Welcome to Riverside Nursery

If you’re looking for a nursery in Darwen, Riverside Nursery is the perfect place for your child. We’re firm believers in the power of play and allow children’s interests to dictate their learning. We also promote healthy eating, with fresh fruit and veg from our vegetable garden.

Child Welfare

At Riverside Nursery, child safety is our first priority and we have various protocols in place to protect your child.

All children require a safe and secure environment for development, which is why we have implemented strict procedures to keep children safe. That includes a secure main entrance which remains locked throughout the day, as well as a collection policy, password system and CCTV. We also conduct regular risk assessments of children’s environment, both indoors and out. All staff have passed an enhanced DBS check before joining the team and are trained in paediatric first aid.

Location

Riverside Nursery, Darwen is located in Lower Darwen and is easily accessible from the M65 and all major routes from Darwen and Blackburn.

Our nursery is situated in a private and secure area with a number of parking bays. 

Facilities

Riverside Nursery is one of the best equipped nurseries in Darwen. Our purpose-built nursery has been designed with children in mind. For example, underfloor heating removes the need for radiators so there can be no nasty bumps to the head.

Every room has been specifically designed for each age group. Our baby suite has a cosy, homely feel to help with the transition to nursery. Lower Riverside, for 2-3 year olds, has been designed to inspire imagination and play, with story and role play areas. Upper Riverside can easily be transformed into a classroom to help prepare your children for school.

Our outdoor play area has lots of space for your child to play. We have lots of toys, including hula hoops and footballs, and even our own climbing frame with slide! We also have a vegetable patch where we regularly take children to pick fresh fruit and veg. Our cooks then use these to make the children healthy meals and snacks, teaching them the importance of eating healthy young.

Within the site we also have a purpose built swimming academy. Children are able to access swimming lessons through the nursery once they are 3 years old.

If you’re looking for a nursery in Darwen, fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.