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Kids Planet Salford # Kids Planet Salford Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 4.3 (22 parent reviews) · 36-38 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RA · Salford Number of places 130 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Salford About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Kids Planet Salford provides a warm and welcoming environment where children from 0–4 years happily settle and explore a range of engaging activities. Staff interactions are effective, fostering strong communication and language skills. The nursery operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, closing only for bank holidays. The bespoke curriculum is built around children's interests, and leaders and staff organise enriching opportunities such as museum visits, trips to local parks, train rides, and weekly sessions with an early years football company. Kids Planet Salford excels in providing exemplary support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working closely with parents and professionals to identify and address learning gaps. They creatively use funding to provide adapted dolls and specialist equipment, ensuring every child makes progress. Babies enjoy free-flow access to an exciting outdoor area, exploring sensory activities like foam and water, and benefiting from the newly developed space that encourages exploration of nature and wildlife. The nursery also offers exceptional support for children who speak English as an additional language, and parents are encouraged to participate in their child's learning journey, receiving valuable support for various developmental aspects. What it's like Children are greeted warmly and quickly settle, happily exploring activities. Interactions between staff and children are effective, supporting communication and language skills. Staff organise a range of opportunities for children, including visits to museums, local parks, and train rides, as well as weekly visits from an early years football company. Exemplary SEND provision Effective curriculum Exceptional EAL support Engaging outdoor play Strong parent partnership ## Key facts Opening hours 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays Term time / All Year All Year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Salford Last inspected 29 April 2025 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 greeted warmly and quickly settle, happily exploring activities. Interactions between staff and children are effective, supporting communication and language skills. Staff organise a range of opportunities for children, including visits to museums, local parks, and train rides, as well as weekly visits from an early years football company. Inspector highlights - Safeguarding practices are secure due to reviewed policies, procedures, and staff training. - Leaders and staff implement a bespoke and effective curriculum built on children's interests. - The setting provides exceptional support and provision for children who speak English as an additional language. - Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary. - Parents are offered many opportunities to join in their child's learning and receive support with various developmental aspects. Areas to develop - 1 improve the organisation of mealtime routines to maintain a calm and positive environment - 2 encourage staff to model effective hygiene practices to teach children about hygiene and self-care. Inspection #10395131 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278360) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Salford Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10395131 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50278360)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY479480) 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 36-38 Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8RA [© 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#/-2.29723/53.49233/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Salford - [Day nurseries in Salford](/search?q=Salford) - [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-salford-m6-8ra-ey479480) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is exemplary. Leaders and staff work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that any gaps in learning are identified quickly and the relevant support put in place. They utilise funding to provide additional support to children, including adapted dolls reflecting the needs of the children on roll and specialist equipment to support individual needs, to ensure that each child makes progress. Outdoor space Babies freely crawl from indoors to the outdoor area, where they excitedly explore sensory activities, such as foam and water, giggling as they create bubbles. The development of the new outdoor area also helps to support their thirst for exploring nature and wildlife. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Salford 4.3 (22) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU1eoGcHDWZwwthlIFnAoasGdplRaAimPzSBp1NnGPymoG9ymEE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Razaw Osman 8 months ago It’s my daughter’s first month here, and I’m so grateful for the amazing care she has received. The staff have really helped her settle in and made the transition so much easier. Everyone has been incredibly caring, kind, and supportive!! Thank you ❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paeFQxaE1RVTVDY0doNk5YQlRiR2t4ZWtkMGFIYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bae497a67b33d:0x7c800025fb95af9f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKH8Pk67bs867FrrfiSGni0Iz8_Df_33m1GvFxAA4E5RlkjMw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Claire Mayall 8 months ago My son’s a newbie this month and the staff are amazing and so friendly. Couldn’t thank them enough for the support and reassurance they provide. Also the app is brilliant for pics and seeing what the children are up to [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201QmMxZzFaRmREU2pWTE5GVTVhV2RPZDFkMVRVRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bae497a67b33d:0x7c800025fb95af9f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXAVcKiNPFjwcyTg3Z1rVnPwRW1qwHw9SR9e4-17m8S7d8maOPjfg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Tiffany Sheckle 8 months ago So far I’m enjoying kids planet everything is smooth and I feel like Josiah is safe and learning. I especially love the app where I’m updated about Joshiah day [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tOTGNVbEZYM0JOZDNGWmQwOUVWMTkwV2paRmJtYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bae497a67b33d:0x7c800025fb95af9f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUo-CRcNqNCvKFWPAMMSn0CAGMrUUoYkXaYNQEfIKAqXfea_3UkrA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) N J 2 years ago Initially, they were asking for they charges. When my child was eligible for funded hours. Then nursery staff missed to update admission details joining details, settling in session until i rang them to check. Now during settling-in session my child got injured or hurt. Nursery staff had no information or awareness about the incident and they filled accident form as formality based on information i provided. Rather than comforting the child or asking them if they are hurt. They really need to see what they are doing. I am scared regarding the safety of my child whilst with this setting. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxekltX0dnEAE!2m1!1s0x487bae497a67b33d:0x7c800025fb95af9f) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKs00rmWDYQ3nq2CEal7E8whslsluCw88ZQcHpPFGJTxhJu5Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) James Snowdon 5 years ago Charging me and my family £350 for a "stay and play" session that I paid up front for 2 years ago right before Christmas, during a pandemic where many are losing jobs. Top class company, not. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURTZ3MtbTd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bae497a67b33d:0x7c800025fb95af9f) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Salford. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8971170620856709023&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: May 2016 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Good ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - July 2019 Outstanding - May 2016 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Salford ### What kind of childcare setting is Kids Planet Salford? ### What stands out about the nursery’s strengths? ### How does the nursery support children with SEND? ### Which area does Kids Planet Salford serve? ## Nearby day nurseries in Salford Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Salford. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Tinytots@Emmanuel Centre Salford · M6 5PN ](/nursery/tinytots-emmanuel-centre-m6-5pn-ey438708) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 0.5 mi ### Smilies Salford · M6 7QD ](/nursery/smilies-m6-7qd-2792759) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Oaklands Day Nursery Salford · M6 6FL 4.4(12 reviews) ](/nursery/oaklands-day-nursery-m6-6fl-ey499867) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.7 mi ### Early Learning Childcare Day Nursery, St George's Way Salford · M6 6SU ](/nursery/early-learning-childcare-day-nursery-st-george-s-way-m6-6su-2813407) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Belvedere Sure Start Children's Centre Salford · M6 5EJ ](/nursery/belvedere-sure-start-children-s-centre-m6-5ej-511506) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Magical Moments Salford · M6 7QP ](/nursery/magical-moments-m6-7qp-ey436225) [See all nurseries in Salford →](/search?q=Salford) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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