Fun
Joy is a serious part of learning. We make space for laughter, imagination, friendship and the absorbing pleasure of play.
About Riverside
A small nursery with a big sense of belonging.
Independent, established and rooted in Ilkley—Riverside is a place where children are known as individuals and families become part of nursery life.
Our story
Care with character.
Riverside has taken childcare back to its roots: fun, freedom and flexibility in a close-knit nursery community.
We believe children thrive when they feel safe enough to be themselves. That means unhurried relationships, familiar adults, thoughtful environments and genuine room for wonder.
Our open-plan setting supports free-flow play. Creative spaces change as children’s interests change, allowing their imagination to lead while skilled adults notice, encourage and extend.
Small settingIndividual attention and close relationships
Mixed-age learningChildren learn with and from one another
Creative spacesArt room, woodland and large indoor space
Famly appUpdates from your child’s nursery day
What matters here
Freedom
Children can make choices, follow ideas and meet manageable challenges with adults nearby to encourage and extend their thinking.
Flexibility
Every child arrives with their own temperament, interests and family routines. We respond to the person, not simply the timetable.
“Confident, resilient and happy children—ready to meet the challenges of life.”
Family relationships
Working closely, from settling in onwards.
Parents and carers know their child best. We listen carefully at the beginning, share the moments that matter and keep communication open as needs change.
We follow each child’s individual development through the Early Years Foundation Stage and share day-to-day experiences and progress with families through Famly.
Come and meet us- Key personA familiar adult who gets to know your child well.
- Secondary key personContinuity and reassurance when the usual key person is away.
- Famly updatesA practical window into your child’s experiences and progress.