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Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2023)
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4.8(12 Google reviews) ·Blackpool Wyre & Fylde Health Authority, Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, FY3 8NR · Blackpool
Number of places
92 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2023
Local authority
Blackpool

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Victoria Hospital, located in Blackpool, provides childcare on non-domestic premises for children aged 0-4 years. The day nursery operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays, with sessions running from 7 am to 6 pm.

The latest Ofsted inspection on 30th October 2023 rated the day nursery as 'Good' in overall effectiveness, reflecting the high quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Staff are dedicated to creating a happy and welcoming environment, ensuring a smooth transition for new children and focusing on the well-being of both children and parents during settling-in sessions, which helps babies feel secure quickly.

The nursery offers a stimulating curriculum, including both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) is highly motivated, ensuring that all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive excellent support through strong partnerships with parents and professionals.

Staff skillfully build on children's interests, incorporating activities like introducing dinosaurs into the sand tray and using storybooks to spark curiosity and support development. Children are encouraged to develop independence through daily routines, such as serving themselves lunch and using cutlery.

Parents highly commend the nursery, appreciating regular updates on their child's progress and the personal handovers at the end of the day, noting significant improvements. The strong leadership team invests in staff training and coaching, contributing to a motivated and enthusiastic team.

What it's like

Staff create a nursery where children are happy and eager to attend. They plan settling-in sessions to focus on the well-being of both children and parents, allowing babies to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Leaders implement an ambitious curriculum, and staff follow children's lead, fostering confidence and self-expression.

Ambitious curriculumStrong parent partnershipsDedicated SEND supportFocus on independencePlay-led learning7am-6pm, all year

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays. Sessions are from 7am to 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

Last inspected 30 October 2023 · Jenny Burgeen

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

Staff create a nursery where children are happy and eager to attend. They plan settling-in sessions to focus on the well-being of both children and parents, allowing babies to settle quickly and feel safe and secure. Leaders implement an ambitious curriculum, and staff follow children's lead, fostering confidence and self-expression.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager is well supported by a strong leadership team that invests in staff training, support, and coaching.
  • The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly motivated and supports staff to use assessment to identify emerging concerns, ensuring all children, including those with SEND, are well supported through close partnerships with parents and professionals.
  • Staff know their key children well and build on their interests through activities like introducing dinosaurs into the sand tray and using storybooks to ignite curiosity and support ongoing development.
  • Older children are supported to develop independence through nursery routines, such as serving themselves lunch and using cutlery, learning important life skills.
  • Staff provide many opportunities for children to follow their own ideas, leading to enjoyment, concentration, and the development of a positive attitude to learning.

Areas to develop

  • 1help staff to recognise opportunities to further support children's individual learning goals during free play.
Inspection #10315648 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents state that they receive regular updates on their child's progress and appreciate the personal handover at the end of the day.

Parents feel the recent changes at the nursery have been very smooth and express that significant improvements have been made.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is highly motivated and enthusiastic. She supports staff to use assessment well to identify any emerging concerns. Close partnership working with parents and professionals has been established, ensuring all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are well supported.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning.

Google Reviews of Kids Planet Victoria Hospital

4.8
(12 Google reviews)
Ali Wadrassi
2 years ago

Both of my grand babies go here and I can honestly say they love it, when I've been to collect they are always happy and playing with the staff and children, I have never had a problem dropping them off the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the children can't wait to get in. The management team are always helpful and welcoming always saying good morning and making conversation. My oldest grandson come home telling my stories about his day and it always seems full of joy,excitement and educational activities they both love going there ill be sad when they leave for big school.

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Nicola Cousins
5 years ago

Both my children have attended this nursery and have loved their time there. The staff are friendly and nothing is to much trouble. There is no better feeling as a parent knowing your child is safe and happy when you are at work, with Happy Days Victoria you get this. This is not just a nursery it's like family.

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Sarah Lowe
2 years ago

We booked a tour of the nursery and didn’t get told until after the tour that the nursery was NHS staff only. It’s understandable but I wish I had been told when I phoned up to book the tour. I assumed that it was open to the public because it was a Kids Planet nursery.

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Mel
5 years ago

All the staff are so kind, caring and knowledgeable and really go out of their way to help. The children have so much fun, it’s a really nice safe and happy place for children to learn.

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Hayley Haworth
5 years ago

Fab nursery, caring and passionate staff

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Inspection history

Date: October 2023

  • December 2023Good
  • October 2023Good

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