# Kids Planet Longley

Kids Planet Longley is a full-day nursery at 204a Lowerhouses Lane, HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 8JZ, in Longley, Kirklees. It is registered for 142 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 28 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Shine Childcare Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-longley-ey448517  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 204a Lowerhouses Lane, HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 8JZ
- Registered places: 142
- Phone: 01484 423066
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/longley/
- Run by: [Shine Childcare Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/shine-childcare-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY448517

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, 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/EY448517

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2012 (Reference EY448517). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448517)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 15 March 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448517)
- Registered places: 142 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448517)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1904200)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 204a Lowerhouses Lane, HUDDERSFIELD, HD5 8JZ

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.633722,-1.765969

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Somerset Park, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 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 Kirklees there are about 3 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: 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowerhouses CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 |  | yes | 0.1 miles |
| Woodley School and College |  | 5–19 | School remains Good (March 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| All Hallows' CofE (VA) Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (December 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Moldgreen Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (April 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Castle Hill School |  | 3–19 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Southgate School |  | 4–16 | School remains Good (February 2024) |  | 1.0 miles |
| Hill View Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Almond House Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almond-house-nursery-2709242) | Good |  | 07:00–18:15 | 0.6 miles |
| [Almondbury Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/almondbury-playgroup-311537) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Ducklings Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ducklings-childcare-2515665) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Willow House Nursery and Holiday Club](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/willow-house-nursery-and-holiday-club-311267) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles |
| [1st Steps Nursery & Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/1st-steps-nursery-and-preschool-2890049) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [ABC Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/abc-day-nursery-ey216465) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Longley Good at its inspection on 15 March 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Longley is registered with Ofsted for up to 142 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Longley?

Kids Planet Longley is run by Shine Childcare Limited, which runs 4 nurseries.

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

Huddersfield is the nearest station we know of, 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Longley?

You can call 01484 423066 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448517)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Longley&query_place_id=ChIJmVK4Evfbe0gRjIqHWALc9K8)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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