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Our amazing nursery is bursting with Early Years experts, so your child is always in safe hands.

On our planet, your child can reach for the stars and shine bright! Book a show around today to experience all of this and so much more. ❤️ Welcome to Kids Planet Urmston, part of the Kids Planet Group since 2016. Founded in 1989, the 75 place nursery is located in Urmston Manchester, in a residential area and is close to all transport links. The nursery is open Monday to Friday 7:30am till 6:30pm excluding bank holidays with an optional 7:00am-7:00pm session. The nursery has been awarded the Trafford Healthy Setting Award and the Trafford Inclusion Friendly Stamp. In 2018 the nursery was awarded Outstanding by Ofsted and Kids Planet will continue to provide the highest quality childcare. Children receive very individual care and as followers of the Early Years Framework the nursery is tailored to suit the needs of your child and to allow them to express themselves and learn through exploration.

03/11/2026

Celebrating the people who make a difference every day 💜

From leading teams through growth and change to creating environments where every child feels valued and supported, these award winners represent the very best of Kids Planet.

Congratulations to:
🏆 Susan Mitchell - Area Manager of the Year
🏆 Laura Scholey - Nursery Manager of the Year
🏆 Charlotte Williamson - Deputy Manager of the Year
🏆 Jessica Bailey - Room Leader of the Year

Thank you for the positive impact you make on children, families and colleagues across our group. We are incredibly proud to celebrate your achievements and everything you do to help children thrive. 💜

30/10/2026

🎃 Say Yes to Craft! 🎨

A little paint, a splash of colour and plenty of imagination!
With Halloween bringing lots of opportunities to get creative, we're celebrating the fun of messy play and letting children explore their own ideas. 💚

Our Kids Planet survey found that 80% of parents swap messy play for screen time to keep things simple. But getting creative doesn't have to be complicated!

Painting, mixing and experimenting with different materials gives children the freedom to explore, try new things and enjoy the process, even if things get a little messy along the way! 🎨

💚 Discover the method in the mess and read our Mess Report:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zx-HJ0

29/10/2026

🎃 Spooky crafts to try at home!

We’re Saying Yes to Craft with a Halloween twist, and three simple activities you can try at home with your little one! 🧡

Craft is a great way for children to explore, create and follow their own ideas. Painting a pumpkin, building a paper plate spider or stirring up a magic potion can build confidence, fine motor skills and plenty of chatter along the way. 🕷️

✨ Curious why messy play matters? Read our Mess Report to discover more about the importance of messy play in early childhood.
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zvsLx0

29/10/2026

⭐ Congratulations to our Apprentice of the Year!

Danielle’s ambition and commitment to children’s learning and development has seen her progress into a leadership role while continuing to support and mentor those around her.

At Kids Planet, we’re passionate about creating careers with purpose, and apprenticeships play a vital role in how we grow and develop our people. With over 1,300 colleagues currently undertaking an apprenticeship, we’re committed to offering meaningful opportunities and real progression.

Through our dedicated training and development pathways, including our own in-house training academy, we support colleagues to grow, achieve, and build rewarding long-term careers in early years.

We’re incredibly proud of everything Danielle has achieved and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive with Kids Planet.

Congratulations, Danielle! 🎉

🌟 Could you be our next Apprentice of the Year? Start your own journey with Kids Planet and explore our current career opportunities.

👉 Apply now: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/careers/vacancies/

26/10/2026

💙 Say YES to Water! 🌊

Last week, our children across our nurseries have been getting messy with our latest theme, WATER! From splashing in puddles to pouring, mixing and exploring water activities, there's been plenty of fun and learning along the way! 💦

Water play encourages creativity, curiosity and problem-solving, and it's something we enjoy all year round across our nurseries, both indoors and outdoors! 💚

✨ Keep an eye out for more messy play themes over the coming weeks!

Discover why messy play matters in our Mess Report 👇 (https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0znpjp0)

23/10/2026

💦 Say Yes to Water!

There's nothing quite like the excitement of jumping in puddles, splashing in water and discovering just how much fun a little mess can be! 💙

But did you know that 82% of parents say children spend less time outdoors today than they did? And with the clean-up, stained clothes and worries about mess, it's easy to see why messy play sometimes gets overlooked.

At Kids Planet, we believe there's method in the mess. 🌿 Through splashing, pouring and exploring, children develop their curiosity, confidence and problem-solving skills, all while having plenty of fun!

💧 Want to know more? Our Mess Report explores the research behind messy play, the barriers families face and why making room for mess matters.

Read The Mess Report here:
https://ow.ly/fxNe5100yGm

22/10/2026

💦 Let's make a splash!

We're Saying Yes to Water with three simple activities you can try at home with your little one! 💙

Water play is a lovely way for children to explore, experiment and use their imaginations. Pouring water between containers, mixing flower soup or creating little worlds for their favourite toys can spark curiosity, problem-solving and plenty of conversation along the way. 🌸

💧 Curious why messy play matters? Read our Mess Report to discover more about the importance of messy play in early childhood.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zjVP70

21/10/2026

The clocks going back can affect every family differently. While there's no magic solution, a few small adjustments and a consistent routine may help make the transition a little smoother.

