Hertford Barns

We are so very sad to be leaving Hertford Barns due to relocating. If we could scoop them up and take them with us we absolutely would. My daughter has been attending for the last 2.5 years and her care, support, tuition and enjoyment has been exceptional. I would highly recommend to everyone.

My son started when he 18 months and is now 3, it took time for him to settle initially but with the help of his lovely key person he settled in and now he waves goodbye or doesn't even look back. Overall I have been very impressed with Hertford Barns, my son has thoroughly enjoyed his time there. He is outside majority of the day playing which I love and so does he and is so well looked after by the lovely staff. The staff are so friendly and enthusiastic and the facilities are fantastic and I like the concept of play and learning for the children. Thank you so much to everyone and especially all in the Butterflies room.

Hertford barns is a beautiful setting with excellent facilities and access to outdoor spaces and at times farm animals. The staff are all very welcoming and all get involved with working with your child each day. My son's key people work closely with him to develop a range of different skills which they update you with regularly as well as photographs to show what activities they have been taking part in. My son is really happy to go to nursery and the staff do a great job to settle him if he becomes upset. He always loves his days there and I believe he gets looked after really well during the day. The staff are able to give information at the end of each day on how they've got on and what they ate and if they napped which is very useful. We are very happy with the service so far, our son has attended for nearly a year now and we plan on keeping him here for the foreseeable future! He will also be moving up rooms soon which I'm sure he will find very exciting!

The food is varied and nutritious, he has learnt lots already and we always feel like his needs are met. We are sure he will continue to thrive there as he grows and moves through the rooms.

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!

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

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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!

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.

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.

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

I couldn't recommend it more!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.