# Kids Planet Ainsdale

Kids Planet Ainsdale is a full-day nursery at 3 Shore Road, Southport, PR8 2RF, in Ainsdale, Sefton. It is registered for 47 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-ainsdale-2670382  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 3 Shore Road, Southport, PR8 2RF
- Registered places: 47
- Phone: 01704 570800
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/ainsdale
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2670382

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 14 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670382

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2670382). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670382)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 14 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670382)
- Registered places: 47 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670382)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 July 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/126010)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 3 Shore Road, Southport, PR8 2RF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.602362,-3.043609

- Station: Ainsdale, under 0.1 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sefton there are about 4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merefield School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (February 2025) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Shoreside Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (February 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre | Primary | 2–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Farnborough Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Farnborough Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | Primary | 2–11 |  | yes | 1.8 miles |
| Birkdale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Natterjacks Day Nursery at St Johns](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natterjacks-day-nursery-at-st-johns-ey551498) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [footprints@kingsmeadow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footprints-kingsmeadow-ey562283) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Waterloo Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/waterloo-preschool-2874727) |  |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Sunflowers Southport Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sunflowers-southport-ltd-2715713) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Southport](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-southport-310498) | Good |  |  | 2.8 miles |
| [Early Days Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-days-day-nursery-ey370496) | Good |  |  | 2.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Ainsdale's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Ainsdale Good at its inspection on 14 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Ainsdale take?

Kids Planet Ainsdale is registered with Ofsted for up to 47 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Ainsdale?

Kids Planet Ainsdale is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 238 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Ainsdale?

Ainsdale is the nearest station we know of, under 0.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Ainsdale?

You can call 01704 570800 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670382)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Ainsdale&query_place_id=ChIJbb7YsOc7e0gR6bVKO3oHjVY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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