Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

219-221 Penistone Road, Sheffield S6 3AS
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  • Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool, Sheffield
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

Group/Owner

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)

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 Tatiana D (Mother of Child) published on 11 July 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In general, I like everything. Many of the educators seem to be very loving and careful with the children. My daughter loves to go. When she's at home, she asks to go to the nursery!
Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your review. It is important to us that the children feel loved and cared for.
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Review from Sinu J (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My daughter had a wonderful time in the nursery. We are from another country and were concerned about our daughter's language development but she was really comfortable and taken care of at Riverview. We were also happy with the support regarding the timings.
Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for taking time to review our lovely Nursery.
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Review from Chantelle A (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds with this nursery. They are so encouraging and child led. I love that all the staff know the children's names, even if they’re not in their room or group. Management are so approachable and nothing is too much trouble, they always go above and beyond. My daughter's
key worker is absolutely fantastic! Such a credit to the nursery. She listens to all my requests and encourages and supports my daughter in every which way.
Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review and for showing what a great family experience you are having at Riverview Day Nursery - that is always our aim.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was really nervous about putting my daughter into the nursery before her first birthday but the team are wonderful and she has so much fun taking part in all activities. I have no worries about her when I am at work, which is a relief knowing I can go to work and she is in safe hands.


She always

eats the wonderful range of food and snacks.


The staff are always so helpful and friendly, I happily recommend the nursery to my family, friends and colleagues.

Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
It is so kind of you to take the time to write a lovely review about our nursery - Thank you.
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Review from Ryan T (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been going here for over a year and has the best time! She loves the staff, makes new friends and does plenty of activities, all of which we are updated on using the great app they have. Highly recommend.
Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely recommendation - it is much appreciated by all the staff.
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Review from D M (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool since November 2021 and loves going in every morning. All the staff that meet us at the door know her name, and she comes home in really good form on a daily basis. We get daily updates via the Eylog app, both on daily progress and photo
updates on her progress. The staff have always been really helpful and flexible. Once our daughter is happy, we are, but we really feel the staff go above and beyond. Cannot recommend highly enough; thank you!
Reply from Rachel Goddard, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
It means a lot to us all to receive such lovely kind words about our staff and our nursery - thank you.
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Review from K D (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Great nursery. My daughter is very happy to attend, and the communication is good. A fabulous management team and all staff are polite and approachable. They have good activities for my daughter, and I like the app as they often upload observations of my daughter.
Reply from Rachael Mills, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to and your lovely review.
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Review from P R (Mother of Child) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son absolutely loves it here. The staff are amazing and are always genuinely happy to see him when he comes. They always make sure he goes in and comes out with a smile on his face. I am more than confident leaving my son with them and knowing that he’s in very capable hands. Riverview is genuinely
a fantastic place and my son has developed so much in the 18 months he has been going. I cannot recommend this place anymore.
Reply from Rachael Mills, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
How lovely to read - thank you for taking the time to post your fantastic review; we really appreciate your feedback.
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Review from Leanne D (Mother of Child) published on 20 August 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic nursery for our 2-year-old daughter. We were made to feel welcome from day one. Excellent staff. Big shout out to the staff!
My child loves going to nursery every week. Would highly recommend.
Reply from Rachael Mills, Acting Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review and for calling out our amazing staff - much appreciated.
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Review from David M (Father of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Most definitely one of the best preschool nurseries we know about. Our children absolutely love the place, my son has been going for around a year and a half and he has really benefitted from his experience there. A lot of thought goes into the creative activities and the soft learning activities which
are evident from my son's growth. The staff are a very vibrant bunch, very welcoming and I can honestly say they are always smiling. The communication from the nursery is second to none, with very proactive management and staff which is refreshing. A genuinely lovely, diverse and welcoming environment.
Reply from Carlette Sarayreh, Director at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Reading such a lovely review is a boost of morale for our wonderful staff team.
The effort that goes into making sure we bring the best out of each individual child is often overlooked - thank you.
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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Both my daughters attend Riverview nursery and they both love it! They come home daily telling us everything they have been up to and have formed very strong relationships with the adults in their rooms.
It's great that we get sent pictures and updates via the app so we can see what they have been
up to, and the staff are always happy to have a chat at the end of the day!
My favourite thing about sending my girls to Riverview is the genuine care and love the staff have for the children they care for and my children feel that too.
Reply from Emma Wilks, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Your review is very much appreciated thank you.
We love that the children are able to discuss their day at nursery with such confidence, and a few lovely photos help put their activities into…read more
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Review from Laura H (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the staff at this nursery. My son started during the pandemic and it was tough to be able to settle him in then it usually would have been but the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. The contact with them is a constant stream and they are helpful when a child is distressed. I
would recommend this place 100% and will miss the staff when my son moves to school and so will my son.
Reply from Emma Wilks, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Many thanks for your kind words and recommendation.
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Review from Raqia A (Mother of Child) published on 13 July 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending Riverview Day Nursery when it first opened in 2020 and he received a lot of care and attention. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive about how he will take to nursery as he was very reluctant to go anywhere without me as an only child, but since attending for over a year now
he has really come out of his shell. I am very grateful to all the staff particularly the key workers he has had since March 2020. They have updated me on the app about his progress and in general when I collect him the staff always update me with any questions I have i.e. how he has been during meal times as he is a very fussy eater. Overall I am very pleased with the way the nursery staff have taken care of my son and he always talks about them at home - he is leaving the nursery this July to go to big school in September and I know he will miss the nursery teachers and his nursery friends very much.
Reply from Emma Wilks, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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Review from Natalie R (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little girl has been coming here for 2 days a week since November. She has come out of her shell so much since starting. All the staff are amazing, especially her keyworker. So friendly and always flexible and ready to help as much as possible. Would highly recommend anyone to this nursery.
Reply from Emma Wilks, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review. It is most appreciated.
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Review from Rachel H (Mother of Child) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started this nursery when it first opened, in March 2020. It’s a Lovely nursery, my son loves coming here. The staff are friendly and approachable. Flexible with times/days at short notice when needed.
Reply from Emma Wilks, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review of the nursery. It is very much appreciated.
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Review from Laura B (Mother of Child) published on 27 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I would highly recommend Riverview to any parents or carers thinking of sending their child to a nursery in the local area. Our son always comes home at the end of the day with a smile on his face, and I can tell he has genuinely enjoyed his time there. I’m incredibly impressed with the wide range of
activities my son engages in throughout the day. This is relayed to us via the app. The staff are excellent at keeping us up to date with everything that is going on via emails, newsletters, phone calls and observations. I’m so impressed with the dedication and hard work of each and every staff member I have come into contact with - it doesn’t go unnoticed, thank you so much.
Reply from Emma, Manager at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation - we are very grateful.
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Review from Stephanie G (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending this nursery when it first opened and he loved it immediately.
The staff did absolutely everything to make the transition as smooth as possible and never complained even though I must have called every day. We were again worried about my son settling back in after months off
and his safety during the pandemic. We needn't have worried at all, they have handled the situation brilliantly. The staff clearly know the children well and care for them greatly, it is very evident in observations, planned activities and general feedback through the app and in person. It honestly makes all the difference to know my son is so happy and flourishing in a fantastic environment. As an Early Years teacher and a mother, I really couldn't recommend the nursery highly enough.
Reply from Carlette Sarayreh, Director at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you for your lovely review. As a fellow professional, your recognition of our hard work and dedication is appreciated by all staff, who absolutely love the children in their care.
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Review from Saud A (Father of Child) published on 4 November 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was difficult to decide on which nursery should I send my child to. However, when I chose Riverview nursery, I phoned and talked to the deputy manager to make an appointment and all my questions were answered. I met with the manager who thoroughly explained everything to me, including a child's normal
day at the nursery, food provided, and out/inside activities at the nursery. The first impression was great. When my child started going to the nursery and from the first week, I could see that he is happy and always excited. I was happy that he is settling in very well and liked the nursery. The staff are super friendly and I could tell they are very professional. They regularly post photos and update the observations of my child in the app. Thank you to everyone, I am happy that I chose Riverview nursery for my child.
Reply from Emma, Director at Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is a great boost to staff when their hard work and commitment is recognised. It truly is our pleasure to be able to care for and educate your child.
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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.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 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
  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 4.786 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:

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