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Kids Planet Kirkby

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2024)
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4.0(1 parent reviews) ·richard hesketh drive, Kirkby, L32 0TZ · Knowsley
Number of places
98 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2024
Local authority
Knowsley

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Kirkby, operational since 2023, provides childcare for children aged 1 to 4 years from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The nursery, rated 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2024, offers a welcoming environment where managers are dedicated to giving children the best start.

The entrance features an 'advice station' for parents, providing helpful information and practical support. Staff greet children warmly, taking time to learn about their well-being, which helps children feel secure and ready to learn.

The curriculum is designed to be ambitious for all children. Babies are encouraged to explore treasure baskets, investigating objects, textures, and sounds, and learning new words such as 'slimy' and 'squeeze'.

Older children engage in activities such as making prints in dough with pine cones and exploring sensory materials like foam and gloop, fostering their language and thinking skills. The nursery places a strong emphasis on physical development; staff challenge children with obstacle courses outdoors, helping them build confidence and resilience.

Key-person arrangements are well-established, with staff utilising screening tools to identify any developmental delays early and providing targeted support through individual plans and referrals to external agencies. Children are given many opportunities to develop strong language skills through stories, songs, and adapted room layouts, including role-play areas.

Positive behaviour is encouraged through clear explanations and praise. Children are also supported in developing independence by following good hygiene routines and taking responsibility for tasks like scraping their plates after lunch.

Parents are kept informed of their child's progress and receive communication strategies used in the nursery to support learning at home.

What it's like

Managers are passionate about providing the best start for children. The nursery has a welcoming entrance, which offers an 'advice station' that provides helpful information and practical support for parents. Friendly staff greet children at the door and take the time to find out about their sleep, breakfast and general well-being. As a result, parents feel reassured, and children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

Ambitious curriculumStrong independence skillsEffective SEND supportGood physical developmentWelcoming environment

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Established

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Kirkby

Last inspected 28 November 2024 · Rachel McHugh

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Managers are passionate about providing the best start for children. The nursery has a welcoming entrance, which offers an 'advice station' that provides helpful information and practical support for parents. Friendly staff greet children at the door and take the time to find out about their sleep, breakfast and general well-being. As a result, parents feel reassured, and children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers are clear about what they want children to learn, offering many opportunities for children to practise skills and repeat movements that develop their physical ability.
  • Key-person arrangements are well established, with staff using screening tools to identify any developmental delays early and take swift action to refer to agencies.
  • Children have many opportunities to develop good language skills, with staff reading stories, singing songs, and adapting rooms to support speech and language development.
  • Staff support children to achieve positive behaviour effectively, explaining expectations and praising good behaviour to motivate children.
  • Children have many opportunities to do things for themselves and develop their independence, following good hygiene routines and taking responsibility for tasks.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen the deployment of staff across the nursery at key transition times to meet the needs of all children.
Inspection #10370128 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Key-person arrangements are well established. Staff know children very well. For example, they use screening tools to track and assess language skills and involvement levels. Staff use this information to identify any developmental delays early. They take swift action to refer to agencies and develop individual support plans. As a result, children get the targeted help they need to close any gaps in learning.

Outdoor space

Staff challenge children to navigate an obstacle course outdoors. Young children know they must lift their knees high over the hurdles to clear them and replace them in the correct position when they knock them over. As a result, children build confidence and resilience, which helps to lay strong foundations for future learning.

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Kirkby

4.0
(1)
Shaun Rhodes
6 months ago

My baby girl enjoyed it, jusf that communucation can be poor

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

28 November 2024

Good

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

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