Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery

Victoria Road, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4AB
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Type of Service

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

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Emma Newlove (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 130

Age Range

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

Funding & Fees

  • Our daily rate is £76.00 this can vary depending on funding eligibility.

  • Further details of all fees can be found on the Ashbridge Independent School and Nurseries website

Opening Times

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

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays

Parking

  • They have parking available for drop off and pick up

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Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery Reviews (20)

9.7

Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.664) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery has 20 reviews.

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Review from L V (Mother of Child) published on 23 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little girl has been at Ashbridge on Ribble since she was little and she's now leaving pre-school. She has had such a won time here and even wishes she could stay here forever! She's grown so much in confidence, become really independent, and her language has improved amazingly. For sure Ashbridge
is one of the best nurseries around - we couldn't be happier
Reply from Abbie Rawcliffe, Nursery Manager - Curriculum and Practice at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review, we appreciate you taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback.
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Review from Catherine S (Mother of Child) published on 15 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This is an excellent nursery my son absolutely loves coming here and the staff have made his journey so special.
He continues to develop everyday and has made some great friends. The transition from room's has always gone smoothly and the staff have supported him through this. He has made some great
bonds with the staff and he looks forward to his next journey into his new room next week.
Thank you to all the staff.
Reply from Abbie Rawcliffe, Nursery Manager - Curriculum and Practice at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your feedback and support-it means a lot to us.
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Review from D P (Father of Child) published on 3 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ashbridge on the Ribble is absolutely fantastic! The staff are so friendly and really care about the children. Our 2 year old loves going to nursery and the constant updated photos that staff share is a nice update throughout the day. Highly recommend to anyone - amazing.
Reply from Abbie Rawcliffe, Nursery Manager - Curriculum and Practice at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for leaving us such a lovely review, I am so glad to hear your little one is having a great time with us at Ashbridge on Ribble!
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Review from Sophie L (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter is currently transitioning into the preschool from nursery at Ashbridge, I cannot speak highly enough of the support and involvement we as parents have received and the support my child has received in what could prove to be a difficult time with the change. My daughter absolutely loves
coming into nursery, we have seen her flourish and thrive over the last 12 months. She is treated like an individual and her personality and quirks are encouraged. I love the daily updates we receive and the relationship she had made with her key worker is second to none. I feel reassured each time my daughter steps through the doors. She also loves the meals and often asks for seconds!
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is nice to hear how happy your daughter is here. I am sure she will love her time over at river school.
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Review from V S (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing level of teaching & learning, friendly and good standard of activities to grow the child. Always keeping us up to date & built a safe & friendly environment to make the child feel confident & safe.
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. Great to hear how happy you are here at Ashbridge on Ribble.
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Review from Rebecca T (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have had my little boy in since he was around 10 months old and he has thoroughly enjoyed his time at Ashbridge.
Always so happy to see the staff in his room with open arms, always so happy when I collect him, it's very reassuring when leaving him in someone else's care.
He's either outside or
doing some educational activity which I love to see on the app.
The food they provide is really nutritional and varies from day to day.
The management staff are very professional, always welcoming in a morning and on evenings.
Very happy and have no concerns at all.
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your great review. It is lovely to hear how much your son enjoys his time here.
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Review from Adam W (Father of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We brought our son here from not long after he'd turned 3, having been at another local nursery prior.


Our experience of Ashbridge has been superb and such a drastic improvement from the prior nursery, it had left us rather regretful for not making the switch sooner.


The facilities on offer are

outstanding, whilst the staff have always made our son feel extremely welcome, safe, cared for and nurtured.


The River School setting is such a nice environment for the pre-schoolers to learn and grow whilst exploring the natural world around them, I can't imagine there is any better place around here in all honesty.


I would happily recommend Ashbridge for any parents pondering where to send their kids.

Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to hear how happy to hear how much your son has enjoyed his time here.
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Review from J P (Mother of Child) published on 1 September 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ashbridge is a first rate nursery with fantastic facilities, particularly for the pre-school children who have the adventure playground, boat, and grass/ sand/ decking/ river school areas to enjoy.


The staff have gone above and beyond to support my son with areas he found challenging (being autistic,

