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We could not be happier, they are so caring and responsive to my daughters needs. You could see the difference in her almost immediately. She loves going there and it will be sad when she has to start school. The staff / managers are all wonderful. 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It operates all year round." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North East](/search?region=North+East) 4. Kids Planet Kenton Park # Kids Planet Kenton Park Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · 5 Kenton Park Shopping Centre, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 4RU · Newcastle upon Tyne Number of places 58 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Newcastle upon Tyne About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday. Rated Good by Ofsted on 13th February 2024, the nursery offers an ambitious curriculum designed to broaden children's understanding of the world and prepare them for school. The provision includes support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with staff building strong relationships with outside agencies to ensure children make progress towards their individual targets. Children at Kids Planet Kenton Park engage in a variety of activities, from exploring textures in sensory trays linked to stories to participating in outdoor play, where they learn routines such as lining up smartly. The nursery fosters a love of reading, with children delighting in sharing books in cosy spots both indoors and outdoors. Staff focus on developing children's communication and language skills, using aspirational vocabulary and teaching basic sign language. Parents have reported that staff are approachable, and that their children feel safe and secure, while also appreciating the nursery's communication regarding their children's development. The nursery promotes respect and celebrates diversity, with pre-school children even representing their peers on a committee, teaching them that their voices are valued. Children learn about community needs, exemplified by their creation of a foodbank collection area. Care routines are well-established, promoting independence in self-care skills across all age groups. What it's like The nursery has an ambitious curriculum that aims to develop children's understanding of the world and prepare them for school. Staff actively promote children's voices, for example, pre-school children represent their peers on a committee. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, embedding clear routines that children happily follow. Ambitious curriculum Strong parent communication SEND support Outdoor play Reading for pleasure Community-minded ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Kenton Park Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10325703 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241717)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2737109) 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 5 Kenton Park Shopping Centre, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE3 4RU [© 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#/-1.63949/55.00161/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - [Day nurseries in NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE](/search?q=NEWCASTLE+UPON+TYNE) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-kenton-park-ne3-4ru-2737109) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Kenton Park Last inspected 13 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 The nursery has an ambitious curriculum that aims to develop children's understanding of the world and prepare them for school. Staff actively promote children's voices, for example, pre-school children represent their peers on a committee. Staff have high expectations for behaviour, embedding clear routines that children happily follow. Inspector highlights - Children learn about the needs of others in the community and create a foodbank collection area. - Children demonstrate a clear love of reading and delight in sharing books in cosy spots inside and outside. - The overall curriculum intentions are matched appropriately to the age and stage of children. - Staff support children's communication and language skills, engaging well in conversation and teaching aspirational vocabulary. - Care routines are well established, supporting children's independence in self-care. Areas to develop - 1 review the sequencing of the literacy curriculum to raise the quality of education to an even higher level - 2 consider ways to support younger children's language and communication skills even further. Inspection #10325703 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50241717) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents say staff are approachable and that their children feel safe and secure on the nursery. > They state the nursery promotes respect and celebrates diversity. > Parents also appreciate the communication they receive from the nursery which helps them to understand how well their children are developing. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff have established effective relationships with outside agencies. They provide support to children with special education needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure that they make progress in their learning and development. Where professionals set specific targets for children, staff closely match activities to these to ensure children are given the opportunities they need to succeed. Outdoor space Children explore a range of textures in a sensory tray, linked to a favourite story. Children learn to line up smartly after outside play before carefully walking up the stairs to return to their rooms. Children delight in sharing books together in cosy spots inside and outside. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Kenton Park 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLxuYJNne_tk7FtxmeLVGCLjrakcVRSvkH2PXX1c2LZFUy-8Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Taryn Whitlie 5 years ago After trying another nursery and not feeling 100% happy I was recommended this nursery. We could not be happier, they are so caring and responsive to my daughters needs. You could see the difference in her almost immediately. She loves going there and it will be sad when she has to start school. The staff / managers are all wonderful. I’m now excited to see my little boy attend soon. 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