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Riverside Nursery # Riverside Nursery in Bath Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Expected standard · 3.5 (2 parent reviews) · Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG · Bath and North East Somerset Number of places 54 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected May 2026 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Riverside Nursery, registered in 2023, operates from the Royal United Hospital in Bath, providing care for children aged 1 to 4 years. The nursery is open weekdays from 7:30 am to 6 pm, all year round, closing only for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. It accommodates children of staff from the Royal United Hospital, opening earlier at 7:15 am for them. The setting has a capacity for 54 children and currently has 64 children on its roll. The leader ensures that the staff team provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment, with a strong focus on children's happiness and well-being. The nursery offers government-funded places for childcare and maintains an effective safeguarding culture. The team works closely with the hospital to address medical needs and provide interventions for developmental delays, such as involving occupational therapists for physical development. Children engage in daily affirmations, chanting that they are 'kind' and 'good friends', and enjoy nutritious meals provided by staff. The nursery encourages independence, with older children scraping their own plates and tidying up. Riverside Nursery is committed to building strong bonds with children, supporting them in overcoming challenges, including in outdoor play where children balance on beams and problem-solve with staff encouragement. Our ethos Riverside Nursery focuses on quality early childhood education through a blend of play-based learning and structured activities, emphasising curiosity and exploration in stimulating environments. They also provide hands-on experiences with nature and promote healthy eating through activities like gardening. What it's like Children arrive happily and settle quickly, forming secure attachments with their key-persons. They are well cared for and feel safe, with staff prioritising their happiness and attentive to their needs, including creating a calm atmosphere for sleep. Leaders ensure their team provides warm, safe, and nurturing care, supporting children's hygiene routines, but there are weaknesses in the quality of education and staff coaching. Strong parent partnerships Supports staff well-being Focus on language development Nutritious meals Outdoor play ## Pricing & funding Charges are based on a daily rate, with separate daily fees applied for food, consumables, and activities. Additional hours attended outside of funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate, and all fees are reviewed annually. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Good to know - Food, consumables, and activities are charged as a separate daily fee. - Hours attended outside of funded entitlement are charged at an hourly rate. - Fees are reviewed and increased annually in April. ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Riverside Nursery Inspection date May 2026 Inspection no. 10410748 Lead inspector Rebecca Lihou [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305862)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2774480) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](http://childcarebath.co.uk/riverside/) Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG Opening hours 8am-6pm weekdays, 7:15am for RUH staff. 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Closed for one week at Christmas and bank holidays. Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2023 Ofsted Inspection — new report card ### Expected standard Last inspected May 2026 Headline: Expected standard Grade summary Exceptional — Strong standard Expected standard Needs attention — Urgent improvement — Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up. Category grades Achievement Expected standard Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines Strong standard Children's welfare and wellbeing Strong standard Curriculum and teaching Expected standard Inclusion Strong standard Leadership and governance Expected standard Age range 1 to 4 Registers Early Years Register Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Riverside Nursery Last inspected 20 May 2026 · Rebecca Lihou Actions the provider must take - Improve the implementation of the curriculum to ensure that staff build succinctly on what children already know and can do. - Provide staff with effective coaching and training to support their professional development, with a specific focus on their teaching skills, to ensure the curriculum has the intended impact on children's progress. - Develop a consistent approach to supporting the development of children's emotional literacy, so they can share how they feel with others and regulate their own behaviour. What it's like to attend Children arrive happily and settle quickly, forming secure attachments with their key-persons. They are well cared for and feel safe, with staff prioritising their happiness and attentive to their needs, including creating a calm atmosphere for sleep. Leaders ensure their team provides warm, safe, and nurturing care, supporting children's hygiene routines, but there are weaknesses in the quality of education and staff coaching. Inspector highlights - Leaders work well with staff to support their well-being and workload. - Leaders plan language activities to help develop children's listening and attention skills. - Leaders work closely in partnership with the on-site hospital to meet children's medical needs and provide any intervention children may need. - Children practise daily affirmations and chant that they are 'kind' and 'good friends'. - Staff provide nutritious meals and cater for all diets. - Staff build strong bonds with children and encourage them to keep trying when a challenge occurs. Areas to develop - 1 Improve curriculum implementation to build on children's existing knowledge. - 2 Provide effective coaching and training for staff focusing on teaching skills and curriculum impact. - 3 Develop a consistent approach to supporting children's emotional literacy and self-regulation. - 4 Improve the organisation of transitions and routines to reduce waiting times and enhance children's engagement in learning. Inspection #10410748 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50305862) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders work closely in partnership with the on-site hospital to meet children's medical needs and provide any intervention children may need. For example, when staff or parents notice a physical delay in children's development, such as learning to walk, leaders organise support from occupational therapists. They work closely with staff and parents to provide targeted support for children to build their muscles, balance and coordination. This swift action and effective partnership helps to support children's physical skills. Outdoor space Children spend time balancing on beams outside and staff help them to problem solve when they find parts of the obstacle tricky. Staff hold their hand or give them words of encouragement to think differently about what they are trying to achieve. The attention and care staff provide ensures children develop secure relationships with adults. ## Parent Reviews of Riverside Nursery 3.5 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUN5uZxUsztYcRxbgrkb-UoMW7eV7rJoyu3hQyDH8mearIrnKmv4Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Ju Ju 9 years ago Closed down [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnbFpuNWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x48718116ea107165:0x22cf9e564c554996) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXd4AkhSxaFqwcDCFy2tF9jxULGjWpqY-ERapqbcEJYkOopM_3o=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) li heywood 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3c2Zxb2N3EAE!2m1!1s0x48718116ea107165:0x22cf9e564c554996) Reviews from Google for Riverside Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2508397610953689494&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: July 2025 The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement ). We're re-checking it against the original report. - August 2025 Requires improvement - July 2025 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Riverside Nursery ### What age children does Riverside Nursery take? ### What is the address of Riverside Nursery? ### Which funded hours does Riverside Nursery accept? ### Is Riverside Nursery a day nursery or preschool? ## About the setting Riverside Nursery registered in 2023 and is situated on the site of the Royal United Hospital in Bath. The nursery opens on weekdays from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. There are 24 members of childcare staff, with qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6. The nursery provides government funded places for childcare. 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