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 Kerry D (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Celtic Cross is a great facility which both my children have enjoyed. The activities they run on a daily basis are super for the development of the children but more importantly, they're fun!


I would highly recommend Celtic Cross to anyone.

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Review from Kirsty (Mother of Child) published on 5 April 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our two have attended Celtic Cross Nursery over the last 2 years and they have both loved it. The staff are great and very approachable. They spend lots of time playing outside and enjoy varied activities throughout the day.
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Review from Kayleigh (Mother of Child) published on 6 February 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My partner and I had a bit of a bad experience at another nursery with our youngest daughter. We reluctantly put her to Celtic Cross as we really NEEDED childcare.. and I am absolutely delighted we did this!! Celtic Cross have restored our faith in nursery childcare!!! An amazing place with wonderful
staff. My daughter is in the robins and she adores every member of staff in there. The girls that work there are just incredible people with so much patience and love for the children. My daughter's confidence and speech have developed so much!! The children get so many opportunities for new activities, outside and messy play and are always fed well!
The manager that runs the nursery is wonderful and extremely helpful also! It really is a lovely place!
I really, really can't thank the nursery enough.
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Review from Dominique M (Mother of Child) published on 7 September 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Celtic Cross Nursery is a great nursery where my child is always happy to go in the morning. I believe my daughter is well looked after when she is there.
The staff are very dedicated and work very hard to make it a very rewarding experience for the children.
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Review from Lynda F (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My child started nursery when she was 18 months old and has loved it. All the staff have taken the time to get to know her even though they're not involved with her on a daily basis. They can't do enough to ensure that all kids and parents/carers are happy. I've also had help whilst going through
a difficult period with behaviour, which for me was great! We'll all be quite sad when my child leaves Celtic cross as they all become our extended family.
Activities are great and my child is always exhausted after a session at nursery.
Management are excellent and very accommodating.
All in all an excellent nursery and I'm proud my child is having the best care possible!
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Review from Victoria N (Mother of Child) published on 1 August 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is simply a fantastic nursery - the staff really go the extra mile to care for the children. We have two children at Celtic Cross and they have really flourished whilst there. The staff are kind and attentive but also firm when necessary and generally work extremely hard to make each day fun and
interesting for the children. The buildings are not purpose-built and therefore are a bit unusual in terms of layout but in practice they offer warm cosy play-spaces for the children. The nursery has both ample outdoor space and also a great location on the banks of the river for educational walks and exercise.
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Review from Julie D (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have had 2 children at Celtic Cross nursery and love the care they receive. It is a very happy welcoming nursery where all the staff know all the children. The outdoor space is amazing and they spend a lot of time outside playing, going for walks or trips to the park. Staff and management are very
accommodating of any special needs/requests. There is great communication to let you know how your child's day has been. My daughters both loved the food and it's cooked in the kitchen at the nursery. Would highly recommend Celtic Cross.
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Review from Claire M (Mother of Child) published on 6 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What impresses me most is the genuineness of everyone involved and the level of care our children have received. We feel like the staff know our children and care for them in a way that is more than just a job. They are always warm and welcoming and there seem to be enough of them which I think is great.
I am a teacher and have also managed a day care myself. I had real misgivings about certain aspects of it and was sure I would never send my own children to day care. Now I have and I am very happy to have done so. Care and education have been excellent.
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Review from Lorraine M (Mother of Child) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is a great nursery, staff are all really friendly and my son has built up a good relationship with all the 'big ladies'. Really like the online learning journals. I would have definitely recommend.
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Review from Tina McG (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellently managed nursery, with caring thoughtful and forward thinking staff, in a lovely environment. My kids are very happy going there. One of my children is transitioning to school this year and I know that the nursery has had a key role to play in ensuring that he is ready for it. I am so
glad I didn't think about sending my kids anywhere else. I would not hesitate to recommend it highly to other parents.
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Review from Sandra T (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Caring personable staff
Always friendly and chatty
Listen to the parent as well as the child
The only criticism I would have is that for the toddler room you not told what they get for lunch etc so they may end up having the same thing twice in one day
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Review from Nathalie M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are extremely happy with the standard of care Celtic Cross nursery provide. Both our young boys love their nursery time. Our eldest son has been in attendance since 13 months old and our youngest since he was 18 months and although it's never an easy choice to leave your children with anyone else
it's made less stressful knowing that they will have a brilliant day with a devoted and enthusiastic team.
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Review from Elisha B (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my boys have really loved Celtic Cross. The ladies have become an extended family to them and truly care for their wee charges. The manager works very hard to be accommodating and flexible regarding your work commitments and changes in shifts/rotas/placements. The kids seem to always be doing something
new, creative, and a bit crazy. Edible glitter jelly anyone?
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Review from Emma C (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been enrolled at Celtic Cross since the age of 9 months (February 2013 to Present) and my husband and I simply cannot fault a minute of that period.
We were already aware of Celtic Cross' long-standing history of excellence as a nursery when we made the decision to enrol our daughter,
indeed some of the parents of children at the nursery now went there themselves!


The staff are ever welcoming and are especially adept at supporting new children and parents through the initial stages of registration and settling in. They are accommodating to the maximum, always willing to help and absolutely fantastic with the children. Our daughter enjoys every moment she is there and loves catching up with 'her' Big Ladies when we see them outside of nursery.


I am so glad that we had a setting like Celtic Cross available in our local area and fully recommend it to all parents and parents-to-be.

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Review from Sine (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have two boys aged four and two who have both attended Celtic Cross since they were a year old and they love it. The staff are great and have been very supportive over the years. The kids get to try lots of different activities an foods and always eat what nursery feeds them.
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Review from Corinna E (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent nursery, clean, tidy, great selection of resources and the outdoor space is fantastic, staff are always helpful and work well together to cater for each individual child's need and looked after my son really well after his recovery from his operation.
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Review from Victoria M (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have used Celtic Cross Nursery for all three of our children and they and us are so happy. The children thrive under their care and for this we are so very grateful. We love the friendliness and caring nature of all the staff and I love the family atmosphere of the nursery. The manager is so attentive
and does very well with the resources she has from Bertram. Overall a lovely, friendly, safe environment in which you child can play, learn and grow.
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Review from Alison R (Mother of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have found Celtic Cross to be an excellent nursery. I have two boys who have attended this nursery both since 12 months until school age. At each stage the carers listened and worked with me to ensure the boys were settled and happy. Both have really enjoyed their time at nursery. The variety of toys
and activities is good and all the children play so well together. When ever you go into a room the children are always engaged in something. The nursery has a nice friendly, homely atmosphere.
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Review from Tyson B (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My children are so happy to go here and so sad to leave. The staff are all wonderfully caring and friendly. An absolutely amazing, nurturing and supportive place for children. Absolutely love it. Celtic Cross has now become part of the family - the friendships made amongst the children and parents are
wonderful to see.
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Review from Al S (Father of Child) published on 29 June 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very happy with the level of care and facilities available at Celtic Cross.
The staff are excellent in their care and day to day interaction with the children attending the nursery.
Great feedback on how children are doing day to day; together with how they progress with their interaction with their
classmates.
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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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Awards / Recognitions (6)

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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