Ryan House Day Nursery

66-68 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7JJ
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9.8 32 Reviews
  • Ryan House Day Nursery, Nottingham
Located centrally in the town of West Bridgeford in Rushcliffe, Nottingham, Ryan House Day Nursery and Preschool is proudly rated Outstanding by Ofsted (August 2021).

Children at Ryan House Day Nursery engage in rich, imaginative play and exciting learning experiences both inside and out. They enjoy outings to the local area and forest school sessions at the nearby Ruddington Day Nursery, which helps develop a wide range of important skills like self-confidence, problem-solving and independence.

This is in addition to their own garden space and a purpose-built climbing room inside the nursery. Ryan House’s knowledgeable team pride themselves on their strong partnerships with families.

Care Provided by Ryan House Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Kelly Mathias (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 11
  • Total Places for Children
  • 99
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 2 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays
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Ryan House Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ryan House Day Nursery has 32 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended since June just before her first birthday. Her development since starting has been unbelievable. The staff in her room set goals for her to walk which she achieved quickly as they set up activities that encouraged her to start taking steps.
Her general confidence has increased
and she has become very interactive. She absolutely loves the staff, even the staff from different rooms or departments.
The nursery is very good at getting the babies outside playing and also different types of messy play. My daughter is always clean when I pick her up despite the messy activities.
There also seems to be a very good variety of food. My daughter can be quite selective but is definitely trying more foods now.

Reply from Robyn Hattingh, Marketing Team Lead at Ryan House Day Nursery

Thank you for your lovely review of Ryan House Day Nursery. We are so glad your daughter is enjoying our nursery school so much! We do everything we can to provide excellent care and education to each child, in unique ways that are best for them. We really appreciate your feedback and we're so glad that it has been (and will continue to be) a positive experience!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All three of our children attend Ryan House. We are exceedingly happy with the nursery, the staff and the care and learning opportunities offered. The facilities are excellent and the space available is used well. In the past year, many rooms and displays have been revamped, spaces like the climbing
frame room and access to the open field by the cricket club at the rear give our oldest, in particular, the space for lots of exercise and fun physical activities. The sports day this summer was fantastic, with so much planning and preparation put in.
I would specifically praise the staff, who have all shown so much warmth and kindness to our kids. There seems to be far less staff turnover than other nurseries. The core of each team works so well together and communicates clearly with parents. Staff from the other rooms know our kids by name too, so there is a really welcoming atmosphere where everyone knows everyone and there's a feeling of happiness. Our kids love it!

