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Hertford Barns, Cole Green, Hertford, SG14 2NL
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22 January 2026
Our son started at Hertford Barns last summer and we've had a really positive experience so far. The settling-in process was very thorough and supportive as it did take our son quite a while to settle but the staff were amazing and helped make the transition much smoother for both our child and us.
The nursery itself is very spacious, with a great amount of outdoor space for the children to explore and enjoy which was really important to us.
I would recommend to any local families looking for a nursery for their child.
20 January 2026
My son has been at Hertford Barns for almost a year now and I can honestly say we made the best choice selecting this nursery. I have the utmost trust in the care, compassion and dedication to each child that Hertford Barns provides. There is always a warm welcome from reception and staff in the
classrooms and there is always a big smile on my son's face from arriving to leaving every day! All the staff are very attentive and he has a great relationship with many of the classroom assistants as well as his key workers which is testament to their care. I love the updates we get from their day, in particular the amount of outdoor time and freedom they have, especially visits with the animals! If there have ever been any worrying moments, especially at the start with settling sessions or when my son has been poorly the team have been so supportive and great at giving advice and extra check ins. We couldn't be happier for this to be the place he learns and grows, what a special place!
22 December 2025
My son has been at Hertford Barns for just under a year and I am pleased to say we have had a positive experience from the outset. The team were really supportive from the beginning with settle sessions to get him used to the nursery environment and were also great at keeping in contact with me in
the first couple of weeks to settle my nerves too! Throughout this year I have watched my son gain confidence and learn new skills through the range of activities offered in his class and I've really enjoyed seeing him build new relationships especially with his key worker and other children in his class. One of the things that attracted me to the nursery was the amount of outdoor space each class had access to and its been lovely to see my son make use of this space regularly as well as the excitement of the ducks & sheep who come to visit too! Overall I couldn't recommend Hertford Barns enough if you want a supportive & friendly environment where your child's development is prioritised.
17 December 2025
Hertford barns is just wonderful! My daughter has been there for 9 months and has loved every minute.The staff are all so friendly and approachable and the settings of the nursery is just amazing! Highly highly recommend!
10 November 2025
My 2 year old daughter loves Hertford Barns Nursery! She really enjoys all the activities and always seems happy and settled when I drop her off and pick her up. The staff are so caring and attentive. They always take the time to talk me through her day and share lovely little details about what
she's been up to, which means a lot since she's still too young to tell me herself. I also really appreciate the variety and quality of the menu, it's great to see such healthy and balanced meals being offered. We're so happy with the nursery and couldn't ask for a better place for her to grow and learn :)
28 October 2025
Choosing the right nursery was one of the most important decisions to us, and Hertford Barns truly exceeded our expectations.
The staff are exceptionally attentive and in tune with the individual needs of each child and family.
From day one, it was clear that our child's safety and wellbeing were
genuinely their top priorities. We were especially concerned about mealtimes before starting, as our child was under a year old when he first attended and the staff were incredibly reassuring and alleviated any anxious feelings we had as new parents.
The nursery's menus are fantastic, homemade, nutritious, and thoughtfully planned, which really stood out to us as parents who are very passionate about our child's nutrition.
We've also really appreciated the regular opportunities to touch base with our child's key workers. Whether a quick chat at drop-off or parents evenings, this ongoing communication has been so valuable in helping us stay connected to our child's day to day.
30 September 2025
Hertford Barns has been amazing. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and lovely outdoor space. Our daughter has been well looked after and it was so nice to see her happy face at a pick up every day. The management is also good. They always come straight back if we make any queries. We are sadly
leaving Hertford Barns due to relocation, but we would have definitely stayed if not.
22 September 2025
All of the Hertford Barns staff are absolutely brilliant. My daughter was there for 3 and a half years and she's leaving there a strong, beautiful and intelligent little girl. I couldn't have raised her to be what she is without all of you. I'm absolutely grateful to every single person.
Communication throughout the years was always on point and no issue went unaddressed.
I would highly recommend
18 September 2025
Hertford Barns is a wonderful nursery. My eldest child has sadly just left to go to school after 2.5 years and my other child has been there for 18 months. The staff are so welcoming, supportive and friendly and take a genuine interest in the child. The environment is very nurturing and there is a
focus on learning and developing school ready and life skills. My children also love the outside space, feeding the sheep and ducks and playing in the mud.
05 August 2025
Hertford Barns is an amazing nursery, in a great location and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. We love how much time the kids get to spend outside, interacting with animals and have lots of great activities daily. They keep a close eye on our child's development and support them in their
learning. We had challenges with our son settling at first, but the nursery could not have handled the situation any better with extra time, patience and settle in sessions. Our son is always happy to attend and turns up excited for what is in store for the day.
28 July 2025
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.
24 July 2025
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.
22 July 2025
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!
10 July 2025
My son has attended Hertford Barns since February this year and we have nothing but good things to say. He loves his days there and the staff are always supportive, caring and attentive to both him and us as parents.
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.
19 June 2025
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!
11 June 2025
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.
05 June 2025
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.
*****
05 June 2025
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!
05 June 2025
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.
03 June 2025
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.
