Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

4 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9AN
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9.9 63 Reviews
Barley Barn Nursery Sawbridgeworth provides quality childcare for children aged three months to eleven years. The Day Nursery and Preschool are based in a beautiful, Grade 2 listed country house in the sleepy market town of Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.

The setting is centrally placed in the local catchment area of numerous outstanding primary and secondary schools.

Morning, afternoon or all day sessions are offered at times that are as flexible as possible regarding early drop offs and later pick-ups, should they be required.

The pre-schoolers benefit from having their own annex to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential in preparation and readiness for school.

Food is provided by the fully trained and dedicated chef in the on-site kitchen, who prepares healthy, nutritionally balanced meals and snacks using fresh, locally sourced ingredients on a daily basis.

There are two gardens at Sawbridgeworth, enabling a wide range of outdoor activity to take place each day, offering a broad, age specific outdoor curriculum.

Ample parking is available in Bell Street Car Park, adjacent to the nursery which ensures easy access. There is also a designated buggy storage park to enable parents to drop off and collect their children from the nursery as smoothly as possible.
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Care Provided by Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

  • Type of Service
  • Day Nursery – Privately Owned
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 21
  • Total Places for Children
  • 75
  • Age Range
    • from 0 years 3 months
    • to 5 years 0 months
  • Opening Times
  • Monday 07:30-18:30
    Tuesday 07:30-18:30
    Wednesday 07:30-18:30
    Thursday 07:30-18:30
    Friday 07:30-18:30
  • When Closed
  • Bank Holidays

Funding & Fees Guide for Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

  • Nursery fees are dependent on the age of your child and your specific childcare requirements. Funding options are available, including the government’s 30 hours funded childcare, for working families with 3-4-year-old children and we also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers. Please call us to request pricing and availability.


Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery Reviews (63)

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Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery has 63 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at nursery in Sawbridgeworth for about a year now and she absolutely loves it. All the staff there are friendly, welcoming and caring and my wife and I have nothing but very positive and kind things to say about the nursery. The staff have excellent communication skills and keep
you updated with everything that's going on with my daughter through the app and it's brilliant to see all the fun and exciting activities that my daughter does during the day which makes her happy but also develops all of her skills too. The food at nursery is amazing too and my daughter has a couple of allergies but the chef and staff there are very considerate in making sure my daughter eats the correct food. It's the people who make this nursery what it is and the manager and the girls are excellent and make the children and parents so calm and relaxed with their professionalism. Not surprised with their recent outstanding Ofsted result as you can see they have high standards at the nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words, and hearing from our parents reminds us why we do what we do.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started nursery back in October 2023, her settling-in process was well managed and all of the team made us feel welcome and at ease. My daughter has learned so much in the past 6 months and I am sure this is mainly because of how much care and focus goes into her day to day activities.
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daughter is very happy here and although it’s hard leaving her I feel secure knowing she is well cared for.
Thank you for all you do!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for your five-star feedback and for sharing your experience with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have used Barley Barn since 2020 for our daughter and now our 20-month-old attends in the nursery room. They have both had great experiences there, forming strong relationships with room staff. Food choice and volume has been excellent. We are kept up to date with the app so always know what is going
on. Through regular observations, reports and parent's evenings I feel we have a good understanding of developmental attainment.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. We're thrilled to learn that you have a wonderful experience at our nursery. Thank you for choosing us!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our little boy absolutely loves going to nursery at Barley Barn. He is thriving there and we couldn't be happier with our choice of nursery for him. All the staff are lovely especially his key workers who he loves and has such a great relationship with.
His day is full of fun, creative and engaging
activities and they hold lots of lovely events for the little ones throughout the year.
We would absolutely recommend this nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

