--- title: "Kids Planet Padiham — Rated 4.6 from 11 Parent Reviews" description: "Kids Planet Padiham, a nursery in Burnley — Ofsted-rated Good, rated 4.6 from 11 parent reviews. See opening hours, fees and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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It’s wonderful seeing my daughter get excited about going to nursery here. The staff make amazing efforts to engage with the children and develop them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful for the whole team at Kinderbear Nursery ❤", "datePublished": "2021-11-30T09:04:42.816967Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Nicky MaddCat" }, "reviewBody": "I can't rate Kinderbear highly enough! I'd give 10 stars if I could. My daughter has been going now for two and half years and loves it so much. They are all amazing and take such good care of my girl. 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Kids Planet Padiham # Kids Planet Padiham Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2024) · 4.6 (11 parent reviews) · Thompson Street, Padiham, BURNLEY, BB12 7AP · Lancashire Number of places 96 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2024 Local authority Lancashire 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 Padiham, established in 2022, provides childcare for children aged 0 to 4 years. 30am until 6pm, excluding bank holidays and a week at Christmas, the nursery ensures children arrive ready to play and learn, feeling safe with familiar and welcoming staff. The curriculum thoughtfully balances child- and adult-led activities, fostering imagination and cooperative play, as evidenced by pre-schoolers engaging deeply in self-initiated role play. Staff also build on children's interests, using small-world toys to reinforce learning about topics like farm animals after family visits. Partnership with parents is a priority, with staff offering advice on consistent sleep habits and sharing important health and safety information, such as recent alerts about button battery dangers. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through timely referrals to specialists and individually tailored programmes. They also cater to children who speak English as an additional language, and funding for disadvantaged children is utilised effectively, ensuring all children make good progress. What it's like Children arrive at nursery ready to play and learn and feel safe with the familiar, welcoming staff. Staff deliver a curriculum that balances child- and adult-led activities, promoting imagination and cooperative work. They also prioritise partnership with parents, offering advice on topics like consistent sleep habits and sharing information about health and safety. Welcoming Environment Balanced Curriculum Strong Parent Partnerships Effective SEND Support Promoting Social Development Physical Development Focus ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and a week at Christmas. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Padiham Last inspected 3 December 2024 · Susan King 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 arrive at nursery ready to play and learn and feel safe with the familiar, welcoming staff. Staff deliver a curriculum that balances child- and adult-led activities, promoting imagination and cooperative work. They also prioritise partnership with parents, offering advice on topics like consistent sleep habits and sharing information about health and safety. Inspector highlights - Children arrive at nursery ready to play and learn and feel safe with the familiar, welcoming staff. - Staff feel supported to become confident, skilled professionals, fostering a purposeful and harmonious atmosphere. - The curriculum promotes children's social development, teaching them appropriate strategies for responding to unwanted behaviour. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively, with timely referrals and individualised programmes. - Children's physical development is supported well through activities like squeezing play dough and kicking balls. Areas to develop - 1 help staff to notice and continuously improve the detail and impact of their spoken interactions with children. Inspection #10370813 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265337) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Padiham Inspection date Dec 2024 Inspection no. 10370813 Lead inspector Susan King Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50265337)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2697660) 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 Thompson Street, Padiham, BURNLEY, BB12 7AP [© 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#/-2.31292/53.79763/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near BURNLEY - [Day nurseries in BURNLEY](/search?q=BURNLEY) - [Day nurseries in North West](/search?q=North+West) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-padiham-bb12-7ap-2697660) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively. Staff make timely referrals to specialist professionals and take account of their advice, when they plan children's individual programmes. Staff make sure that the needs of children who speak English as an additional language are catered for. Funding for children at risk of disadvantage is used effectively. All children make good progress from their starting points. Outdoor space Staff tell each other which children they are taking outdoors to play. This means that everyone knows children's whereabouts. Children begin to understand that they should not take toys from other children. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Padiham 4.6 (11) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ3FTSm1wpmHDp7ZnoUiFVKK9bUVIuo1i9w4y5tW02ziUy2KA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lucy Devine 4 years ago Amazing staff with so much heart and caring mindset. It’s wonderful seeing my daughter get excited about going to nursery here. The staff make amazing efforts to engage with the children and develop them in a very individualised way. The management is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment and we’re very thankful for the whole team at Kinderbear Nursery ❤ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHd2JtVFFREAE!2m1!1s0x487b99f441a6f301:0xc6174867c04cde0b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV41XnAq73QkNJsdQNoSHqa8EkRUu8jKG9Et-fXjlRPrrqdSYE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Nicky MaddCat 4 years ago I can't rate Kinderbear highly enough! I'd give 10 stars if I could. My daughter has been going now for two and half years and loves it so much. They are all amazing and take such good care of my girl. Nothing is ever too much. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHc2F5YXBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b99f441a6f301:0xc6174867c04cde0b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKkuJ-gEPWDyts680ZuJrMaGHp8GOQPH74e41JjjfRsyUrVYg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Sall Jakaj 4 years ago My daughter started a few weeks ago and I cannot explain how much she has come along and is loving it! The staff are so attentive and lovely, really really happy with the nursery with it being my first child too [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHd2EtWEl3EAE!2m1!1s0x487b99f441a6f301:0xc6174867c04cde0b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWsamA6RZIQlz7LpdODMqEJ4vZCx9L61dLAcqg85l6GCTOfh7mOpQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Isabel Howell 9 years ago Brilliant loving atmosphere from start to finish. Both my girls have loved their time here. Will be sending my youngest when he is old enough too. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRd3IzZFpREAE!2m1!1s0x487b99f441a6f301:0xc6174867c04cde0b) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJbSViXC7vGnug6iao82bhRhzRa3fXsmSMR0zZWsnJ58hbkVA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Victoria Molloy 4 years ago My son has been going here for 2 months now and absolutely loves it! Nothing is ever a problem for the staff there. Going to work is so much easier knowing the staff are lovely and attentive to my little one [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHaWZTYkdnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b99f441a6f301:0xc6174867c04cde0b) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Padiham. 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