Kids Planet Urmston

01/10/2024

Our fabulous outdoor team and SEND team have been collaborating recently with magical results! ✨

They've been hard at work delivering nature-based sessions for our children with SEND, bringing immense joy to all involved, and embracing the power of nature! 🌳

Read all about the sessions here:
https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/the-power-of-nature-for-children-with-send/

27/09/2024

Our final Open Day events of the year take place tomorrow! ❤

We’d love to show you what life is like on our planet – from our out-of-this-world learning experiences and environments to our nature-based outdoor learning approach of ‘Udeskole’, where mud is always good! 🥾🪐

Book using the link below, or just show up on the day! Everything you need to know is here: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/september-open-days-2024/

24/09/2024

🏆 Parent Hero Award! 🏆

Attention parents! The Kids Planet annual awards ceremony will take place in December. 🪩

There is one super special award in particular we would LOVE your help with…it’s of course the Parent Hero award! ❤️

This award is the only award of the ceremony which is completely decided by our parents (across the whole nursery group) and we would love your help in recognising our amazing team members. 🫶

You can vote for your chosen practitioner by filling out the form below – all you need is their name, the name of the nursery, and the reason you think they deserve to win the Parent Hero Award. 🦸

Deadline for voting is Tuesday 1st October. 🗳️

VOTE HERE: https://forms.gle/DpMD2Low9x7VDoz59

As always, we are so grateful for your support!! 🥰

20/09/2024

We can't wait to attend the Nursery World Magazine Awards TOMORROW as finalists in the 'Nursery Group of the Year' category! 🫶

The evening at The Brewery in London gives us the opportunity to celebrate and share success within our remarkable early years sector and we wish all finalists the best of luck. 🌟

Wish us luck!! ❤

See the shortlist here:

Nursery World Awards 2024 - 2024 Shortlist

17/09/2024

It's been so lovely this month seeing our nurseries and families work together for ! 🥰

Lots of nurseries have gathered old toys and clothes to take to their local charities, and the children have loved going to drop them off and pick out new toys and books for their rooms! 🧩

12/09/2024

Did you know that this week is UK Savings Week? 💰

This is a nationwide initiative set up to share ideas on how to start saving money! 💷

Last year, we sat down with the fabulous 'Money Mum' to talk about money saving from a parents perspective, and ways to teach our little ones the value of money as part of our podcast series, 'All Things Early Years'. 🌱

We've popped all her words of wisdom into this months blog which you can find on our website which you can check out below:

It’s UK Savings Week, and with the cost of living a worry for many and purse-strings tight, it’s a great time for us to take a closer look at some helpful money-saving tips for families! Saving-savvy mother and social media influencer Gemma Bird (aka Money Mum) joined us on a recent podcast to g...

10/09/2024

🏆 We’re one of the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Education and Training! 🏆

We're so excited to share that we've been recognised by Great Place To Work UK in this years' Best Workplaces in Education & Training' category! 🎉

This achievement is testament to the genuine focus we have at Kids Planet on our people, and we couldn't be prouder of our teams today. ⭐

Read all about it, and what our senior team had to say of the achievement here:

Kids Planet is delighted to have been recognised as one of the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Education & Training by Great Place To Work UK!

06/09/2024

🧡 How we look after our hard working teams at Kids Planet! 🧡

The Kids Planet benefits package is underpinned by the values that are very important to us as an employer; the health and wellbeing of all our colleagues, promoting family values, embracing diversity and celebrating loyalty. 💗

Read more about our benefits here:

It's important to us to support the people who work with us to flourish, whilst providing the best support for the little ones in our care.

05/09/2024

We asked some of our pre-school leaver parents what they were going to miss most about their time at Kids Planet as their little ones were gearing up to move onto big school. 🥹🧡

We know how wonderful our teams are but it's truly magic to see how they shine in the eyes of both the children AND the parents the work so closely with everyday. ⭐

Our final Open Day events of the year are being hosted across September, come and see (or meet!) the magic yourself, we'd love to welcome you and your family onto our planet! ❤

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/september-open-days-2024/

04/09/2024

Choosing a nursery is no easy task for parents, and there’s only one sure way to decide if you like a nursery, and that is to see it in person! 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

Visiting a nursery will allow you the opportunity to meet the staff, find out more about them and their experience, and ensure the setting is clean, safe and well-equipped. 🧸

Check out our 'benefits of visiting a nursery' blog, here:

With our September Open Days fast approaching, there is no better time to make the first step in discovering so much more about our nurseries.

