Kids Planet Day Nurseries

“There’s no doubt that screens will always be part of our children's lives, but making space for screen-free fun can spark creativity, independence and joyful summer memories.” We just love this from our partners at Kit & Kin 💚

At Kids Planet, we believe those moments matter most. That’s why there’s no screen time in our nurseries - just meaningful play, exploration and connection.

From muddy puddles to garden adventures, we champion outdoor learning and getting out in nature every day, come rain or shine. Because it’s through fresh air, freedom and fun that children build confidence, imagination and a lifelong love of learning.

Discover more screen-free activity inspiration from Kit & Kin:
https://kitandkin.com/blogs/news/screen-free-activities-for-kids ↗️

🌟 We have some wonderful news to share!

Kids Planet has been named #8 in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2026. 👏

Our apprentices play such an important part in nursery life across Kids Planet, bringing fresh ideas, passion and a real commitment to learning from day one. 💫

Through hands-on experience, recognised qualifications and support from our teams, our apprenticeship programmes help people build meaningful careers in early years. 📚

We’re so pleased to celebrate the impact of apprenticeships across Kids Planet and the opportunities they create for future early years professionals. 😊

Choosing the right nursery is a big decision 💭 and it’s just got a little more interesting.

With Ofsted introducing major inspection changes, how nurseries are assessed (and what really matters) is evolving ✨

The good news? We’ve broken it all down into a simple, easy-to-read guide for parents, so you can feel confident in what to look for, and what it means for your child 👇
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v_qJX0

💜 Congratulations to Clare and Deandra! 💜

We’re incredibly proud of our CEO Clare Roberts OBE and Outdoor Specialist Deandra Kennedy, who both took part in the AJ Bell Manchester Run on Sunday 31st May in support of the amazing charity, Girls Out Loud.

Clare, a Girls Out Loud Ambassador, completed the half marathon, while Deandra, who volunteers as a Big Sister, took on the 10K - an incredible achievement from them both!

They’ve both shared what an amazing experience it was to be part of such an inspiring event, surrounded by so many people coming together for a meaningful cause. The sense of community within Girls Out Loud is truly special, and it was fantastic to see that support in action on the day.

Girls Out Loud continues to do vital work empowering young girls to build confidence, resilience, and create positive futures, and we’re so proud to support their mission.

If you’d still like to show your support, donations are open here:
Clare: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vTSPJ0
Deandra: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vTTmS0

What does it really mean to be the UK’s Best Workplace for Development? For us at Kids Planet, it’s about creating careers with purpose.

As our Chief People Officer, Nicky Richiusa, shares:
“We’re committed to supporting people to learn, develop and progress at every stage of their journey - whether they’re just starting out in early years or growing into leadership roles.”

This recognition goes beyond an award. It reflects the dedication, ambition and pride our colleagues bring to their roles every single day, and their commitment to delivering the very best for the children in our care.

Thank you again to our incredible teams for making this possible. 💙

At Kids Planet, we know that feeling supported, valued, and able to grow in your career matters. 💛

That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to support our colleagues both inside and outside of work.
Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

💛 Up to 80% childcare discount at all nurseries and out-of-school clubs
🌱 Training and career progression through our own Academy
🧠 Support for colleague wellbeing, including menopause and mental health pledges
👶 Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
🤝 A welcoming community where we grow together every day

We’re also proud to be officially recognised as a Great Place to Work in the UK for 2026. ✨

If you’re looking for your next opportunity in Early Years, we’d love to hear from you.

Click the link below to find out more. 👇
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vLSGs0

Recently, the children across our nurseries have been getting stuck into lots of gardening activities 🌱🪴💚
From exploring nature and getting hands-on outdoors, gardening is something we love incorporating into everyday learning and play 🌼☀️

Celebrating a moment of pride! 🌟 We’re delighted to share that Kids Planet has been named number 1 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2026 – for the second year running 🏆by Great Place To Work UK!

This recognition reflects our commitment to creating careers with purpose, supporting colleagues to learn, develop and grow at every stage of their journey in early years.

A huge shoutout to our fantastic employees whose anonymous survey responses made it happen – your voices shape our outstanding company culture. This achievement belongs to us all!

Read more in our blog: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vy3VB0