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Hertford Barns, Cole Green, Hertford, SG14 2NL
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03 March 2025
Hertford Barns is the best nursery in Hertford. The staff are welcoming, kind and caring. The food is varied and healthy and the grounds are wonderful. My son is very happy and I'm very grateful that I can leave him, and go to work knowing he is in safe and capable hands. I would highly recommend Hertford Barns!
03 March 2025
I couldn't recommend Hertford Barns enough! Both of my daughters have attended and they both love it. All of the staff are friendly, down to earth and knowledgeable. You can see they genuinely care for the children in their care. The setting is beautiful, with great access to vast outside spaces and nature. They offer a wide range of activities. Both of my girls have had the opportunity to feed lambs and sheep in the Spring when their resident sheep come to visit for a few weeks! Most importantly, my girls have thrived socially, developmentally and emotionally. They clap in excitement driving up the drive way, and run into the room in the morning. I couldn't ask for a better reaction to going to nursery!
04 February 2025
I cannot recommend Hertford Barns more highly. My daughter has been there for over 6 months now and she bounds in happily every morning (almost without fail). She is well fed, brilliantly looked after and clearly, so simulated by her days. She seems to be doing a whole range of different things every day, which has helped her take huge developmental leaps since she joined. The team are superb (everyone from administration, chefs and management, through to those in the room) and the care and attention she has had in exemplary. I really can't thank everyone at Hertford Barns enough - they take all the worries and stresses out of childcare and make it a genuinely pleasurable experience. If only I could parent half as well as they do!
11 December 2024
A Wonderful Nursery Experience! Hertford Barns Day Nursery has been absolutely fantastic for my child. The staff are truly wonderful-so warm, caring, and attentive. It's clear they genuinely love what they do, and they always go the extra mile to make both children and parents feel welcome and supported. The range of activities they offer is incredible, and I've noticed such a positive difference in my child's development since they started attending. I can't recommend Hertford Barns Day Nursery enough. Thank you to all the amazing staff for everything you do-you've made such a positive impact on our family!
19 November 2024
Hertford Barns is a fabulous nursery. It is in a beautiful setting and the staff are caring and well-trained. The nursery has gone above and beyond for us!! This is our third child, and both children before have gone through the childcare partnership.
06 November 2024
Absolutely delighted with my child's progression at Hertford Barns but more importantly, he loves being there and adores his key workers. He has been at the nursery for 4 months and is 18 months. The nursery space is light, bright and clean with lots of activities and lovely outdoor space. Great menu and adorable tables and chairs for when the children are eating. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and the nursery has a great energy in general. Would highly recommend.
06 November 2024
My daughter instantly smiles as soon as we get into the nursery carpark. The team are waving through the window so they are ready and waiting for her and is welcomed to her breakfast. The facilities are lovely and the location is great, lots of outdoor space as they grow through the nursery. Often doesn't want to leave at night as is too busy playing. The team genuinely care for all of the children, and all the staff know all of the children, even the chefs! Would highly recommend to all my friends.
04 November 2024
I have been incredibly impressed with Hertford Barns since my daughter joined in June 2024. Her key worker in the Ladybirds room has been excellent, giving my daughter lots of reassurance, cuddles, adjusting her step by step and also giving me lots of reassurance! She welcomed my initial check in calls and never made me feel like a bother, plus gives me a full run down of her day at every pick up. My daughter has just grown leaps and bounds since joining! Her vocabulary and signing has increased incredibly, she is comfortable with more people, she has a great routine and she is happy to attend nursery. I also appreciate Hertford Barns for adapting with my child, e.g. replicating her nap routine or milk routine from home, and evolving as my child grows. The Ladybirds team are incredibly supportive and loving, which is just what we wanted for our family! She is so lucky to have the wonderful staff.
22 October 2024
My daughter is now 21 months and has been attending Hertford Barns since she was 9 months. She absolutely loves nursery and has really come on in her development. The teachers are so welcoming and make it really easy for me to drop her off as I know she is in good hands. They do such a variety of activities each week and we are always provided with updates on what the children have been up to. Thank you to all of the team at Hertford Barns!
