Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year
Kids Planet Mansion House
Ofsted: Outstanding
(Aug 2023)
Number of places
47 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Aug 2023
Local authority
Oxfordshire
About this day nursery
Kids Planet Mansion House, situated between Summertown and Sunnymead in Oxford, offers childcare and early education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. This nursery is exclusively for the staff and students of the University of Oxford.
The dedicated team, led by manager Keira Ward, who has extensive experience in early childhood education, aims to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can flourish. The nursery's central location allows for frequent outings into the local community, including parks, libraries, and shops, enriching the children's learning experiences.
They also provide regular stay-and-play sessions, open days, and wellbeing coffee mornings to foster strong partnerships with families. The fees are all-inclusive, covering essential items like nappies, wipes, formula milk, sun cream, and nutritious meals and snacks tailored to dietary needs.
They also incorporate sports activities for physical development and utilise the Famly app for real-time updates for parents. The nursery boasts engaging indoor spaces for discovery and creativity, along with outdoor areas, including a safe playground and expansive green fields maintained by the University of Oxford, encouraging exploration and connection with nature.
Additionally, the nursery supports families with practical resources like a food bank station and a lending library.
Our ethos
At Kids Planet, we go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and early years education. We provide secure, nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected, and free to explore. Our focus is always to create the best environment for your child to thrive. At Mansion House, we offer a nurturing setting where children develop independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
What it's like
Children are warmly welcomed into this truly inspirational and magical nursery, arriving happy and quickly settling to eagerly explore a wealth of fascinating activities. They demonstrate exceptional concentration and perseverance, exceeding staff expectations and making outstanding progress.
Exclusive University of Oxford nurseryAll-inclusive feesCentral Oxford locationOutdoor learning opportunitiesFamily support resources
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request
This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.
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Food
Nutritious meals and snacks provided, catering to all dietary needs.
Age range
3 months to 5 years
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Mansion House
Last inspected 3 August 2023
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
What it's like to attend
Children are warmly welcomed into this truly inspirational and magical nursery, arriving happy and quickly settling to eagerly explore a wealth of fascinating activities. They demonstrate exceptional concentration and perseverance, exceeding staff expectations and making outstanding progress.
Inspector highlights
- Children are warmly welcomed into this truly inspirational and magical nursery.
- Children demonstrate exceptional powers of concentration and perseverance.
- Children's behaviour is exemplary.
- Children make excellent strides in their independence.
- Children's communication and language development is given the utmost priority.
Inspection #10301525 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Leaders meticulously oversee the quality of teaching across the nursery. This ensures that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make exceptional progress. The manager and staff constantly review children's progress and adapt their practice accordingly. They work closely with parents and external professionals to ensure children receive effective targeted support.
Outdoor space
Children's imaginations are ignited as they play with authentic ingredients and equipment in the outdoor kitchen. They consider and try out their ideas to refine their initial recipe, which is too watery.
Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Mansion House
5.0
(6)
Adrian O
a year ago
A fantastic, extraordinary place which our two children fell in love with! The team is super motivated, very committed and always preparing new ideas, games, and activities for the children. Our children are in the toddlers and preschool groups. During pickup they often just want to stay longer because it's so much fun. Thank you in particular to Adriana, Aleiysha, Dawn, Dorina, Elisabetta, Emma, Ermira, Izzy, Nela, Ouafia, Paul, Riya, Samira, Zahra and Keira! You're awesome!
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Darren Collins
13 years ago
A Wonderful nursery. Our pre-schooler has been there since a baby, and his baby brother has just started there. We are very happy indeed with the place: our 4 year-old has always been happy to go and has made many friends and enjoys the activities and the staff. He also eats their healthy meals well (better than at home!).
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Rachel Fc
3 years ago
A wonderful environment for children to learn and grow, excellent resources , managed brilliantly with wonder team who care and clearly want the children to thrive , keep up the fabulous work
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Katherine Markham
8 years ago
Amazing! Could never have imagined such a positive experience for my daughter.
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Mark Stoker
3 years ago
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Inspection history
Most recent inspection
3 August 2023
Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.
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About the setting
Mansion House Day Nursery registered in July 2021 and is owned by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited. It is located in the university area of Oxford and is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. The nursery employs 20 staff, 11 of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications from level 2 to level 6. Free funding is provided for early education for children aged two, three and four years.
- URN
- 2641116
- Registered person
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
- Day care type
- Full day care
- Register
- Early Years Register
- Establishment type
- Childcare on non-domestic premises
- Previous rating
- Outstanding
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