# Kids Planet Christie Fields

Kids Planet Christie Fields is a full-day nursery at Joshua House, Christie Fields, Manchester, M21 7QY, in Barlow Moor, Manchester. It is registered for 245 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 19 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-christie-fields-2593086  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Joshua House, Christie Fields, Manchester, M21 7QY
- Registered places: 245
- Phone: 0161 434 6594
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/christie-fields/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2593086

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593086

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2020 (Reference 2593086). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593086)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593086)
- Registered places: 245 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593086)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 28 October 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1821978)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Joshua House, Christie Fields, Manchester, M21 7QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.424502,-2.258643

- Station: Withington (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- Station: Barlow Moor Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.7 miles
- Station: Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink), 0.8 miles
- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Merseybank Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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 Manchester there are about 4.6 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: 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ambrose RC Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Lancasterian School |  | 3–16 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Barlow Hall Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| The Birches School |  | 4–11 | Good (May 2024) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Manchester Muslim Preparatory School |  | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Moor Allerton Preparatory School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Chorlton Park Primary | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Bright Horizons Didsbury Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-didsbury-day-nursery-and-preschool-500116) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Moor Allerton Preparatory School - Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/moor-allerton-preparatory-school-nursery-2691725) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Christie Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/christie-day-nursery-ey394022) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Kingfisher Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kingfisher-day-nursery-ey455696) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Didsbury Village Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/didsbury-village-day-nursery-ey367552) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Marion Scott Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/marion-scott-playgroup-ey233730) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Christie Fields's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Christie Fields Good at its inspection on 18 January 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Kids Planet Christie Fields take?

Kids Planet Christie Fields is registered with Ofsted for up to 245 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Christie Fields?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Christie Fields?

Withington (Manchester Metrolink) is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Christie Fields?

You can call 0161 434 6594 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2593086)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Christie+Fields&query_place_id=ChIJ6wi_vXeye0gRn2l-YUmn3rc)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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