19 August 2024
Our son has been at Hertford Barns since September 2022, just before he turned 1. We are so happy with how he has settled in and how much he has developed since starting there. All the staff, from all the rooms, greet him in the morning and all know his name which I think really helps him feel welcome and at home. His settling into both his rooms was always very personal and adapted to suit him. All his key workers, especially one staff member in caterpillars, have built strong relationships with him and helped us to feel at ease while he is away from us. We would definitely recommend Hertford Barns!
06 August 2024
Lovely place for my son to be he loves it there and he loves the staff. He has come a long way since he started here and I wouldn't take him anywhere else. Out of all the nurseries we visited, this was definitely the best 1. I highly recommend any parent bringing their kids here.
02 July 2024
Our daughter is 2 years old and has been going to Hertford Barns since 11 months old and we have been so pleased with the care there. They have made our daughter feel welcomed and have gone over and beyond when moving up to different classes if she has found it difficult to transition. The facilities are great, so much outdoor space which is one thing we were looking for, they even have sheep in the fields that the children get to go and feed, it's a lovely setting. Also, staff that are not in our daughter's class even know the children by name so it feels very personal when dropping off your child.
27 June 2024
My daughter has absolutely loved her time at Hertford Barns. The facilities and quality of the nursery are outstanding. Staff are caring and know every child, I never have any concerns about leaving her there. The food is great and she often has seconds! They do an amazing range of activities and there are always plenty of books, toys and games out. Children are encouraged to play outside in all weathers. I will really miss taking my daughter there!
23 May 2024
The facilities at Hertford Barns are so lovely, there’s fantastic outside space and activities for the children and a really nice feel to each of the rooms. There’s constant updates of toys/books and the staff are lovely and friendly. They take there time to get to know each child and children not even specific to there rooms. So far we’ve had a really positive experience at Hertford Barns and would recommend! The sheep in the fields behind are a great value add to the whole place and my child loves it!
21 May 2024
My little girl 22 months has been at The Barns for nearly a year now. The settling-in period was great it put us first-time parents at ease, I’ve never left and worried which makes leaving her a lot easier. Her development is down to the nursery she has learned to walk, eat, and chat since being at the nursery and we can only thank them for helping push her on. They currently have lambs on site and our little girl absolutely loves going out to feed them when in nursery. She always has a great day and I couldn’t recommend the barns more if I tried.
25 April 2024
We are incredibly happy with Hertford Barns. Our little girl has truly flourished in the setting. Every morning when I tell her it's nursery day, she is always so excited to go. Her key worker has such a wonderful relationship with her. They always give each other big hugs when they see each other in the morning. My little ones' language and social skills have developed so quickly once starting nursery. They always have great exciting activities each day for them. Currently, they have lambs at the nursery, which is such a wonderful learning opportunity. We feel incredibly lucky that she has such an enriching environment to play in. Thank you so much Hertford Barns.
25 April 2024
An exceptional setting with truly exceptional staff. I have 2 children who attended Hertford Barns (with some overlap) for the last 5 years and while we started with a nursery we thought was excellent it continued to surprise us by getting better and better. They were even able to cope with my son’s extensive food allergies and did so with such ease and respect. Thank you all!
28 March 2024
My daughter always enjoys her time at nursery. She enjoys the food, the activities and all the girls that work there. My daughter broke her elbow last year and the team were quick to do a risk assessment and appoint more staff to ensure she didn’t hurt herself further whilst at nursery.
22 March 2024
My daughter has attended Hertford Barns for just over a year now and we couldn’t be happier. She enjoys her time there and her key person/the team in her room are excellent with carrying on her physio whilst she is at nursery. She has developed so much whilst attending here so far and we couldn’t imagine sending her to another nursery. The facilities are clean and the room has a door leading to a separate outdoor space, giving the children the choice to play indoors or outdoors. I would recommend Hertford Barns to anyone looking to send their child to a nursery in this area.
15 March 2024
The staff are amazing here; they are all very friendly and attentive. Our daughter settled very quickly and loves her key worker. I feel very confident with all the staff who look after our nearly 2-year-old girl.
