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Kids Planet Horsham

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.9(33 parent reviews) ·41 Pondtail Road, Horsham, RH12 5HP · West Sussex
Number of places
80 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2026
Local authority
West Sussex

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Horsham, a 'Childcare on non-domestic premises' setting in Horsham, West Sussex, opened its doors in 2025 and caters to children aged 0–4 years. The nursery operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:15.

The latest Ofsted inspection on 14 January 2026 highlighted that children are happy, content, and develop a positive sense of belonging, supported by effective key-person arrangements. The dedicated staff prioritise individual care and learning needs, fostering strong social and emotional skills in the children.

Leaders, since acquiring the nursery, have a clear vision for continuous development, positively impacting all children and families. The curriculum, based on the EYFS framework, ensures children make good progress across all seven areas of learning.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual needs, fostering self-esteem and confidence. The nursery also provides regular access to outdoor play, allowing children to be physically active, climb, balance, and develop core muscles.

For children developing their spoken language, staff adapt interactions using simple words and engaging facial expressions, while older children engage in conversational skill development. The commitment to strong parental partnerships is evident, with parents highly commending the care and learning their children receive, particularly noting progress in language development and increased self-confidence.

What it's like

Children are happy, content, and develop a positive sense of belonging, supported by well-thought-out key-person arrangements. Staff prioritise individual care and learning needs, fostering children's social and emotional skills. Leaders have a clear plan for continuous development since acquiring the nursery, which positively impacts all children and families.

Positive belongingIndividualised careContinuous developmentStrong communicationPhysical development

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:15

Term time / All Year

All_year

Established

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jan 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Horsham

Last inspected 14 January 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, content, and develop a positive sense of belonging, supported by well-thought-out key-person arrangements. Staff prioritise individual care and learning needs, fostering children's social and emotional skills. Leaders have a clear plan for continuous development since acquiring the nursery, which positively impacts all children and families.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make good progress from their starting points across all 7 areas of learning and development.
  • Children become increasingly confident communicators and are well-prepared for their next stage in learning.
  • Staff are positive role models and support children to understand rules and boundaries.
  • Relationships that staff develop with children are respectful, warm and caring, promoting wellbeing in safe and stimulating play spaces.
  • Leaders are reflective and passionate, with a secure knowledge of the nursery's context and a clear vision for its development.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should support staff to consistently recognise when some children need additional support to engage in activities and play experiences to fully promote all children's learning and achievement.
  • 2Leaders should support staff to ensure the messages children receive are always consistent and followed through, to fully support children's growing understanding of the expectations for their behaviour.
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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The nursery provides comprehensive support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they develop self-esteem and confidence. Staff personalise care practices to meet individual needs, and lead staff advocate for children and families, offering continuous support and guidance.

Outdoor space

Children have regular access to the outdoor provision where they enjoy being physically active. Older children can climb, balance, and manoeuvre their bodies to explore the outside space, which supports the development of their core muscles.

EAL / language support

Children who are still developing their spoken language receive adapted interactions from staff, who use simple words and engaging facial expressions. Older children develop conversational skills through staff modelling and facilitated discussions, with regular opportunities for stories, songs, and rhymes to support confident communication.

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Horsham

4.9
(33)
Marina Misaljevic
5 months ago

My son has been going to the nursery since he was 10 months old and continues to enjoy it now he is 3 years old. I can't rate it enough. The staff are amazing, they are consistent with limited staff turnover. My daughter is due to start soon and she will be cared for by the same staff that cared for my son. Staff are friendly and welcoming, and the children spend alot of time playing in the garden or getting involved in activities. They always appear happy, energetic and entertained. The food menus are great, varied and nutritious home cooking. My son says home much he likes the food too. Wonderful nursery, will be sad to say goodbye when the time comes!

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Ana Isla
a year ago

We love the nursery. Our little one has been really happy since day one. She started in the baby room at 9 months old and loved everyone there, nearly abyear later she is the next room and she is also really happy. All the carers are really lovely with the little ones. Our girl just runs to the door every day looking forward to cuddles with carers, dancing, exploring and playing with her friends. The lovely ladies that are managers/deputy managers are also great. It is the perfect nurturing environment.

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Hillicks
a year ago

Couldn’t have picked a better nursery for our daughter. We feel very safe dropping her off every morning knowing that she is well looked after. The staff are incredibly creative, fun, patient and just so so lovely and amazing . We love it so much that our little boy will also be starting here later this year!

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Samra T
a year ago

Perfect start nursery Horsham and their lovely staff have gone above and beyond taking care of our little one. Our boy has gone to the nursery since he was one and now he is 3 in preschool. Our boy has special needs that would have gone completely under the radar if the nursery hadn't noticed them! They supported us through this journey and have made every referral possible to get him scene and sorted. He feels very loved and secure in his classes and he adores his careres. We absolutely love and recommend perfect start nursery at Horsham!!

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Lily Foster
a year ago

I cannot praise this nursery enough! I feel totally confident when leaving my son here. The staff are so lovely and I really feel like they know him. The food is nutritious and made onsite, which always smells and looks delicious! My son is in the baby room and the other little ones there seem as content as my son! Staff in the baby room and also management are all very warm and welcoming and a thorough handover is given to me at the end of each day, including how many nappies and naps he’s had and what he has eaten/how much he has eaten.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

14 January 2026

Expected standard

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

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