02/09/2024

We’re thinking of all of our ‘Big School’ starters today! Enjoy this next part of the journey and shine bright! 🍏✨

Family members -don't forget to give yourselves a little pat on the back! This is what you've been preparing your little ones for, and what a wonderful job you've done. ❤

30/08/2024

🎓 C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4 - that's a wrap! 🎓

Today marks the last day at Kids Planet for many of our preschoolers - what a journey we've shared! We've so enjoyed the celebrations this past month with our graduations. ❤

We've LOVED seeing the different directions our nurseries have taken with their graduation ceremonies - each and every KP nursery hosts their own annual graduation event, making it completely unique to them and their children. Check out our most recent blog (link below!) to see some pics and read about the themes! 🎡

To our teams who pull all of this together, we are so proud of you and thank you for the experiences you provide our children with each and everyday. 🤩

To our families - thank you for the most amazing memories, we will miss each and every one of you! ❤

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/kids-planet-graduations-2024/

29/08/2024

Join us for our FINAL Open Day events of the year this September! ✨🧸

Check out our recent blog below to find out what you can expect from a Kids Planet Open Day - we can't wait to show you what life is like on our planet! ❤🪐

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/september-open-days/

27/08/2024

Our wonderful Basford nursery packed up a jungle themed picnic and headed to their local care home recently to visit their friends over a lunch packed with animal themed activities! 🐯

Intergenerational learning is something we regard very highly here at Kids Planet - we're so very lucky to have lots of partnerships across the UK with local organisations who are happy to co-host 'mix and mingle' sessions so our littlest ones can learn from and make friends with the more experienced generations. 🥰

And learning aside...look at how much fun we all have! 🤸‍♀️

23/08/2024

With the launch of 15 funded nursery hours for children from 9 months old just around the corner, we wanted to share a little more info on how and when to apply, but also the benefits of using those hours for you and your family! 🍼👨‍👩‍👦‍👦

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/understanding-funded-childcare/

22/08/2024

It's results day again! 👏

From all of us here at Kids Planet, a massive CONGRATULATIONS to everyone receiving their GCSE results today! ✨

We have SO many opportunities for those looking to explore the wonderful world of early years education! Check out our Kids Planet Training Academy for more information ❤

https://www.kidsplanettrainingacademy.co.uk/

20/08/2024

We are so so proud of our fabulous team at Kids Planet Rugeley who have been awarded ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ in all areas following their recent inspection! ✨🩷

Read more of the report and see what their lovely nursery manager Amy had to say here:

The team at Kids Planet Rugeley is delighted to have been awarded ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ in all areas following their recent inspection.

19/08/2024

We talk a lot here about 'school readiness' but what about pre-school readiness? 😊

The transition from nursery to pre-school is super exciting, but can also be a little daunting to children and parents alike! ❤

In our latest blog we've given our top tips for those with little ones moving up to pre-school to help with the transition. Let us know any of your own tips in the comments! 👩‍🏫

PS - How amazing are our little writers in these pics? 😍🌱

📷: Kids Planet Appleton Thorn + Kids Planet Wallasey

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/preparing-your-child-to-go-from-nursery-to-preschool/

15/08/2024

Are you looking for the perfect nursery for your family, where your little one can reach for the stars and shine bright? 🌟

We’re opening our doors this September for our final Open Day events of the year! 🏫

We’re sure you’ll love it here – come along to meet our wonderful teams and take a look around our fantastic facilities. 📖

Booking and more info here: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/september-open-days-2024/

15/08/2024

A huge well done to all those who've worked so hard and are getting their results today! 🌟

We have SO many opportunities for those looking to explore the wonderful world of early years education! ❤

Find out all about our career path options and so much more here: https://www.kidsplanettrainingacademy.co.uk/

09/08/2024

Do you know what help is out there and available to you and your family? 👨‍👩‍👧

Check out our full guide on funded childcare here: https://shorturl.at/lzxzG

08/08/2024

Our July team wellbeing event was 'National Picnic Month' 🥗🥖

This is something we always take part in with the children, but we brought into our team meetings, staff rooms and head office to get it on the fun ourselves! 🥰

The aim was to create a relaxing, fun outdoor experience focused on wellbeing, team building and relaxation! We think we did a pretty good job! ✨🧘

12/07/2024

Independence Day!

