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Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge # Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2024) · 5.0 (2 Google reviews) · 166 St. Annes Road East, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 3HP · Lancashire Number of places 57 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jun 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 Shepherd Lodge, registered with Ofsted in 2022, is a childcare setting in Lytham St. Annes that provides a warm and inspiring environment for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, the day nursery received a "Good" rating from Ofsted on its latest inspection on 28th June 2024. The dedicated staff, some of whom are bilingual, prioritise getting to know each family and foster strong partnerships with parents, offering advice and resources for home learning. The curriculum is thoughtfully implemented, with well-planned activities that build on children's existing knowledge and introduce them to diverse cultures through foods, flags, and songs. The day nursery boasts exceptionally well-designed garden areas, including an allotment where children can plant, nurture, and harvest fruits and vegetables. Babies also have access to planters for digging and exploration, fostering curiosity and understanding of the natural world. For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), staff identify developmental stages effectively, acting quickly on concerns, and designing individual support programmes. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with staff to accurately measure progress and make well-informed referrals for specialist support. The nursery also provides excellent support for children with English as an additional language (EAL), with bilingual staff available and other staff learning key words and phrases to help children settle quickly. Children engage in superbly organised physical activities, such as dinosaur-themed football and yoga, led by employed sports coaches. What it's like Children arrive happy and excited to learn in this nursery's warm and inspiring environment. Staff warmly greet children at the start of the day as they enter the rooms. Children benefit from well-planned activities that build upon what they already know and can do. Warm and inspiring environment Strong parent partnerships Exceptional outdoor areas Tailored SEND support Bilingual EAL support Organised physical activities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10339471 Lead inspector Shaun Wilson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255724)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2671015) 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 166 St. Annes Road East, Lytham St. Annes, FY8 3HP ## Explore day nurseries near Lytham St. Annes - [Day nurseries in Lytham St. Annes](/search?q=Lytham+St.+Annes) - [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-shepherd-lodge-fy8-3hp-2671015) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge Last inspected 28 June 2024 · Shaun Wilson 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 happy and excited to learn in this nursery's warm and inspiring environment. Staff warmly greet children at the start of the day as they enter the rooms. Children benefit from well-planned activities that build upon what they already know and can do. Inspector highlights - Children engage in superbly organised physical activities, including dinosaur-themed football and yoga, supported by employed sports coaches. - Partnerships with parents are a real strength, with staff keeping parents informed and providing advice and resources for home learning. - Staff work closely with children and parents who speak English as an additional language, with bilingual staff and staff learning key words and phrases. - Children choose to look at books and listen to stories, and staff make books and singing integral parts of the day. - The well-established staff team feels well supported and valued by management, with regular supervision, well-being checks, and training opportunities. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to provide increased opportunities for children to respond to questions and practise speaking new words to further expand their vocabulary. Inspection #10339471 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50255724) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff identify children's next stages of development effectively and act quickly on any concerns. Staff design individual programmes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The special educational needs coordinator works closely with staff to accurately measure children's progress and make well-informed referrals for specialist support. Outdoor space The exceptionally well-designed garden areas promote children's curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Children access a range of textures; staff provide opportunities for children to plant, nurture and harvest fruits and vegetables in the nursery's allotment. Babies also have access to planters where staff support children to dig and explore. EAL / language support Staff work closely with children and parents who speak English as an additional language. Parents are made aware of bilingual staff members, who support children and families by speaking in their home languages, while other staff learn key words and phrases. This helps children to settle quickly. ## Google Reviews of Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge 5.0 (2 Google reviews) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWOMpvhJCPf34-du5PxWxhKJbTLbTN9aGcwHUgh9lNOTi_FsLE=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Rachael Orlos 7 years ago Brilliant nursery [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBNE9iNVZnEAE!2m1!1s0x487b413eafcda965:0xb561a563d5e32b27) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJRjkHhgmEfgEVYXDTpDJ7ZEvRhxDWKluNki62Ze4gjLA-5fb01=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Wendy 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3aGFxLWhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b413eafcda965:0xb561a563d5e32b27) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13069909441814670119&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: June 2024 - August 2024 Good - June 2024 Good ## Frequently asked about Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge ### Does Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge take babies? ### What funded hours does Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge accept? ### Does Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge have an Ofsted rating? ### When is Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge open? ### What is Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge working on improving? ### How does Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge support children with English as an additional language? ### How many children attend Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge? ## Nearby day nurseries in Lytham St. Annes Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Kids Planet Shepherd Lodge. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### Heyhouses C of E Nursery School Lytham St Annes · FY8 3EE ](/nursery/heyhouses-c-of-e-nursery-school-fy8-3ee-ey480419) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Summerfield Day Nursery Lytham St. Annes · FY8 1UX 5.0(5 Google reviews) ](/nursery/summerfield-day-nursery-fy8-1ux-ey351972) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Mayfield Pre-School Lytham St. Annes · FY8 2HQ ](/nursery/mayfield-pre-school-fy8-2hq-ey281724) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### St Patrick's Road South St Annes · FY8 1JN 5.0(12 Google reviews) ](/nursery/st-thomas-nursery-fy8-1jn-309787) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.8 mi ### The Kinderhouse Nursery Lytham St Annes · FY8 2JF 4.1(16 Google reviews) ](/nursery/the-kinderhouse-nursery-fy8-2jf-2670916) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Kids Planet Clifton Lodge Lytham St. Annes · FY8 1HY ](/nursery/kids-planet-clifton-lodge-fy8-1hy-2669529) [See all nurseries in Lytham St. Annes →](/search?q=Lytham+St.+Annes) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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