Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool

Buildings A1 and A2 The Chase, John Tate Road, Foxholes Business Park, Hertford SG13 7NN
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  • Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool, Hertford
An inspiring purpose-built nursery in Hertford

The brand new purpose built Bright Horizons Hertford Day and Preschool offers seven individual home bases tailored to each age group as well as two additional extra-curricular rooms.

The nursery has a large external play area where the children can flourish and explore while building a lifelong love of learning. All age rooms have been designed to be flexible and with good access to the garden.

With all-inclusive fees, which means less to pack on a busy morning, the onsite meals are prepared with nutrition in mind. From healthy lunches and snacks to chosen branded nappies and wipes included in the fees. All the snacks and meals are prepared on site by the chef and is nutritionally balanced.

They are excited to be part of your child’s journey and look forward to meeting you and your little one soon. Book a personal tour with the nursery today!
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Leanne (Nursery Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 30

Total Places for Children

  • 112

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 & Christmas

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool Reviews (44)

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Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool has a Review Score of 8.0 (8.045) out of 10, based on 1 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool has 44 reviews.

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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons Hertford strikes the perfect balance between a nurturing child-centred approach and carefully planned learning experiences that engage and stretch the children's thinking.
The staff have taken the time to get to know and understand our child, finding the best ways to support his learning
and wellbeing. We have been extremely happy with the provision.
Reply from Sarah Walker, Web Editor at Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and PreschoolThank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted to hear that you value our nurturing, child-centred approach and thoughtful learning experiences. It means a great deal to know our team has taken the time to support your child's learning and wellbeing so effectively.
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Review from B B (Nanny Carer of Child) published on 6 February 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery is excellently kept, the children all seem happy and content. They have a good amount of activities to be entertained with and the staff all appear knowledgeable and well managed. The nursery also seems to have improved well over the last year.
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Review from Laura J (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What can we say? Bright Horizon Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool
is just an amazing nursery. All the staff go above and beyond to help you and your little ones. We had one issue that was raised with management and by the evening I had a phone call and it was all resolved by the morning. Their kindness
and keeping parents included and up to date with their child's progress is just fantastic. Both my son, who is now at primary school, and my daughter, who is still there, absolutely love it and come out every day so excited about what they have done. We would like to give a mention to someone who is outstanding and that is the deputy manager. She is amazing and always there on hand to help with any issues. We would highly recommend this nursery.
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Review from J T (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My little boy has been at the nursery since he was 9 months old, and now he's 27 months old. He joined during Covid and it was hard to trust a place you couldn't see in person, but he has loved it since day one and I have always felt like he has been given the highest level of care. He comes home full
of smiles and his key worker and the other staff in his room are all brilliant and supportive.
I would recommend the nursery to anyone looking.
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Review from E M (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot tell you how highly I rate the Hertford Bright Horizons team! I have 2 girls there and from the moment we walked into the nursery we felt at home. Not only because the facilities are great and well maintained and the children eat beautifully nutritious meals (in fact these are so good I'm often
jealous of their selection myself) but what truly makes it special is the team. Every single member of the staff truly cares about the children and they are so passionate and caring, my girls have flourished there and the team feel like an extension of our family!
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Review from M G (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The nursery has been fantastic from the first day we even enquired about it.
Settling in period could not have been easier without the guidance of their staff putting us as parents at ease and making the transition to nursery smooth.
All 3 of our children love attending the nursery and the staff gives
all children equal attention and care. Pick-up times are great with breakdowns of each of their days described by staff. Hearing the stories of the day from our children and the staff is amazing, we are very proud parents. We look forward each day to updates on the app used by staff to update parents with pictures, videos and observations.
Witnessing their relationship with the staff grow every day ensures us we made the right choice. It is the best decision we made to send our children here.
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Review from C G (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are so pleased we chose Hertford, Bright Horizons Nursery, for our son. He has been at nursery for six months now and absolutely loves it! The staff are amazing and so caring towards the children. Seeing him playing and smiling when I come to collect him, is so reassuring and the app with updates
and photos throughout the day, is brilliant.
The facilities and activities look great and have really helped our little one learn and develop, alongside his peers. Our son has some allergies, which I was nervous about, but they cater for him so well and have a great care plan in place. We would highly recommend this nursery and the wonderful staff, to anyone who is looking.
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Review from Samantha K (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our little one has been at this nursery since she was 10 months old (now 3 years old) and we can't recommend it more highly. Our daughter loves it! Every colleague is kind, compassionate, supportive and there is a real family feel. The activities, staff, creativity, room and outdoor space, is I think
the best in the area! We've already booked a space for baby number two!
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Review from E T (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our son has been attending this nursery for coming up to a year now and we are really happy with the choice we made. From day one in the toddler room, he was made to feel welcome. He's made good friendships and he's developing really well. It is clear all the staff really care for the children, to get
the best out of them. Our son loves attending the nursery.
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Review from Billy D (Father of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter has thrived whilst being at Bright Horizons. It's amazing to see her development and great to hear how the staff all have such an insight into her progress and the level of care they provide, is fantastic. Our daughter clearly loves it there.
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Review from G C (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The team at Hertford are always in hand, smiling, caring and have the little ones' best interests at the forefront of everything they do. They not only promote learning through play so that the children have a fun time learning, but also are on hand to support them learning about their emotions. They
are also extremely caring and supportive, when our child has been poorly.
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Review from Hayley F (Mother of Child) published on 2 December 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I could not love this nursery more! Ever since my son started at 2 years old, I have felt so secure leaving him in the care of the wonderful staff at Bright Horizons, Hertford. My son and I have built a beautiful relationship with his key people as well as the rest of the team over the past two years,
