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Kids Planet Thorpe Park

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
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3.8(13 Google reviews)
·Barrowby Carr Cottage, Barrowby Carr Drive, Leeds, LS15 8FB · Leeds
Number of places
93 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Leeds

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Thorpe Park, registered with Ofsted in 2023, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, this Leeds nursery was rated Good by Ofsted on 9th January 2025.

Children are noted to be happy and settled in the welcoming environment, quickly forming positive relationships with staff who gather information about their interests and routines to help them settle confidently. Leaders and managers are committed to providing the best start for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the support needed to make good progress, often working with outside agencies.

The day nursery offers an ambitious curriculum based on children's interests, with staff planning engaging activities to enhance knowledge and understanding. Physical development is a key focus, with activities designed to develop both small and large muscles, from supporting babies in walking to challenging older children to push wheelbarrows in the outdoor area.

The day nursery also fosters a love of books, with books readily available throughout and a lending library that families enjoy. Children are prepared for school by developing independence skills, such as serving their own food and managing lunchboxes.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at this inviting and welcoming nursery. Staff build positive relationships with their key children and gather information from parents and carers when children first start, helping children to settle quickly and separate confidently. Leaders and managers are passionate about giving all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the best start in life.

Happy and settled childrenPassionate leadersStrong physical developmentLove of booksSchool readinessSEND support

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

All Year

Registered with Ofsted

2023

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Thorpe Park

Last inspected 9 January 2025 · Miriam Caldecott

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 happy and settled at this inviting and welcoming nursery. Staff build positive relationships with their key children and gather information from parents and carers when children first start, helping children to settle quickly and separate confidently. Leaders and managers are passionate about giving all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the best start in life.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settled and feel safe and secure in staff's care.
  • Leaders and managers are passionate about giving all children, including those with SEND, the best start in life.
  • Staff plan activities to develop children's small and large muscles, and they develop very good physical skills.
  • Book are available in all areas of the nursery and children develop a love of books from an early age.
  • Children are prepared for their move on to school and learn how to manage a lunch box and develop good independence skills.

Areas to develop

  • 1consider children's age and stage of development when planning and teaching songs and action rhymes.
Inspection #10378714 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Families comment their children enjoy using the lending library.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and managers are very passionate about giving all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the best start in life. Children with SEND are well supported. Staff work with outside agencies to ensure children receive the support they need to make good progress.

Outdoor space

Staff challenge children to push the wheelbarrow up the slope of the outdoor area.

Google Reviews of Kids Planet Thorpe Park

3.8
(13 Google reviews)
Jessica Holmes
3 months ago

We couldn’t be happier with the care and support our son receives at this nursery. From the very beginning, the staff have been warm, welcoming, and genuinely invested in his development and happiness. It’s clear that they truly care about each child as an individual. The environment is nurturing, safe, and full of engaging activities that encourage learning through play. We’ve seen such a positive difference in our son’s confidence, social skills, and communication since he started. He comes home excited to tell us about his day and he loves to model all he has learnt. The team are fantastic at keeping us informed with regular updates and photos, and they’re always approachable if we have questions or need to discuss anything. It gives us real peace of mind knowing he is in such capable and caring hand. As parents who works in education, we would highly recommend this nursery to any parent looking for a supportive and inspiring place for their child to grow and thrive.

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Elizabeth D
3 months ago

Both my girls have attended this nursery and have absolutely loved it. My eldest is now at primary school and my youngest will be leaving this year which I am gutted about! But on the flip side I can’t wait for the lovely little graduation they do when the leave preschool. The outside space is amazing, so much bigger than you expect from the outside! The staff are amazing, so warm and welcoming, nothing is ever too much trouble. One thing I proper love is how many opportunities we as parents get to be part of the nursery, there are often stay and play sessions so we can spend time with the kids in the room, they even did one for grandparents recently which they really enjoyed and they do some weekend events like summer fairs which are nice. There are always so many updates and lovely photos on the app which give me an insight in to their day. All the rooms are beautiful and there’s so much for the kids to do! I genuinely couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, I will be so sad when our time comes to leave!

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Emily
3 months ago

My son absolutely loves going to nursery here. They gave always been wonderful whatever room he has been in and moved into, helping with important milesinte like crawling, walking and talking, and no my little girl has also started I'm sure she will absolutely love it too! The staff are great and so helpful and friendly, my son always talks fondly of them by name when he gets home and tells us about his day!

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CB
3 months ago

Starting with a positive: We found the nursery manager and some of the staff here very kind and caring. I have never left a Google review before, but feel compelled to warn parents about this nursery. My son left a while ago, but has recently told me something concerning that happened while he was there. We’d raised concerns multiple times over my sons’ eating and possible additional needs. Yesterday he told us that the reason he still struggles with some food years on, is because staff at this nursery did not let the children leave the table until they had eaten their entire meal. We were often told that he ate whole meals happily, that he would never eat at home. Now we know why, he had no choice. My son has never mentioned this nursery since he left. No fond memories.Yesterday he said “I really didn’t like going there mummy, it wasn’t a good place for me”. If your child has any suspected additional needs, I would not recommend sending them here. If I could go back, I would have used a trusted local childminder instead.

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Emily Seekings
a year ago

My daughter is now in preschool and has been there since the baby room at 12 months old. She has been looked after so well in every room and has become such a confident little girl which I’m sure they have a lot to do with. The staff seem to know her inside and out which is always reassuring. They regularly have family days on a weekend which are amazing! And also stay and plays through the week. Such a great way to spend time with them and meet other parents. All the key workers know every child and are always stopping to have conversation. I’ll be sending my baby girl there this year and I have absolutely no doubts sending her. Thank you for being such a big part of my daughter’s life so far!!

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

9 January 2025

Good

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

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