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The nurturing environment and engaging curriculum provided an enriching experience for our little ones. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional work of Jennifer, Elize, Andrea, Sophie, Chloe and Claudia. Their dedication and outstanding care significantly contributed to our children's positive development during their time at the nursery. Although we had to relocate, the impact of their efforts will always be cherished in our memories.", "datePublished": "2024-01-24T18:54:48.384244Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 1, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Chloe Topping" }, "reviewBody": "Second day in a row I’ve picked my SEN child up in the same nappy I sent her in in the morning, 5 hour days in the heat in a dirty nappy. 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Kids Planet Blackrod # Kids Planet Blackrod Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 3.9 (7 parent reviews) · 580 Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SN · Bolton Number of places 120 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Bolton About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Blackrod, located in Bolton, provides a calm and caring atmosphere where children from 0-4 years thrive. Leaders have high expectations for children's learning and ensure staff skilfully support the curriculum. The well-designed curriculum carefully focuses on children's personal, social, and emotional development. Staff are adept at using assessment strategies to monitor progress and plan future learning. Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), gain much new knowledge, with staff modelling key words and instructions for those with language difficulties, and working effectively with external experts to tailor individual learning plans. Babies receive exceptional care from highly trained staff who are very attentive to their needs. Older children are encouraged to take on responsibilities and relish challenging tasks with staff support. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, offering all-year provision, and children enjoy meaningful outdoor learning experiences, including climbing, running, balancing, and developing skills like catching a ball. What it's like Leaders have high expectations for children's learning and ensure staff support children skilfully to learn the curriculum. Children experience a calm and caring atmosphere, and staff are attuned to the needs of very young babies. Older children are eager to take on special responsibilities and relish challenging tasks with staff support. Calm & caring atmosphere High expectations for learning Well-designed curriculum Strong SEND support Attentive baby care Meaningful outdoor play ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Blackrod Last inspected 7 February 2024 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 Leaders have high expectations for children's learning and ensure staff support children skilfully to learn the curriculum. Children experience a calm and caring atmosphere, and staff are attuned to the needs of very young babies. Older children are eager to take on special responsibilities and relish challenging tasks with staff support. Inspector highlights - Leaders' well-designed curriculum starts with a careful focus on children's personal, social and emotional development. - Staff use assessment strategies to check on children's progress carefully and plan precisely what knowledge children will learn next. - Staff support the needs of children with SEND well, modelling key words and working with external experts effectively. - Babies receive the very best care from highly trained staff, who are very attentive and tuned in to children's needs. - Leaders and staff help children to learn important concepts and to learn about what makes them unique. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen staff's understanding about the building blocks of knowledge that children will learn in the curriculum for physical development - 2 monitor more closely how staff implement the curriculum so that children behave well and remain engaged in their learning. Inspection #10331737 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241228) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Blackrod Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10331737 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241228)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683678) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed 580 Manchester Road, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5SN [© 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#/-2.56772/53.57974/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Bolton - [Day nurseries in Bolton](/search?q=Bolton) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-blackrod-bl6-5sn-2683678) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), gain much new knowledge. Staff help children with language difficulties by modelling key words and instructions to them clearly. Staff work with external experts effectively and tailor children's individual learning plans. Outdoor space Children climb, run, balance and swing when outdoors. Staff provide meaningful learning opportunities, such as learning to catch a ball. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Blackrod 3.9 (7) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ48bWX_Tk45kiq72P4-djVfrJyKqSjLh9CgLB2pxMHKnlQ5A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Gabriela Moschini 2 years ago Our children attended this excellent nursery for a year, which we only regretfully left due to a change in our residence. The nurturing environment and engaging curriculum provided an enriching experience for our little ones. We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional work of Jennifer, Elize, Andrea, Sophie, Chloe and Claudia. Their dedication and outstanding care significantly contributed to our children's positive development during their time at the nursery. Although we had to relocate, the impact of their efforts will always be cherished in our memories. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUROamJLT2hnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b09208401333f:0xfbc245142f99135c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocImJpsnNSXzn0D_yYqq1PpUnFsYB66LtzdV3zRZ9vdpZw-iYQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chloe Topping 10 months ago Second day in a row I’ve picked my SEN child up in the same nappy I sent her in in the morning, 5 hour days in the heat in a dirty nappy. Management just kept telling me “they’ll look into it” my child now has sores on her bottom. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2todlh5MUpkVFpUU1ZjNGRHSnNWblpOYTNSdlVtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b09208401333f:0xfbc245142f99135c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL2rRmyX_qdDnlFjsfpc2ver-c487_DtEZ1pGk03ER9LBSLJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) LEANNE CONN a year ago Fantastic nursery, our son has grown in confidence a lot since starting. The staff are so friendly and the nursery is well organised. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNfeHItdkZBEAE!2m1!1s0x487b09208401333f:0xfbc245142f99135c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJC8LZpJkuRkRdCCwtpm97L-gerQA7ubaYAN-wEU4EDFGLFOA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Alex Parkinson 3 years ago Our son goes 1 day a week, he loves it and they have a good app so we can see what he’s up to over the day. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSNHNUemx3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b09208401333f:0xfbc245142f99135c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWTHVQJrjiXrZ_kIOq-fMp24gvCjqBaeH-8B-aeJbmyoUk0noMu7Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Keele Howcroft 4 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtNzdtRmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b09208401333f:0xfbc245142f99135c) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Blackrod. 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