River View Day Nursery (Hertford)

4 North Road, Hertford SG14 1LR
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9.9 122 Reviews
  • River View Day Nursery (Hertford), Hertford
Open since September 2013.

River View Day Nursery, Hertford, is a secure and homely childcare facility where the learning and care opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the nursery team who provide them.

The setting is registered with Ofsted to welcome up to 95 children and employs a team of qualified professionals who can offer parents the high standards of service they deserve, as well as a learning programme up-to-date with the goals of the Early Years Learning Foundation.

The nursery teaches children to care about the world they live in and has achieved a Green Flag Eco Schools Award.

Mini Athletics is an extra-curricular activity that is held every Friday.
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Natasha Boon (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 45

Total Places for Children

  • 74

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

River View Day Nursery (Hertford) Reviews (122)

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River View Day Nursery (Hertford) has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time River View Day Nursery (Hertford) has 122 reviews.

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Review from Yasmin H (Mother of Child) published on 24 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Riverview have been outstanding with my 23 month old, I was very nervous about the transition to nursery but I was instantly put at ease. The staff are welcoming, friendly and professional, and my son has formed wonderful relationships with all the staff in his room. His skills and confidence have come
on leaps and bounds and im so pleased with his progress since starting. Im so grateful for everything they have done and its lovely to recieve regular updates with photos and skills achieved regularly. Riverview was definitely the best choice for us, especially with the amazing outdoor area that the children get to spend lots of time in exploring.
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Review from Daisy A (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Riverview have welcomed our family with open arms.
The time the team have taken to bond and and get to know my little boy has been best in class and I am delighted that he gets to spend time at Riverview 3 times a week. He plays with different toys and takes part in different activities
and his 'favourite' pastimes have been highlighted and encouraged by the team.
I cannot think of a better place for my little boy to develop and grow. Thank you for being so nurturing.
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Review from Paul M (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
River view has always provided excellent care for both my boys, my eldest who left this year to start reception, and my 1 year old who is currently in Ladybirds. The staff are all really attentive and warm and very competent, and always open to feedback or requests from parents. The food my boys get
given is great too - often it appears they eat better than their parents!
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Review from Kelly P (Mother of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter is having a fantastic time at River View - the staff are attentive to her needs and she is much more capable than we give her credit for due to the safe space they create for her to test her limits and the confidence she's developed. The staff are also supportive to developing parents -
a safe space to ask questions without judgement.
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Review from D S (Father of Child) published on 10 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
River View Nursery has been truly exceptional for our family. Both of our children have attended, and from day one we've felt such warmth, care, and dedication from everyone. The team create a nurturing, joyful environment where children flourish. The support for our youngest daughter during her surgery
was outstanding - the staff went above and beyond to ensure she felt safe and cared for. We also experienced the same professionalism and calm when our son began choking on a raspberry. The staff's quick response and open communication gave us total confidence in their care. The management are fantastic - approachable, understanding, and always quick to respond. Every member of staff greets the children with genuine smiles and kindness. It has been an absolute pleasure to send our children to River View, and we feel so privileged to have given them such a wonderful start in such a caring and happy setting.
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Review from Toni I (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We absolutely love Riverview nursery. Our son started in Ladybirds in August. I can not speak highly enough of the staff and facilities. Initially drop offs were emotional, but the staff were so welcoming and ready to help settle our son in. They sent photo updates with in minutes of us leaving to help
reassure us. Now our son waves us off when we leave. The transition from maternity leave to work can be a lot but knowing our son is having fun, learning and eating healthy, exciting food made it a lot easier. I especially appreciate the amount of time the children spend playing outside. We feel very lucky to have found such an incredible nursery.
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Review from Janine F (Mother of Child) published on 7 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
River view have looked after both our children amazingly well. We are so happy with the standard of care and attention to detail, especially with our son. Feedback from the staff each day is informative and helpful.
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 3 November 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl loves going to river view nursery. She settled in really well from the start and I put this down to the care and attention the staff give to the kids. They really do care about them and make so much effort to keep them safe and happy. We have been so happy with the standard of care our
little girl has received. Thankyou to everyone at river view.
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Review from Ali W (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 October 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have to make time to write to applaud all the staff at River View. My 2 granddaughters are lucky enough to attend for 4 days a week.The staff without exception are kind, knowledgeable, safety area personable and my granddaughters, daughter, son in law and I are so comfortable and feel safe when the
girls are in nursery. They have come such a long way. We would highly recommend.The girls have gained so many skills that home life just cannot give with the busy lives we lead. Thank you all.
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Review from Natalie S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been so pleased with how Riverview look after our little boy. Their gradual settling in process was reassuring for both us and our son, and all the staff got to know him really well straight away. Instantly they clocked his favourite toys and things to do, and I get such lovely feedback from
multiple members of staff whenever I collect him about how he's getting on.
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Review from Sandra M (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We highly recommend River View Nursery! The staff is incredibly caring and supportive, creating a warm and nurturing environment. Every time Florence arrives, she feels safe and welcome, which speaks volumes about the team's dedication. As parents, we feel completely at ease leaving her there, knowing
she'll learn, grow, and have fun in such a wonderful place.
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Review from Gemma S (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
River View have been nothing short of of incredible for both of my children. My daughter has anxiety and struggled with transition but the key workers were so supportive and always listen when I had concerns. My son also has a life long rare medical condition and they have researched, listened, taken
note, everything I could ever ask for to help support him in the way that suits his condition. I really could recommend anymore.
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Review from F D (Mother of Child) published on 8 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been at Riverview from 1 year old to 4.5 years old, from Caterpillars through Bumblebees to preschool. In each class he has had exceptional care that is very personalised towards the needs of each child. The staff are friendly and approachable and it feels like they genuinely connect with
each child. My son has learnt so much that I wouldn't have been able to teach him from home, including how to navigate early friendships and socialising with different personalities.
The staff are kind, patient and super supportive to parents as well as the children. Issues are dealt with quickly and collaboratively with long term support.
The app is updated regularly, sometimes a few times a day, so I feel connected to the activities happening in the nursery. The celebration of each achievement is lovely.
Would highly recommend River View, I wish they did a primary school too!
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Review from R S (Mother of Child) published on 7 August 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend! Great staff and outdoor space/ facilities. There is a great staff to children ratio. Team work incredibly hard and support whenever needed. The app could be better but overall everything is good.
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Review from S R (Mother of Child) published on 28 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
River View is a fantastic nursery in a lovely setting with caring and supportive staff.


