Thrive Banchory Riverview

56 Station Road, Banchory AB31 5YJ
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8.8 63 Reviews
  • Thrive Banchory Riverview, Banchory
Thrive Banchory Riverview is located in the beautiful village of Banchory just 20 miles from Aberdeen, in a rural position surrounded by woodland walks, parks and the river.

The nursery provides care for children aged from birth to five years and has four dedicated playrooms for each age group. Each playroom is designed specifically for each age group with plenty of quality resources and equipment.

There are substantial outdoor areas and a wooded area offering opportunities for outdoor learning.

They have a dedicated team of practitioners who have a range of skills, qualifications and experiences. Staff value each child as an individual and plan learning opportunities to enable them to grow and flourish. A strong emphasis is placed on developing life long skills and children are encouraged to be active participants in the planning process.

There is a genuine sense of partnership between the staff team, children and their families.

Included in fees; quality early year’s care and education, healthy meals and snacks, speech and language therapy, e-learning journals, interactive smartboard.

Offer funded hours for 3-5-year-olds as well as eligible 2-year-olds and now offer extended funded hours, up to 22.5 hours per week.

Celebrates festivals throughout the year and makes regular outings in the local area. A graduation ceremony takes place when children are ready to move on to primary school.
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Funding & Fees

Prices per morning sessions, afternoon sessions and for a full day or a full week. Funded sessions available.

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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rachel Dean (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 25

Total Places for Children

  • 64

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Easter, Christmas & New Year

Thrive Banchory Riverview Reviews (63)

8.8

Thrive Banchory Riverview has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.802) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Thrive Banchory Riverview has 63 reviews.

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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely warm and caring staff. My daughter is very happy there. Lots of different opportunities for play and learning.
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Review from Abby D (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great nursery, very friendly staff and child centred. My daughter has been attending for 2 years and has established such good relationships with staff. Staff are very welcoming and attuned to my daughter's needs/ especially in her first year as she had a number of allergies. I Readily recommended Celtic
cross to family and friends
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Review from Maggie Marie T (Mother of Child) published on 17 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Could not be happier with the care and support from Celtic Cross. For a mother struggling to leave her 10-month-old daughter with even family it was a serious worry when I had to return to work, but the staff at Celtic Cross completely put my mind at total rest. They look after my daughter as if she
was their own and she absolutely loves the day to day routine and activities they give her. She feels at ease with the lovely staff and they have helped and supported her through so many stages. She is now 3 and looks forward to going to the nursery! Highly recommend!
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Review from Lindsay (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Celtic Cross Nursery for both of our children over the last 5 years. We have always been very happy with the nursery and the care our children receive. The staff are very caring and provide a great range of activities to stimulate, involve and engage the children. Both my children have
been initially difficult to settle at nursery and have had various relapses though their time attending but this is always dealt with care and compassion from the staff. The nursery makes good use of their outdoor areas and the children really like being able to access both the 'new' playground and the bark area. I would highly recommend this nursery, it was the only nursery having visited several that I felt able to leave my children at to return to work.
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Review from Sinead W (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Celtic Cross for three years now, and he absolutely loves it. The staff are all so friendly and supportive. There is a nice variety of activities for the children, and I love that they get to be outside as much as the weather permits.
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Review from Arlene K (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter loves coming to nursery! The staff are super friendly and welcoming and make her time away from home very enjoyable.
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Review from Fiona M (Mother of Child) published on 12 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent nursery with friendly and caring staff, excellent nutrition and a range of great activities. Highly recommended.
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Review from Sarah B (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very happy with how my 2-year-old daughter has settled into the nursery. She started when she was 18 months old and attends the nursery full time. All the staff know my husband and I on a first name basis and we are very pleased with the care our daughter receives.
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Review from Kirsteen R (Mother of Child) published on 6 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Awesome nursery. Friendly, sensible and children thrive here. Staff look after the children like you would yourself. Can’t recommend highly enough.
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Review from Kristina (Mother of Child) published on 27 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful helpful staff. Don’t have any complaints.


