# Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is a full-day nursery at 219-221 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 3AS, in Philadelphia, Sheffield. It is registered for 65 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It is run by Early Years Care & Education Ltd.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/riverview-day-nursery-and-preschool-2558044  
Last checked 30 June 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 219-221 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 3AS
- Registered places: 65
- Run by: [Early Years Care & Education Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/early-years-care-and-education-ltd)
- Ofsted URN: 2558044

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 13 June 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/16/2558044

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since November 2019 (Reference 2558044). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558044)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 13 June 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558044)
- Registered places: 65 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558044)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: 219-221 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 3AS

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=53.393979,-1.485522

- Station: Langsett - Primrose View, 0.2 miles
- Station: Infirmary Road, 0.2 miles
- Station: Bamforth Street, 0.4 miles
- 22 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Philadelphia Gardens, 0.1 miles
- Park: Upperthorpe Peace Garden, 0.2 miles
- Park: Blake Street Nature Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Ruskin Park, 0.3 miles
- Park: Neepsend Lane Pitstop, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

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

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sheffield there are about 3.7 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


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Walkley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Bethany School |  | 4–16 |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| Netherthorpe Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Astrea Academy Sheffield | All-through | 2–18 | Good (November 2022) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Sacred Heart School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Report card (July 2026) |  | 0.8 miles |
| Rivelin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (March 2025) | yes | 0.8 miles |
| Westways Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (May 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Kelham Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelham-island-2836849) |  |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Kelham Island Community Childcare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kelham-island-community-childcare-2894003) |  |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Toybox Children's Nursery Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/toybox-childrens-nursery-ltd-ey543840) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Children 1st @ Sheffield](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/children-1st-sheffield-403676) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [The Sheffield Hillsborough College Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-sheffield-hillsborough-college-nursery-ey313708) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |
| [Bole Hill Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bole-hill-nursery-300754) | Good |  |  | 0.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool Good at its inspection on 13 June 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool take?

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is registered with Ofsted for up to 65 children at any one time.

### Who runs Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool?

Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool is run by Early Years Care & Education Ltd, which runs 7 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Riverview Day Nursery & Preschool?

Langsett - Primrose View is the nearest station we know of, 0.2 miles away in a straight line.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2558044)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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