The facilities are excellent with ample outside space with lots of open play and a fair amount of autonomy given to the children as to when they want to play outdoors or in.


The staff are attentive and supportive

to the needs of each child and provide high quality care and take pride in their work. Staff seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs, they are personable and get to know each child as individuals and are good at recognising any issues that may arise and dealing with them quickly and efficiently. Feedback at the end of each day is informative but no overloaded, which we appreciate.


There is only one area I would make as to where the nursery could improve and that is in regard to their "no wake" sleep policy, which seems ill-informed and impractical for parents and siblings alike. We have been told this is a Child Base policy, not a nursery specific policy

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Review from Sarah J (Mother of Child) published on 11 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't rate this nursery highly enough. My daughter has been attending for about a year and a half and genuinely loves it there. All the staff are amazing. So caring but also energetic and fun. I love that they get to enjoy lots of time outside often with new and creative activities. Would 100% recommend
to any parents.
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Review from C S (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am so happy with River View Day Nursery (Hertford). My daughter loves going there and I feel secure leaving her. The space is always clean and well maintained. The staff are really friendly and really support all areas of development. They have really great indoor and outdoor facilities. It is a little
on the pricier side but it shows in the overall service delivered by the nursery.
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Review from J W (Mother of Child) published on 10 February 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing nursery, we have had a brilliant experience right from the get go with our son joining as a baby! Beautiful garden space, incredible staff and the attention to detail with food, safety, products used and education/development is so appreciated.
Couldn't recommend more!
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Review from S D (Father of Child) published on 7 October 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two children currently attending Riverview day nursery. From the morning when we enter the building we are always greeted by friendly faces, members of the management team address us by our name interact with our children and ask us both how we are and about our day on both entry and exit. The
level of care is absolutely exceptional and both my children are highly cared for throughout the day. The resources available in the rooms are fantastic and my children are always happy to go off and play when I leave. They receive 3 delicious meals a day and regular snacks and milk. I receive regular updates throughout the day of my children through the parent app of an activity they are engaged in and they always look happy. Key workers are constantly keeping me updated with developmental milestones and asking me if there's anything they can support us with. When I leave my children here at Riverview day nursery I know they are in a happy, safe, and clean environment.
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Review from Lewis O (Father of Child) published on 17 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
River View Day Nursery is a fantastic childcare nursery with very polite, friendly, and professional staff who always make you feel welcome and the child's well being is their number 1 priority. I highly recommend this nursery as their day to day feedback is always spot on regarding the child's nap
times and durations and meal/bottle consumption as their charts are very well organised. My daughter who is 9 months old loves going to nursery and is always happy upon drop off and pick up and has an amazing relationship with her key worker but also the other staff members in her room. They upload photos of the child's moments onto an app so you can see what your child has been up to throughout the day, from your work, which is brilliant.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.948)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.948) out of 10 for River View Day Nursery (Hertford) is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.948 for River View Day Nursery (Hertford) is calculated as follows: ( (295 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.948
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for River View Day Nursery (Hertford) is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 74 number of registered child places is 14.8, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Meet the Team (1)

Natasha

Natasha Boon

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2005

Natasha is the Manager of River View Day Nursery in Hertford and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the early years sector for 17 years. Natasha is Level 3 qualified in the Early Years. Natasha has been with Childbase Partnership for a total of 13 years.


What is your favourite feature of River View?
My favourite feature of our nursery is our garden. We have a lovely open space split into three sections for each age group and set out with those ages in mind. We have been growing our own fruits and vegetables in our allotment and it also invites bees and butterflies to our garden.


What are you most proud of about your team/nursery?
I am most proud of how welcoming our setting and team are. Every time we have visitors they always comment on how all of the team will say hello and welcome them into the nursery with a smile. This also means we have a lot of long-standing staff in our setting.

Frequently Asked Questions about River View Day Nursery (Hertford)

What is the Age Range of Children that River View Day Nursery (Hertford) accepts?

River View Day Nursery (Hertford) accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is River View Day Nursery (Hertford) Open?

River View Day Nursery (Hertford) is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does River View Day Nursery (Hertford) have capacity for?

River View Day Nursery (Hertford) has capacity for a total of 74 Children.

How far is River View Day Nursery (Hertford) to the centre of Hertford?

0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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