# Kids Planet Linden House

Kids Planet Linden House is a full-day nursery at 34 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YG, in Newton-le-Willows, St Helens. It is registered for 81 children. Its Ofsted report card (January 2026) grades inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.7 from 33 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-linden-house-2851080  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 34 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YG
- Registered places: 81
- Phone: 01925 551756
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/linden-house/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2851080

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 16 January 2026. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Expected standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
| Achievement | Expected standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Expected standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Expected standard |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851080

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2851080). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851080)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 16 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851080)
- Registered places: 81 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851080)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 34 Crow Lane West, Newton-Le-Willows, WA12 9YG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.456424,-2.641582

- Station: Earlestown, 0.4 miles
- 18 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Lyme and Wood Pits Country Park, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 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.

In St Helens there are about 3.1 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 33 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (October 2021) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement (November 2022) |  | 0.3 miles |
| St Mary's Catholic Infant Academy | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement (June 2022) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Lyme Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Newton-le-Willows Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Wargrave CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (November 2024) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Wargrave House School |  | 4–16 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Woodlands Nursery School (Newton) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-woodlands-nursery-school-newton-limited-ey548675) | Good |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids Planet Patterdale Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-patterdale-lodge-2849145) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Little Foxes (Newton)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-foxes-newton-ey536717) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Evolution Childcare @ Newton House](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/evolution-childcare-newton-house-2701521) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Love Learning Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/love-learning-childcare-ltd-2822188) |  |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [Small Wonders](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/small-wonders-ey392745) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kids Planet Linden House's Ofsted rating?

Kids Planet Linden House was inspected on 16 January 2026 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Expected standard, curriculum and teaching Expected standard, achievement Expected standard, behaviour and routines Expected standard, children's welfare and well-being Expected standard and leadership and governance Expected standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Kids Planet Linden House take?

Kids Planet Linden House is registered with Ofsted for up to 81 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Linden House?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet Linden House?

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

### How do I contact Kids Planet Linden House?

You can call 01925 551756 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851080)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Linden+House&query_place_id=ChIJB0W-G4UEe0gRakYSE2qX5RE)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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