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29/09/2026

Say Yes to Mess! 🎨🌿

Mud on knees, paint-covered fingers, sand in shoes and water everywhere. It might look like mess, but for children it can be an experiment, an adventure, a work of art or a new discovery.

We’ve launched The Mess Report, new research exploring how families feel about messy play and whether children today are getting enough opportunities to experience it.

After speaking to 1,000 UK parents of children under 10, we found that 79% agree messy play supports children’s development, creativity and wellbeing, yet 70% believe children today don’t get enough opportunities to get messy.

We’re calling this The Mess Gap.

The Mess Report explores what might be behind that gap, why opportunities to pour, squash, mix, dig, build, splash and create are so valuable, and how we can make more space for them in childhood.

At Kids Planet, we’re proud to say Yes to Mess because we know there is method in the mess, and behind every muddy handprint and paint splatter is an opportunity for learning.

Read The Mess Report: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yHByk0

24/09/2026

Ready to Say Yes to Mess? 🎨🫧

Our Open Week is back from 3rd–10th October, giving you and your little one the chance to step inside your local Kids Planet and experience nursery life for yourselves.

Come along for a special Say Yes to Mess experience, explore our nursery spaces, meet the team and ask all the questions that matter when choosing the right nursery for your family.
It’s the perfect opportunity to see what your child’s days with us could really look like, with plenty of play, exploring and messy fun along the way. 💛

Ready to take a closer look? Register your interest today and find your local Kids Planet below. 👇
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yzxlX0

23/09/2026

Our brand-new Kids Planet Garden House nursery officially opened its doors on Monday! 💛

Created for employees and students across the collegiate University of Oxford, Garden House is a beautiful purpose-built nursery designed to provide a warm, inspiring environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

With spacious age-appropriate rooms, carefully selected resources, exciting new learning areas and large secure outdoor spaces, children have plenty of opportunities to explore, create, build confidence and connect with nature.

Our caring and highly qualified team are ready to support every child from their very first day, helping them feel safe, valued and excited to learn.

📍 Kids Planet Garden House, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Enquire today to find out more and book a visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yyvN80

18/09/2026

We’re so proud to have been part of Billy and his family’s journey. 💛

Throughout his time with us, Billy enjoyed learning, playing and growing alongside his friends, while our team worked closely with his family to understand his individual needs.

A huge thank you to Billy’s family for sharing their experience with us and allowing us to be part of such an important chapter in his early years. 🌟

17/09/2026

We know that sleep is an important part of every child's growth, development and wellbeing. 💚

Recently, updated safer sleep guidance came into effect across the early years sector - reinforcing the importance of creating safer sleep environments for babies and young children.

At Kids Planet, safer sleep practices are embedded across our nurseries, and our teams work closely with families to support each child's individual routine.

We've shared a few simple reminders that can help create a safe and comfortable sleep environment both at nursery and at home.

Read more about safer sleep guidance here:
https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/news-and-events/safe-sleep-guidance/

15/09/2026

Our new Baby House at Kids Planet Witney is officially open! 🎉💛

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of our brand-new space, which will create 60 additional places for babies aged six weeks to 15 months.

We were also delighted to welcome the Mayor of Witney, Councillor Jane Doughty, to help us mark the occasion and officially open the new space. ✨

Designed to provide a calm, nurturing home-from-home, our Baby House will support little ones through their earliest milestones, from feeds and naps to sensory play, outdoor exploration and building those all-important relationships.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate, we can’t wait to welcome even more families to Kids Planet Witney. 💛

📍 Kids Planet Witney, Oxfordshire
🔗 Enquire today to find out more about available places: https://www.kidsplanetdaynurseries.co.uk/find-a-nursery/witney/

14/09/2026

Apprentices are an integral part of Kids Planet, developing their skills while making a difference in our nurseries every day. 💚

Alana joined Kids Planet unqualified in 2024 and began her apprenticeship through our in-house Training Academy. After completing her Level 3, she is now working towards her Level 5 and has progressed to Deputy Manager.

Her journey has taken her from learning on the job and gaining hands-on experience to developing the knowledge and skills to progress her career, supported by the people around her at Kids Planet.

We’re proud to continue investing in apprenticeships that support long-term development, progression and rewarding careers across Kids Planet.

08/09/2026

We’re expanding at Kids Planet Witney! 🎉

Our brand-new Baby House is opening, creating 60 additional places for little ones aged six weeks to 15 months. Thoughtfully designed to provide a calm, nurturing home-from-home, the new space will support babies through their earliest milestones, from feeds and naps to sensory play and gentle outdoor exploring. 💛

Come and see the new space at our Grand Opening on 14th September at 3pm.
✨ Explore our brand-new Baby House
👋 Meet the team
🌿 Discover our Udeskole approach and life at Kids Planet
💛 Find out more about funded childcare and our all-inclusive offering
Can’t make it? Get in touch to arrange a visit at a time that suits you.

