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Kids Planet Penketh # Kids Planet Penketh Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (May 2024) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · The Oaks Community Centre, Stocks Lane, Warrington, WA5 2QS · Warrington Number of places 56 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected May 2024 Local authority Warrington 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 Penketh is a day nursery situated in the Penketh community, catering to children from infancy through to pre-school years. The nursery places a strong emphasis on providing a balanced curriculum that incorporates both structured and free play activities. This approach aims to foster the development of essential social, emotional, and creative skills, preparing children for the transition to formal schooling. The nursery's manager, Joanne Slydell, has over 17 years of experience in nursery management and more than 20 years in early years education, demonstrating a deep commitment to the care and learning provided. Beyond the core nursery services, Kids Planet Penketh also offers an Out of School Club, providing extended care options for older children. The facility operates year-round, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, offering comprehensive childcare solutions to families in the Penketh area and surrounding communities. What it's like The manager ensures a safe, calm, and stimulating environment where children thrive, working with staff and parents to support learning and development. Children show good confidence and a sense of belonging through community outings. Strong bonds with staff help children feel happy and settled, eagerly engaging with the curriculum. Play-based learning Out of School Club Experienced management Year-round care ## 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. [Request pricing →](https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/parents/funded-childcare/) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00 (52 weeks of the year) Age range Babies to pre-school Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Out of School Club Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Penketh Last inspected 30 May 2024 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 The manager ensures a safe, calm, and stimulating environment where children thrive, working with staff and parents to support learning and development. Children show good confidence and a sense of belonging through community outings. Strong bonds with staff help children feel happy and settled, eagerly engaging with the curriculum. Inspector highlights - The manager offers regular supervision and coaching to support staff to develop their practice. - Staff use assessment well to help them identify children's next steps in learning. - Staff have a good understanding of how to support children's physical development. - Staff help children to think and problem solve. - Partnership working is good. Areas to develop - 1 ensure that each part of the day is well planned, to reduce distractions and to support children to remain engaged in their learning - 2 support staff to maintain high expectations for all children's behaviour, so that children learn to listen and respond positively to adults, demonstrating a consistently good attitude to learning Inspection #10339472 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251283) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Penketh Inspection date May 2024 Inspection no. 10339472 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251283)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671088) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/penketh) The Oaks Community Centre, Stocks Lane, Warrington, WA5 2QS Opening hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00 (52 weeks of the year) [© 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#/-2.66265/53.38403/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Warrington - [Day nurseries in Warrington](/search?q=Warrington) - [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-penketh-wa5-2qs-2671088) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space The manager's close links with a nearby school has resulted in the children being able to access the school field. This helps staff to support children's knowledge of nature and helps children who learn best outdoors. Pre-school children complete a daily risk assessment of the outdoor area, using litter pickers and considering items that might hurt them or others, developing a responsible attitude to safety. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Penketh 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWVcY0nrfqztAyNR1xqrPGlfqlSCvORWVE0Uapxl7SSaiWBYja8cg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Will Howell 9 years ago From our first visit here we knew this was the place for our little boy and we were not wrong, he has been here for nearly 2 years and truly loves it, couldn't suggest them high enough, great staff, friendly, helpful, loving, Thank you. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNRMTYySHB3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b02c7bf929d59:0xafb0baa382377bc8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJvRA5Ggftj20pJAgRkgKCF8H_0tle30EZd6wxfcgYL7RtlgA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jo Jo (Jo1982) 3 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xaaGJtbDJkazVxVTJjeVVHZHRSMDgyZDFwUU9IYxAB!2m1!1s0x487b02c7bf929d59:0xafb0baa382377bc8) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWcbwKV54wp1jc0tRB2HZJ3xw7uw0odA2P4i2xoryd4qTOPCeO8=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ava and max adventures 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBaWFMZG1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b02c7bf929d59:0xafb0baa382377bc8) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Penketh. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12659823763965574088&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 30 May 2024 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50251283) ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Penketh ### What is Kids Planet Penketh's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees for Kids Planet Penketh? ### Does Kids Planet Penketh accept funded hours for childcare? ### What are the opening hours for Kids Planet Penketh? ### What age range does Kids Planet Penketh cater for? ### Does Kids Planet Penketh offer an Out of School Club? ### Who manages Kids Planet Penketh? ### What outdoor facilities does Kids Planet Penketh have? ### How can I contact Kids Planet Penketh? ## About the setting The setting registered in 2022 and is located in Penketh, Warrington. It employs 12 members of staff, with varying levels of early years qualifications. The setting opens Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and Christmas. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN 2671088 Registered person Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Not applicable ## Nearby day nurseries in Warrington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Penketh. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Green Park Day Nursery Warrington · WA5 2RW ](/nursery/green-park-day-nursery-wa5-2rw-ey272163) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.2 mi ### Chapel Road Little Explorers Warrington · WA5 2NB 5.0(9 reviews) ](/nursery/chapel-road-little-explorers-limited-wa5-2nb-2807539) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Kids Planet Great Sankey Warrington · WA5 2TP ](/nursery/kids-planet-great-sankey-wa5-2tp-2495359) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Dunky's Day Nursery Sankey Warrington · WA5 3AE 5.0(12 reviews) ](/nursery/dunky-s-day-nursery-sankey-wa5-3ae-ey490714) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.2 mi ### Great Sankey Nursery Warrington · WA5 3TA ](/nursery/great-sankey-nursery-wa5-3ta-ey266317) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### Stepping Stones Day Nursery Great Sankey · WA5 3UZ ](/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-wa5-3uz-2691233) [See all nurseries in Warrington →](/search?q=Warrington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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