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Kids Planet Linden House # Kids Planet Linden House Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 4.5 (21 parent reviews) · 34 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YG · St Helens Number of places 81 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2026 Local authority St Helens About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Linden House, a childcare setting for children aged 0-4 years in Newton-Le-Willows, has been operating since 2025 and received an expected standard rating in its January 2026 Ofsted inspection. The nursery prioritises an engaging and well-organised environment, where children are encouraged to explore their interests, from experimenting with fresh herbs to making sounds on a piano. The curriculum, which follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, effectively prepares children for their next stage of learning, including school. The setting embraces children's diverse cultures and traditions, fostering a sense of belonging for every child. Strong, nurturing relationships between children and staff are a key feature, helping children to settle quickly, build confidence, and develop crucial self-esteem and resilience. The nursery also places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, with regular trips via minibus to a local forest school, and encourages community involvement through acts of kindness. Kids Planet Linden House demonstrates a commitment to inclusive practice, with dedicated support for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an additional language (EAL), ensuring all children can access the curriculum fully. What it's like Children arrive eagerly at nursery and show impressive concentration as they explore fresh herbs and make sounds on the piano, demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. The clear curriculum effectively prepares children for their next stage, embracing their cultures and traditions, and fostering a sense of belonging. Strong, nurturing bonds with staff help children settle, build confidence, and develop self-esteem and resilience. Well-organised environment Nurturing staff bonds Strong parent partnerships Engaging outdoor provision Inclusive practice ## Key facts Opening hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday : 07:30 - 18:00 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 — 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 Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Expected standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Expected standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Expected standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 0 to 4 Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Linden House Last inspected 16 January 2026 What it's like to attend Children arrive eagerly at nursery and show impressive concentration as they explore fresh herbs and make sounds on the piano, demonstrating positive attitudes to learning. The clear curriculum effectively prepares children for their next stage, embracing their cultures and traditions, and fostering a sense of belonging. Strong, nurturing bonds with staff help children settle, build confidence, and develop self-esteem and resilience. Inspector highlights - Children make good progress through the curriculum. - Leaders have established a positive and respectful environment, where expectations for behaviour are generally well understood. - Secure and responsive relationships are a strength. - Leaders have clear action plans to strengthen the consistency of the curriculum. - Children arrive eagerly at nursery, benefitting from a well-organised environment that reflects and responds to their interests. Areas to develop - 1 Leaders should target training and support for staff more precisely to address minor inconsistencies within staff practice and the implementation of the curriculum. Inspection #2851080 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296656) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Linden House Inspection date Jan 2026 Inspection no. 2851080 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50296656)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851080) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-linden-house-wa12-9yg-2851080) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders maintain strategic oversight of support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring continuity during staffing changes and promoting consistent understanding through strong partnerships with families and external agencies. Staff effectively implement agreed strategies such as simple sign language and objects of reference to support children's understanding. Outdoor space Children at Kids Planet Linden House engage in a rich array of outings, including travel by minibus to a local forest school. They also demonstrate acts of kindness within the community, fostering a deeper understanding of their local environment. EAL / language support Kids Planet Linden House embraces children's cultures and traditions, with staff adapting teaching by using keywords from children's home languages, providing support for children with English as an additional language. Inspection history Most recent inspection 16 January 2026 Expected 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/50296656) ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Linden House ### What is the capacity at Kids Planet Linden House? ### How is Kids Planet Linden House classified by Ofsted? ### Is Kids Planet Linden House suitable for under-twos? ### What outdoor learning does Kids Planet Linden House offer? ### How does Kids Planet Linden House support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Newton-Le-Willows Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Linden House. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Newton-le-Willows · WA12 9TX ](/nursery/the-woodlands-nursery-school-newton-limited-wa12-9tx-ey548675) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.3 mi ### Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge Newton-le-Willows · WA12 9DD 4.7(19 reviews) ](/nursery/kids-planet-patterdale-lodge-wa12-9dd-2849145) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Little Foxes (Newton) Newton-le-Willows · WA12 9XD 5.0(92 reviews) ](/nursery/little-foxes-newton-wa12-9xd-ey536717) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Evolution Childcare @ Newton House Newton-le-Willows · WA12 9EZ 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/evolution-childcare-newton-house-wa12-9ez-2701521) - [ Awaiting first inspection 1.1 mi ### Love Learning Childcare Haydock · WA11 0NJ ](/nursery/love-learning-childcare-ltd-wa11-0nj-2822188) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Over The Rainbow Wigan · WN4 9EE 5.0(6 reviews) ](/nursery/over-the-rainbow-wn4-9ee-ey485549) [See all nurseries in Newton-Le-Willows →](/search?q=Newton-Le-Willows) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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