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Kids Planet Thornton # Kids Planet Thornton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · 54 Church Road, Thornton-cleveleys, FY5 2TX · Lancashire Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Oct 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 Thornton, established in 2022, is a childcare setting in Thornton-Cleveleys that offers a "Good" standard of overall effectiveness, according to its latest Ofsted inspection on 1 October 2024. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round, it caters to children aged 0-4 years. The nursery prides itself on an effective key-person system, allowing children to choose their key person and form strong bonds with staff. This approach, alongside careful support through transitions like moving between rooms or significant family events, helps children feel secure. Staff demonstrate a kind and caring approach, acting as positive role models and fostering good behaviour. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to meet individual needs, ensuring all children make good progress, including those receiving additional funding. Babies are supported in developing core muscles, while pre-school children enhance fine motor skills through activities such as using scissors and glue sticks in the recently updated outdoor area. The nursery has a strong commitment to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with knowledgeable staff working closely with parents and other professionals to provide tailored support. Parents consistently report that their children are well-prepared for school, reflecting the strong partnerships between the nursery and families. What it's like The provider uses an effective key-person system that allows children to form strong bonds with staff, who they choose themselves. Staff prepare children well for transitions between rooms and support families through other transitions like the birth of a new sibling or bereavement, helping children feel safe and secure. Staff gain a wealth of information about children, including from parents, and plan a curriculum that is individualised to meet their needs, ensuring all children make good progress. Effective key-person system Individualised curriculum Strong parent partnerships Support for SEND Positive role models Good behaviour ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Kids Planet Thornton Inspection date Oct 2024 Inspection no. 10350748 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260720)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683675) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=kids-planet-thornton-fy5-2tx-2683675) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Thornton Last inspected 1 October 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 provider uses an effective key-person system that allows children to form strong bonds with staff, who they choose themselves. Staff prepare children well for transitions between rooms and support families through other transitions like the birth of a new sibling or bereavement, helping children feel safe and secure. Staff gain a wealth of information about children, including from parents, and plan a curriculum that is individualised to meet their needs, ensuring all children make good progress. Inspector highlights - The provider implements an effective key-person system. - The curriculum is well planned to support and reflect the individual needs of children. - Staff have a kind and caring approach and are positive role models to children. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by staff who are knowledgeable about their needs. - Partnerships with parents are strong. - The well-established staff team feels well supported and valued by the management. - Leaders and staff are reflective practitioners. Areas to develop - 1 develop staff's confidence to consistently support children with communication and language needs - 2 enhance the arrangements to promote children's understanding of the similarities and differences between people outside of their own communities and experiences. Inspection #10350748 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50260720) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents speak positively about the service provided. > They report how their children are well prepared for when they start school. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by staff who are knowledgeable about their needs and vigilant to any signs of delay. There is a strong emphasis on working with parents and other professionals to ensure every child has support tailored towards their individual needs, which supports all children to make the best possible progress. Outdoor space Babies are supported to strengthen their core muscles, and pre-school children develop fine motor skills using scissors and glue sticks. Recent changes to the outdoor area have been made to provide good levels of care and education for the children. ## Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Thornton 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK2i05k9iCdMeN518PBENypRx8RUD_ALsOFLqIW7l7tObKpkg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Amy Clarke 2 years ago My son went here aged 3 until leaving for Primary School. Would fully recommend this nursery, they go above and beyond in all aspects of caring, supporting & developing children in their care. Not a bad word to say about this nursery! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwamZMUjFBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b5ccbb660f7c3:0x225e111ed82bc18e) Reviews from Google for Kids Planet Thornton. 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