Business Details
18 Years
experience
Award-Winning Childcare Nurseries for Early Years Education
Kids Planet Nurseries is a family-owned, award-winning group of over 240 nurseries across the UK, established in 2008. Founded by Clare Roberts after struggling to find flexible childcare for her own family, we prioritise exceptional early years education and care, with a child-led curriculum inspired by global educational theories. Our Udeskole outdoor learning approach fosters development through nature, while our Famly app ensures parents stay connected to their child's progress.With a dedicated Training Academy since 2018, we maintain high standards through continuous staff development. Our happiness guarantee reflects our confidence in our services, offering a money-back promise within the first four weeks. Having supported over 30,000 children, we combine purpose-built facilities with qualified practitioners to create nurturing environments where children explore, learn, and thrive.
Services
Early Years Education
Childcare Services
Outdoor Learning
Parent Communication App
Nutrition Programs
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in early years education with 240+ UK nurseries.
- Our team consists of Level 3 qualified childcare practitioners and dedicated chefs.
- We offer a happiness guarantee with a money-back promise within the first 4 weeks.
- Our Udeskole outdoor learning approach enhances child development through nature-based education.
- We provide nutritious meals prepared on-site with no added sugar or salt.
What people say
Award-winning
Family-led
Happiness guarantee
Dedicated staff
Seamless acquisition
Services
Early Years Education
Our child-led curriculum focuses on exploration and development for children aged birth to 5 years. Qualified practitioners implement educational theories to foster learning through play, creativity, and interaction in purpose-built environments. We prioritise individual progress while preparing children for future academic success through structured yet flexible learning experiences.
Outdoor Learning
Udeskole is our nature-based outdoor learning approach that maximises child development through natural environments. Scientifically proven to improve wellbeing, this method encourages physical activity, risk assessment, and sensory exploration. Children access secure outdoor spaces freely throughout the day for uninterrupted learning experiences in fresh air.
Parent Communication App
Famly app provides real-time updates about children's activities and achievements directly to parents. This interactive platform enables two-way communication between families and nursery staff, sharing photos, messages, and developmental milestones. Parents receive regular notifications while maintaining privacy and data security.
Nutrition Programs
Qualified chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals on-site daily with no added sugar or salt. Menus follow dietary guidelines while accommodating allergies and cultural requirements. We educate children about healthy eating through food experiences, ensuring balanced nutrition supports their growth and development during nursery hours.
Childcare Services
We operate 240+ UK nurseries with secure environments featuring CCTV and controlled access. Services include full-day care, funded childcare options, and tax-free childcare schemes. Flexible hours accommodate working parents, with consistent staffing ensuring continuity of care and strong relationships between children, educators, and families.
People
Clare Roberts
CEO and Co-Founder
Clare founded Kids Planet Nurseries in 2008 after personal difficulties finding suitable childcare. With her father John Hoban's experience in nursery management, she established the first settings in Warrington and Widnes. She leads strategic development while maintaining family values across all operations.
Lucy Roberts
Childcare Director
Lucy joined Kids Planet Nurseries several years after its founding, bringing extensive childcare expertise. As Childcare Director, she oversees educational standards and staff development across all nurseries, ensuring consistent implementation of the child-led curriculum and Udeskole outdoor learning approach.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We provide care and education for children from birth to 5 years old across all our nursery settings.
How do you ensure child safety?
All nurseries have secure door entry systems, CCTV in play areas, and staff trained in safeguarding procedures.
What is Udeskole learning?
Udeskole is our nature-based outdoor learning approach that promotes child development through regular access to natural environments.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the Famly app for real-time updates, photos, and messages about children's daily activities and progress.
Do you offer flexible hours?
Yes, our nurseries operate with flexible timings to accommodate working parents' schedules across the UK.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
All childcare practitioners are Level 3 qualified or actively studying towards this qualification.
