. > They express heartfelt gratitude for staff and value the regular communication they receive, especially how to help their children learn at home. > They describe the manager and staff as amazing and say they go above and beyond for their children. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work well with parents to support those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The manager ensures any additional funding the nursery receives is effectively spent to ensure it has the biggest impact on children's learning and development. Outdoor space The inspection observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Barkston Ash 4.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUZ1xDjBPRtkpU4gqg17M6O4EWtzJycPBmw9oe59m5eARFrs_6jQA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Eoin Kenneally 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ4NjZhWWp3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4879474c7fff3929:0xc815f752cc3a953b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWsTL7MdPGvY3GZ2SB2NsM6PiC1_DqIVSi3ye4hKEndlGWMeGBFXA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba6) Peter Lane 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnMDRIN1JnEAE!2m1!1s0x4879474c7fff3929:0xc815f752cc3a953b) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Barkston Ash. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14417701717082281275&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 10 September 2024 Good 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/50258504) ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Barkston Ash ### What is Kids Planet Barkston Ash's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about the fees at Kids Planet Barkston Ash? ### Does Kids Planet Barkston Ash offer support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### How long has Kids Planet Barkston Ash been established? ### Does Kids Planet Barkston Ash have outdoor play areas? ### What age range does Kids Planet Barkston Ash cater for? ### How can I contact Kids Planet Barkston Ash? ## About the setting Kids Planet Barkston Ash registered in March 2022 and is based in Barkston Ash, near Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. It is one of several owned by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited. The nursery employs 48 members of staff. Of these, 40 hold appropriate early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6. The provider offers the government funded places for childcare and receive specific funding for disadvantage children. URN 2678432 Registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises ## Nearby day nurseries in Tadcaster Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Barkston Ash. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 mi ### Kirkgate Childcare Leeds · LS25 6BL 5.0(22 reviews) ](/nursery/kirkgate-childcare-ls25-6bl-ey551533) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Time Out Leeds · LS25 6AS ](/nursery/time-out-ls25-6as-400224) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Jigsaws Childcare Tadcaster · LS24 9RF 5.0(5 reviews) ](/nursery/jigsaws-childcare-ltd-ls24-9rf-ey357625) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 4.4 mi ### Play Safe At The Pavilion Leeds · LS25 5HP ](/nursery/play-safe-at-the-pavilion-ls25-5hp-2518231) [See all nurseries in Tadcaster →](/search?q=Tadcaster) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? Claim this listing to manage photos, hours and contact details. 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