Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Cecil House, 52 St Andrew Street, Hertford SG14 1JA
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  • Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford, Hertford

Care Provided by Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

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

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Clare Brennan (Nursery Manager)
  • Number of Childcare Staff
  • 10
  • Total Places for Children
  • 72
  • 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 & 1 week at Christmas

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford Reviews (20)

9.3

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford has a Review Score of 9.3 (9.262) out of 10, based on 8 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford has 20 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

She has only started there recently and everyone is so lovely that look after her. They always make sure you are kept up to date with her movements and goings on when she is in nursery and she always seems to have fun playing and doesn't really notice us leave when we say good bye

Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It is wonderful to hear that your little one has settled in so well and is enjoying her time at nursery. Seeing her happy and engaged in play is exactly what we hope for, and it is great to know that she feels so comfortable when you say goodbye.Keeping parents updated is so important to us, so we are pleased that you find the communication helpful. Our team take such care in making every child feel safe and supported, and your kind words mean so much. Thank you for your trust and for sharing your experience.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our twin boys have been at Ashbourne since they were about 10 months old they are now 2.5years old and they LOVE it, and so do we. Every member of staff is so lovely and friendly and clearly care deeply about the children. The boys have the most fun and run straight in every day, they gobble down all
the food and tell us all about the activities they do every day. Couldn't be happier we chose Ashbourne:)

Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It is amazing to hear how much your twin boys love coming to nursery and how excited they are to run straight in each day. Seeing them have so much fun, enjoy their meals, and share their experiences with you is exactly what we hope for.Our team take so much pride in creating a warm and caring environment, so knowing that you feel so happy with your choice means the world to us.Thank you again for your kind words and trust.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I absolutely love the nursery! It feels so homely and welcoming & my little girl loves it! All of the staff are friendly and helpful & have great communication if I've ever had any questions, throughly pleased with my daughters experience so far

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It is wonderful to hear that you feel the nursery is a warm and welcoming place for your little girl. Creating a homely environment where children feel happy and secure is so important to us, so knowing she loves it here means a lot.We are also pleased that you have found our team friendly, helpful, and communicative. Your kind words mean so much, and we are delighted that you are happy with your daughter's experience so far.Thank you for your support.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl started in September and she absolutely loves it here. The staff are friendly caring and take amazing care of her. The children take part in some amazing activities and open to lots of learning opportunities. Since starting at Ashbourne, my little girl has come on leaps and bounds. The
meals look very tasty and my little girl loves her food! Management is super helpful and is always there if you have a query! Can't thank the Ashbourne team enough!

Reply from Charlotte, Parent Relations Team at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for your lovely review! It's wonderful to hear how much your child loves coming to nursery and how much she has progressed since joining us in September. Watching children grow and thrive is what we love most, and we're so pleased she's enjoying all the activities and learning opportunities we provide. It's also great to know that our meals are a hit, good food is such an important part of the day! Your kind words about our team and management mean the world to us, and we're always here to support you whenever you need. Thank you for your trust and for being part of the Ashbourne family, we truly appreciate it!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are amazing, friendly, helpful and caring. My son is always so well looked after, I never worry about him being there for the day as he always has a great time doing activities and playing etc.
They have gone above and beyond to help with anything myself or my son has needed.
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speech and social skills have come on leaps and bounds since he started here.
I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nursery in the area! If I could mark them higher than 5 stars I would.

Reply from Claire Brennan, Manager at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for your lovely review of the nursery, its a pleasure looking after your son.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our daughter has attended Ashbourne Hertford since September 2021 and we cant fault it at all.
From settling in sessions to her now being in Preschool, Ashbourne have been very supportive. The parent partnership is lovely and they really work alongside us as parents.
They do a range of activities
which our daughter really enjoys-she can't wait to tell us all about it when we pick her up. I love that they go for walks in our community and the fact they have a garden and parking all in the town centre! All the meals are balanced, homemade and cater to our daughter's dietary requirements.
Thank you for taking such good care of our daughter for the past two years everybody!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can’t praise the nursery and staff enough. The cheerful, bright ‘hello’ they give my daughter every day cheers me up for the whole day. They are all so kind and friendly and my daughter absolutely loves them. They have helped me learn about parenting strategies and assisted me so much when it came
to sleep and potty training!


It is in the perfect location, always easy to park and the size and rooms are perfect!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I’m very happy with my daughter’s development and the professional support from the nursery staff. She loves going there and she does exciting activities and routines. The nursery is modern and the food must be great because she always eats it all.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for this fantastic review. The team are delighted with your kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The best nursery with the most amazing staff! My son absolutely loves going to nursery. I couldn’t recommend it enough! Their care and love towards the children is just so reassuring. Will be sad when he leaves to go to school next year Sept.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for this great review. We are delighted to hear your feedback!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter started at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford when she was one year old and when the nursery had just opened. I was going back to work full-time and wanted a kind, caring, home-from-home environment. I couldn't have been more impressed with the care and attention my little girl has received
from the wonderful staff here. The baby room is kind and warm and welcoming and the babies are treated so well, with lots of love and kindness. My daughter thrived in this room and, as a parent, it was so reassuring to know she would be looked after so well whilst I was at work. Since turning two, she has moved to the toddler room, and the staff here have made the transition flawless. Days are full of fun, exciting and original ideas, including cake making, dancing, dinosaur play, cooking and even going to the shops and library. I can't reiterate how lovely, professional and kind and caring the staff are here. Although a new nursery in Hertford, it is for sure one of the best. Thank you for everything you do!

