# Kids Planet Chris Abell

Kids Planet Chris Abell is a full-day nursery at Harrison Drive, Cambridge, CB2 8PH, in Newtown, Cambridgeshire. It is registered for 100 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.3 from 11 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-chris-abell-2668847  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Harrison Drive, Cambridge, CB2 8PH
- Registered places: 100
- Phone: 01223 609696
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/chris-abell/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2668847

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 19 February 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/16/2668847

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2022 (Reference 2668847). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668847)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 February 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668847)
- Registered places: 100 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668847)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Harrison Drive, Cambridge, CB2 8PH

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.186221,0.135937

- Station: Cambridge, 0.5 miles
- Station: Cambridge South, 0.8 miles
- Park: Scholar's Walk Park, under 0.1 miles
- Park: Harrison Drive Park, 0.1 miles
- Park: Coleridge Recreation Ground, 0.5 miles
- Park: Regency square, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- 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 Cambridgeshire 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: 4.3 out of 5 from 11 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Perse School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Morley Memorial Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| St Faith's School |  | 3–13 |  | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Homerton Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | Report card (February 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Mary's School |  | 3–19 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Ridgefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Pauls CofE VA Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Sancton Wood School |  | 1–16 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Little Explorers Montessori Nursery Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-explorers-montessori-nursery-limited-2693989) | Good |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Stephen Perse Nurseries Salisbury Villas](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stephen-perse-nurseries-salisbury-villas-2553125) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Sancton Wood School, Baby Unicorns Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/sancton-wood-school-baby-unicorns-nursery-ey536962) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bunnybrookes Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bunnybrookes-day-nursery-ey491944) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Patacake Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/patacake-day-nursery-2496788) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Joint Colleges Nursery (Cambridge) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-joint-colleges-nursery-cambridge-limited-221578) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Chris Abell's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Chris Abell Outstanding at its inspection on 19 February 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Chris Abell take?

Kids Planet Chris Abell is registered with Ofsted for up to 100 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Chris Abell?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Chris Abell?

Cambridge is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Chris Abell?

You can call 01223 609696 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2668847)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Chris+Abell+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJxRTLcIR72EcRloKCtf96REc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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