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Kids Planet Knutsford

Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2022)
·Knutsford Centre, Mobberley Road, KNUTSFORD, WA16 8HY · Cheshire East
Number of places
235 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Knutsford, formerly Kids Allowed, is a purpose-built nursery catering to children from infancy through preschool. The nursery boasts expansive outdoor play areas meticulously designed to stimulate exploration and foster physical development within a secure and inspiring environment.

A team of qualified and experienced practitioners leads the nursery, offering a diverse range of activities individually tailored to each child's unique interests. The focus is on cultivating a nurturing atmosphere that empowers young learners to confidently engage in play and learning.

In addition to its standard nursery provisions, Kids Planet Knutsford also supports school-aged children through its Out of School Club, ensuring high-quality care beyond regular school hours. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM, 52 weeks a year, providing consistent support for families.

With a strong commitment to early childhood development, Kids Planet Knutsford aims to create a foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

What it's like

A child-centred approach is at the heart of this nursery. Children have positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are good role models.

Purpose-built nurseryLarge outdoor play spacesExperienced practitionersOut of School Club availableOperates 52 weeks a year

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 18:30, 52 weeks of the year

Age range

Babies through to preschool

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Knutsford

Last inspected 4 November 2022

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

A child-centred approach is at the heart of this nursery. Children have positive relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. Staff have high expectations of children's behaviour and are good role models.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are excited as they enter the nursery and are happy waving goodbye to parents and carers.
  • There is a strong focus on outdoor learning and children develop a love of the outdoors.
  • The nursery provides outings and experiences which include trips to the airport, providing children with first-hand experiences of the wider world.
  • Partnership with parents is a real strength of the nursery.
  • The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent.

Areas to develop

  • 1strengthen supervision to ensure staff understand the curriculum intent, in order to provide children with greater levels of challenge in their learning
  • 2develop staff's quality of teaching to help maximize the focus on what children need to learn next.
Inspection #10249186 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is excellent. Managers and the special educational needs and disabilities coordinator have worked closely with parents and other agencies to remove barriers to learning and secured funding for extra resources. All children are fully included and make very good progress.

Outdoor space

There is a strong focus on outdoor learning and children develop a love of the outdoors. They enjoy exploring nature and the world around them, experimenting with clay and natural objects, and throwing leaves in the air.

Inspection history

Date: November 2022

  • February 2023Good
  • November 2022Good

Frequently asked about Kids Planet Knutsford

About the setting

Kids Allowed Knutsford registered in 2020. The nursery opens Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year, from 7.30am to 6pm. The nursery receives funding for the provision of free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The nursery employs 23 members of childcare staff, with 15 holding appropriate early years qualification at level 3 or above.

URN
2593041
Registered person
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Not applicable

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