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Riverside Nursery # Riverside Nursery in Chepstow Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2023) · Powder House Farm, Coleford Road, Chepstow, NP16 7PT · Gloucestershire Number of places 73 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2023 Local authority Gloucestershire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Riverside Nursery, located in Chepstow (NP16 7PT), was registered in 2010 and operates as one of two privately owned nurseries within a small chain. It offers full-day care for children aged 0 to 4 years, with a total capacity for 73 children. As of the latest inspection on January 18, 2023, the nursery had 89 children on roll. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding bank holidays. It employs a dedicated team of 21 staff members, 16 of whom hold early years qualifications ranging from level 2 to level 6, with two staff members also possessing qualified teacher status. The nursery receives government funding to provide free early education for eligible two, three, and four-year-old children. What it's like Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this inviting nursery. They display affectionate bonds with the staff who care for them and quickly settle into their play. Children have a good balance of indoor and outdoor play opportunities. Babies display high levels of emotional well-being, exploring a stimulating learning environment and benefiting from sensory experiences. Children behave well and learn to be kind and respectful to each other, solving problems independently and developing turn-taking skills. Good overall effectiveness Nurturing environment Strong parent partnerships Promotes love of reading Effective safeguarding Stimulating learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays. Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2010 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Riverside Nursery Last inspected 18 January 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this inviting nursery. They display affectionate bonds with the staff who care for them and quickly settle into their play. Children have a good balance of indoor and outdoor play opportunities. Babies display high levels of emotional well-being, exploring a stimulating learning environment and benefiting from sensory experiences. Children behave well and learn to be kind and respectful to each other, solving problems independently and developing turn-taking skills. Inspector highlights - Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this inviting nursery and display affectionate bonds with staff. - Babies display high levels of emotional well-being and benefit from a range of sensory experiences. - Children behave well, learn to be kind and respectful, and solve problems independently. - Staff effectively gather information from parents about children's routines and interests to complement learning at nursery. - Children of all ages develop a love of books and stories, with staff frequently reading to them. - The staff team works well together and feels supported by the nursery's owner and manager. - Staff support children's awareness of diversity and the wider world by planning activities around celebrations and cultural items. - Managers and staff recognise the importance of flexibility within the curriculum and adapt routines to minimise interruptions to children's play. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding their responsibilities and completing daily risk assessments. - The nursery owner has completed safer recruitment training and ensures rigorous checks for prospective staff. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen the key-person system to ensure covering staff have a better understanding of children's individual learning to support their progress. - 2 Review the organisation of transitions between play and mealtimes to enhance opportunities for children to participate in valuable learning experiences. - 3 Embed procedures for monitoring staff's practice to identify professional development opportunities and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level. Inspection #10262963 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208451) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Riverside Nursery Inspection date Jan 2023 Inspection no. 10262963 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50208451)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY407450) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=riverside-nursery-np16-7pt-ey407450) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work closely in partnership with parents and other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Individual support plans are in place to ensure that children's care and learning needs are consistently met. Outdoor space Children have a good balance of indoor and outdoor play opportunities. They develop a range of physical skills as they play outside in the nursery garden. Young children learn to move their bodies in different ways and learn to climb and balance on an obstacle course, and navigate the space safely as they kick a football. Inspection history Date: February 2011 - January 2023 Good - April 2017 Good - June 2015 Good - January 2015 Inadequate - February 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Riverside Nursery ### Is Riverside Nursery suitable for under-twos? ### What do parents value about Riverside Nursery? ### What are the main strengths of Riverside Nursery? ### How is the outdoor space at Riverside Nursery used? ### Does Riverside Nursery have an Ofsted rating? ### How does Riverside Nursery support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Chepstow Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Riverside Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Tutshill Community Pre-School Chepstow · NP16 7BN ](/nursery/tutshill-community-pre-school-np16-7bn-101723) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery, Tutshill Chepstow · NP16 7LE ](/nursery/dean-close-little-trees-day-nursery-tutshill-np16-7le-ey494618) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### PATA @ Penguins Chepstow · NP16 7DT 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/pata-penguins-np16-7dt-ey537738) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Woolaston Under Fives Lydney · GL15 6PH ](/nursery/woolaston-under-fives-gl15-6ph-ey418248) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.6 mi ### Oldbury On Severn Busy Bees Playgroup Westmarsh Lane · BS35 1QD ](/nursery/oldbury-on-severn-busy-bees-playgroup-bs35-1qd-ey424824) [See all nurseries in Chepstow →](/search?q=Chepstow) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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