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

This is such a lovely review. Thank you for your kind words. The team are delighted.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All of the staff at Ashbourne Day Nursery have been so lovely and supportive since my daughter joined in January. Being a very anxious mum as she has additional needs and uses a walker, the staff have all put my mind at ease and I feel very comfortable leaving her in their care. Her keyworker is brilliant
at keeping us updated with what she is up to and my daughter often talks about nursery at home and what she's been doing. I can tell she is learning lots already even in her short time there so far. Would recommend Ashbourne to any other parents looking for a super friendly and supportive setting.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

The team are delighted to hear your wonderful feedback! Thank you for leaving us such a great review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son started at Ashbourne Day Nursery in September and is very happy there. He gets on well with the staff and has become calmer and more confident about attending as the weeks have gone by. This progress has a lot to do with the staff, who have taken the time to get to know him and put in place
strategies to support him, with particular consideration to his additional needs. A number of these have been based on our suggestions, and we appreciate the nursery listening to us and taking on board what we have to say.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you for your honest feedback. It is great to hear a nice review.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ashbourne nursery is amazing, all the staff take such good care of our daughter! It is such a loving and friendly environment. Our daughter is developing so much from attending. We love it!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great setting, my child loves coming to nursery. You can see how much the staff care about the children through the app, the handovers and how the children respond so well to them. I love seeing pictures of what my child is doing!

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending Ashbourne Day Nurseries in Hertford for almost a year now. She absolutely loves going! She has come on leaps and bounds developmentally, every day she comes home with something new that she's learned. The staff are incredible, so supportive and accommodating. The facilities
are great, the staff are fantastic at creating a child-centred learning experience which covers a range of different learning styles to suit each child's individual needs. The food is also top-notch, my daughter loves a second helping. Thank you so much, highly recommended.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little one is with them since the beginning. The whole staff was top-notch since day 1! The development of our baby was exponential: speaking, playing, motor skills, food and even sleeping patterns. Everything improved from night to day. The activities are fun and inclusive. The support for parents
is fantastic as we participate in the nursery life altogether to raise and educate the kids. There's a lot of uncertainty when a new nursery opens in town but we couldn't be happier with our choice. We've already spread the word.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for this lovely review. It is so nice to hear such great feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All I know is that my little girl is happy to go to Ashbourne Day Nursery. I drop her off in the morning and then go to the office and I don't really worry about her as I know she's being taken care off. My little one has learnt and developed so much during these 9 months she's been attending Ashbourne.
She also gets to do lots of fun activities and play with other children and she loves it. The staff are ever so lovely and caring and my little one literally throws herself in their arms when I drop her off. I highly recommended this nursery as it's been a blessing to us.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you for such a fantastic review! It is so lovely to hear these kind words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kind staff, a wonderful range of wooden toys, beautiful building, good choice of activities, healthy food. I like the useful app which provides me with all the information throughout the day. Very happy sending my child here.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you for your wonderful review. The team are delighted to hear such lovely feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I can't recommend Ashbourne Hertford Nursery enough! From the moment I walked in and met with the manager, I was sold. She was so helpful and reassuring and instantly put me at ease having come from a prior bad experience. The walk around was lovely, from the rooms, the staff, and the smell of home-cooked
lunch, it felt like home and I could instantly see my son settling here. We had a few settle sessions spread over a week which he loved and certainly helped the both of us with the transition and now 5 months in, it feels like he has always been there. The girls are amazing and my son absolutely adores them all, to say he has come on would be an understatement! His speech, understanding, playing with others and confidence are growing daily and we couldn't be happier. Thank you all!

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are delighted with your feedback.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently moved to Hertford and my son (16 months) joined the Ashbourne nursery. He absolutely loves it and settled in very quickly. The facilities are very good and the kids do plenty of activities during the day. It's very clear he loves all the staff and is always smiling when he sees them when
I drop him off in the morning.

Reply from Marketing Team, Marketing at Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review. The team are delighted.


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Current Review Score: 9.3 (9.262)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.3 (9.262) out of 10 for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford 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 8 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 8 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 4.906 for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford is calculated as follows: ( (87 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.906

  • 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 4.356 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford is based on 8 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 = 3.8

    • 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 72 number of registered child places is 14.4. 8 Positive Reviews ÷ 14.4 = 0.556

  • 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford

What is the Age Range of Children that Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford accepts?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford Open?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford 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 Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford have capacity for?

Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford has capacity for a total of 72 Children.

How far is Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Hertford to the centre of Hertford?

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