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Kidz Kaboom

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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4.9(38 parent reviews) ·Unit 2A Ash Court, Millennium Way East, Phoenix Centre, NG8 6AR · Nottingham
Number of places
36 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Nottingham

About this day nursery

Kidz Kaboom is a family-operated nursery and soft play centre established in 2021. Located at the Phoenix Centre in Nottingham, it offers a stimulating environment for children, focusing on their welfare, safety, and security.

The nursery boasts dedicated outdoor areas for nature exploration, a sensory room, a messy play room, and a separate sleep room. A key differentiator is its exclusive access to an on-site soft play centre, designed to enhance children's gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and overall well-being.

Kidz Kaboom welcomes babies, toddlers, and pre-school children, operating 51 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. The facility provides home-cooked meals prepared by a qualified chef and offers specialised care for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with practitioners adapting play to suit individual needs.

All staff are highly qualified, experienced, and hold certifications in Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, and Health and Safety, and are DBS checked. The nursery is committed to a curiosity-led learning approach, utilising natural and open-ended resources to foster a sense of awe and wonder in children.

Our ethos

Kidz Kaboom is committed to a curiosity-led learning approach, utilising natural and open-ended resources to foster a sense of awe and wonder in children. They also focus on enhancing children's gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and overall well-being through play.

What it's like

Children are keen to arrive and show toys from home to staff who take a keen interest in what they bring. They communicate with staff confidently, showing that they feel safe and secure in their care. Children are supported to complete tasks for themselves. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.

Family-run businessOn-site soft play centreSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) supportHome-cooked foodOutdoor learning and sensory rooms

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on individual two-hour play sessions with pricing structured by age bands. Entry is free for babies under three months, with set rates for infants aged three to twelve months and children aged one to six years. Sessions can be reserved online in advance with payment made upon arrival.

Good to know

  • Play sessions are limited to 2 hours.
  • Session reservations are free of charge.
  • Reservations can be made with as little as 2 hours notice.
  • Payment is required on arrival.
  • Open from 9:00am daily.

Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am – 18.00pm Monday – Friday 51 weeks a year (closed Christmas week).

Food

Home cooked food prepared on site by our qualified chef.

Age range

Babies, Toddlers & Pre-School children

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2022

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Kidz Kaboom

Last inspected 15 July 2024 · Hayley Ruane

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 keen to arrive and show toys from home to staff who take a keen interest in what they bring. They communicate with staff confidently, showing that they feel safe and secure in their care. Children are supported to complete tasks for themselves. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well.

Inspector highlights

  • The management team makes improvements to broaden children's experiences, including a new outdoor space.
  • Staff support children's emotional well-being, including when they first start attending, by utilising familiar soft-play facilities.
  • The key-person system is effective in supporting children's development, including helping them regulate their behaviour.
  • The manager meets with staff regularly to discuss practice and well-being, providing in-house training.
  • The management team offers children nutritious drinks and food, and encourages good manners.

Areas to develop

  • 1build on the support for staff to implement the intent of planned activities to help meet the different ages and abilities of the children who take part
  • 2help staff to support children's understanding of the words staff use
Inspection #10352396 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

parents and carers say that staff are very welcoming

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. Staff liaise with other professionals, inviting them into the nursery to see children and to establish targets for staff to support their individual needs.

Outdoor space

A new outdoor space offers children opportunities to learn about the natural environment. Children show excitement when they are asked if they want to play outdoors. They lie on swings and look at the light as it shines through leaves and branches on trees.

Parent Reviews of Kidz Kaboom

4.9
(38)
hannah g
a year ago

If you’re wanting to take your small child somewhere to play that isn’t over run with bigger children, this is the perfect place for babies/toddlers. I’ve started bringing my little girl here weekly as it’s the only soft play i’ve been to which doesn’t require me having to chase my 21 month old around for 2 hours! It’s got plenty of toys and encourages independent play, meaning you can catch up with a friend/partner or even work knowing that they are entertained. It’s relatively small, you can keep your eyes on your little one at all times. The play areas and toilets are super clean and well looked after. The staff are lovely and welcoming and always around to help. Overall, a brilliant play zone and I especially love the new role play equipment!

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Helen Riches
a year ago

We hired kidz kaboom for my daughter’s 3rd birthday party. It was fab! Lovely soft play, role play area, big ball pool, and area for younger children- perfect for this age group. Cafe area and separate party room while still able to see into the soft play to supervise. The staff were lovely,- they set everything up for us and helped direct guests on arrival which made everything stress free for us hosting. Would definitely recommend

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Simon Bailey
3 years ago

Our daughter has visited here a few times now, this little place is great for young children! Always clean, pleasant helpful staff, & a tasty small food menu. There are various play areas, a colouring/craft room, sensory room, ball pit, baby soft play area, & a larger soft play area.

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Jennifer Moore
a year ago

Fantastic soft play for smaller kids. Much more suited for babies and toddlers. Can let them be independent compared to some soft plays, where you are constantly running around after them. My 2 year old loves it! The soft play, role play area and the toys. The staff are so lovely too. Food and drinks available at a decent price. Really relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended.

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Emily Humphrey
2 years ago

Really lovely place, great coffee, my 2.5 year old loved it. Lots of toys and activities as well as the softplay area. Easy to get to if on public transport as well. But also has plenty of parking

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

15 July 2024

Good

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

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