# Riverside Community Day Nursery Riverside Community Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Edensor Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2RG, in Gunnersbury, Hounslow. It is registered for 26 children and takes children aged 15 months to 5 years. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, 50 weeks a year. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It offers funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-community-day-nursery-116201 Last checked 12 November 2026. ## At a glance - Type: Full-day nursery - Address: Edensor Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2RG - Ages: 15 months to 5 years - Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri - Weeks open: 50 a year - Registered places: 26 - Funded childcare: funded hours from 9 months, funded places for 2-year-olds and the 30 funded hours for 3 and 4-year-olds - Meals included: yes - Phone: 020 8995 9299 - Website: http://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/ - Ofsted URN: 116201 ## Ofsted and official records Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 22 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. - Quality of education: Good - Behaviour and attitudes: Good - Personal development: Good - Leadership and management: Good Safeguarding effective. Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116201 Official records: - Ofsted registration: Registered since January 1994 (Reference 116201). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116201) - Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 22 July 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116201) - Registered places: 26 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116201) - Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 20 May 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/490513) ## Fees | Age | Half day | Per hour | |---|---|---| | All ages | £27 | £9 | Price per hour is the day rate over a 10-hour day, from the nursery's opening hours. - Registration fee: £10 - Registration fee: £45 Source: nursery website (https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/_files/ugd/79541e_9cb037c7c7ac4e629a1741e2b10fd588.pdf), 11 November 2026. Funded hours: From 9 months, 2-year-olds, 30 hours. ## Hours and ages - Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00 - Ages: 15 months to 5 years - Weeks open: 50 a year - Sessions: half day and per hour ## Getting there Address: Edensor Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2RG Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.481275,-0.256801 - Station: Chiswick, 0.5 miles - Station: Barnes Bridge, 0.6 miles - Station: Turnham Green, 1.0 miles, no step-free access - 8 bus stops within 400 m - Park: Dukes Meadows, under 0.1 miles - Park: Chiswick House and Grounds, 0.1 miles - Park: Chiswick Rugby Football Club, 0.4 miles - Playground: Playground, under 0.1 miles - Playground: Dukes Meadows Recreational Area, 0.1 miles - Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026. ## Places and next steps Spaces: not published yet. In Hounslow there are about 4.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021. When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery ## Ratings - Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 12 November 2026) ## About: a day here ### Learning Its website says the nursery uses a forest school approach and names SEND support, a SENCo and an inclusive setting. Music classes and library visits are named on its website as activities. At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, overall effectiveness was Good and quality of education was Good. - Forest school (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/) ### Food Meals are included in the fees. Its website says meals are cooked on site, the kitchen is allergy-aware, and breakfast and healthy snacks are provided. - Meals cooked on site (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/about-us) - Allergy-aware kitchen (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/sessions) - Meals included in fees (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/_files/ugd/79541e_9cb037c7c7ac4e629a1741e2b10fd588.pdf) - Breakfast provided (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/sessions) - Healthy snacks provided (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/sessions) ### Outdoors Its website says the nursery has its own garden and a growing or allotment area. It also lists regular park trips and local outings and trips. - Own garden (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/about-us) - Regular park trips (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/) - Growing / allotment area (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/about-us) - Local outings and trips (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/) ### Settling in Its website says the nursery uses a key person system. - Key person system (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/key-person) - Separate baby room (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/sessions) - Dedicated sleep room (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/about-us) - Flexible sessions (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/_files/ugd/79541e_cea666bdbb73442bb110bb115a599ffd.pdf) - After-school club (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/_files/ugd/79541e_29ca0ad9c03044ee89916e951150671f.pdf) ### SEND and inclusion - SEND support (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/educators) - SENCo (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/educators) - Inclusive setting (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/about-us) ### Safety At its 2022 Ofsted inspection, safeguarding was judged