which I will miss greatly when he goes to school in September 2023. My son runs into nursery, three times a week and doesn't look back, his days are filled with so much fun and laughter, as well as learning in all shapes and sizes. I consistently get a rundown of his day when I collect him, which always makes me smile. Whenever he's had an accident or isn't feeling well, I'm informed straight away, which fills me with confidence that he's been well looked after and attended to, at all times. I definitely have Bright Horizons to thank for my son's intelligence and knowledge and am thrilled we chose to send him to Bright Horizons. We will be devastated when he can no longer go there and miss you so much! Thank you, Hertford team, we love you!
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Review from S H (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Highly recommend! We are so pleased that we chose Bright Horizons in Hertford and have been blown away by the staff, from the beginning. The longer settling-in process was great and allowed a chance for our son to really get acquainted with the staff, over a period of time and settle into his new routine.
The staff are all so friendly and kind, knowing all the children's and parents' names and always saying hello/goodbye. Nothing is too much for them. They've handled my son's allergies with such ease and the updates we're sent, daily, really make my day. I cannot recommend this nursery enough. My son absolutely loves going in, the variety of games and activities they do is fabulous and the chef-made food, tops it off. Thank you so much for creating such a warm, safe and happy space.
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Review from G W (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My daughter has been attending Bright Horizons, Hertford, since she was 18 months old and is now 3 years old. I cannot recommend them enough. She struggled when she first started, to settle in, but the staff always reassured me and kept me updated and ensured she was happy and comforted. She soon settled
in and now looks forward to her nursery days and runs straight in without any hesitation. The staff clearly, genuinely care for her and as a parent, this is so important when leaving your child at any childcare environment. We will be very sad when she leaves for primary school!
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Review from Emma O (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bright Horizons, Hertford is such a kind and friendly nursery and my daughter is so happy there! I was very nervous for my 18-month-old daughter to start nursery, as we had spent every moment together until then and she hated being apart from me. At the start, she cried every time she left me, but the
staff were so kind and caring and worked with us so well that within a few visits she is so different. There are no tears at drop off and she tells me all about how much fun she has there, she especially loves the outdoor time every day. I love the app and her key worker is great at updating it throughout the day so that I can see what she's been up to and what food she's eaten. She has become much more social and enjoys being around the other children and I can see a big change in her confidence levels since starting there. The nursery is always clean and my daughter really enjoys her time there.
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Review from Katie R (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My son started attending Bright Horizons, Hertford in June and they have been amazing since day one. He is so comfortable with all the girls and has the best time when he's there. They really made me feel at ease leaving him and are so good at keeping us updated on his development/activities. Can't
recommend them enough - fantastic nursery and wonderful team!
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Review from Danielle B (Mother of Child) published on 25 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot recommend Bright Horizons, Hertford enough. From the baby room, all the way to preschool, the care for the children in each of those rooms is second to none. All the staff make a great effort to build a relationship with not only your child, but yourself as a parent. Communication is faultless.
The setting itself is lovely, with a great little garden.
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Review from N C (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We chose Bright Horizons, Hertford, as we had a good feeling about the nursery when we looked round on the open day. My daughter happily went off and started playing with the toys and enjoyed running around the large garden. Three staff members, in particular, are so friendly and informative. We love
the Bright Horizons app, on which, we receive updates and pictures of what my daughter's doing, throughout the day and I can see, she is happy! Highly recommend!
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Review from Warwick H (Father of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been absolutely delighted with Bright Horizons Nursery, Hertford. Our son joined in September and has been so well supported and cared for. The environment is very warm and friendly, with a fantastic variety of stimulating activities. The staff have been absolutely fantastic.
The facilities
are first-rate and offer so many opportunities for learning and exploration. I am so happy we chose Bright Horizons. Thank you.
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Review from Victoria T (Mother of Child) published on 21 November 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We have been very impressed with the level of care our daughter has received since she joined Bright Horizons, Hertford. My daughter is more confident around children and adults and is developing at an amazing rate, particularly with her speech and understanding. The team were very understanding and
attentive last week, when I was concerned, she was not well and reassured me. Very kind, bubbly and caring nursery workers, who genuinely care for my daughter. Thanks so much!
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Current Review Score: 8.0 (8.045)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.0 (8.045) out of 10 for Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 1 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.0 out of 5 from 1 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool is calculated as follows: ( (12 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 12 Ratings = 5
  2. 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 3.045 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool is based on 1 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 = 3
    2. 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 112 number of registered child places is 22.4. 1 Positive Reviews ÷ 22.4 = 0.045
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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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Leanne

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Hi my name is Leanne and I am the Nursery Manager of Bright Horizons Hertford.

Stephanie

Stephanie

Job Title: Deputy Manager

I have worked in childcare for around ten years now and am just as passionate about my career today as I was the day I started. I believe that as practitioners in childcare, we hold the core values to support young children across the early years as individuals. Not only do we encourage and promote children’s learning and development, but we are the lucky ones who are able to support each child to become whoever they desire to be.


Since becoming a part of the Bright Horizons team, I have seen how as a childcare provider, Bright Horizons seeks to promote the best outcomes for each child in their care. From helping little ones take their first steps to supporting our Preschool children with the next big step in their lives and becoming ‘big school ready’ with our Growing Enhancements.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool

What is the Age Range of Children that Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool accepts?

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool Open?

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool have capacity for?

Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool has capacity for a total of 112 Children.

How far is Bright Horizons Hertford Day Nursery and Preschool to the centre of Hertford?

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

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