It's fantastic to hear that your little boy is thriving and loving his time at Bright Horizons Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery! Thank you for your recommendation.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We’ve been using Barley Barn for childcare since 2020 when our oldest child turned one.
I only have praise for the nursery. The manager runs a tight ship and the nursery has gone from strength to strength. The communication to parents is good and recent renovation work has really improved the physical
environment for the children.
Most importantly, my children have always been happy there. The staff are happy and approachable and I am always well informed of any knocks or bumps the children have had, or when they are not quite themself. From a development perspective my oldest child started school with the confidence to engage with unfamiliar adults and other children and with the ability to write her name and confidently write letters, with a good understanding of the world around her. This has very much come from the support she’s had from Barley Barn. Both children have always received encouragement in whatever stage of learning they have been at.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. Your review of Bright Horizons Barley Barn speaks volumes about its quality. Thank you for sharing your experience it's clear that Barley Barn has been instrumental in your children's growth!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter loves going to Bright Horizons in Sawbridgeworth. She has made lots of friends and the activities are vast and help with her learning, she even asks to go on her days off! The staff are lovely and supportive. We’ve been very happy sending our daughter here for the last year!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. We are delighted to receive your positive feedback, and we're thrilled to hear your daughter is thriving at our nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really pleased with Barley Barn Nursery. The nursery staff are all very friendly, helpful and attentive. My toddler is very happy going here each day and has really developed in confidence since starting. My toddler really enjoys the activities and loves the food that is served each day. The nursery
has a really good offering of a variety of tasty meals to the children. My toddler also gets some good outdoor time if the weather is nice. The nursery are brilliant with keeping parents up to date with their child's progress. The nursery have just received an "outstanding" Ofsted rating. I'm very pleased to send my toddler here.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for your review of Bright Horizons Barley Barn Nursery paints a picture of excellence! It's fantastic to hear that your toddler is thriving in such a nurturing environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From his settling in days, I could tell that my son was going to be happy at Barley Barn. The staff were so kind, accommodating and reassuring.
Once he started, he has thrived. He is happy every day when I collect him and they do so many different things with him. He paints, he dances, he builds with
blocks and we have really noticed how much he is developing in the 4 months that he has been there.
Really, I couldn’t be happier with the service and care that we get from the nursery staff. It’s a warm and nurturing environment and I see the result of that every day when I pick him up and he bounces out the room.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for your review. It's heartwarming to hear about your positive experience with Bright Horizons Barley Barn Nursery! The fact that you noticed the warmth and reassurance from the staff during the settling-in period speaks volumes about their dedication to providing a nurturing environment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy absolutely loves this nursery and has such a great bond with all members of staff. Myself and the practitioners in his room have such a great partnership when it comes to my little boy, they are always handing out advice if I need it and always are working on his development while keeping
me in the loop of things. My child has a great bond with his key worker and is always talking about her at home; she has definitely helped with his development, he is always happy and excited to see her when he’s in nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

It's wonderful to hear about your positive experience at the nursery! Thank you for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has been at the nursery for over a year now and has been in two rooms, early preschool and pre-school, and we have had an excellent experience throughout.
The staff are absolutely lovely and have a very genuine, caring approach. The days are very well planned out to give the children
a brilliant balance of stimulating and fun tasks.
Communication from the nursery is also excellent, the app that we use makes it very easy to see how the day is unfolding, and the pictures we get frequently make our day!
Our daughter has always been happy at the nursery and we've been really impressed with the service delivered and the experience overall.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

It's wonderful to hear about your positive experience at the nursery! Thank you for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little boy started at the nursery in August 2023 (9 months old). He settled really well into the baby room, establishing bonds with all the girls in the room. He absolutely thrived in the baby room, learning new things every day! I was able to see what he was doing by pictures on the app, which made
me feel at ease being able to see he was happy! My little boy has numerous allergies, and the chef/nursery catered for all his needs. He has recently moved into the nursery room, where he once again, has built bonds with all the girls. He continues to learn and develop every day and comes home doing new things all the time! The outstanding Ofsted rating is a true reflection of this nursery!

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

It's fantastic to hear about your son's positive experience at the nursery! The fact that he settled in so well and thrived in both the baby room and now the nursery room speaks volumes about the nurturing environment provided by the staff. Your son's ongoing development and the nursery's outstanding Ofsted rating truly highlight the quality of care and education he receives. Thank you for sharing your experience!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My partner and I looked at a few nurseries for our daughter and Asquith Barley Barn was the second nursery we visited, and it was the one that left a lasting memory when we went home and had to decide. From the minute you walk through the door, you have a real sense of family, genuine care and a warm,
happy, inviting place. All the children were so polite and happy in greeting us as we did our tour, and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Our daughter has been there since January, and I can honestly say she is thriving and happy. She kicks her little legs every morning in excitement as she’s carried through the front gate, and the smiles she gives to all the staff, just signify how happy she is there, and that comes down to the special environment that the staff have created and the care they give each and every child. As a family, we feel very lucky to have found her a place here, and we are so excited for her future with Sawbridgeworth.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Your review truly captures the essence of a nurturing and welcoming environment at Bright Horizons Asquith Barley Barn. Thank you for your review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended this nursery since May 2023, and she has enjoyed every moment of it! It is a fantastic nursery; staff really go above and beyond to ensure all children are well looked after and having lots of fun. Management is excellent, and the level of communication with parents, cannot
be faulted. I would highly recommend this nursery.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Campaigns & Digital Marketing Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for sharing your positive experience! It's wonderful to hear that your daughter has enjoyed her time at the nursery so much. Your recommendation speaks volumes about the quality of care provided at the nursery.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has been going to Sawbridgeworth nursery for 5 months (started at 1 year old) and has really settled so well. The staff there genuinely care about his stimulation and development and updates are given on pick-up very day as well as being logged on the app - the communication here is great, photos
of his day and what and how much he has eaten, nap times, etc. Parents are encouraged to share their thoughts and can call to speak to the nursery if they have any concerns through the day. So far we are really happy and you can see how much fun the children have with different activities each day.