Reply from Laura Wiltshire, Marketing Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi there, thank you so much for such a glowing review of our Ryan House Day Nursery and Preschool in Nottingham. We are so pleased to hear that you love everything, from the education activities to the staff team at the nursery. We are also so glad to hear that you have been happy with the renovation that has taken place and can see a massive difference that this makes to the space and the education and care we can offer. We always do our best to hire passionate, hardworking and knowledgeable staff that is also the best fit for the team. Again, we are so happy that you're enjoying your nursery and preschool experience!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to Ryan's House for the last two years. She is just about to move up into preschool and is very excited. All the staff are professional and friendly. Some making such an impression that she speaks of them outside of nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable team strive to build strong relationships with the children in their care, providing the support they need to develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My 3-year-old (pre-school) and 1-year-old (tigers room) both enjoy going to Ryan House. In pre-school there have been lots of 'school leavers' activities including phonics, writing their name and trying on the school uniform. They run a forest school although my 3-year-old wasn't very keen on going.
In the tigers room we get a few photos on the app every day and see what activities are planned for that day. The climbing room is great and the outdoor space has recently been improved. They also have access to the cricket field. In the last few years there have been a lot of changes with the nursery being taken over by Grandir but everything has settled down now. Sometimes the menu seems a bit too adventurous for 1-year-olds!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, knowledgeable strive to help children develop important skills for the future and school readiness is an important part of this. Giving children plenty of opportunities for fresh air and exercise is essential for their wellbeing.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing nursery, my son has been coming since he was 9 months old and I have always felt at such ease with leaving him due to the staff doing such an amazing job. My son absolutely loves going. Thank you Ryan House staff!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly, supportive team really take the time to build strong relationships with the children in their care. They use our fantastic facilities to provide fun, engaging activities which appeal to children's interests.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been at Ryan House for the last year and I've been so impressed with the love, care and attention they've shown her. We receive an update each day with the activities the children will be doing and the staff take the time to put out activities they know the children have a particular
interest in; it's great seeing how child-centred they are. The majority of days we will also receive photos of what our daughter has been up to which is lovely. They frequently update the app throughout the day so it's great to have the ongoing reassurance around food, naps and nappies. Ryan House have actively taken on board feedback from parents and regularly communicate the changes they're making and what events are planned in the future. I couldn't recommend this wonderful nursery more. Thank you Ryan House team!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to build strong relationships with our families and providing regular and informative updates on their little one's nursery day is an important part of that. Providing activities which appeal to the children's interests is the perfect way to keep them engaged with and excited about developing new skills, as well as providing plenty of fun!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first child attended Ryan House from age 10 months to 4 years (she's now in school), and now my second child attends the nursery. We only have positive things to say about Ryan House. The staff are brilliant and so attentive. Both children have always had the best time every day with so many activities
to keep them busy. Their confidence has grown too, especially with my first child. The staff at Ryan House really helped her confidence grow ready for starting primary school.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that our team was so great in helping your little one develop her confidence! Our nurturing team take the time to support and encourage children to develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ryan House is a phenomenal nursery. Every day, activities are laid out for the children and they get such a variety. Our daughter loves it there and the key people always tell us what she's been up to and where we can support her or just celebrate in her learning. They subtly help the children to learn
how to look after themselves and prepare for school/life, all in a really fun way and a relaxed environment. We came from a much more expensive nursery but our experience of Ryan House is exceptional in comparison - the processes and management all just work and it's a really happy, supportive atmosphere. The staff turnover is low which says it all really - they treat the staff well and help them progress in their careers - these happy staff go the extra mile for the children. I absolutely love it and I'm only sorry we didn't find it earlier for my other children!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team devise a variety of stimulating activities for the children throughout the nursery day. Informed by our specially designed education programmes, provide plenty of engaging opportunities for learning and help children develop important skills for the future.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved our son to Ryan House after a bad experience with a local nursery. We were immediately greeted with warmth from the staff and an impressive playroom with lots of different imaginative props and costumes as well as a fantastic climbing room. Alongside this, our son has issues with his speech
and the staff went above and beyond to help him with this alongside allowing his speech therapist to visit and show staff what to do with him. In addition, the frequent trips to a local care home to engage with the residents and trips to town on the bus to a Chinese restaurant we are so happy we made the change to this nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our nursery team are incredibly supportive and attentive to each child's individual needs, going above and beyond to ensure they thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Would be nice to see regular photos of the children during their time at nursery they seem to be very few these days. Can get confusing at times with specific event dates as informed of one date then changes to another needs to improve so that parents can plan. Since moving into preschool it would be
nice to know future dates of when they will be assigned to the external activities - care home visits did not have any update on when or if they’re going.
Forest school dates when your child is assigned to these so that you have plenty of notice to get the relevant clothing etc.
I did overhear that the minibus was out of use but we should be being notified about this. Items of clothing going missing having to chase for them to be returned have actually given up as I shouldn’t be having to do this.
I would however like to say that the lady in preschool is always so welcoming, smiles and always provides great feedback on collections she truly is an asset to the nursery and the kids love her.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We strive to maintain reliable and informative communication with our families and provide them with great insight into their little ones' progress at nursery. We may on occasion have to change the date of a nursery event but we aim to give our families appropriate notice of any changes so they can put plans in place. If there's anything else you would like to discuss, please don't hesitate to contact our customer services team on 0800 028 4500.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been so impressed with all aspects of the nursery. The staff are wonderful and have helped my son to settle in well. I feel confident that I’m leaving him in an environment where he can learn and explore. We love receiving updates throughout the day and seeing what the children are up to. We
would definitely recommend the nursery.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. During the settling in process, children are supported and encouraged to go at their own pace so they truly feel happy, confident and secure in our nursery environment. Throughout the nursery day, children enjoy a great variety of stimulating activities which provide great learning opportunities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been really happy with Ryan House since our daughter started there in January. We had been nervous about it but all the lovely team have been so kind and supportive to our daughter (and us!) throughout. From the settling-in process, right through to today we’ve felt really happy and supported.
They provide regular updates throughout the day. We love how they start the day by sharing what they have planned for the kids and how this helps development. The activities always look so engaging, imaginative, fun and we love that they also tie in themed play too - it’s been especially sweet seeing activities for World Book Day, World Down Syndrome Day and Easter recently. They also share photos which is reassuring to see our daughter having fun and settling in. They are great at updating us on her interests and development too and make suggestions of what we can do at home. The food made by the lovely chef always sounds healthy and delicious too. Thank you Ryan House!