Latest Reviews for Hertford Barns
22 January 2026
Our son started at Hertford Barns last summer and we've had a really positive experience so far. The settling-in process was very thorough and supportive as it did take our son quite a while to settle but the staff were amazing and helped make the transition much smoother for both our child and us.
The nursery itself is very spacious, with a great amount of outdoor space for the children to explore and enjoy which was really important to us.
I would recommend to any local families looking for a nursery for their child.
20 January 2026
My son has been at Hertford Barns for almost a year now and I can honestly say we made the best choice selecting this nursery. I have the utmost trust in the care, compassion and dedication to each child that Hertford Barns provides. There is always a warm welcome from reception and staff in the
classrooms and there is always a big smile on my son's face from arriving to leaving every day! All the staff are very attentive and he has a great relationship with many of the classroom assistants as well as his key workers which is testament to their care. I love the updates we get from their day, in particular the amount of outdoor time and freedom they have, especially visits with the animals! If there have ever been any worrying moments, especially at the start with settling sessions or when my son has been poorly the team have been so supportive and great at giving advice and extra check ins. We couldn't be happier for this to be the place he learns and grows, what a special place!
22 December 2025
My son has been at Hertford Barns for just under a year and I am pleased to say we have had a positive experience from the outset. The team were really supportive from the beginning with settle sessions to get him used to the nursery environment and were also great at keeping in contact with me in
the first couple of weeks to settle my nerves too! Throughout this year I have watched my son gain confidence and learn new skills through the range of activities offered in his class and I've really enjoyed seeing him build new relationships especially with his key worker and other children in his class. One of the things that attracted me to the nursery was the amount of outdoor space each class had access to and its been lovely to see my son make use of this space regularly as well as the excitement of the ducks & sheep who come to visit too! Overall I couldn't recommend Hertford Barns enough if you want a supportive & friendly environment where your child's development is prioritised.
17 December 2025
Hertford barns is just wonderful! My daughter has been there for 9 months and has loved every minute.The staff are all so friendly and approachable and the settings of the nursery is just amazing! Highly highly recommend!
10 November 2025
My 2 year old daughter loves Hertford Barns Nursery! She really enjoys all the activities and always seems happy and settled when I drop her off and pick her up. The staff are so caring and attentive. They always take the time to talk me through her day and share lovely little details about what
she's been up to, which means a lot since she's still too young to tell me herself. I also really appreciate the variety and quality of the menu, it's great to see such healthy and balanced meals being offered. We're so happy with the nursery and couldn't ask for a better place for her to grow and learn :)
28 October 2025
Choosing the right nursery was one of the most important decisions to us, and Hertford Barns truly exceeded our expectations.
The staff are exceptionally attentive and in tune with the individual needs of each child and family.
From day one, it was clear that our child's safety and wellbeing were
genuinely their top priorities. We were especially concerned about mealtimes before starting, as our child was under a year old when he first attended and the staff were incredibly reassuring and alleviated any anxious feelings we had as new parents.
The nursery's menus are fantastic, homemade, nutritious, and thoughtfully planned, which really stood out to us as parents who are very passionate about our child's nutrition.
We've also really appreciated the regular opportunities to touch base with our child's key workers. Whether a quick chat at drop-off or parents evenings, this ongoing communication has been so valuable in helping us stay connected to our child's day to day.
30 September 2025
Hertford Barns has been amazing. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and lovely outdoor space. Our daughter has been well looked after and it was so nice to see her happy face at a pick up every day. The management is also good. They always come straight back if we make any queries. We are sadly
leaving Hertford Barns due to relocation, but we would have definitely stayed if not.
22 September 2025
All of the Hertford Barns staff are absolutely brilliant. My daughter was there for 3 and a half years and she's leaving there a strong, beautiful and intelligent little girl. I couldn't have raised her to be what she is without all of you. I'm absolutely grateful to every single person.
Communication throughout the years was always on point and no issue went unaddressed.
I would highly recommend
18 September 2025
Hertford Barns is a wonderful nursery. My eldest child has sadly just left to go to school after 2.5 years and my other child has been there for 18 months. The staff are so welcoming, supportive and friendly and take a genuine interest in the child. The environment is very nurturing and there is a
focus on learning and developing school ready and life skills. My children also love the outside space, feeding the sheep and ducks and playing in the mud.
05 August 2025
Hertford Barns is an amazing nursery, in a great location and the staff are super friendly and welcoming. We love how much time the kids get to spend outside, interacting with animals and have lots of great activities daily. They keep a close eye on our child's development and support them in their
learning. We had challenges with our son settling at first, but the nursery could not have handled the situation any better with extra time, patience and settle in sessions. Our son is always happy to attend and turns up excited for what is in store for the day.
28 July 2025
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.
24 July 2025
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.
22 July 2025
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!
10 July 2025
My son has attended Hertford Barns since February this year and we have nothing but good things to say. He loves his days there and the staff are always supportive, caring and attentive to both him and us as parents.
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.
19 June 2025
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!
11 June 2025
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.
05 June 2025
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.
*****
05 June 2025
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!
05 June 2025
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.
03 June 2025
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.