Opening hours
7am to 7pm
Kids Planet Lymm
Ofsted: Good
(Jun 2024)
Number of places
141 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Warrington
About this day nursery
The nursery maintains a "Good" Ofsted rating, following its inspection on 19th June 2024. Children thrive in a nurturing and calm environment, quickly settling and developing self-confidence thanks to the strong relationships forged with staff.
The staff implement an ambitious curriculum designed to spark children's interests and support their learning through critical thinking and firsthand experiences. This includes opportunities for physical activity, such as brisk walks to the park for pre-schoolers and creative ramp-building for toddlers, while babies are encouraged in their physical development through tummy time and exploration.
Both communication and language development are strongly emphasised within the curriculum. Bilingual staff support children who speak English as an additional language by using their home languages while expanding their English vocabulary, fostering confidence in their language development.
The nursery also effectively uses early years pupil premium funding to support children in controlling their emotions, particularly those who are disadvantaged, by providing sensory resources like fidget toys and sensory boxes to aid self-regulation. Staff also support children in understanding boundaries and safety, adapting their approach for different starting points.
For instance, they gently explain rules like using "indoor feet" to toddlers during chasing games. The nursery also provides funded education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
What it's like
Children are happy in the nurturing and calm environment. Staff forge strong relationships with children and offer them lots of reassurance, helping them to settle quickly and develop self-confidence. The ambitious curriculum ignites children's interests and supports their learning through critical thinking and first-hand experiences.
Nurturing and calm environmentAmbitious curriculumStrong communication focusSupport for emotional developmentOpportunities for physical activityBilingual language support
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Established
2009
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Lymm
Last inspected 19 June 2024
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
What it's like to attend
Children are happy in the nurturing and calm environment. Staff forge strong relationships with children and offer them lots of reassurance, helping them to settle quickly and develop self-confidence. The ambitious curriculum ignites children's interests and supports their learning through critical thinking and first-hand experiences.
Inspector highlights
- Children are happy in a nurturing and calm environment.
- Staff plan an ambitious curriculum that ignites children's interests and supports their learning.
- Staff set high expectations for children's behaviour, helping them to understand boundaries and safety.
- The provider values the importance of supporting staff in their professional development.
- Children are provided with an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on communication and language development.
Areas to develop
- 1tighten systems for gathering information from parents about their children's individual needs
- 2provide support to managers and staff to help them fully understand and implement the nursery's policies and procedures.
Inspection #10354686 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
The provider has used early years pupil premium funding to help children control their emotions. They have purchased sensory stimulation resources, such as fidget toys and sensory boxes, which staff use to help children self-regulate and control their impulses, especially the most disadvantaged.
Outdoor space
Staff provide many opportunities for children to be physically active. Pre-school children start their day with a vigorous walk to the park and toddlers develop control of their bodies as they build complex ramp structures. Babies are supported to practise their growing physical skills through tummy time, crawling and exploring inviting spaces.
EAL / language support
Staff who are bilingual support children who speak English as an additional language. They communicate with children in their home languages while building their English vocabulary, helping children to develop confidence as they move between the language structures that they speak.
Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Lymm
4.7
(6)
Kayleigh Dawson
4 months ago
All of the staff at Kids Planet Lymm have been exceptional! They have gone above and beyond for our little boy and we couldn’t be happier with the service! Nothing is too much to ask. Every staff member is caring, diligent, friendly, approachable and so dedicated to their roles. Everyone says hello to your child, even from a different room they know them by name. It’s such a personalised approach. Special shout out to Faye the manager. She is incredible and so detail oriented and organised. She is also approachable and always makes time for discussions and support. Pippa is also incredible! Very focused and lovely the pair make an incredible management team. Megan and Shannen in the baby room are also amazing! I cannot fault them and the care they give to my son. Having Chi the sports coach is also amazing and particularly helpful for my little boy as he has complex needs and a developmental delay and Chi is already providing him some support and I have no doubt he will come leaps and bounds. Thank you all so much. Highly reccomend!
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Becky Brickwood
3 months ago
My little one loves it here and the staff are so caring and kind, which is exactly why I chose them as my childcare provider. I also love the emphasise on outdoor learning and I'm in awe of all the amazing activities they get up to on a daily basis!
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Alexander Hattingh
6 years ago
Our daughter Robyn had a fantastic time at Kidz Planet! 10/10 to Naomi and her team always happy to help!
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Oznur Apsimon
8 years ago
Not suitable for very young babies. I had to withdrew my three months old LO due to hygiene concerns.
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Dan Adam
9 years ago
My nieces go here, it looked fun. Oh to be young again.
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Inspection history
Date: March 2010
- June 2024Good
- February 2020Outstanding
- February 2014Outstanding
- March 2010Good
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