Reply from Amanda Barlow, Marketing and Campaigns Executive at Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

Thank you for letting us know how pleased you are with our nursery. Once again, thank you very much for taking the time to review us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We had tried two nurseries previous to Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery (Barley Barn had been our first choice but no spaces) where our daughter (aged 2 and a half at the time) just did not settle and there were tears at drop-off every day. In the second week of attending Barley Barn,
she was going in without even saying goodbye to us!
When joining we had concerns about delayed development, especially speech. Since starting, we have been amazed, literally, each week how she has flourished from attending just three half days each week.
She has now left to start school in September as a confident and happy little girl.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The nursery really puts emphasis on the well-being and development of my child. The days are full of activities encouraging children to explore their surroundings. All of the staff on site are caring towards children and interact with them in the communal garden.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls here are amazing. My daughter has severe eczema and many food allergies. The girls made the whole process so much easier for me and my daughter. The way they dealt with her extra needs, and the way they have helped me through my struggles - I couldn't have asked for better care. I absolutely
recommend this nursery 100% and more. If only I could take the girls with me to primary school!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The girls at this surgery are absolutely amazing. There are so caring and compassionate with everything they do. They put so much time and effort in caring for the kids. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since being there and I enjoy seeing her grow and learn with them. Thank you girls.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at this nursery are extraordinary in their kindness, compassion and warmth in caring for and teaching our two daughters, and also in empathising and understanding the difficulties that parents face trying to navigate parenthood, work and life.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been going to nursery for about two years and a half now and she loves it! She has found it a bit unsettling moving rooms at times but the staff have been so great with her and have made her feel much better about it all. She talks about the staff who look after her a lot most days when
she is not there and loves them all for individual reasons. I think that is lovely as it shows what an impact they all have on her in different ways! They do so much fun stuff and it's lovely to see the activities on the app.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.860)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.860) out of 10 for Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 18 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 4.860 for Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery is calculated as follows: ( (186 Excellents x 5) + (28 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 215 Ratings = 4.86

  • 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 Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery is based on 18 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 75 number of registered child places is 15, which has been reached with 18 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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Rosie

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Joined: 2021

I started my career in childcare with Bright Horizons back in 2003 as a Nursery Nurse, and have been fortunate enough with the company to become a Nursery Manager. I transferred over to Sawbridgeworth in December 2020, and have loved watching the children Thrive, and also the staff.
Staff development is one of my passions and I strive to get the best out of each and every staff member to ensure the children can experience the awe and wonder whilst at the nursery.

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Louise

Louise

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2020

I have worked for Bright Horizons for 8 years and joined the Sawbridgeworth team a year ago after transferring from another Bright Horizons Nursery. I have a 2.5-year-old daughter who also attends the nursery and is thriving. I am passionate about my job and enjoy seeing the children grow and watching their development from babies through to graduating and being ready for school. The majority of my experience has been with Under 2s and I worked my way up from a Room Supervisor to a Deputy Manager. I look forward to seeing where my Sawbridgeworth journey will take me.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery

What is the Age Range of Children that Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery accepts?

Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery Open?

Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery is open: Monday 07:30-18:30, Tuesday 07:30-18:30, Wednesday 07:30-18:30, Thursday 07:30-18:30, Friday 07:30-18:30.

How many Children does Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery have capacity for?

Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery has capacity for a total of 75 Children.

How far is Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery to the centre of Sawbridgeworth?

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