# Kids Planet Mere House

Kids Planet Mere House is a full-day nursery at Nicol Mere Primary School, Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 8DF, in Bryn, Wigan. It is registered for 51 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 4.8 from 5 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-mere-house-2851079  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Nicol Mere Primary School, Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 8DF
- Registered places: 51
- Phone: 01942 717694
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/mere-house/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2851079

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 27 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/16/2851079

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2851079). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851079)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 27 January 2026). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851079)
- Registered places: 51 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851079)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 3 June 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/867726)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Nicol Mere Primary School, Roman Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WIGAN, WN4 8DF

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.498676,-2.643819

- Station: Bryn, 0.2 miles
- 11 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Jubilee Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 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 Wigan there are about 2.8 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: 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicol Mere School | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (November 2023) |  | under 0.1 miles |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (June 2026) |  | 0.4 miles |
| R L Hughes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Landgate School, Bryn |  | 4–19 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (January 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Martha H School |  | 5–18 |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rectory CofE Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brooklands Childcare Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brooklands-childcare-ltd-ey295898) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Happy Hours Day Nursery & Kool Kidz](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/happy-hours-day-nursery-and-kool-kidz-ey448210) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [First Steps at Cansfield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-at-cansfield-ey476183) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [CareLoveLearn at St Oswald's](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/carelovelearn-at-st-oswalds-2802129) |  |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Hilton Street Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hilton-street-childcare-ey314359) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Over The Rainbow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/over-the-rainbow-ey485549) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Kids Planet Mere House was inspected on 27 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 Mere House take?

Kids Planet Mere House is registered with Ofsted for up to 51 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Mere House?

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

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

Bryn is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

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

You can call 01942 717694 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851079)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Mere+House&query_place_id=ChIJ5bVKYYsFe0gRVnc-vzkBsFI)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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