# Kids Planet Kirkby

Kids Planet Kirkby is a full-day nursery at richard hesketh drive, Kirkby, L32 0TZ, in Westvale, Knowsley. It is registered for 98 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.9 from 9 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-kirkby-2750675  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: richard hesketh drive, Kirkby, L32 0TZ
- Registered places: 98
- Phone: 0151 548 8801
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/kirkby/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2750675

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750675

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2023 (Reference 2750675). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750675)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 November 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750675)
- Registered places: 98 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750675)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 11 September 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1568396)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: richard hesketh drive, Kirkby, L32 0TZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.480973,-2.902868

- Station: Kirkby, 0.4 miles
- 23 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Park: Millennium Green, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Copthorne Aventure Playground, 0.3 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 Knowsley there are about 3.8 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: 4.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (May 2026) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Millbrook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Kirkby CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Melling Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Bluebell Park School |  | 3–19 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision) | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (January 2025) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Childcare (Kirkby) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-childcare-kirkby-ltd-ey480321) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Melling Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/melling-preschool-2747085) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Bloom @ Kirkby Town centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bloom-kirkby-town-centre-2856847) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids In Bloom @ Southdene Childrens Centre Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-southdene-childrens-centre-ltd-2689265) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Kids Planet Fazakerley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-fazakerley-ey499318) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Kids In Bloom @ Northwood Childrens Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-bloom-northwood-childrens-centre-2881728) |  |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Kirkby Good at its inspection on 28 November 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Kirkby is registered with Ofsted for up to 98 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Kirkby?

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

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

Kirkby is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Kirkby?

You can call 0151 548 8801 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2750675)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Kirkby&query_place_id=ChIJa0hbfvgje0gRjqjmW6UP1cg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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