Latest Reviews for Hertford Barns
03 March 2025
Hertford Barns is the best nursery in Hertford. The staff are welcoming, kind and caring. The food is varied and healthy and the grounds are wonderful. My son is very happy and I'm very grateful that I can leave him, and go to work knowing he is in safe and capable hands. I would highly recommend Hertford Barns!
03 March 2025
I couldn't recommend Hertford Barns enough! Both of my daughters have attended and they both love it. All of the staff are friendly, down to earth and knowledgeable. You can see they genuinely care for the children in their care. The setting is beautiful, with great access to vast outside spaces and nature. They offer a wide range of activities. Both of my girls have had the opportunity to feed lambs and sheep in the Spring when their resident sheep come to visit for a few weeks! Most importantly, my girls have thrived socially, developmentally and emotionally. They clap in excitement driving up the drive way, and run into the room in the morning. I couldn't ask for a better reaction to going to nursery!
04 February 2025
I cannot recommend Hertford Barns more highly. My daughter has been there for over 6 months now and she bounds in happily every morning (almost without fail). She is well fed, brilliantly looked after and clearly, so simulated by her days. She seems to be doing a whole range of different things every day, which has helped her take huge developmental leaps since she joined. The team are superb (everyone from administration, chefs and management, through to those in the room) and the care and attention she has had in exemplary. I really can't thank everyone at Hertford Barns enough - they take all the worries and stresses out of childcare and make it a genuinely pleasurable experience. If only I could parent half as well as they do!
11 December 2024
A Wonderful Nursery Experience! Hertford Barns Day Nursery has been absolutely fantastic for my child. The staff are truly wonderful-so warm, caring, and attentive. It's clear they genuinely love what they do, and they always go the extra mile to make both children and parents feel welcome and supported. The range of activities they offer is incredible, and I've noticed such a positive difference in my child's development since they started attending. I can't recommend Hertford Barns Day Nursery enough. Thank you to all the amazing staff for everything you do-you've made such a positive impact on our family!
19 November 2024
Hertford Barns is a fabulous nursery. It is in a beautiful setting and the staff are caring and well-trained. The nursery has gone above and beyond for us!! This is our third child, and both children before have gone through the childcare partnership.
06 November 2024
Absolutely delighted with my child's progression at Hertford Barns but more importantly, he loves being there and adores his key workers. He has been at the nursery for 4 months and is 18 months. The nursery space is light, bright and clean with lots of activities and lovely outdoor space. Great menu and adorable tables and chairs for when the children are eating. All the staff are friendly and welcoming and the nursery has a great energy in general. Would highly recommend.
06 November 2024
My daughter instantly smiles as soon as we get into the nursery carpark. The team are waving through the window so they are ready and waiting for her and is welcomed to her breakfast. The facilities are lovely and the location is great, lots of outdoor space as they grow through the nursery. Often doesn't want to leave at night as is too busy playing. The team genuinely care for all of the children, and all the staff know all of the children, even the chefs! Would highly recommend to all my friends.
04 November 2024
I have been incredibly impressed with Hertford Barns since my daughter joined in June 2024. Her key worker in the Ladybirds room has been excellent, giving my daughter lots of reassurance, cuddles, adjusting her step by step and also giving me lots of reassurance! She welcomed my initial check in calls and never made me feel like a bother, plus gives me a full run down of her day at every pick up. My daughter has just grown leaps and bounds since joining! Her vocabulary and signing has increased incredibly, she is comfortable with more people, she has a great routine and she is happy to attend nursery. I also appreciate Hertford Barns for adapting with my child, e.g. replicating her nap routine or milk routine from home, and evolving as my child grows. The Ladybirds team are incredibly supportive and loving, which is just what we wanted for our family! She is so lucky to have the wonderful staff.
22 October 2024
My daughter is now 21 months and has been attending Hertford Barns since she was 9 months. She absolutely loves nursery and has really come on in her development. The teachers are so welcoming and make it really easy for me to drop her off as I know she is in good hands. They do such a variety of activities each week and we are always provided with updates on what the children have been up to. Thank you to all of the team at Hertford Barns!
