Loading...

Hertford Barns

Hertford Barns, Cole Green, Hertford SG14 2NL
Hertford Barns Logo
Hertford Barns logo
the staff were so considerate, warm and caringLeah A(Mother of Child)
Hertford Barns, Hertford
go to work knowing he is in safe and capable handsGeorgie C(Mother of Child)
Hertford Barns, Hertford
my girls have thrived socially, developmentally and emotionally.Rhian M(Mother of Child)
Hertford Barns, Hertford

Hertford Barns provides a warm and welcoming environment where each child's individual needs are prioritised and their interests nurtured.

The nursery is located in the quiet countryside against the beautiful backdrop of the Hatfield Estate. The purpose-built facilities benefit from the calm and safe green spaces surrounding it, offering plenty of fresh air.

Children benefit from age-appropriate gardens which furthers their social, emotional and physical development.

The highly trained staff support each child...  

Funding & Fees

Our fees include all consumables such as formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared well-balanced meals throughout the day and all activities. Our full fee information is available to download on our website.

Contact Hertford Barns to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jenny Pratt (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 39

Total Places for Children

  • 90

Age Range

  • from 0 years 2 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

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 & Inset Days

Parking

  • Free parking is available onsite.

Hertford Barns Reviews (109)

10.0

Hertford Barns has a Review Score of 10.0 (9.950) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hertford Barns has 109 reviews.

Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to Hertford Barns
Loading...
Showing 109 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Sarah P (Mother of Child) published on 19 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My daughter has attended Hertford Barns since she was 9 months old and she is now 2 and a half. We have been so impressed with the nursery, every member of staff is attentive and have been such good mentors to our daughter. Thank you so much Hertford Barns!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Jemma P (Mother of Child) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My son started at the nursery shortly after he turned 1 and has been there for nearly a year. I viewed other nurseries before Hertford Barns and as soon as I saw it I knew I didnt want him to go anywhere else. It is such a beautiful nursery with great facilities. I like that it has a country feel with great outside space, they have lambs in the spring which the children love and recently they had ducklings in the reception which have since grown up and been moved outside.
All of the staff are very friendly and approachable and my son always gets a warm welcome from everyone. They give me updates at the end of every day and always advise how much fun my son has had. They also post pictures on an app so I can see him playing.

I also appreciate the meals they provide, the menu looks great and has helped him explore different foods.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kim B (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My son loves attending this nursery!
Absolutely excellent nutrition and menu provided for the children, I always know he has eaten well.
Staff are brilliant, welcoming and friendly.
Outdoor space is great and the children are able to enjoy lambs, ducks and sheep in the spring/summer.
Parking and general access for parents is good as is the safety/security for the children.

*****

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Susana B (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our daughter has been attending Hertford Barns for nearly a year now, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. She absolutely loves going in each day, which as a parent is incredibly reassuring.

The staff are consistently warm, friendly, and genuinely thoughtful in all their interactions with her. They've been wonderfully accommodating of her special needs, always ensuring she feels supported and included. Communication with us as parents is regular and clear, which we really appreciate.

The activities planned are not only fun and engaging but also thoughtfully designed to be educational and developmentally enriching. It's clear that a lot of care and intention goes into creating a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Overall, we truly believe Hertford Barns is a fantastic place, and we're so grateful to have found it. Highly recommended!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Amy O (Mother of Child) published on 5 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Such a fantastic environment for my child to learn, prosper and grow. Lots of activities she wouldn't get to do at home and has access to lots of outdoor space. The staff are wonderful and are very complementary of my child's development. Couldn't think of a better place for my child to start her education journey.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Sherree W (Mother of Child) published on 3 June 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

We have been sending our son to Hertford Barns for over two years now and since day one every single member of staff has been outstanding.

The nursery itself is beautiful and the teams work so hard to give the children a variety of activities through the week. The support we have received for our son and as parents has been incredible and we really value all of the feedback they have about his development.

I could not imagine sending him anywhere else - the exposure to nature and the outdoor space that Hertford Barns offers exceeds any other nursery we have visited in the area. We feel so lucky that we have been able to give our son the opportunity to be in such a wonderful environment to learn and thrive in, and there isn't a single criticism I could make about the building or staff.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Chanel P (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
Hertford Barns is such a lovely nursery. My daughter has been attending full time since she was 12 months. She absolutely loves it here - the staff are all very kind and nurturing.

The facilities are outstanding, and you can tell the staff genuinely care about the kids.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from P C (Mother of Child) published on 16 May 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
My daughter loves going to Hertford Barns. The staff are incredibly caring and conscientious. There are always many different activities for her to engage with and I can tell every day she's learning and absorbing new things from new songs, planets and the solar system to tidying up! The setting is stunning and provides the children with unique experiences like watching ducks hatching, feeding lambs and more.

