# Kids Planet Barrow

Kids Planet Barrow is a full-day nursery at Lodge Close, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9BQ, in Barrow, Lancashire. It is registered for 112 children. It opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 1 review (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-barrow-2748084  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Lodge Close, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9BQ
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 112
- Phone: 01254 823276
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/barrow/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2748084

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 3 April 2025, 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/16/2748084

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2023 (Reference 2748084). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748084)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 April 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748084)
- Registered places: 112 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748084)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 26 March 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1017553)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:00

## Getting there

Address: Lodge Close, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9BQ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.839621,-2.397293

- 5 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Lancashire there are about 2.7 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 1 review (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow URC Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.2 miles |
| Oakhill School |  | 0–16 |  | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | Report card (March 2026) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oakhill Nursery and Early Years](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oakhill-nursery-and-early-years-ey312065) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Partou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-whalley-meadows-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey408064) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Whalley Pre School Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/whalley-pre-school-playgroup-309525) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Early Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-bairds-childrens-nursery-billington-2649612) | Outstanding |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.6 miles |
| [Bright Futures Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-futures-day-nursery-ey430038) | Good |  | 07:30–18:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Bowland Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bowland-preschool-ey549286) | Good |  | 08:00–17:00 | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Kids Planet Barrow's opening hours?

Kids Planet Barrow opens 07:30–18:00, Mon–Fri.

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Barrow Good at its inspection on 3 April 2025, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Barrow is registered with Ofsted for up to 112 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Barrow?

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

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

Whalley is the nearest station we know of, 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Barrow?

You can call 01254 823276 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2748084)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Barrow&query_place_id=ChIJ95z3AoGbe0gR3e5Te0fZK90)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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