# Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge is a full-day nursery at 361 St. Annes Road, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2QR, in Common Edge, Blackpool. It is registered for 53 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-bluebell-lodge-2669472  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 361 St. Annes Road, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2QR
- Registered places: 53
- Phone: 01253 407172
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/bluebell-lodge
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2669472

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669472

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2669472). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669472)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 12 June 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669472)
- Registered places: 53 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669472)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 30 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/141724)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 361 St. Annes Road, BLACKPOOL, FY4 2QR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.786490,-3.036502

- Station: Blackpool Pleasure Beach, 0.7 miles
- Station: Squires Gate, 0.8 miles
- Station: Burlington Road West (Blackpool Tramway), 0.9 miles
- 21 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Highfield Road Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: The Louie Horrocks Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Park: Watson Road Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Blackpool there are about 3.9 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 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseacre Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Armfield Academy | All-through | 3–16 | Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Thames Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (December 2023) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (May 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Highfield Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/highfield-nursery-2634430) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Hawes Side Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawes-side-nursery-ey362182) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Butterfly Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-butterfly-lodge-2669498) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dunes-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey553514) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Lilliput Kiddie Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/lilliput-kiddie-care-ey552397) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Planet Kaos Nursery And Preschool Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/planet-kaos-nursery-and-preschool-ltd-ey561776) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge Outstanding at its inspection on 12 June 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge take?

Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge is registered with Ofsted for up to 53 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge?

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Bluebell Lodge?

You can call 01253 407172 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2669472)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Bluebell+Lodge&query_place_id=ChIJ69YW0v9De0gR6Il3P2Bqfdo)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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