# Kids Planet Widnes

Kids Planet Widnes is a full-day nursery at Kingsway Learning Centre, Victoria Road, WIDNES, WA8 7QY, in Widnes, Halton. It is registered for 83 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 3.4 from 8 reviews (October 2026). It is run by Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-widnes-ey379750  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Kingsway Learning Centre, Victoria Road, WIDNES, WA8 7QY
- Registered places: 83
- Phone: 0151 257 7079
- Website: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/widnes/
- Run by: [Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/kids-planet-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: EY379750

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 19 December 2023, 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/EY379750

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since August 2008 (Reference EY379750). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379750)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 19 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379750)
- Registered places: 83 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379750)
- Food hygiene rating: 4 (Good) (inspected 26 January 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/139616)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Kingsway Learning Centre, Victoria Road, WIDNES, WA8 7QY

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.362153,-2.733317

- 15 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St. Marie's Community Park, 0.2 miles
- Park: King George's Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Spike Island, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 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.

In Halton 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: 3.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 30 October 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy Field School |  | 4–19 |  |  | 0.2 miles |
| St Gerard's Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (January 2026) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Kingsway Primary Academy School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (September 2023) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Bede's Catholic Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Improved significantly (March 2025) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools - Ditton Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | School remains Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Widnes Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Chesnut Lodge Special School |  | 2–16 | School remains Good (April 2023) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Early Learners Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/early-learners-nursery-ltd-303434) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Daisy Maisies](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/daisy-maisies-ey444546) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [St John's Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/st-johns-pre-school-ey245131) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Jiggy Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/jiggy-childcare-ey454082) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Partou Willowdene Day Nursery & Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/partou-willowdene-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ey493487) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [All Saints Pre-School Runcorn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/all-saints-pre-school-runcorn-ey497824) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

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

Ofsted rated Kids Planet Widnes Good at its inspection on 19 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

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

Kids Planet Widnes is registered with Ofsted for up to 83 children at any one time.

### Who runs Kids Planet Widnes?

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

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

Widnes is the nearest station we know of, 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Kids Planet Widnes?

You can call 0151 257 7079 and visit www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY379750)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 30 October 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kids+Planet+Widnes&query_place_id=ChIJ9zpTrYAde0gRf_tFl0CLW5U)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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