Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

219-221 Penistone Road, Sheffield S6 3AS
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9.7 38 Reviews
Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool and its staff are dedicated to offering the highest quality childcare and education for your child. Their unparalleled passion and commitment ensure each child their care is the best possible and that they feel happy, valued and safe.

The nursery's stimulating indoor and outdoor environments encourage children to reach their full potential while having fun along the way. The facilities have been designed to meet all children's social, emotional, physical and educational needs.

Combined with nurturing staff, Riverview has all the tools and resources necessary to give your child the best start in life and prepare them for school.
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Type of Service

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

Person in charge

  • Rachel Goddard (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 19

Total Places for Children

  • 70

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Fixed hourly rate for all ages which are published for transparency on our website and brochure

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:00-19:00
    Tuesday 07:00-19:00
    Wednesday 07:00-19:00
    Thursday 07:00-19:00
    Friday 07:00-19:00

When Closed

  • Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day

Parking

  • Drop off/pick up parking only

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool Reviews (38)

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9.7

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool has 38 reviews.

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Review from Manar A (Mother of Child) published on 14 May 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Riverview Nursery has been a truly wonderful experience for my son. The staff are incredibly caring, professional, and attentive to every child's needs. The environment is warm, safe, and nurturing, and the activities are engaging and thoughtfully planned. I've seen such a positive change in my child
since he joined-his communication skills have improved significantly, and he's become more confident, curious, and socially active. I'm so grateful for the role they've played in his early development. This place has truly made a difference in his life.

Reply from Ashleigh Casey, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

We are extremely grateful for the wonderful review and the recognition of the important part Nursery can play in the life of a child and indeed the family. Our mission is to strive to achieve, this so thankyou once again for such a kind acknowledgement and affirmation of the job we do and the dedication of our staff team

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Review from Freddie N (Father of Child) published on 1 October 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly, enthusiastic and lovely staff. My child is really coming on at nursery, enjoys it and is well cared for. Sometimes their nappy doesn't seem like it has been changed for a while when we pick them up but that is the only negative I can think of because the care has been so good.

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Review from Edward T (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery is absolutely fantastic. Been with them for 6 months and in that time, our daughter has developed so much since being there. She has a great bond with the staff who are amazing. They are very helpful and clear in explaining the day-to-day events and any changes to our child's well-being/behaviour.
Can't thank them enough.

Reply from Ashleigh Casey, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

This is so lovely to read and staff will be very appreciative of your kind words.

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Review from Harriet D (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Absolutely Fantastic nursery, very well run. My daughter has excelled massively since attending for the past two years. Diverse changing food menu. I really can not fault the place at all. Very clean too and great staff.

Reply from Ashleigh Casey, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a complimentary review.

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Review from Charlotte G (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 6 month old son has only been attending very recently and already I can tell this nursery is going to be amazing for him. The management are happy to help me with my endless enquiries and calls and emails checking how my son has been in his first settling weeks. They never make me feel like I'm a
nuisance and fully support my feelings. His key-worker has shown nothing but understanding, care and commitment to learning how my child is. The feedback I get at the end of the day is outstanding, and makes me feel like I have been at nursery with him. The car parking is great, never had an issue, I love the little waiting room. It's a fantastic nursery!

Reply from Ashleigh Casey, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

We look forward to sharing the many milestones to come as he grows in confidence and ability - thank you.

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Review from Cathy H (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Incredible nursery. My daughter has been with Riverview since been 9 months. She is a shy child and has flourished in their care. The staff cannot been more kind and caring and always go the extra mile. This is my third child, therefore my third nursery experience and Riverview is definitely a set a
rest above! Nothing has compared to Riverview! Absolutely outstanding!

Reply from Ashleigh Casey, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

We will share your amazing comments about our outstanding nursery with our staff - thank you so much.

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Review from P D (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The nursery has done a great job with my son who is autistic he's learnt to communicate through simple gestures such as hand leading and good eye contact. My child has learnt to repeat nursery songs with hand actions and can copy allowing him to socially be able to interact and be involved like other
pupils. The senco worker has been a great help with the EHCP form as well as the manager having been there for me and my child during meetings and school intro. Riverview has a wonderful support team I'm not sure all of the staff names but I remember one of them as I went college with her. My child seems to really be in tuned with all the staff, I'm very grateful for all the support that my child has received as well as myself.

Reply from Ashleigh Casey, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for writing a lovely review about our hardworking staff and our nursery, we are very grateful.

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Review from T M (Mother of Child) published on 20 September 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Myself and my son have had a wonderful experience with this nursery and staff. My son is extremely excited to attend and is very happy on arrival in the mornings. I would recommend any parent to choose Riverview nursery for both babies and toddlers.

Reply from Paige Caudwell, Acting manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review for our nursery.

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Review from Ann W (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am so pleased with this nursery. My daughter has moved through from the baby room, to the toddler room, and now on to pre-school. My daughter has developed so well here. Her speech is advanced and she is confident and good at making friends. She loves the staff and nearly always runs in to see everyone,
especially the guinea pigs! The staff are really helpful with support, and advice and are really flexible with days and times. I highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Many thanks for your lovely review - we very much appreciate it!

