Day Nursery in Ainsdale
3 Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport PR8 2RF
Overview
About Ainsdale
Kids Planet Ainsdale has cared for local families for over 20 years, with a long-standing, welcoming team and a light-filled, detached building near Ainsdale beach. Beach visits and forest adventures bring children close to nature, making the most of the places on our doorstep.
Our Udeskole and Inspire accreditations reflect how we support your child’s learning, with outdoor experiences complemented by sensory play indoors. Our team adapts activities for children with additional needs, so they can explore in ways that suit them. Links to Formby and the surrounding area make our nursery convenient for families who live or work nearby.
Features
What this nursery offers
- Bespoke Curriculum
- Ready for School
- Outdoor Learning
- Parent App
- SEND Support
- All-Weather Outdoor Play
- Nature & Garden Spaces
- Sensory Play
- Active Play Spaces
- Local Outings
- Settling-in Sessions
- Buggy Storage
Reviews
What Our Parents Say
Trust & safety
Your child's safety is our priority
Designated Safeguarding Lead DSL on-site at all times during operating hours
DBS Checked Staff All staff fully vetted before starting
CCTV Throughout Monitored cameras covering all rooms and entrances
Secure Entry System Access controlled via keypad and intercom
Paediatric First Aid Qualified first aiders on every shift
Key Person System Every child has a named key person from day one
The team
Meet the Team
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Nicola Critchley
ManagerI am a passionate, early years professional with over 25 years experience in childhood education.
I have worked at Kids Planet Ainsdale for over 20 years starting as practitioner, room leader then Third in charge before becoming Manager in April 2025.
Outdoor Learning Adventures
From gardens to pinewoods
We’re proud to be a Udeskole-accredited nursery, offering nature-based learning experiences both on-site and beyond. Our outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed for exploration, but the adventures don’t stop at the garden gate. We take regular trips to Formby Pinewoods, where children enjoy den building, hammock making, clay modelling and more, building confidence, resilience, and teamwork in a real-world setting. These experiences support independence and give children the space to learn through hands-on discovery in every season.
