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On the 3rd time the manager did call… to say they couldn’t possibly offer flexible childcare, said in such a way as if that’s not a normal offering from a nursery?! And again just generally snobby - waste of time!\n\nOh and before all this we asked to have a look around the nursery and they advised they needed notice to do so, every other nursery in Darlington needed a few hours or few days notice - this one? 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Kids Planet High Bank # Kids Planet High Bank Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Strong standard · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · High Bank Farm, Cleasby Road, Darlington, DL2 2QE · North Yorkshire Number of places 140 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority North Yorkshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet High Bank is a highly nurturing and inclusive nursery in Darlington, providing exceptional care for children aged 0-4 years. Registered with Ofsted on October 2, 2023, the nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The dedicated staff, inspired by passionate leaders, ensure children thrive through a wide variety of stimulating experiences. The carefully sequenced curriculum, based on a secure understanding of child development, ensures excellent progress across all areas, preparing children well for school. The stimulating indoor and extensive outdoor environments foster curiosity and provide opportunities for children to develop physical skills and manage risk safely. What it's like Children thrive in this highly nurturing and inclusive nursery. Passionate leaders inspire the dedicated staff team to provide excellent opportunities to support all children's learning and development. The nursery environment, both indoors and in the extensive outdoor areas, is set up to stimulate children's curiosity. Nurturing environment Inclusive practice Excellent progress Stimulating environments Skilled teaching ## Key facts Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 06:00 Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Strong standard Last inspected Jan 2026 Headline: Strong standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard — Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Strong standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Strong standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Strong standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet High Bank Last inspected 14 January 2026 · Jan Batchelor Jane Mumby What it's like to attend Children thrive in this highly nurturing and inclusive nursery. Passionate leaders inspire the dedicated staff team to provide excellent opportunities to support all children's learning and development. The nursery environment, both indoors and in the extensive outdoor areas, is set up to stimulate children's curiosity. Inspector highlights - Children's progress across all areas of the curriculum is excellent. - Leaders have created a harmonious environment, where children feel safe and secure. - Leaders prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing. - Highly effective teaching is a real strength of the nursery. - Highly effective leadership embeds inclusivity across the setting. - The safeguarding standards are met. - Children become confident communicators through a carefully sequenced approach. - The atmosphere within the nursery is one of purpose and warmth. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders and those responsible for governance should sustain their work to ensure continued improvement and high standards. They should focus on creating a transformational impact on the outcomes and experiences of disadvantaged children, those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296560) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet High Bank Inspection date Jan 2026 Lead inspector Jan Batchelor Jane Mumby [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296560)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748079) 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 High Bank Farm, Cleasby Road, Darlington, DL2 2QE Opening hours Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 06:00 [© 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#/-1.59877/54.50373/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Darlington - [Day nurseries in Darlington](/search?q=Darlington) - [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-high-bank-dl2-2qe-2748079) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children who face any barriers to learning make clear and sustained progress from their starting points. Parents of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities recognise their children's achievement and value the way they are encouraged to promote their children's learning further at home. When children have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff use individual plans to guide their support and proactively review these regularly to reflect all children's emerging needs. Outdoor space The nursery environment, both indoors and in the extensive outdoor areas, is set up to stimulate children's curiosity. Older children exceed physical development outcomes through skilled and focused teaching of specific skills. They learn to manage risk safely, for example, by adapting their pace as they move around trees or muddy ground. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet High Bank 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ8VeraNkC0qS430A4d2HXcWiZVjAPazYaxmJ0QQIeQijWbuA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lee Stephenson 4 years ago Next level snobbery because myself and my partner dare to work shifts! The receptionist advised she would get a manager to call “to try and sort something” - no call. My partner rang another 3 times and was told a manager would call her. On the 3rd time the manager did call… to say they couldn’t possibly offer flexible childcare, said in such a way as if that’s not a normal offering from a nursery?! And again just generally snobby - waste of time! Oh and before all this we asked to have a look around the nursery and they advised they needed notice to do so, every other nursery in Darlington needed a few hours or few days notice - this one? They never did get back to us [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyNy1UeHZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e9eac04ff6141:0x4b3f06d0087401c4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocItdZ_B0OlenhdJMNY7geSVT1Yy_pXQsDz3CvJWDmdTxUPpyg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zara Watkinson 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM4NlptRHFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e9eac04ff6141:0x4b3f06d0087401c4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXZ4cc53qW7aDSqOD_eEgk0DRiX-fGRot1X0EPmxP1BIuJF7mA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Trevor Norman 5 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM4b2FLMWRREAE!2m1!1s0x487e9eac04ff6141:0x4b3f06d0087401c4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJzltona1CPaORdy8BEdWRS11MSr_j2rtalzYCg7EpIN_zLGQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jonathan Sturgeon 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoME9lOVVBEAE!2m1!1s0x487e9eac04ff6141:0x4b3f06d0087401c4) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet High Bank. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5422059966942151108&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 14 January 2026 Strong standard 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/50296560) ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet High Bank ### What is the address of Kids Planet High Bank? ### What stands out about Kids Planet High Bank? ### When is Kids Planet High Bank open? ## About the setting Kids Planet High Bank was registered with Ofsted on 02/10/2023. It is a childcare on non-domestic premises based at High Bank Farm, Cleasby Road, Stapleton, Darlington, DL2 2QE. The nursery operates Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:00 and is registered to accept children from 0 to 4 years old. The registered person is Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited. 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