# Kids Planet The Pod

Kids Planet The Pod is a full-day nursery at Total Fitness Uk Ltd, Wilmslow Way, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3PE, in Handforth, Cheshire East. It is registered for 60 children. It has a Google rating of 4.8 from 28 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-the-pod-2851081  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Total Fitness Uk Ltd, Wilmslow Way, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3PE
- Registered places: 60
- Phone: 0161 439 5000
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/the-pod-handforth/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2851081

## Ofsted and official records

Not yet inspected by Ofsted. The nursery is registered and has not had its first inspection yet.

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2025 (Reference 2851081). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851081)
- Inspections on record: None yet. Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851081)
- Registered places: 60 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851081)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Total Fitness Uk Ltd, Wilmslow Way, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3PE

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.350007,-2.196991

- Station: Handforth, 0.7 miles
- Park: South Park, 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 Cheshire East there are about 2.5 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 28 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Benedict's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (February 2022) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Valley School |  | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Thorn Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Moss Hey Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.9 miles |
| Willow House School |  | 5–14 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| The Wilmslow Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Improved significantly (December 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Handforth Grange Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (January 2024) | yes | 1.0 miles |
| Royal School, Manchester |  | 4–19 | School remains Outstanding (November 2022) |  | 1.0 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rainbow Pre-school (Handforth) CIO](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/rainbow-pre-school-handforth-cio-2740630) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Noah's Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/noahs-nursery-305214) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Fledglings Pre School Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fledglings-pre-school-nursery-307140) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Fun Frogs Day Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fun-frogs-day-nursery-ltd-ey554755) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Footsteps Wilmslow](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/footsteps-wilmslow-ey409494) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |
| [The Little Acorns Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-little-acorns-day-nursery-ey471924) | Good |  |  | 1.1 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many children can Kids Planet The Pod take?

Kids Planet The Pod is registered with Ofsted for up to 60 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet The Pod?

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

### What is the nearest station to Kids Planet The Pod?

Handforth is the nearest station we know of, 0.7 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet The Pod?

You can call 0161 439 5000 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2851081)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+The+Pod+-+Handforth&query_place_id=ChIJyQGQTc1NekgRDABUvUH7sUk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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