# Kids Planet Canal House

Kids Planet Canal House is a full-day nursery at Douglas Bank Lock House, Ball Street, Wigan, WN6 7TE, in Martland Mill, Wigan. It is registered for 94 children. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 17 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-canal-house-2851869  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Douglas Bank Lock House, Ball Street, Wigan, WN6 7TE
- Registered places: 94
- Phone: 01942 237378
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/canal-house/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2851869

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2851869). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851869)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851869)
- Registered places: 94 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851869)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 25 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1223822)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Douglas Bank Lock House, Ball Street, Wigan, WN6 7TE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.556011,-2.660705

- 9 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Wigan there are about 2.8 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 17 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (April 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Beech Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Marsh Green Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (July 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Westfield Community School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 1.1 miles |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kids Planet Canal House OOSC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-canal-house-oosc-2850541) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/next-generation-nursery-and-schoolies-club-ltd-ey295520) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [The Baby Cottage](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-baby-cottage-2806840) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Acorns Day Nursery (Springfield)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-acorns-day-nursery-springfield-2519737) | Report card Apr 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Partou The Village Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-the-village-day-nursery-and-pre-school-322994) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wigan Marylebone](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/busy-bees-day-nursery-at-wigan-marylebone-322990) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Kids Planet Canal House take?

Kids Planet Canal House is registered with Ofsted for up to 94 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Canal House?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Canal House?

Wigan Wallgate is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Canal House?

You can call 01942 237378 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851869)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Canal+House&query_place_id=ChIJgdUij9EPe0gRKfiAVlxmSHI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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