his emotional/social/speech and language development is delayed). The SENCO and staff on the ground floor have been incredibly accommodating and encouraging in every nursery/ preschool class - they always met him where he was. Examples: (i) staff ordered new digger toys specifically for my son in mind to help him settle in to a new nursery room, (ii) preschool staff compiled a "what to expect at preschool" booklet to prepare him in advance for being a new environment/ with new staff, (iii) a staff member would stand outside with him on the preschool decking in freezing conditions when I'd drop him off and he didn't want to go into the classroom. They were so caring and patient with him!
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. It is so nice to hear how well your son did here at Ashbridge on Ribble.
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Review from Kara B (Mother of Child) published on 1 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have loved our experience at Ashbridge Nursery and the care given to our child. We have no second thoughts or concerns, our little boy is treated as an individual and recognised for his character and personality. I know my little boy is safe and happy when I leave him. The apprentices are very reliable,
hard working and aspiring which is a breath of fresh air. Overall I know everyone in the Ashbridge team gives 100% every day.
Reply from Abbie Rawcliffe, Nursery Manager - Curriculum and Practice at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Good morning Kara,Thank you for such lovely words, I have passed on to the staff team and to our fabulous apprentices.Thank you.
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Review from Hayley S (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since our daughter started in August 2024, we have watched her speech, walking and social skills develop with the support of the key workers and staff. We love that she is mostly outdoors and that we see what she is up to throughout the day on the app. We've been really impressed with the photo updates
we receive in a day and the love and care she is given from the staff. The food is great, especially for her dietary requirements. All staff from reception to her designated room are friendly and know her name, making us feel safe when we drop her off and collect her. We are all very happy with Ashbridge -on-ribble! Thank you!
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for posting such a lovely review. It is so great to hear how much your daughter is enjoying her time at Ashbridge on Ribble. We look forward to sharing more adventures with you as your…read more
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Review from Nicola M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son loves his nursery days and always comes home so very happy. The staff are lovely and seeing my little one open his arms to the ladies in his room his wonderful. We love the photo updates! Very happy to have chosen this nursery and he has developed so so much.
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear how well your son is getting on here at Ashbridge on Ribble. We look forward to sharing in your son's journey through nursery.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy is absolutely excelling in his new room and looks forward going to nursery now! We are always throughly informed about his daily activities, meal in a professional manner. The workers have very quickly identified what my son likes and doesn't like and will cater to his needs accordingly.
I couldn't have been happier in choosing a nursery such as Ashbridge on Ribble for being excellent in every way!
Reply from Emma Newlove, Nursery Manager at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so happy that your son is enjoying his time here and look forward to sharing his journey through nursery.
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Review from N R (Mother of Child) published on 25 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A very warm welcome from the reception staff in the mornings. All staff are extremely helpful and lovely and the nursery is such a nice environment and kept up to standards. The facilities for the care are amazing. All the staff make my son feel welcome, make sure he is ok, and send regular updates.
I couldn't recommend it enough.
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Review from A G (Mother of Child) published on 24 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started going there in June. It has been a wonderful experience for her as well as for us as well. She has been learning a lot of new things these days. I get daily updates on the app that's a huge plus.
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Review from U H (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our 3-year-old has been attending AoR Nursery since he was 17 months old. He absolutely loves it and his development has come on in leaps and bounds. The nursery staff are warm and communicative. He has always come home tired but excited to tell us what he did that day, often with bits of craft or artwork.
The emphasis on outdoor play was one of the deciding factors for us in choosing this nursery. Meals are great, sugar-free and a fab variety of foods are freshly prepared.
The premises and resources are fantastic.
Security and safeguarding are taken very seriously, which we hugely appreciate. Keypads are at every entrance and there is always a very friendly member of staff (usually a manager) on the front desk who has full control over who enters the building. Mobile phones are not allowed. This is reassuring for us as parents!
Our second child is already enrolled to start early next year. Highly recommend this nursery!
Reply from Hannah Little, Early Years Quality Lead at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
Thank you so much for taking the time to send this review. We are very proud of our sugar-free home-cooked food by our wonderful cook here at Ashbridge-on-Ribble, we know how important a healthy diet…read more
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 4 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter started at Ashbridge on Ribble this month and we couldn't be happier at how well she is settling in. The transition has been faultless! Great team of ladies! Super happy parents and baby girl!
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Review from H S (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been at Ashbridge on Ribble for a few months now. Our experience so far has been positive, she has a very supportive key worker who's invested in her nursery journey which gives me great comfort as a first-time parent.
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Review from L W (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely brilliant! We had our son at another local nursery and he just didn't settle. We decided to move to Ashbridge in March 2024 and I wish I had done it sooner.
With our experience at the last nursery, I thought my son had difficulty settling. However, the transition to Adhbridge was seamless
he settled right away. He felt comfortable here from our initial visit, where he went off to play with the staff and other children. His confidence has grown ever since.
All of the staff here are knowledgeable and well-trained. From our initial meeting with the two ladies from management to the room leaders and other staff they have all been amazing.
They do set activities to keep him engaged all day and when I collect him he is always clean and happy. They have also been brilliant with accommodating his allergies which we couldn't be more thankful for. The meals here are fantastic!
Anyone considering Ashbridge I would definitely recommend it to any parent.
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Review from K U (Mother of Child) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has been attending Ashbridge Nursery for a number of months now and is set to start preschool in September. I can't fault the nursery or the staff, my daughter loves coming here and is very well looked after when she goes to the nursery. I feel happy and reassured to leave her at nursery
whilst myself and my partner go to work. She has no fears or reservations about being left at nursery either, and we are always met with a happy, healthy girl when we come to collect her. The nursery staff teaches all the children how to be kind and inclusive to one another, and iron out any unfavourable behaviour in a kind, gentle and educational way. Our daughter cannot wait to start preschool here and we are excited for her. Thank you to Ashbridge on Ribble and all the staff for making some of the hardest times of any parent's life that much easier- seeing your child grow, and learning how to part with them in order to foster their independence and learning.
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Review from John S (Great-grandfather of Child) published on 28 August 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can't praise the staff and management highly enough that they have made our great-granddaughter's transition to nursery flawless. She absolutely loves attending and always enjoys her days, especially the home-cooked food.
I have no hesitation in recommending them and you will have peace of mind that
they are in excellent hands.
Reply from Hannah Little, Early Years Quality Lead at Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery
John, thank you so much for taking the time to give us this feedback, we are so happy you recommend us so highly.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.664)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.664) out of 10 for Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery 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 20 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.8 out of 5 from 20 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 4.895 for Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (214 Excellents x 5) + (23 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 238 Ratings = 4.895
  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 4.769 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery is based on 20 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 130 number of registered child places is 26. 20 Positive Reviews ÷ 26 = 0.769
  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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery accepts?

Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery Open?

Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:00-18:00, Tuesday 07:00-18:00, Wednesday 07:00-18:00, Thursday 07:00-18:00, Friday 07:00-18:00.

How many Children does Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 130 Children.

How far is Ashbridge on Ribble Day Nursery to the centre of Preston?

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

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