Opening hours
7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday
Kids Planet Thrapston
Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2025)
Number of places
78 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2025
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
About this day nursery
Kids Planet Thrapston, established in 2025, is a childcare setting on non-domestic premises that provides care for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, the nursery received a "Good" rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 23rd September 2025.
Children are warmly welcomed and build strong bonds with their key person, fostering a sense of well-being and belonging. The nursery effectively supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), swiftly identifying those who need additional help and implementing targeted plans in collaboration with parents and other agencies.
Staff plan activities that support physical development, with younger children enjoying outdoor apparatus to develop balancing skills. Children are encouraged to recognise and manage their emotions, including through engaging in a sensory circuit.
The nursery promotes independence, encouraging children to self-serve at mealtimes and offering choices. Leaders have made significant improvements since the previous inspection, demonstrating a strong understanding of the curriculum and a commitment to professional development for their staff.
What it's like
Children are warmly welcomed by staff when they arrive and build strong bonds with their key person, contributing to a sense of well-being and belonging. Children, including those with SEND, become deeply involved in their play. Staff help children to learn how to recognise and manage their emotions and engage in a sensory circuit.
Strong bonds with key personSupports SEND childrenFocus on physical developmentEmotional regulation skillsPromotes independenceSignificant improvements
Key facts
Term time / All Year
All Year
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Thrapston
Last inspected 23 September 2025
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 warmly welcomed by staff when they arrive and build strong bonds with their key person, contributing to a sense of well-being and belonging. Children, including those with SEND, become deeply involved in their play. Staff help children to learn how to recognise and manage their emotions and engage in a sensory circuit.
Inspector highlights
- Since the last inspection, leaders have taken swift action to make significant improvements.
- Leaders and staff celebrate strong practice as well as identifying areas for their professional development.
- Leaders and staff demonstrate their understanding of the curriculum.
- Leaders and staff swiftly identify children who need additional support, including those with SEND.
- Staff promote children's independence effectively.
Areas to develop
- 1strengthen the planning of activities to help staff build on children's learning further
- 2help staff develop their skills to enhance how they present information to children, so they support learning throughout the day.
Inspection #10408434 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Overall, children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), become deeply involved in their play. Leaders and staff swiftly identify children who need additional support, including those with SEND. They work closely with parents, carers and other agencies who are involved. They put targeted plans in place to provide these children with appropriate, consistent support for their care and learning.
Outdoor space
Staff plan activities that support children's physical development. Younger children develop their balancing skills as they use outdoor apparatus. They enjoy crossing the uneven surface more than once, increasing their skills and confidence each time.
Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Thrapston
5.0
(12)
Mary Byrnes
2 years ago
Our girls have been with squirrels around a year now and we have had such a good experience. They love their days at nursery and always come home happy. The staff are fantastic and show so much compassion and care to the children.
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Gemma Tye
3 years ago
Wonderfully kind and caring staff who pay attention to all the little touches that help to reassure both parents and little ones. Squirrels is brilliantly resourced and the standard of care is excellent. Particularly in the Robins room where my child attends, communication is regular, they are committed to meeting the childrens needs and spend time getting to know how best to support each child. 100% satisfied with the care my son receives and wouldn’t look anywhere else ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Sean van Lier
3 years ago
Our daughter just loved The Squirrels from day one. Every day she comes home talking about the lovely staff and the activities they do and every evening she is asking if she can go back tomorrow. Even on weekends. We just got that welcome feeling from the start. Based on our experience would recommend without a shadow of a doubt.
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Madi Youngman
3 years ago
The team are amazing! My son transferred recently due to his nursery closing down, all I can say is the staff have been comforting, reassuring and attentive! They trips and walks they take the children on are awesome. My son settled in so quickly, he is so happy, and that’s because the staff are lovely and caring. Do not hesitate to send your children here, it’s fabulous!
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Viviana Mason
3 years ago
My child and I love Squirrels , he comes home everyday so happy and is always excited to go back everyday. Staff is very attentive and has great communication with parents. I know my child is in wonderful hands.
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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2025
Date: April 2025
- September 2025Good
- April 2025Inadequate
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