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[Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [North West](/search?region=North+West) 4. Kids Planet Old Vicarage # Kids Planet Old Vicarage Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · 112 Hartington Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5SS · Westmorland and Furness Number of places 105 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Westmorland and Furness About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Old Vicarage, established in 1998, operates as a childcare setting for children aged 0-5 years. Open Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions available from 7:30am to 5:30pm, it provides a consistent and secure environment for young learners. The nursery received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 26 September 2022, reflecting its commitment to quality education and care. Children at Kids Planet Old Vicarage are happy and secure, forming strong bonds with staff, with even new children quickly comforted and reassured. Babies are observed to be engaging and content, while older children confidently explore the inviting outdoor environment, making their own choices during play. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in personal and physical development for younger children, progressively preparing older children for a smooth transition to school. This includes continuous access to areas promoting early writing, mathematics, and information and communication technology. The nursery is particularly effective in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), where children are making good progress due to clear targets set by the special educational needs coordinator and well-planned activities by staff. Parent partnerships are strong, ensuring good communication about children's development and sharing ideas for home learning, which helps create a consistent and supportive learning journey for each child. What it's like Children are happy and secure at the nursery, forming strong bonds with staff. New children are comforted and reassured. Babies are observed babbling and giggling. Older children freely explore the inviting outdoor environment, making choices in their play. Strong bonds with staff Inviting outdoor play Well-supported SEND Good school readiness Promotes independence Healthy eating focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5:30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 1998 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Old Vicarage Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10234528 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197118)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/317407) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-old-vicarage-la14-5ss-317407) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Old Vicarage Last inspected 26 September 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 happy and secure at the nursery, forming strong bonds with staff. New children are comforted and reassured. Babies are observed babbling and giggling. Older children freely explore the inviting outdoor environment, making choices in their play. Inspector highlights - Children confidently engage in conversations with their peers and adults, and know who looks after them and keeps them safe. - Parent partnership is strong, with good communication about child development and sharing of ideas for home learning. - School readiness is well promoted, with continuous access to areas for early writing, mathematics, and ICT. - Lunchtime is a social occasion where children learn about healthy eating by making vegetable soup from scratch. - Independence is well promoted, with children making their own choices, feeding themselves, learning to stand, pouring drinks, and putting on coats. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff knowledge of communication and language development so they can provide the correct level of challenge for children to further their language skills and critical thinking - 2 further support staff to manage children's behaviour in a way which supports children to learn about why and how their behaviour affects themselves and others. Inspection #10234528 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197118) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children are making good progress, particularly children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs co-ordinator is clear on the targets she wants children to achieve and is reflective on her own development. Staff are clear on children's starting points and plan well-thought-out activities to support children's development. Outdoor space Older children freely explore the inviting outdoor environment, making choices in their play. The setting provides continuous access to areas which promote early writing, mathematics and information and communication technology in their classroom. Inspection history Date: November 2011 - September 2022 Good - October 2016 Good - May 2016 Good - November 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Old Vicarage ### What is Kids Planet Old Vicarage working on improving? ### What size of nursery is Kids Planet Old Vicarage? ### Does Kids Planet Old Vicarage have an Ofsted rating? ### Which funded hours does Kids Planet Old Vicarage accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Old Vicarage. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Ramsden Robins Pre Nursery Barrow-In-Furness · LA14 1AN ](/nursery/ramsden-robins-pre-nursery-la14-1an-ey538141) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Hollingarth Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9AA ](/nursery/kids-planet-hollingarth-la13-9aa-317378) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Parkside Academy Baby Room Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9BY ](/nursery/parkside-academy-baby-room-la13-9by-2695547) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Lynwood Ashtree Day Nursery Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9NG 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/lynwood-ashtree-day-nursery-la13-9ng-ey253530) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bram Longstaffe Nursery School Barrow In Furness · LA14 2RX ](/nursery/bram-s-little-sailors-la14-2rx-2606049) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Barrow-In-Furness · LA13 9PA ](/nursery/cheeky-monkeys-childcare-la13-9pa-ey404548) [See all nurseries in Barrow-in-Furness →](/search?q=Barrow-in-Furness) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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