Remember, every child is different, so go with what works best for your family. 💛

21/10/2026

✨ Celebrating the people who make Kids Planet special ✨

Earlier this month, colleagues from across Kids Planet came together for our annual Kids Planet Awards 2026, an evening dedicated to recognising the incredible people behind our nurseries and central support teams. 💕

With a spectacular Moulin Rouge-themed celebration hosted by Will Mellor, the night was full of entertainment and memorable moments. But most importantly, it was an opportunity to celebrate the commitment, passion and care demonstrated across our group every day.

Congratulations to all of our nominees, finalists and winners. Your dedication helps create exceptional experiences for children, families and colleagues, and we're incredibly proud of everything you achieve. The evening also raised vital funds for Alder Hey 🩵

Through fundraising activities on the night, colleagues and partners raised £5,000, which was matched through the Kids Planet charity fund, bringing the total donation to £10,000. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success, including Connect In Events and Jake Simpkin! 🙌

19/10/2026

Being recognised on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in Europe™ is a reflection of the people who make Kids Planet what it is. We are delighted to rank 43rd, up from 66th last year! 🙌

Every day, our teams create environments where children, families and colleagues can thrive. Huge thank you to everyone across Kids Planet whose dedication, care and commitment contribute to a culture people trust and want to be part of.

Place To Work
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0zbLJx0) 💚

17/06/2026

We’re evolving how we keep our community safe 💚

As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding excellence, we’re taking an even more careful approach to what we share on social media, and focusing on storytelling, activities and updates, with fewer identifiable images.

Over the coming weeks, this page will be closing as we transition to our new regional page Kids Planet Greater Manchester North and Central, where you’ll still find all the latest news from your local nurseries in one place.

Keep an eye out for your new regional page and make sure you’re following to stay connected.

As always, Famly remains the best place for personalised updates about your child.

Thank you for being part of the Kids Planet family! 💫

11/06/2026

👫MEET THE TEAM👭

Meet our Pre-school team!
Our Pre-school team are dedicated to making sure your children become independent and school ready!

We have Miss Morris our Teacher who supports the children in teaching and school readiness, Shannon is our Pre-schools Room Leader who supports staff and the children and ensures the room has purposeful activities set up.
Tom is our Sports coach who ensures our children have fun surrounding sports and helps the children gain the physical skills they need to grow!
Hangama and Ioana are our lovely practitioners who support all the children, helping them develop into amazing individuals!

11/06/2026

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Vicky is our employee of the month for June!

We have given Vicky employee of the month because she always supports all rooms and other nurseries with a smile on her face! We appreciate all that she does for each room and the children at Urmston, Well-Done Vicky!

06/06/2026

We are open today for our open day please feel free to pop over and say hello to some of our team and look around our nursery.

05/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE

We are excited to announce that graduation will be on the 7th August at 2:00-4:30pm so, save the date as we are looking forward to celebrating with you!🎊🎉

20/05/2026

🏆Nursery Manager of the year 🏆

⭐️Its that time of year again....Kids Planet Awards nominations are open!⭐️

Over the next few days our teams will be putting forward nominations for this years annual Kids Planet Awards, celebrating the amazing people across our nurseries who make such a difference every single day.

We would love to include testimonials from both parents and team members, alongside our nominations especially for Nursery Manager of the year 🏆

Please add your comments underneath this post so we can include them within the nomination.
If you would prefer to email your testimonial instead, please send it to: [email protected] our area manager.

Thank you everyone and lets celebrate the incredible people around us!

12/05/2026

GARDEN CENTRE🌷🌹🪻

Toddlers went to the garden centre to make our nursery look Spring ready!
The children looked at a range of plants and flowers, noticing all the different colours and types. They then picked their own flowers and helped pay for each pot. The children then went around the nursery and planted their flowers. Everyone really enjoyed getting together and looking after our nursery environment, Well-Done!

01/05/2026

HAPA ZOME🌷🌹🪻

Today the children have been using tools! Pre-school went into the garden, collected some flowers and placed fabric over them, using a hammer to tap them causing the dye from the flowers to make a pattern on their sheet!

Pre-school listened really well and were very careful when using their tools! we are extremely proud of our children using these new resources and creating some beautiful patterns!

01/05/2026

OUTDOOR LEARNING

whilst the weather has been nice, Miss Morris has took the time to take learning outside! Pre-school used their number skills to find different objects and count the amounts, placing them on the correct numeral!

We then used our letter recognition skills to find specific letters on the paper, when the children found the letter 'a' they coloured it in pink, when they found the letter 'r' they coloured orange and if they found the letter 'L' they coloured it green!

They did so well and ended our lessons reading our favourite stories together.
It was a fun change in environment which the children seemed to enjoy!

Address

181 Flixton Road
Manchester
M415ED

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441617475834

Website

https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/our-nurseries/urmston

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