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Kids Planet Mapperley # Kids Planet Mapperley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Requires improvement (Aug 2025) · Kids Planet Day Nurseries, 145 Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5JL · Nottinghamshire Number of places 90 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2025 Local authority Nottinghamshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30am until 6pm. The nursery encourages children's independence, with older babies learning to serve themselves fruit and drink from lidless cups, and toddlers being encouraged to wipe their noses and wash their hands. Pre-school children also participate by serving meals and tidying up. The nursery offers a welcoming environment where children enjoy their time, with a focus on outdoor play. ', while toddlers develop their arm muscles and hand-eye coordination by rolling tyres. Staff also plan activities to develop small-muscle skills, preparing children for early writing. Babies enjoy singing familiar songs, and pre-school children develop a love of stories by predicting outcomes during reading time. The nursery provides healthy meals, snacks, and fresh drinking water, and effectively manages children's allergies and dietary requirements in collaboration with parents. While the latest Ofsted inspection on 05/08/2025 rated the nursery as 'Requires Improvement', the report highlights that children have some positive learning experiences. What it's like Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. While children have some positive learning experiences, the quality of teaching is variable across the nursery. This is because, at times, purposeful staff interactions are minimal. Outdoor play Pre-school activities Toddler activities Small-muscle skills Singing and stories Promotes independence ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round except for a week in May and a week over the Christmas period, from 7.30am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2025 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Mapperley Last inspected 5 August 2025 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Requires improvement Quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement What it's like to attend Children enjoy their time at this welcoming nursery. While children have some positive learning experiences, the quality of teaching is variable across the nursery. This is because, at times, purposeful staff interactions are minimal. Inspector highlights - Children enjoy outdoor play. Pre-school children play a game of 'What time is it Mr. Wolf?'. - Toddlers use their arm muscles as staff support them to sit and roll a small tyre back and forth to their friends. This helps develop their hand-eye coordination. - Staff plan activities for children to develop their small-muscle skills, helping children practise the skills needed for early writing. - Children enjoy small-group time. Babies sing familiar songs with staff, eagerly joining in with the actions. - Pre-school children listen as staff read a story. Staff encourage children to predict what will happen next, helping them develop a love of songs and stories. Areas to develop - 1 ensure staff focus their interactions on supporting the planned learning intentions to ensure all children are engaged in purposeful learning - 2 ensure a smoother transition time between changes in activities so that children are not kept waiting too long and remain engaged - 3 strengthen the arrangements for individual staff supervisions to support consistency in developing high-quality interactions with all children. Inspection #10416209 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286275) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Mapperley Inspection date Aug 2025 Inspection no. 10416209 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50286275)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2833566) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Kids Planet Day Nurseries, 145 Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham, NG3 5JL [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.12429/52.98423/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Nottingham - [Day nurseries in Nottingham](/search?q=Nottingham) - [Day nurseries in East Midlands](/search?q=East+Midlands) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-mapperley-ng3-5jl-2833566) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children enjoy outdoor play. Pre-school children play a game of 'What time is it Mr. Wolf?' They listen as staff shout out the time, which sees children run away, squealing with delight as they try not to get caught. Toddlers readily take part in a small-group activity, using their arm muscles as staff support them to sit and roll a small tyre back and forth to their friends. Inspection history Most recent inspection 5 August 2025 Requires improvement Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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