Food
Nutritious meals and snacks are provided, catering to all dietary needs. All fees are all-inclusive including nappies, wipes, formula milk and sun cream.
Kids Planet Chester
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Apr 2022)
Number of places
137 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2022
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
About this day nursery
Kids Planet Chester, established in February 2021, is a purpose-built nursery situated on four acres within the grounds of Chester Rugby Club. It offers a warm and supportive setting for infants through preschoolers, designed to foster learning, growth, and development.
Each room is bright and spacious, fitted with age-appropriate furniture and natural learning materials to encourage child-led exploration. With a team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, the nursery holds Udeskole accreditation, reflecting its unique nature-based learning philosophy.
Children regularly engage with the dedicated forest area, which helps develop their confidence, curiosity, and appreciation for the outdoors. The nursery enhances its offerings with daily sports sessions led by an in-house coach, a sensory room for focused exploration and tranquility, and take-home resources such as adventure backpacks and a parent-child lending library.
Family involvement is central, with regular stay-and-play sessions and a welcoming atmosphere cultivated by conveniences like a tea and coffee station in reception. The facility also provides secure door entry, visitor parking, and a strong sense of community.
The fees at Kids Planet Chester are all-inclusive, covering necessities like nappies, wipes, formula, sun cream, freshly prepared meals, and snacks. Parents can stay updated through the Famly app and are assured of a nurturing and secure environment where children's safety and well-being are paramount.
Our ethos
We’re proud to be an accredited Udeskole setting, offering daily opportunities for nature-based learning. Our nursery is surrounded by acres of green space, including a dedicated forest area where children can explore, play, and learn outside the classroom. Udeskole, meaning “outdoor school,” helps children build confidence, teamwork, and resilience while connecting with the natural world.
What it's like
Children at this setting are happy, content, and eager to learn, demonstrating exceptional independence. They form strong attachments with staff and peers, fostering a sense of belonging, and their behaviour is exemplary. Staff provide meaningful praise, building high levels of self-esteem and confidence in children.
Purpose-built nurseryUdeskole accreditedNature-based learningAll-inclusive feesSensory roomDaily sports sessions
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
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Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:30, 52 weeks of the year
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Chester
Last inspected 27 April 2022
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 at this setting are happy, content, and eager to learn, demonstrating exceptional independence. They form strong attachments with staff and peers, fostering a sense of belonging, and their behaviour is exemplary. Staff provide meaningful praise, building high levels of self-esteem and confidence in children.
Inspector highlights
- The quality of teaching is exemplary.
- Children develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts from the youngest age.
- Children benefit from a language-rich environment.
- Leaders and managers methodically review the quality of education and recognise the importance of continued professional development.
- Staff are extremely warm and caring.
Inspection #10194404 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
Parents are extremely complimentary and state that they cannot praise the setting enough.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
All children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, make exceptional progress from their starting points, thanks to highly skilled staff who quickly identify areas for development and implement proven strategies to close any gaps early.
Outdoor space
The report mentions that the inspector observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and that managers implement thorough and effective risk assessment checks for all learning environments, including forest school activities and trips.
Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Chester
4.4
(7)
charlene molloy
2 years ago
My little girl has never been to a nursery before she went for a show around last week and had her first settling in session today. The staff are amazing and reassuring, their care and attention shown to the children and parents is in another level, my little one did not want to leave her settling in session. I am very grateful to all the staff at kids planet my little girls new favourite place.
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Sjaan Lewendon
4 years ago
My daughter has settled brilliantly at this nursery. The staff go out of their way to look after her and I know that she is really loved and cared for there 🙂
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Sophie Mason
2 years ago
Fabulous nursery, highly recommend. Modern and spacious indoor and outdoor facilities, staff are AMAZING.
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Tim Wakeling
4 years ago
Our little toddler loves this place — it's fantastic and new, really well kitted out and fun inside and out, and the staff are friendly, great with the kids and clearly love what they do.
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chompy beige
5 years ago
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Inspection history
Date: April 2022
- June 2022Outstanding
- April 2022Outstanding
Frequently asked about Kids Planet Chester
About the setting
Kids Planet Chester registered in 2018. The nursery employs 32 members of staff, 23 of whom hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3 or above. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays, from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children.
- URN
- 2503433
- Registered person
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Not applicable
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