📍 Kids Planet Witney, Oxford
🔗 Enquire today to secure your place

05/09/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating the Grand Opening of Kids Planet Sandymoor! 💚

Today, we’ve officially welcomed local families through the doors of our brand-new, purpose-built nursery in Runcorn.

The day included nursery tours, refreshments and a special visit from the local Mayor of Halton, giving families the chance to meet our team and explore the setting.

Kids Planet Sandymoor has been designed to create a nurturing, inspiring environment where children can learn, explore and thrive, with spacious rooms, engaging learning resources and fantastic outdoor areas. 🌿

A huge thank you to everyone joining us today, and to our brilliant Sandymoor team for all their hard work in bringing the nursery to life.

📍 Otterburn Street, Runcorn

Find out more or enquire about a place:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y5vcg0

03/09/2026

A fresh new look. The same Kids Planet heart 💚

We've been working behind the scenes on a brand new look and feel, and we're proud to reveal our refreshed Kids Planet logo.

While our appearance is changing, our commitment to children and providing exceptional early years education and care remains exactly the same.

As we celebrate 18 years of Kids Planet, our new look reflects how far we've come, while staying true to the warmth, care and community feel that makes us who we are.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Here's to the next chapter together! ✨

27/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ CAPTAIN DAVY 🏴‍☠️

‼️ PIRATE DAY CHANGED TO 5TH AUGUST 2026 ‼️

'Captain Davy and the stormy sea' is a new childrens story written by one of our preschoolers dads.

He has written this story to talk about his life in the royal navy to help his daughter and other children to make sense of their different emotions.

To celebrate the launch of his book we are going to be doing a pirate day in nursery on Wednesday 5th August where all children can come into nursery dressed up as pirates and were going to be doing lots of themed activities.
- Alongside dressing up, all children that come to nursery with their own copy of the book will recieve a prize! ⭐️

You can purchase this book on amazon using the link below:

Captain Davy and the Stormy Sea (Captain Davy's Pirate Adventures)

23/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ CAPTAIN DAVY 🏴‍☠️

'Captain Davy and the stormy sea' is a new childrens story written by one of our preschoolers dads.

He has written this story to talk about his life in the royal navy to help his daughter and other children to make sense of their different emotions.

To celebrate the launch of his book we are going to be doing a pirate day in nursery on Wednesday 29th July where all children can come into nursery dressed up as pirates and were going to be doing lots of themed activities.
- Alongside dressing up, all children that come to nursery with their own copy of the book will recieve a prize! ⭐️

You can purchase this book on amazon using the link below:
https://amzn.eu/d/0e7ABk4A

17/07/2026

🩷 BABY MARSDEN 🩷

It is with full hearts we would like to announce the birth of Lauren and her husband Dean's beautiful baby girl.

We hope you will all join us in congratulating them and wishing them all of the best for their new journey of parenthood.

She is a perfect little girl and we all hope that you enjoy every second of your baby bubble 🩷

15/07/2026

🫧 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY 🫧

As it is the last week of term before summer we have done a nice and relaxing activity for this weeks wellbeing.
We have puzzles and colouring pages foe staff to do on their dinner to relax and unwind for summer.

Jan has also very kindly made all staff a keyring to choose which we all love and are very thankful for 🩶

14/07/2026

✨️ EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ✨️

Congratulations to Dawn, our amazing manager, for being awarded employee of the month for July. Well done 🩶

13/07/2026

⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 WORLD CUP - SEMI FINAL 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

As England are playing in the semi finals on Wednesday - 15th July, the children are welcome to come to nursery wearing their football kits or sporty clothes. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥅

13/07/2026

🗓 SUMMER DATES 🗓

Term time children finish nursery for summer this Friday - 17th July 2026.

They will return to nursery on Monday, 7th September 2026 after the summer holidays.

We hope you all have a lovely summer and please stay safe with whatever your plans may be! See you all in September.

For children who are all year round nursery remains open as normal but will be closed on 31st August for bank holiday.

09/07/2026

⚽️ WORLD CUP ⚽️

As England are playing on Saturday - 11th July, the children are welcome to come to nursery wearing their football kits or sporty clothes tomorrow - Friday 10th July. 🥅

08/07/2026

🫧 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY 🫧

Today for wellbeing all staff participated in a creative activity for one another.

We drew a name out of a cup and then designed a canvas for the person who we chose.

We had lots of fun getting creative and gifting them to each other 🩶