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For the first 2 years, we had no issues whatsoever. Since September, they changed systems and cancelled the direct debit, with invoices and payments now being managed through an app. We notified them we had no access to this in September, only to the Kids Planet branch our daughter attends for holiday club. We have chased this multiple times a week since September, rarely receiving a response, and when we do it is less than helpful. We finally have access to the app and invoices after over 3 months of back and forth, but we are receiving no response on clearing the outstanding balance. Prior to this, I would've recommended Kids Planet Mablins, but now I would advise anyone considering sending their child here to find another childcare setting.", "datePublished": "2025-12-10T19:08:40.662844147Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mablins-lane-cw1-3yr-2564135#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Kids Planet Mablins Lane", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mablins-lane-cw1-3yr-2564135" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mablins-lane-cw1-3yr-2564135#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Kids Planet Mablins Lane a good nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Kids Planet Mablins Lane is a good nursery. 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The manager has researched and started an outdoor training initiative, and children regularly participate in 'forest school' sessions." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does Kids Planet Mablins Lane support children with SEND?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Kids Planet Mablins Lane ensures all children, including those with SEND, make good progress. The nursery provides an inspiring environment, uses additional funding effectively, and holds meetings with professionals and parents to review specific strategies." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What do parents say about Kids Planet Mablins Lane?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents find that children are confident and self-assured in the secure, safe environment at Kids Planet Mablins Lane. 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Kids Planet Mablins Lane # Kids Planet Mablins Lane Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · Mablins Lane Community Primary School, Mablins Lane, Crewe, CW1 3YR · Cheshire East Number of places 42 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Cheshire East 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 Kids Planet Mablins Lane, located in Crewe, provides a warm and welcoming nursery experience for children aged 2 to 5 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 20th July 2022. Children here are observed to be happy and engaged, enjoying a wide range of accessible resources and stimulating activities. The inspector noted children developing their own precise techniques through trial and error, fostering a can-do attitude and determination. The nursery places a strong emphasis on independence, encouraging children to pour their own drinks and attend to personal needs. Staff act as positive role models, fostering good manners, values, and confidence. Kids Planet Mablins Lane boasts a well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum tailored to individual children's interests and developmental stages, ensuring good progress for all. This includes children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with additional funding used effectively to support their development. The nursery proactively engages with other professionals and parents to implement and review specific strategies for children with SEND. Outdoor learning is a priority, with the manager actively researching and implementing outdoor training initiatives. What it's like Children are very happy and settled in the warm, welcoming nursery. They enjoy playing with the wide range of accessible resources and stimulating activities. Through trial and error, children work out their own techniques with great precision and control. Warm, welcoming environment Ambitious curriculum Strong school partnership Good progress for all Positive staff Outdoor learning focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday during term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6pm. Term time / All Year Term Time ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Mablins Lane Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10221690 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192242)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2564135) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-mablins-lane-cw1-3yr-2564135) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Mablins Lane Last inspected 20 July 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 Children are very happy and settled in the warm, welcoming nursery. They enjoy playing with the wide range of accessible resources and stimulating activities. Through trial and error, children work out their own techniques with great precision and control. Inspector highlights - The manager has a positive attitude and passion for delivering high-quality care and educational opportunities to children. - Strong partnership working is in place with the linked school. - Children are confident and self-assured in the secure, safe environment. - There is a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum in place. - All children are making good progress. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's questioning skills further, so children are consistently given time to think, respond and share their ideas. Inspection #10221690 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192242) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children are making good progress. This includes children who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The environment is inspiring and any additional funding received is spent well. Furthermore, meetings take place with other professionals and parents. They provide specific strategies and regularly review the impact that these are having. Outdoor space The manager is eager to widen children's outdoor learning experiences. She has carried out research, involved staff in discussions and has recently begun an outdoor training initiative. Staff and children have great relationships with teachers and regularly take part in 'forest school' sessions. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Mablins Lane 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJizG-wDulFdBW2VNCxOV9v0LM3SOFYs4ol7V0unPYfvRhCnQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Krysty Mcall 5 months ago My daughter has been attending Kids Planet Mablins Lane for breakfast club since she started in reception. For the first 2 years, we had no issues whatsoever. Since September, they changed systems and cancelled the direct debit, with invoices and payments now being managed through an app. We notified them we had no access to this in September, only to the Kids Planet branch our daughter attends for holiday club. We have chased this multiple times a week since September, rarely receiving a response, and when we do it is less than helpful. We finally have access to the app and invoices after over 3 months of back and forth, but we are receiving no response on clearing the outstanding balance. Prior to this, I would've recommended Kids Planet Mablins, but now I would advise anyone considering sending their child here to find another childcare setting. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGWVUzb3pRVzg1WXpKbGJFVnlZM0ZsT0VNeVprRRAB!2m1!1s0x487af7596091717d:0xa81d32c56709d06c) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Mablins Lane. 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