✨Exciting News!✨ At Kids Planet, we’re proud to support our colleagues not just in their careers, but in their lives outside of work too. We know that balancing work and family isn’t always easy – and we’re always looking for ways to go further in the support we give. From 1st October 2025, we’re delighted to be increasing our childcare discount for colleagues with children attending a Kids Planet nursery to 80%. This is more than a benefit – it’s part of our commitment to making a real difference for our people and their families.
We’re thrilled to share some amazing news! Kids Planet has been ranked 17th in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025 🎉 This prestigious ranking celebrates the UK organisations delivering exceptional apprenticeship programmes, highlighting those creating meaningful career paths, championing diversity, and helping apprentices thrive 🫶 🗣️ Gill Mason, Academy Training Director at Kids Planet, says: “We are absolutely delighted to be named in the Top 20 apprenticeship employers in the UK. It’s a huge testament to the strength of our programme and the incredible support our teams provide every day. Our apprentices are making a real difference in the lives of children, while growing into confident, skilled early years professionals.” A huge THANK YOU to our amazing apprentices! We’re so proud of the impact you make every day in our nurseries, while balancing work, study, and life. You truly are the future of early years education 🩷
We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Kids Planet has been named #1 in the UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2025 by Great Place To Work® This recognition is based on anonymous feedback from our colleagues – a real testament to the culture of support, growth, and opportunity we’ve built together to shape our outstanding company culture! With benefits like enhanced maternity pay, a month of free childcare when returning to work, dedicated well-being support and genuine career progression opportunities, Kids Planet is more than just a place to work – it’s a place to belong. Thank you to every member of the team for making Kids Planet a place where women feel encouraged to learn, supported to succeed, and proud to be part of the family! #GreatPlaceToWork #UKBestWorkplaces
Leading with passion and purpose: Megan’s journey at Kids Planet Chester! 🌿 “I truly enjoy inspiring and leading my team in the Toddler Room. It’s been incredibly rewarding to grow within the company and continue making a difference in the lives of the children we care for.” Megan Jenkins started her career at Kids Planet Chester as an Early Years Teacher – and in just under three years, she’s progressed into the role of Third in Charge, also taking on leadership positions as Room Leader and Outdoor/Udeskole Lead 🌼 Throughout her journey, Megan has embraced every opportunity to grow, supported by our focus on continuous development, leadership training, and a strong, family-led culture ⭐ With benefits like enhanced maternity pay, a month of free childcare when returning to work, and genuine career progression opportunities, Kids Planet is more than just a place to work – it’s a place to belong.
We’re proud to share that Kids Planet has been named the #1 UK Best Workplace for Development™ 2025 by Great Place To Work 🎉 This recognition is based on anonymous feedback from our colleagues – a real testament to the culture of support, growth, and opportunity we’ve built together ❤️ From apprentices taking their first steps to experienced educators and support teams, development is something we value at every level. Because when our people grow, so do the children in our care. Thank you to every member of the team for making Kids Planet a place where people feel encouraged to learn, supported to succeed, and proud to be part of the family!
We are excited to announce our acquisition of Perfect Start, a group of eight purposefully converted settings across Surrey, West Sussex and Kent. We look forward to supporting the provision of the highest standards in childcare in these communities. A warm welcome to the whole team, children and families!
Inspiring Futures at Kids Planet! 🌟 At Kids Planet, the benefits of working with us go far beyond what’s in our benefits package. The real reward? Moments like these - helping little ones grow, explore, and hit key milestones every day💙 Jay, our incredible Tots Room Leader at Kids Planet Fieldside, shares just how special it is to be part of a child’s early learning journey. From messy play to magical milestones, it’s a job filled with joy! Check out Kids Planet Fieldside and their amazing nursery, including their beautiful outdoor space. Outdoor play is at the heart of what they do, providing an extension of the indoor learning environment and giving children the freedom to explore, discover, and develop key skills in nature. 🌿✨
We are delighted to share that Kids Planet has been ranked the 5th Best Workplace by Great Place To Work UK! 🏆 At Kids Planet, our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace that embodies our CARE values - where we work together as a community, provide a safe and supportive environment, encourage reflection and growth, and strive for excellence every day. This recognition is a testament to the incredible team we have - a huge thank you to each and every person who makes Kids Planet such a special place to work. This achievement belongs to all of us!👏 Here’s to our people, our culture, and our continued success! 🎉
The newest cohort of Big Sisters for Manchester Communications Academy have been training at Mottram Hall recently and are ready to make a difference, with some key Kids Planet team members on board! This is part of our commitment to the Girls Out Loud charity, on their mentoring programme that supports school girls aged 13-14 who sit in the middle of the cohort and often struggle to find their place! The volunteers are growing their professional development and management mentoring, and truly making a positive impact on these young girls (and their own) lives!
We are delighted to announce our recent acquisition of Early Birds nursery in Coppull! The nursery has a highly dedicated, experienced, and qualified team whose vision is to continuously pursue excellence, enabling children to thrive in a stimulating, safe, and nurturing setting. We look forward to working with the teams and families moving forward!
