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Kids Planet Hanford

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2023)
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4.4(22 parent reviews) ·Church Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4QD · Stoke-on-Trent
Number of places
122 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2023
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Hanford in Stoke-on-Trent offers high-quality childcare for children from baby to preschool age. With a dedicated team boasting over 50 years of combined experience, the nursery fosters a warm and stimulating atmosphere where play, learning, and exploration are encouraged through natural resources and child-led activities.

The nursery emphasises environmental responsibility, holding an ECO accreditation, and runs a gardening club where children learn about nature and food origins. They also promote literacy through a parent and children's lending library.

To support healthy lifestyles, a PANCo (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator) leads weekly sports sessions, while a baking club teaches healthy recipes using home-grown ingredients. The curriculum is enriched with weekly Boogie Mites music and movement sessions and dance classes in collaboration with FSD.

Kids Planet Hanford also actively involves families through regular stay-and-play sessions, and provides a welcoming tea and coffee station for parents.

Our ethos

Kids Planet Hanford prides itself on providing the highest quality of childcare for babies through to preschoolers. Our highly qualified and passionate team create a warm, nurturing environment where children can play, learn, and explore with confidence, supported by natural resources and child-led learning opportunities.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and keen to greet their friends, displaying high levels of confidence and learning to be independent from a young age. They learn to manage their feelings and are kind and considerate towards one another. Children build strong bonds with staff, spontaneously showing affection.

ECO accreditedChild-led learningOutdoor learningGardening clubParent lending library

Pricing & funding

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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 Hanford

Last inspected 17 February 2023

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

Children arrive happy and keen to greet their friends, displaying high levels of confidence and learning to be independent from a young age. They learn to manage their feelings and are kind and considerate towards one another. Children build strong bonds with staff, spontaneously showing affection.

Inspector highlights

  • Children arrive happy and keen to greet their friends.
  • Children learn to be independent.
  • Children learn to manage their feelings.
  • Children are kind and considerate towards one another.
  • Children build strong bonds with the staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen information sharing between staff, so that all adults working directly with children have a secure understanding of children's learning needs
  • 2provide more guidance and support for less-experienced staff on how to extend activities that further promote children's learning.
Inspection #10277717 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

They comment on how they receive regular information about their children's progress as well as plenty of opportunities to exchange information about what their children are doing at home.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress from their starting points. Support for children with SEND is strong, with leaders ensuring parents and other agencies are fully involved and targeted interventions are in place to tailor care to individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including healthy eating and oral health. Outdoors, children enjoy high-energy play in the fresh air.

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Hanford

4.4
(22)
grant williams
4 months ago

Such a good nursery. All the staff (nicole, kiera, eleyn and others) in the baby/ tots room are really nice and take good care of your child. They really get to know your child and let you know when something isnt right with them. The family app is great and its regularly updated throughout the day. They are also really attentive on developing your child with observations, assessments and parents evenings. Great nursey.

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Nic
a year ago

Both of my children attend the nursery and both are very different in their needs. My 1st child is a real mummies boy and we still have the normal bribes on the drop off to not go to nursery- over time and another child later iv learnt that this is quite normal so let this be reassuring to any mums with screaming babies at the drop off. But I can honestly say it's been invaluable. The bonds, friendships and development he has achieved would not have been possible without the staff and activities at KP. My second child is delayed in her gross motor skills and the team have been so supportive. I have daily updates about both children and see how they've eaten and what they've been up to each day. The handover with staff makes me know that they know my children on a personal level and that's all I could ask for.

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Lucy Abbott
a year ago

My little boy loves it here, they do so many activities. Have a whole room dedicated to messy/sensory play. My sons key worker Demi K in the toddler room is amazing, he has only been there since September but has already developed a bond with her and other staff too. Highly recommend you to take your babies here and you can trust that they will be happy and safe.

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Hannah Taylor
a year ago

My daughter started the Nursey 3 months ago, she has settled so well. The staff have been amazing with her! She loves doing all the activities and we are always kept up to date. I can’t wait to see her thrive over the next two years. Thank you to all the staff in the toddler room.

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Rachel Chetwynd
a year ago

From the moment we enrolled with kids planet Hanford we were welcomed warmly. The staff here are so very family focussed, interest in you as individuals and can’t do enough to help the children settle and feel part of ‘the family’. Preschool staff have been exceptional with our child. Our child has thrived since starting here in confidence, language and understanding of the differences in the world. We are very much welcomed by wonderful events that staff work hard to put on to celebrate different dates throughout the year. Everyone works so hard nothing is too much trouble. Thank you so much.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

17 February 2023

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Kids Planet Hanford

About the setting

Kids Planet Hanford registered in 2022. The nursery employs 13 members of childcare staff, with 11 holding early years qualifications at level 2 to level 5. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year old children.

URN
2678363
Registered person
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises

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