Our toddler children have been enhancing their fine motor skills through making lots of different Red, White and Blue themed playdough figures. They have been learning about independence day and the different colours. ⭐

12/07/2024

👏Hug in a Mug👏

This weeks hug in a mug is Emily! Emily was chosen by Gemma for being super supportive and for her smiley and helpful personality.
Well done Emily!

11/07/2024

06/07/2024

⭐Open day!⭐

Thank you to all who attended our open day today. It has been wonderful to meet so many families without our community! ⭐

04/07/2024

⭐Hug in a Mug⭐

This weeks hug in a mug is Gemma. Gemma was nominated by Rose for always being friendly and caring towards the staff and children!
Well done Gemma⭐

04/07/2024

Only 2 days to go until our Open Day!!

Saturday 6th July - Open Day
We are holding our Summer open day this Saturday. Meet our wonderful team, have a look around our fantastic facilities and discover so much more about settling in, funded places, delicious homecooked meals, outdoor learning, SEND support, or anything else you’d like to know!
Booking is advised but walk-ins are welcome. Find out more at the link below - we can’t wait to meet you!
https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/.../summer-open.../

01/07/2024

☀️July Events☀️

Here are our events that will be happening across the nursery throughout July!

Happy 1st of the month! ⭐

01/07/2024

📣Save the date!📣

Saturday 6th July - Open Day

We are holding our Summer open day this Saturday. Meet our wonderful team, have a look around our fantastic facilities and discover so much more about settling in, funded places, delicious homecooked meals, outdoor learning, SEND support, or anything else you’d like to know!

Booking is advised but walk-ins are welcome. Find out more at the link below - we can’t wait to meet you!
https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/.../summer-open.../

28/06/2024

👏Employee of the Month👏

Well done to Lucy who has received employee of the month for June. Lucy has stepped up and supported her team in the absence of their room leader. She has also been promoted to our senior practitioner within the tots room.
Well done Lucy!

27/06/2024

👏Hug in a Mug👏

This weeks hug in a mug is Rose. Rose was nominated by Lucy for all her support and hard work within the Tots room this week.
Well done Rose! ⭐

27/06/2024

📣Exciting News📣

Meet our new Management Team:
Emma is our new Nursery Manager
Thalia is our new Deputy Manager
Shannon is our new Third in Charge

The team have years of experience working within childcare and thrive to provide the best for all families within Kids Planet. Please do not hesitate to come and say hello, working in partnership with parents is one of our main priorities!

20/06/2024

🥰 Hug in a mug 🥰

Last week Lucy was nominated for Hug in a mug, Lucy was nominated by Thalia for her role in ensuring all targets are met and supporting her room leader!
Well done Lucy! 👏

17/06/2024

⭐️ May employee of the month ⭐️

Our employee of the month for May was Cat!
Cat has set up some amazing activities for our toddlers, thank you for always being outstanding!
Well done Cat 👏

14/06/2024

💙 Father’s Day breakfast 💙
This morning we set up a grab and go breakfast for all the special men in our lives!
We hope that everyone has the best Father’s Day on Sunday🥰

11/06/2024

We are holding a Summer Open Day event at our lovely nursery! 🌻

We can’t guarantee sunny weather but come rain or shine we are excited to show families around our nursery settings and showcase what makes each one unique! 🌈

Join the fun on Saturday 6th July - meet our wonderful team, have a look around our fantastic facilities and discover so much more about settling in, funded places, delicious homecooked meals, outdoor learning, SEND support, or anything else you’d like to know! 📚

Booking is advised but walk-ins are welcome. Find out more at the link below - we can’t wait to meet you!

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/summer-open-day/

06/06/2024

🥰 Hug in a mug 🥰

This week Shannon nominated Thalia for hug in a mug. This was for settling all her new babies into the baby room this week! I you have done amazing well done 👏

31/05/2024

🥰 Hug in a mug 🥰

This week Yasmin nominated Shannon for hug in a mug this was for always making her laugh ☺️

24/05/2024

Scavenger Hunt!

This afternoon, our sports coach tom organised a scavenger hunt for all children and parents. The scavenger hunt was pirate themed so the everyone had to search the garden for buried golden coins and gems! All the children and parents had lots of fun doing this.