I couldn't recommend it more!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Steph T (Mother of Child) published on 12 May 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our son has been attending Hertford Barns for the past 18 months, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. All the staff members are so friendly and welcoming. The food provided is always fresh and nutritious, offering him a wide variety of meals. We are kept regularly updated on his activities throughout the day and week, whether through the app, when collecting him at the end of the day, or via the weekly newsletter. The rooms are well equipped, with a range of activities and new themes each day to keep the children engaged. Our son particularly loves the outdoor space, which is one of his favourite parts of nursery life. He absolutely loves nursery and often talks at home about the staff, his friends, and everything he has been doing. We are so grateful for the care and attention he receives and would highly recommend Hertford Barns to other parents.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Georgia M (Mother of Child) published on 28 April 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

My daughter has been attending Hertford Barns Nursery for over a year now, and loves it. When we first chose the nursery, we were drawn to the extensive outdoor space where the children can play and explore. We also loved that the children get to visit lambs and ducks in the spring. The staff at Hertford Barns are fantastic. We've always had a great relationship with our daughter's key workers and receive regular updates on her progress and development. Every day is filled with engaging activities like crafts, singing, and games, which she really enjoys.

The nursery has a warm, homely feel, set in a converted barn. The facilities are excellent, with a wide range of learning toys and quiet spaces where the children can sleep. It's also reassuring to know that my daughter is provided with three healthy meals a day from a varied menu.

Another huge plus is the support the nursery offers with understanding and accessing government funding options - it's been incredibly helpful.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Carlie W (Mother of Child) published on 15 April 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our daughter has attended Hertford Barns for 2 years now. All the staff members are very friendly and update you on everything that is happening within the nursery and how your child is progressing. Our daughter struggled when she moved up into the older class but the staff were great with her, it made me feel so much happier leaving her there. Our daughters Key worker has been amazing and she is always talking about her, even when she isn't there all the other members of the team know each individual child so well and even other staff around the nursery all know the children's names which makes it feel so personal. They have recently had little baby chicks born at the nursery which the children have been able to see which has been a big talking point with our daughter every time we pick her up! The outside space is a big bonus! Our son is due to start soon & I am already excited for him to experience and learn all the things our daughter has. I cannot recommend Hertford Barns enough.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from James H (Father of Child) published on 27 March 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Our daughter has attended Hertford Barns for over 6 months and we are extremely happy with both the staff and the facilities. The staff are always extremely friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable not only about the overall development path of age group of the class, but also the individual requirements and developments for each child in their care. Although a "key worker" is assigned to each child any of the staff members are always happy to help and able to give an update on how our daughter has got on through the day, how well they ate, slept and what activities they have enjoyed.

Our daughter has built strong bonds with many of the staff and although drop offs are always an emotional time, she is always happy to be handed over to anyone in the team for some comfort and a cuddle.

The facilities are also fantastic with lots of varied options for play and learning both inside and out!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Georgie C (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Rhian M (Mother of Child) published on 3 March 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Kitty A (Mother of Child) published on 4 February 2025 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from K H (Mother of Child) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from L K (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Hannah W (Mother of Child) published on 6 November 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from A C (Mother of Child) published on 4 November 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
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.

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money
Review from Daniel W (Father of Child) published on 19 August 2024 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
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!

Facilities / Outside Space
Learning
Resources / Equipment / ICT
Care
Activities
Staff
Food / Nutrition
Management
Cleanliness
Safeguarding
Value for Money

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (7) & Events (0)

News
  • Posted: Tuesday 27 May 2025Childbase Partnership has been awarded a coveted ‘Top 10’ position in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025, ranking the company amongst the best employers in the...
  • Posted: Monday 03 Mar 2025Childbase Partnership has topped the league tables for the second year running, maintaining the No.1 spot for the quality of Early Years care and education throughout its 44 day nurseries....
  • Posted: Tuesday 18 Feb 2025The spotlight was on Early Years professionals in-training at Hertford Barns Day Nursery in Cole Green as they were celebrated by colleagues during National Apprenticeship Week. At the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’...
Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for Hertford Barns.

Awards / Recognitions (19)

Meet the Team (1)

Jenny Pratt Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2008
Jenny Pratt

Jenny is the Manager of the award-winning Hertford Barns Day Nursery and has a wealth of experience, having worked in the Early Years sector for 17 years. Jenny has numerous qualifications, including a Level 2, 3 and 4 in Childcare and has worked at Childbase for 15 years.

What is your favourite feature of Hertford Barns?

My favourite feature is the beautiful setting of our nursery; we benefit from such fantastic outdoor space, and our rooms are beautiful yet functional for an Early Years setting.

What are you most proud of about your nursery/team?

I am so proud of my staff team and their ability to build strong bonds with our families and children. The nurture and care they give their children is outstanding. We are also a growing nursery, so having the ability to be able to adapt to all the changes has been key to building our successes.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Hertford Barns to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Hertford Barns has an Enhanced Service - more info.