The only recommendation I could suggest for the company for future development is upgrading inside and out and expansion of building for extra classroom space.

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Review from Michelle R (Mother of Child) published on 21 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son has been attending Celtic Cross since October 17. His speech development has improved dramatically and he has grown in confidence. The staff have made sure my son has settled in well and he has formed strong relationships with them.
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Review from Jenny (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, a good experience for my children, but improvements could be made. For example in the outdoor area. The learning is not always taken from the children and I often feel that my child is not being challenged enough ie. looking at colours when he's 3 and could have done the same activity a year
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I don't particularly appreciate soup and sandwich for dinner - think this should be at lunchtime instead - and my children both want food when they come home. I don't want to highly criticise as on the whole my children have been welcomed and cared for but I think it could be an excellent nursery with a few changes made.
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Review from D A (Mother of Child) published on 20 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both our children thoroughly enjoy Celtic Cross. We've been with the nursery for the last three and a half years and cannot fault it. We would highly recommend it to other families.
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Review from Claire D (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Having a 2-year-old with a history of multiple allergies, I was nervous about the idea of the nursery - not just the usual settling issues but also managing her allergies, especially at mealtimes. I now wonder what all the worry was about!


The team at Celtic Cross have been absolutely amazing. We

have been so impressed by their understanding, support and friendly professionalism. All the staff have such an experienced, caring, family-focused approach which is evident from discussions with the manager through to the nursery cook. We were supported in a very gradual settling in the process with our daughter - as a result of the settling in went more smoothly than we could have dared to imagine and our daughter thoroughly enjoys nursery.


While the facilities might not look as new and pristine as other newer nurseries, this genuinely isn't as important as a happy, healthy child is so well cared for with a team she bonded with so quickly and trusts. Would highly recommend Celtic Cross to any parent.

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Review from Katy R (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I love Celtic Cross Nursery. The staff are friendly and most have been there for a long time. They really get to know the children and families and both my children have thrived under their care.


It’s nice to have a nursery that is flexible if your plans change at short notice and that you know your

children are well looked after.


I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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Review from Amy S (Mother of Child) published on 19 February 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We cannot fault the level of care and how helpful and understanding the staff are. We have noticed such a positive reaction in our son and how well he has come on since starting the nursery. He always comes back so happy and seems to have such a good time. He also talks a lot about his day. The way
he is learning new things and being encouraged shows in the things he can do and his level of ability for his age.
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Review from Emma B (Mother of Child) published on 23 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are fantastic with my little boy. Always helping him to develop and grow. He has plenty of outside playtime. Meals are varied and he always enjoys them. Could not fault this nursery and my little boy is always excited to go.
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Review from Mandy A (Mother of Child) published on 14 September 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are always so attentive with my daughter and also to my husband and I when dropping and collecting our daughter at the nursery which fills us with absolute confidence she is in good hands.
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Review from Jennifer W (Mother of Child) published on 18 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son really enjoys Celtic Cross. They have lots of outside time where there is both space to run around and plenty to play with. The children are allowed freedom of choice as well as some more structured learning e.g this month is all about boats. Overall, the nursery is welcoming and I know that
I am happy my child is happy and well looked after.
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Review from Tracy I (Mother of Child) published on 10 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his time at the Celtic Cross. All the staff are really friendly and always make sure that the kids always feel welcomed and settled. They have a variety of different things to do and my son always comes home having had a great time! Can't recommend them enough!
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Current Review Score: 8.8 (8.802)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.8 (8.802) out of 10 for Thrive Banchory Riverview is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 6 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 4.783 for Thrive Banchory Riverview is calculated as follows: ( (54 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 69 Ratings = 4.783
  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 4.019 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thrive Banchory Riverview is based on 6 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 = 3.55
    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 64 number of registered child places is 12.8. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 12.8 = 0.469
  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 (2)

Rachel

Rachel Dean

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Rachel and Hana ensure the smooth running of this fabulous nursery.

Iona

Iona Lawrence

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2025

Iona works closely with her manager Lynsey to provide excellent childcare and education for the children in the nursery.

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