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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 6. · 7. Riverside Day Nursery # Riverside Day Nursery in Ilkley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2022) · 2 Kings Road, Ilkley, LS29 9AE · Bradford Number of places 48 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2022 Local authority Bradford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Riverside Day Nursery in Ilkley offers full-time day care for children from birth to five years old. The nursery operates Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment. The fees are inclusive of breakfast, lunch, tea, and a variety of enriching activities such as trips, outings, cooking classes, arts and crafts, and special events. The nursery also offers funded places for eligible children from 9 months old, including the 15 and 30 hours free childcare schemes. Additional curriculum activities like French, Champion Maths, baking, outdoor exploring, and science classes are provided at no extra cost if the child attends on the day these activities are scheduled. With highly qualified staff, Riverside Day Nursery aims to provide a comprehensive and engaging early years experience for all children. What it's like Children spend a lot of time outdoors and eagerly explore the available activities, enjoying games with staff like "what time is it Mr Wolf?". They also participate in first-hand scientific explorations, learning new words and identifying colours. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and use strategies to help children regulate their behaviour, fostering kindness and sharing. Full-time childcare Inclusive fees Funded places available Varied curriculum activities ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured by age band for under and over three-year-olds, offering full day and half-day sessions. Rates include all daily meals, snacks, outings, and extracurricular activities. An additional daily consumable fee applies to funded places. Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • Fees include breakfast, lunch, tea, outings, cooking, baking, arts, crafts, and special calendar events. - • A consumables charge of £15.00 per day applies to funded places. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–6:30 pm Age range Birth to 5 years old Term time / All Year All Year Food Breakfast, lunch and tea included Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Riverside Day Nursery Last inspected 26 July 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children spend a lot of time outdoors and eagerly explore the available activities, enjoying games with staff like "what time is it Mr Wolf?". They also participate in first-hand scientific explorations, learning new words and identifying colours. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and use strategies to help children regulate their behaviour, fostering kindness and sharing. Inspector highlights - Members of the management team have diligently addressed previous actions and welcomed support from the local authority early years team to enhance the quality of education. - The management team has implemented weekly training days to bolster staff knowledge and practice, alongside appropriate induction and supervision meetings. - An effective key-person system, including secondary key persons, has been established to tailor care and learning to individual needs and support continuity between nursery and home. - Older children celebrate their achievements with graduation parties, and staff prepare them emotionally for the transition to school. - Staff effectively support children's early language development through activities like finding letters for their name outdoors and blowing bubbles to strengthen mouth muscles for clear sounds. - Children go on outings to the nearby riverside, developing knowledge and respect for the natural environment and living things. - Staff review case studies to understand the importance of good supervision at mealtimes and the risks associated with certain foods, ensuring children enjoy a healthy and balanced diet. - Staff know children's individual interests well and plan the environment accordingly. - The special educational needs coordinator ensures referrals for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, working with families and professionals to provide targeted support. - Staff are aware of local safeguarding partnership reporting procedures, have a good knowledge of abuse signs and symptoms, and understand their responsibilities regarding "Prevent" duty guidance and other safeguarding issues. - The management team is collaborating with the early help team to further extend their and staff's knowledge of resources for children and families in need. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to encourage toddlers to explore their own questions and enhance their literacy skills further - 2 strengthen the quality of interactions with children by ensuring that staff consistently know what children need to learn next. Inspection #10237269 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192447) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Riverside Day Nursery Inspection date Jul 2022 Inspection no. 10237269 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50192447)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561106) 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 Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](http://www.riversidedaynursery.org/) 2 Kings Road, Ilkley, LS29 9AE Opening hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–6:30 pm ## Explore day nurseries near Ilkley - [Day nurseries in Ilkley](/search?q=Ilkley) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=riverside-spicey-gill-private-day-care-ls29-9ad-ey561106) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The special educational needs coordinator ensures that referrals are made for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work with parents, grandparents and other professionals to help children receive the targeted support they need. Outdoor space Children spend a lot of time outdoors. Children have a go at blowing bubbles. This helps them to strengthen the small muscles in their mouth needed to form clear sounds when speaking. Children go on outings and take visits to the nearby riverside. They develop their knowledge and understand the need to respect and care for the natural environment and all living things. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2022 Date: July 2019 - July 2022 Good - March 2022 Inadequate - July 2019 Good ## Frequently asked about Riverside Day Nursery ### What is Riverside Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? ### What are the fees for Riverside Day Nursery? ### Does Riverside Day Nursery accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for Riverside Day Nursery? ### Does Riverside Day Nursery support children with special educational needs? ### What kind of enriching activities does Riverside Day Nursery offer? ### How does Riverside Day Nursery prepare children for school? ### Does Riverside Day Nursery offer outdoor learning experiences? ### What is the age range for children attending Riverside Day Nursery? ### How can I contact Riverside Day Nursery? ## About the setting Riverside (Spicey Gill) Private Day Care registered in 2018 and is located in Ilkley, Bradford. The nursery operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. It employs 11 staff members, with six holding appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. URN EY561106 Registered person H M Training Ltd Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Inadequate ## Nearby day nurseries in Ilkley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Riverside Day Nursery. - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Nursery Rhymes Ilkley · LS29 0NR ](/nursery/nursery-rhymes-ls29-0nr-957307) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Addingham Ducklings Ilkley · LS29 0LP ](/nursery/addingham-ducklings-ls29-0lp) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Esscroft Private Nursery Ilkley · LS29 7HL 5.0(6 Google reviews) ](/nursery/esscroft-private-nursery-ls29-7hl-ey543283) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.3 mi ### Burley Nursery School Ilkley · LS29 7NE ](/nursery/burley-nursery-school-ls29-7ne-ey489796) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.5 mi ### Jolly Tots Pre-School Nursery Ilkley · LS29 7BT ](/nursery/jolly-tots-pre-school-nursery-ls29-7bt-ey411871) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.6 mi ### Cliffe House Day Nursery Burley In Wharfedale · LS29 7DG ](/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-ltd-ls29-7dg-ey232708) [See all nurseries in Ilkley →](/search?q=Ilkley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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