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Kids Planet The Pod

Ofsted: Expected standard·
4.9(26 Google reviews) ·Total Fitness Uk Ltd, Wilmslow Way, Wilmslow, SK9 3PE · Cheshire East
Number of places
60 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2026
Local authority
Cheshire East

About this day nursery

Kids Planet The Pod, located in Wilmslow, SK9 3PE, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises, registered with Ofsted on 30th June 2025. The setting achieved an 'Expected standard' in its inspection on 22nd July 2026, demonstrating that it consistently meets statutory and non-statutory regulations for education and care.

Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fostering an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring children feel safe. Children display enthusiasm for learning, confidently engaging in planned activities and developing communication and language skills in a supportive atmosphere.

The day nursery fosters a warm and welcoming environment where children build strong relationships with their key persons and peers, and leaders maintain high expectations for children's behaviour and attitudes. The curriculum is designed to provide children with essential knowledge and skills, with staff adapting approaches for individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

The setting also promotes physical development through outdoor play and encourages children to develop social skills and sustained concentration through collaborative activities. However, there is a noted area for improvement regarding professional development opportunities for staff to enhance curriculum knowledge and refine routines.

What it's like

Children arrive happy and enthusiastically, settling quickly and engaging confidently with each other. They enjoy a wide variety of learning opportunities and thrive in positive interactions with staff. The nursery understands and values children's unique needs, adapting the curriculum to allow each child to develop at their own pace.

Supportive atmosphereEnthusiastic learnersStrong safeguardingIndividual needs metPhysical developmentSocial skills fostered

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Registered with Ofsted

2025

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jul 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
0 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Kids Planet The Pod

Last inspected 22 July 2026

What it's like to attend

Children arrive happy and enthusiastically, settling quickly and engaging confidently with each other. They enjoy a wide variety of learning opportunities and thrive in positive interactions with staff. The nursery understands and values children's unique needs, adapting the curriculum to allow each child to develop at their own pace.

Inspector highlights

  • Children display enthusiasm towards their learning and engage in planned activities with confidence.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are achieving well due to tailored support.
  • Leaders and staff maintain high expectations for children's behaviour, teaching courtesy and respect.
  • The setting provides a safe, welcoming place where children build warm, trusting relationships with staff and peers.
  • The curriculum is well-designed to give children the knowledge and skills they need for their development.
  • Leaders and staff foster an inclusive environment, ensuring all children feel secure and well supported.
  • Leaders have successfully built a well-qualified, experienced, and committed staff team.
  • Policies and procedures are embedded in practice, ensuring daily contact with parents and engagement with external professionals.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should focus professional development and coaching opportunities for themselves and their staff to enhance the curriculum across the areas of learning.
  • 2Leaders should support staff to enhance routines so the learning environment remains calm and always supports all children to thrive.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff create an inclusive environment where all children feel secure and well supported, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Existing and emerging needs are identified through observations, assessments and staff demonstrate a secure understanding of children's needs and typically adapt their approach to meet individual learning requirements. Inclusive practice is embedded across the setting, ensuring that high-quality experiences promote children's engagement, confidence and progress.

Outdoor space

Children have daily access to the outside play area, where they are encouraged to run, jump, climb and balance. Staff support children's physical development during outside play, encouraging them to climb and balance.

Google Reviews of Kids Planet The Pod

4.9
(26 Google reviews)
Andy Whitworth
a year ago

If we could give Pod more than 5 stars, we would. They have been great ever since day 1. Our daughters absolutely love it. All of the staff are kind, welcoming and knowledgeable. They have challenged our daughters educationally and have been supportive with the first and every step since. Thanks POD for everything that you have done and continue to do for our girls.

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Tara H
3 years ago

The pod is amazing, watching my little lock down baby grow and develop under the fantastic care of the pod has been a joy. His speaking and social interaction is amazing . The pod is child led and they keep it so fun and special, Shay adores it. He started at 14 months and hes not far off 3 years old. He is also going to be attending their wonderful pre school. It really is like leaving them with friends and family . I cant praise the team enough! My new next baby due in March will definitely be attending pod xx

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Sadie Mulvenna
3 years ago

Since our 2 year old daughter joined The POD last May she has thrived. Her keyworkers Rachael and Kerry have done so much to help her with her speech and she comes home singing songs and dancing almost every day. The whole staff is so friendly and personable. Their books of the month are amazing, their forest school is fantastic and they’re evening learning French! We are so happy we found the POD! Thank you for everything you do every day.

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Lydia Bentley
a year ago

We are so happy we sent our little boy to POD! The staff are the best! Everything they do feels personal to you and they really get to know each child individually. We are always kept in the loop about everything they do and plan to do with the tapestry app. The flexibility is a god send for us, with dad being a teacher we don’t need to pay for childcare during school holidays! Thank you POD :)

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Lauren Burke
a year ago

We are extremely happy that we chose POD to provide childcare for our son Louis. He goes in and comes out with a huge smile on his face every day - what more could we want as parents? The communication, the experiences, the activities and curriculum for all the children their is wonderful. The staff are all so kind and helpful and we as a family are made to feel as part of their team! Thank you POD staff for looking after Louis - we wouldn't have him anywhere else! :D

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

22 July 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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