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Review from A A (Father of Child) published on 4 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has experienced great times with learning new words and attitudes. She loves the place and people there and always talks about them and what she has done during school time.
It is a nice place to leave my kid.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for taking time to write this review for us!

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Review from Aliyah S (Mother of Child) published on 4 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely nursery, my son has attended since he was 1. Staff are welcoming and friendly and communicate well, responding to any concerns we have very promptly. Also love the flexibility which is great for a working mother. I would love for my newborn to attend also when maternity leave is over.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you, we are very used to having siblings join us so that would be lovely.

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Review from Holly C (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All the staff at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool have been great with my son since he started. It took him a while to settle but they worked with us and did everything to help get him settled into nursery.
All the staff know all the children’s names, even from the different rooms which is lovely
to see and I have no doubt that my son has a great time every day he is at nursery.
Thank you.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for your lovely review. Our aim is to make sure every child has a great day at nursery.

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Review from Katarzyna W (Mother of Child) published on 14 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I like the nursery overall and all staff are very kind and friendly. The only thing I would suggest to change is the food; to have meat and fish options and a bit more options for snacks (as my child is coming home very hungry after eating yoghurt in the afternoon). Also, to change the menu more often.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for your review.
We have a vegetarian menu at our nursery which is well-published and helps us cater for most dietary requirements. We change the menus at least twice a year but of course, we do not remove the meals that the children like best.

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Review from Jordan I (Father of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely staff who are hard working and are dedicated to providing the highest levels of education and care for my child. I know he is in safe hands with the staff and they go above and beyond what is expected of them. The facilities are very up to date and my son has a good schedule of activities he
can undertake whilst there, to keep him engaged and stimulated. He is offered a good variety of meals, which is good, especially with him weaning. I will definitely continue to take my son to this nursery.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Very kind of you to take the time to write such a detailed review. Thank you.

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Review from C K (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Very welcoming, friendly and supportive staff. Helped settle in my little girl and now she loves it. Staff in the baby room are very enthusiastic and I have received some lovely observations of my little one doing activities.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to review our nursery.

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Review from Catherine W (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Riverview since she was ten months old and I cannot thank them enough for all that they done for her. She adores going to nursery and has built friendships with both staff and also other children. They have wonderful leaders who are such a credit to the nursery and wider company.
The children are all so happy when they are there. Now that she is in preschool, I am already seeing readiness for school being built into what she is learning. I never want my daughter to leave!

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

What a lovely review for staff to read, it makes it all worth while to receive such recognition. Thank you.

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Review from M W (Mother of Child) published on 17 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Can not fault this nursery. My children absolutely love all staff here and I trust that both my children are being taken care of, to the best of their ability, here. Both children have come on leaps and bounds since starting here.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

So lovely to hear, thank you for taking time to write this.

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Review from Cassie D (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter joined back in December 2022 and is in the baby room. As a parent you constantly worry about how your baby is feeling and doing when you’re not around them. She settled in immediately which was surprising as she wasn’t used to being around people. The staff have always reassured me of her
happiness and are happy for you to call anytime. The baby room staff are extremely supportive and really show the love, care and attention they provide to the babies. Her key worker is remarkable. When we are close to the nursery and she can see the building she claps and gets excited. In fact most of the time she is reluctant to leave. This in itself shows how amazing the nursery is. I am so happy to drop her off and walk away every day with peace of mind knowing she will have a great day and be happy. They are very flexible when you need them to be and go above and beyond to support you and your child. I highly recommend Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool for any parents looking for high quality childcare

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely reassuring review.

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Review from Emily M (Mother of Child) published on 15 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool in September 2021 and we couldn't be happier with our experience. Everyone at Riverview is so friendly and welcoming. Our son has thrived here and we are genuinely sad to have to say goodbye when he leaves for school in September. We cannot thank
the Riverview team enough, they have been incredible throughout our time here. We recommend Riverview to anyone looking for a friendly, happy and inclusive place for their children.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for the lovely review, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Lubna A (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son enjoyed his time at Riverview Nursery and the staff are really friendly. Only thing is, my son didn’t enjoy food there because it was the same variety every time, hope they can improve that in future. Overall experience was great.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Thank you for your comments. We offer a varied vegetarian menu which rotates every three weeks. The children all seem to love our cook's dishes, but of course we will always aim to improve if we can.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.685)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.685) out of 10 for Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.899 for Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (117 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 129 Ratings = 4.899

  • b) 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 4.786 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 70 number of registered child places is 14. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 14 = 0.786

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool accepts?

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool Open?

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is open: Monday 07:00-19:00, Tuesday 07:00-19:00, Wednesday 07:00-19:00, Thursday 07:00-19:00, Friday 07:00-19:00.

How many Children does Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool have capacity for?

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool has capacity for a total of 70 Children.

How far is Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool to the centre of Sheffield?

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

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