
the staff were so considerate, warm and caringLeah A(Mother of Child)

go to work knowing he is in safe and capable handsGeorgie C(Mother of Child)

my girls have thrived socially, developmentally and emotionally.Rhian M(Mother of Child)

the staff were so considerate, warm and caringLeah A(Mother of Child)

go to work knowing he is in safe and capable handsGeorgie C(Mother of Child)

my girls have thrived socially, developmentally and emotionally.Rhian M(Mother of Child)

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...
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 to reach their potential with activities designed in line with EYFS principles.
Hertford Barns also offer the extracurricular activity of Tiny Mites for under twos and Yoga Mites for over twos on alternate Tuesdays.
Type of Service
- Day Nursery
Opening Schedule
Open all yearAttendance patterns offered
All Year
Full days available
YesHalf day sessions offered
YesGroup / Owner
- Childbase Partnership
- Private Owned
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
Opening Times
- Monday07:30-18:30
- Tuesday07:30-18:30
- Wednesday07:30-18:30
- Thursday07:30-18:30
- Friday07:30-18:30
When Closed
- Bank Holidays & Inset Days
Parking
- Free parking is available onsite.
Funding & Fees
We don't have fee or funding details for this nursery. Contact them directly.
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Hertford Barns Reviews (113)
Hertford Barns has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hertford Barns has 113 reviews.
The nursery space is light, bright and clean with lots of activities and lovely outdoor space. Great...
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.
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...
Would highly recommend to all my friends.
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...
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.
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...
We would definitely recommend Hertford Barns!
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.
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.
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...
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!
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...
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!
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
The Barn has truly been a blessing for my family. While both of my children have attended this franchise, my experience at 'The Barn' surpasses all others. The staff's dedication is truly phenomenal. My daughter, who joined at 9 months, not only feels at home but eagerly opens her arms to the...
The Barn has truly been a blessing for my family. While both of my children have attended this franchise, my experience at 'The Barn' surpasses all others. The staff's dedication is truly phenomenal. My daughter, who joined at 9 months, not only feels at home but eagerly opens her arms to the caring staff. The nurturing environment and exceptional care provided by the team at 'The Barn' make it the best choice for any parent seeking a top-notch nursery experience. The setting is immaculate, with a no-shoes policy that stands out from other nurseries in WGC. The beautiful garden and spacious, traffic-free surroundings provide a breath of fresh air for the kids, enhancing their overall experience. Looking forward to the next few years.
There is a culture of openness...
There is a culture of openness and support, which has been incredibly helpful for my child who needed extra support in certain areas. The proactive and one-to-one care has made the nursery invaluable to our child’s development.
I would highly recommend Hertford Barns for people looking for their children to be exposed to a nurturing, caring and nature-based development experience.
My child has been attending Hertford Barnes Nursery for nearly two years now. It has been a delight from the beginning. All the staff are very kind and nurturing. He particularly loves the outdoor space which is large and has different toys/activities. I receive updates on the app where I can see...
My child has been attending Hertford Barnes Nursery for nearly two years now. It has been a delight from the beginning. All the staff are very kind and nurturing. He particularly loves the outdoor space which is large and has different toys/activities. I receive updates on the app where I can see he is having a great time, this is very reassuring. I would highly recommend this nursery to anyone.
Both of my children attended/attended Hertford Barns. They loved their time here and always felt/feel so welcomed, happy and safe. The team strikes such a great balance between professional and personal and it's clear the care of the children comes first.
Both of my children attended/attended Hertford Barns. They loved their time here and always felt/feel so welcomed, happy and safe. The team strikes such a great balance between professional and personal and it's clear the care of the children comes first.
Our son has been attending since spring 2023 and we’ve been so impressed with the care he’s received. The staff are kind, enthusiastic and caring, taking great care to build strong bonds with the children and build a safe and welcoming environment for them with lots of activities. Our son struggled...
Our son has been attending since spring 2023 and we’ve been so impressed with the care he’s received. The staff are kind, enthusiastic and caring, taking great care to build strong bonds with the children and build a safe and welcoming environment for them with lots of activities. Our son struggled a lot with separation around the time of starting, but the team were fantastic at helping him get settled and easing him into things while giving him lots of support. He’s so much more confident now and loves getting involved in crafts and outdoor fun. The spaces are fantastic, you can tell a lot of thought and care has gone into the rooms and gardens, and there’s a great range of activities, with staff always making sure to find objects or tasks that match children’s interests. Communication is great too and staff are always quick to respond to questions and keep us updated with news and important info. Overall a lovely nursery where children are supported, encouraged & well looked after.
Hertford Barns is an amazing nursery. Our son has been attending now for just over a year. He has found it hard to settle in the mornings but when I pick him up he has always had the best day and his development is noticeable since attending. The staff are incredibly kind and caring and always are...
Hertford Barns is an amazing nursery. Our son has been attending now for just over a year. He has found it hard to settle in the mornings but when I pick him up he has always had the best day and his development is noticeable since attending. The staff are incredibly kind and caring and always are so helpful. The building itself is a great set up with each room having access to a garden with real grass. The nursery always offers a range of nutritious meals and cater to dietary requirements. Overall could not recommend Hertford Barns enough to any family.
I couldn’t be happier with how my son has settled into the Preschool at Hertford Barns! He’s been with the nursery for just over a month and there’s been a transformation in the way he talks about nursery and engages when we ask him about his day. The staff are incredibly attentive, knowledgeable...
I couldn’t be happier with how my son has settled into the Preschool at Hertford Barns! He’s been with the nursery for just over a month and there’s been a transformation in the way he talks about nursery and engages when we ask him about his day. The staff are incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and kind, and the setting is really picturesque. It’s the perfect location for enquiring minds! I’d recommend this nursery wholeheartedly!!
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News (7) & Events (0)
- 27 May 2025
Childbase 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...
- 03 Mar 2025
Childbase 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....
- 18 Feb 2025
The 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’...
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Awards / Recognitions (19)
- 31 Mar 2026Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 31 Mar 2025Recipient: Childbase Partnership
- 28 Mar 2024Recipient: Childbase Partnership
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Meet the Team (1)

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...
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.
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