# Riverside Nursery

Riverside Nursery is a full-day nursery at Riverside Ind Est, Branch Road, Lower Darwen, BB3 0PR, in Ewood, Blackburn with Darwen. It is registered for 82 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverside-nursery-ey357087  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Riverside Ind Est, Branch Road, Lower Darwen, BB3 0PR
- Registered places: 82
- Phone: 01254 695777
- Website: http://www.thehub-riverside.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY357087

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357087

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 2007 (Reference EY357087). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357087)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 28 September 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357087)
- Registered places: 82 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357087)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 12 November 2025). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1545057)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Riverside Ind Est, Branch Road, Lower Darwen, BB3 0PR

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.721826,-2.476721

- 8 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.5 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Blackburn with Darwen there are about 3.3 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 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (May 2026) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Lower Darwen Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2023) |  | 0.3 miles |
| Longshaw Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | Report card (January 2026) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (December 2024) |  | 0.5 miles |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (October 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Longshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | School remains Good (April 2024) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (January 2020) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Longshaw Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | School remains Good (November 2022) |  | 0.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Higher Croft Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/higher-croft-childrens-centre-ey268694) | Good |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.4 miles |
| [Kids Planet Blackburn](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-planet-blackburn-2670575) | Good |  | 07:45–18:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Kiddiwinks Day Nursery (Blackburn) Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kiddiwinks-day-nursery-blackburn-limited-ey434716) | Good |  | 07:00–18:00 | 0.6 miles |
| [Peekaboo Waterside](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/peekaboo-waterside-2692650) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Livesey Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/livesey-childrens-centre-ey336015) | Outstanding |  | 08:00–18:00 | 1.1 miles |
| [Everbloom Childcare @Shadsworth Business Park](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/everbloom-childcare-shadsworth-business-park-ey500311) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Riverside Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Riverside Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 28 September 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Riverside Nursery take?

Riverside Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 82 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Riverside Nursery?

Mill Hill (Lancs) is the nearest station we know of, 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Riverside Nursery?

You can call 01254 695777 and visit www.thehub-riverside.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY357087)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Riverside+Nursery&query_place_id=ChIJ94T8zO-fe0gRIYyPG8pJfGg)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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