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Kids Planet Woodstock Road

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.0(4 parent reviews) ·92 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7ND · Oxfordshire
Number of places
84 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Oxfordshire

About this day nursery

Kids Planet Woodstock Road, an exclusive nursery for University of Oxford staff and students, is located in North Oxford, providing easy access to the city centre. The facility features a warm and welcoming environment designed to cater to every stage of early childhood development.

The nursery boasts two large, newly renovated outdoor play areas and carefully designed indoor rooms that are age-appropriate, fostering learning, play, and growth. Each age group benefits from dedicated spaces that promote independence, creativity, and discovery through engaging play activities.

A team of highly qualified and passionate educators focuses on nurturing children's curiosity and confidence while delivering exceptional early years education. The nursery's approach combines stimulating indoor activities with enriching outdoor learning experiences, preparing children for school and the wider world.

What it's like

Children are happy and settled at the nursery, enjoying the curriculum activities. Staff have strong expectations and a clear vision for children's learning, particularly focusing on communication and language development. The environment is safe and child-friendly, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and physical development.

Exclusive to University of Oxford staff and studentsTwo newly renovated outdoor play areasHighly qualified and passionate teamBlended indoor and outdoor learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00, 52 weeks of the year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kids Planet Woodstock Road

Last inspected 6 March 2023

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 the nursery, enjoying the curriculum activities. Staff have strong expectations and a clear vision for children's learning, particularly focusing on communication and language development. The environment is safe and child-friendly, with a strong emphasis on outdoor play and physical development.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and leadership team have made significant improvements to the nursery since the last inspection.
  • All staff have received regular support and training to enhance the quality of their teaching.
  • Staff plan and provide a varied curriculum which helps children make good progress in their learning and development.
  • Children behave well, show kindness and consideration for each other, and have developed lovely friendships.
  • Staff promote communication and language well, increasing children's vocabulary through stories and songs.
  • Children have a good understanding of the importance of maintaining good hygiene routines.
  • Children benefit from regular cooking activities with the chef which helps them to build skills for their future.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor the quality of teaching even more closely to identify further areas where staff can develop their practice and extend their teaching.
Inspection #10259418 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children, including those who receive additional funding, demonstrate that they are making good progress.

Outdoor space

All children enjoy being outside and there is a strong focus on outdoor play. Children of all ages are learning to take risks as they use various equipment to create obstacle courses, climb and balance. This promotes children's physical development well.

Parent Reviews of Kids Planet Woodstock Road

4.0
(4)
DizzyUpTheFool
3 years ago

I took my child out of this nursery after 3 days and it was the best decision I've ever made. They still charged a further £2000+ despite his limited time there becasue heaven forbid they care about the parents and use some common sense.

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Sandra Cleary
4 years ago

Fabulous nursery. Never any issues. Highly recommend. Quality of care is excellent.

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Inspection history
Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2023

Date: September 2022

  • March 2023Good
  • September 2022Inadequate

Frequently asked about Kids Planet Woodstock Road

About the setting

Kids Planet Woodstock Road Day Nursery registered in July 2021. The nursery is owned by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited and is one of five local nurseries run on behalf of Oxford University. It is located in the University area of Oxfordshire and is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. There are 36 staff employed, 14 of whom hold early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery provides funded places for children aged three and four years old.

URN
2641107
Registered person
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Inadequate

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