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our dedicated team strive to build strong, supportive relationships with both the children and their families, sharing their knowledge and working in close partnership to resolve any concerns. They provide a great variety of stimulating activities throughout the nursery day which provide plenty of fun and engaging learning opportunities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I couldn’t recommend this nursery enough, the staff are really great and knowledgeable. The facilities are brilliant and everything is geared towards the children’s best interests. My daughter is always excited to come here.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our friendly team combine their creativity with our fantastic facilities to provide a variety of stimulating activities for children to enjoy throughout the nursery day.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been going to Ryan House for more than a year and she is really enjoying it. We’re also extremely happy with the professionalism of the staff and the conditions in which the kids learn, play, eat and sleep. A definite five-star review from us.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's so great to hear that your little one is enjoying her time here! Our friendly, knowledgeable team use their creativity and our fantastic facilities to devise fun, educational activities for the children.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursery very understanding helpful and caring. Very child-focused, very good learning ethos, and is a very parent-informative nursery.
I find it all caring helpful and supportive child needs.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The fun stimulating activities children enjoy throughout the nursery day are informed by our bespoke education program ensuring that there are plenty of creative and engaging learning opportunities.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child started at the end of last year. The staff team have been amazing with him. They have worked hard to meet his needs and have built a good relationship with him. I am kept up to date with his progress.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team take the time to understand and support children's individual needs to help them feel happy and confident whilst at nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ryan House has been fantastic with offering us space, helping my daughter settle in quickly and really good with communication with us as parents and my daughter as well. She has been in preschool since May 2023 and absolutely loves it. This is her 3rd nursery setting and the only one she enjoyed from
the word go. The nursery set up is vibrant and engaging, the staff members are friendly, honest and conscientious. They make an effort to have different activities, and to know each child and their interests and weaknesses. I can see them having encouraged a lot of learning, confidence and social interaction in my daughter. We would choose Ryan House again for sure if we needed to and highly recommend it.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to read that your little one is loving her time here! Our kind, caring team really takes the time to form strong relationships with the children in their care, working hard to understand their individual needs and interests. This greatly helps with children feeling happy and confident whilst at nursery and means they enjoy a variety of activities which stimulate and engage their learning.
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot recommend Ryan House Day Nursery enough. I am an incredibly anxious, first-time mum and the thought of putting my daughter into the care of strangers was so overwhelming, especially because my daughter has a litany of allergies. But Ryan House was simply incredible from day one. The amazing
chef was the best teammate I could have in ensuring my daughter did not incur any allergic reactions whilst eating there. And the care she received from all of the staff was just incredible. She came out every day with a beaming smile, I received daily updates and photos on the app. I wish we didn’t have to leave! If you’re considering Ryan House, I urge you to take a tour and meet the staff and see how happy the children are. You won’t regret it.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s so great to hear that your little one is so happy here! The app is a great communication tool which allows families to share in their little one’s nursery day. Our talented on-site chef caters to every child’s individual needs to ensure mealtimes are a safe and enjoyable experience for all.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child has attended this facility for a fair few years and in those years has drastically grown in confidence. We picked this nursery for the behaviour of the children, 'forest school' and quirky extras it offers. The staff are exceptional, in particular her three favourites who my child adores and
talks about. She has made friends for life here. Well done Ryan House.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's lovely to hear that your little one's confidence has grown so much during her time with us! Our friendly team works hard to provide a supportive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended another nursery pre Ryan's House but the change in her is massive. She waves goodbye and is happy to arrive at Ryan's House. She sometimes looks disappointed when I come to collect her!
Whilst her key person has changed a few times, the same staff are there which is usually
a good sign. Our daughter has developed into a social and confident child with the help of the staff in the Tigers room.

Reply from Charlotte Whyatt, Marketing and Communications Executive at Ryan House Day Nursery

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It's great to hear that your little one has been able to develop her social skills and confidence with us! Our team works so hard to provide a variety of stimulating activities alongside our fantastic education programmes.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.849)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.849) out of 10 for Ryan House Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 31 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.849 for Ryan House Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (323 Excellents x 5) + (41 Goods x 4) + (6 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 371 Ratings = 4.849

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ryan House Day Nursery is based on 30 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 99 number of registered child places is 19.8, which has been reached with 30 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Kelly

Kelly Mathias

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Kelly has worked within the childcare sector since 2001.


Kelly gained her Level 3 qualification in 2002 and gained the Early Years professional status in 2012. She has gained a wealth of experience throughout the years, working in day nurseries, starting as an apprentice, and working her way up to become a manager. Kelly is passionate about ensuring all children develop to their full potential from birth, within a caring, nurturing, diverse and inclusive setting.


Frequently Asked Questions about Ryan House Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Ryan House Day Nursery accepts?

Ryan House Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 2 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ryan House Day Nursery Open?

Ryan House Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Ryan House Day Nursery have capacity for?

Ryan House Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 99 Children.

How far is Ryan House Day Nursery to the centre of Nottingham?

1.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.