# Kids Planet Knaresborough

Kids Planet Knaresborough is a full-day nursery at Unit 4a, Mercury Court, Manse Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 8LF, in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. It is registered for 92 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 9 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-knaresborough-2683676  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Unit 4a, Mercury Court, Manse Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 8LF
- Registered places: 92
- Phone: 01423 866169
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/knaresborough/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2683676

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 16 January 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.

Inspection history:

- 16 January 2024: Ofsted inspection, Good
- 15 May 2023: Ofsted inspection, Requires improvement

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683676

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since April 2022 (Reference 2683676). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683676)
- Inspections on record: 2 inspections (latest 16 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683676)
- Registered places: 92 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683676)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 August 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1868494)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Unit 4a, Mercury Court, Manse Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 8LF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.004025,-1.448973

- Station: Knaresborough, 0.9 miles
- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews (as of 31 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspin Park Academy | Primary | 5–11 | Good (December 2023) |  | 0.2 miles |
| The Forest School |  | 2–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Knaresborough St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (February 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Meadowside Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Good (June 2024) |  | 0.9 miles |
| St Mary's Primary School Knaresborough, A Voluntary Catholic Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.1 miles |
| Goldsborough Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) |  | 1.1 miles |
| King James's School | Secondary | 11–18 | School remains Good (January 2023) |  | 0.5 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Nippers Nursery (Yorkshire) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nippers-nursery-yorkshire-ltd-ey399439) | Good |  |  | 0.1 miles |
| [Aspin Park Early Years Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/aspin-park-early-years-group-ey500769) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Manor Early Years Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/manor-early-years-pre-school-ey470817) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Noah's Ark Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-ark-preschool-ey373689) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Scriven Park Pre School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/scriven-park-pre-school-ey430564) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Red Kite Children's Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/red-kite-childrens-day-nursery-ey383668) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Knaresborough Good at its inspection on 16 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Knaresborough is registered with Ofsted for up to 92 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Knaresborough?

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

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

Knaresborough is the nearest station we know of, 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Knaresborough?

You can call 01423 866169 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2683676)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 31 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Knaresborough&query_place_id=ChIJYb17bfFNeUgR5hK9kJ6Uohw)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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