19 August 2024
Our son has been at Hertford Barns since September 2022, just before he turned 1. We are so happy with how he has settled in and how much he has developed since starting there. All the staff, from all the rooms, greet him in the morning and all know his name which I think really helps him feel welcome and at home. His settling into both his rooms was always very personal and adapted to suit him. All his key workers, especially one staff member in caterpillars, have built strong relationships with him and helped us to feel at ease while he is away from us. We would definitely recommend Hertford Barns!
06 August 2024
Lovely place for my son to be he loves it there and he loves the staff. He has come a long way since he started here and I wouldn't take him anywhere else. Out of all the nurseries we visited, this was definitely the best 1. I highly recommend any parent bringing their kids here.
02 July 2024
Our daughter is 2 years old and has been going to Hertford Barns since 11 months old and we have been so pleased with the care there. They have made our daughter feel welcomed and have gone over and beyond when moving up to different classes if she has found it difficult to transition. The facilities are great, so much outdoor space which is one thing we were looking for, they even have sheep in the fields that the children get to go and feed, it's a lovely setting. Also, staff that are not in our daughter's class even know the children by name so it feels very personal when dropping off your child.
27 June 2024
My daughter has absolutely loved her time at Hertford Barns. The facilities and quality of the nursery are outstanding. Staff are caring and know every child, I never have any concerns about leaving her there. The food is great and she often has seconds! They do an amazing range of activities and there are always plenty of books, toys and games out. Children are encouraged to play outside in all weathers. I will really miss taking my daughter there!
23 May 2024
The facilities at Hertford Barns are so lovely, there’s fantastic outside space and activities for the children and a really nice feel to each of the rooms. There’s constant updates of toys/books and the staff are lovely and friendly. They take there time to get to know each child and children not even specific to there rooms. So far we’ve had a really positive experience at Hertford Barns and would recommend! The sheep in the fields behind are a great value add to the whole place and my child loves it!
21 May 2024
My little girl 22 months has been at The Barns for nearly a year now. The settling-in period was great it put us first-time parents at ease, I’ve never left and worried which makes leaving her a lot easier. Her development is down to the nursery she has learned to walk, eat, and chat since being at the nursery and we can only thank them for helping push her on. They currently have lambs on site and our little girl absolutely loves going out to feed them when in nursery. She always has a great day and I couldn’t recommend the barns more if I tried.
25 April 2024
We are incredibly happy with Hertford Barns. Our little girl has truly flourished in the setting. Every morning when I tell her it's nursery day, she is always so excited to go. Her key worker has such a wonderful relationship with her. They always give each other big hugs when they see each other in the morning. My little ones' language and social skills have developed so quickly once starting nursery. They always have great exciting activities each day for them. Currently, they have lambs at the nursery, which is such a wonderful learning opportunity. We feel incredibly lucky that she has such an enriching environment to play in. Thank you so much Hertford Barns.
25 April 2024
An exceptional setting with truly exceptional staff. I have 2 children who attended Hertford Barns (with some overlap) for the last 5 years and while we started with a nursery we thought was excellent it continued to surprise us by getting better and better. They were even able to cope with my son’s extensive food allergies and did so with such ease and respect. Thank you all!
28 March 2024
My daughter always enjoys her time at nursery. She enjoys the food, the activities and all the girls that work there. My daughter broke her elbow last year and the team were quick to do a risk assessment and appoint more staff to ensure she didn’t hurt herself further whilst at nursery.
22 March 2024
My daughter has attended Hertford Barns for just over a year now and we couldn’t be happier. She enjoys her time there and her key person/the team in her room are excellent with carrying on her physio whilst she is at nursery. She has developed so much whilst attending here so far and we couldn’t imagine sending her to another nursery. The facilities are clean and the room has a door leading to a separate outdoor space, giving the children the choice to play indoors or outdoors. I would recommend Hertford Barns to anyone looking to send their child to a nursery in this area.
15 March 2024
The staff are amazing here; they are all very friendly and attentive. Our daughter settled very quickly and loves her key worker. I feel very confident with all the staff who look after our nearly 2-year-old girl.