effective. - Parent app with daily updates (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/key-person) - Online learning journal (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/key-person) - Purpose-built building (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/about-us) ### Extras and activities - Music classes (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/educators) - Library visits (source: nursery website, https://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/) ### Getting a place Its website says to speak to the nursery about the sessions you need, then complete the enrolment form and return it by post or email. A £10 non-refundable registration fee is paid by BACS. The nursery accepts government-funded hours for working parents of children from 9 months, funded hours for 2-year-olds, the universal 15 funded hours for 3-4 year olds, and 30 funded hours for eligible 3-4 year olds. ## Nearby schools Distances are in a straight line. | School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Cavendish Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (November 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles | | The Harrodian School | | 4–18 | | | 0.5 miles | | St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick | Primary | 3–11 | Good (June 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | The William Hogarth Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles | | Grove Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles | | St Osmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | | | 0.7 miles | | Lowther Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (January 2023) | yes | 0.8 miles | | Heathfield House School | | 3–11 | | yes | 0.8 miles | ## Nearby nurseries | Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Barnes Montessori Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnes-montessori-nursery-511421) | Report card Feb 2026 | | | 0.5 miles | | [Devonshire Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/devonshire-day-nursery-ey100091) | Outstanding | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Little Forest Folk](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-forest-folk-ey498132) | Good | £128.56 | 08:00–18:00 | 0.5 miles | | [Bright Horizons Chiswick Day Nursery and Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bright-horizons-chiswick-day-nursery-and-preschool-ey542728) | Good | | 07:30–18:30 | 0.5 miles | | [Penny Poppins](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/penny-poppins-2819385) | | | 09:10–15:00 | 0.7 miles | | [Buttercups Chiswick Lane](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/buttercups-chiswick-lane-ey398327) | Outstanding | | 08:00–18:00 | 0.7 miles | ## Frequently asked questions ### How much does Riverside Community Day Nursery cost? Riverside Community Day Nursery publishes these fees: half day £27 for all ages and per hour £9 for all ages (nursery website, November 2026). Funded hours and Tax-Free Childcare can reduce what you pay. ### Does Riverside Community Day Nursery offer 30 funded hours? Yes. Riverside Community Day Nursery offers the 30 funded hours for eligible 3 and 4-year-olds. ### Does Riverside Community Day Nursery take funded 2-year-olds? Yes. Riverside Community Day Nursery offers funded places for eligible 2-year-olds. ### Does Riverside Community Day Nursery offer funded hours from 9 months? Yes. Riverside Community Day Nursery offers funded hours for eligible children from 9 months. ### What are Riverside Community Day Nursery's opening hours? Riverside Community Day Nursery opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. ### Is Riverside Community Day Nursery open all year? Yes, Riverside Community Day Nursery is open 50 weeks a year, closing only for short breaks. ### What ages does Riverside Community Day Nursery take? Riverside Community Day Nursery takes children aged 15 months to 5 years. ### What is Riverside Community Day Nursery's Ofsted rating? Ofsted rated Riverside Community Day Nursery Good at its inspection on 22 July 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. ### How many children can Riverside Community Day Nursery take? Riverside Community Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 26 children at any one time. ### Are meals included at Riverside Community Day Nursery? Yes. Meals are included in the fees at Riverside Community Day Nursery. ### Is there a registration fee or deposit at Riverside Community Day Nursery? Yes. Riverside Community Day Nursery lists a registration fee of £10 and a registration fee of £45. ### What approach does Riverside Community Day Nursery follow? Riverside Community Day Nursery's website describes its approach as: Forest school. ### Does Riverside Community Day Nursery have outdoor space? Riverside Community Day Nursery lists: Own garden, Regular park trips, Growing / allotment area and Local outings and trips. ### Does Riverside Community Day Nursery support children with SEND? Riverside Community Day Nursery lists: SEND support, SENCo and Inclusive setting. ### What is the nearest station to Riverside Community Day Nursery? Chiswick is the nearest station we know of, 0.5 miles away in a straight line. ## Sources - Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/116201) - Fees, hours and features: the nursery's website (www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk), as of 11 November 2026 (http://www.riversidecdnw4.co.uk/) - Rating and review themes: Google, as of 12 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Riverside+Community+Day+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJSdmbI10OdkgR_89YoBS-Jho) - Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/) Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.