# Kids Planet Chester

Kids Planet Chester is a full-day nursery at Hare Lane, Littleton, Chester, CH3 7DB, in Littleton, Cheshire West and Chester. It is registered for 137 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.4 from 7 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chester-2503433  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Hare Lane, Littleton, Chester, CH3 7DB
- Registered places: 137
- Phone: 01244 335395
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/chester
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2503433

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 27 April 2022, 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/16/2503433

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2018 (Reference 2503433). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503433)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 April 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503433)
- Registered places: 137 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503433)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 21 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1089868)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Hare Lane, Littleton, Chester, CH3 7DB

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.196713,-2.842996

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Dulverton Avenue Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: Thackeray Forest Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Thackeray Forest 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 Cheshire West and Chester there are about 2.4 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: 4.4 out of 5 from 7 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (Concerns) (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Outstanding (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Christleton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Improved significantly (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Maple Grove School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (July 2024) |  | 1.1 miles |
| St Martin's Academy Chester | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Oldfield Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/oldfield-pre-school-305229) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Guilden Sutton Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guilden-sutton-day-nursery-305081) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Christleton Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christleton-pre-school-305024) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Guilden Sutton Pre-school](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/guilden-sutton-pre-school-305080) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [The Spinney Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-spinney-day-nursery-305385) | Requires improvement |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Hetty (Hoole Enterprise Trust - Time for You)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hetty-hoole-enterprise-trust-time-for-you-ey361734) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Chester Outstanding at its inspection on 27 April 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Chester is registered with Ofsted for up to 137 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Chester?

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

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

Chester is the nearest station we know of, 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Chester?

You can call 01244 335395 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2503433)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Chester&query_place_id=ChIJL4CbCWXnekgR3I-9RNh9QyM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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