Open 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, excluding inset days and public holidays, we offer a fully inclusive service.
Our nursery provides excellent care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.
Our nursery has a warm and welcoming environment which ensures that your child’s individual needs are prioritised and their interests nurtured. Set in the quiet countryside against a beautiful backdrop of the Hatfield Estate, Hertford Barns Day Nursery offers a calm and safe environment with plenty of green space and fresh air. In addition, the conversion of a historic barn and stable block provides purpose-built facilities.
All children have daily access to our age appropriate gardens, as we fully recognise the impact that being outdoors has on a child’s social, emotional and physical development.
Children’s days are packed full of activities designed in line with EYFS principles and implemented by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff.
We are located close to Hertford, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City and offer a fully inclusive service
Our fees include all activities, formula milk, nappies, nappy cream, baby wipes, sun cream, freshly prepared, and nutritionally-balanced meals and snacks throughout the day.
We use Sing and Sign and run Boogie Mites sessions throughout the week for all age groups.
As an eco-nursery and accredited Green Flag Award holder, we are committed to sustainability and environmental education. Our children take part in a year-round curriculum of green activities, including recycling projects, growing and caring for seasonal vegetables, nature exploration, and learning how to protect the world around them.
Additionally, parents will have ‘free to use’ access to our exclusive parent website and App – childbase@home – offering a full range of bespoke books, on-line experiences and parent workshops and masterclasses run by industry professionals including SEND, behaviour management, first aid and speech & language.
Cole Green, Hertford, SG14 2NL
Hello, I am Jenny and I am the Manager of the award-winning Hertford Barns Day Nursery. I have a wealth of experience having worked in the Early Years sector for 17 years. I am Level 2, 3 and 4 qualified in Childcare and have worked at Childbase for over 15 years.
If you have any questions about the nursery please do not hesitate to contact me at any point.
Jenny Pratt – Nursery Manager
Our nursery provides a safe and welcoming environment for children and families. Our indoor spaces and garden areas provide children with opportunities to explore, play and enjoy time outside as part of their daily routine.
Our Caterpillar room is for our youngest children. Each child is supported by a dedicated Key Person who builds a strong bond with both you and your child. They provide consistency and familiarity throughout the day, helping to follow your child’s home routine as closely as possible. We also begin to support early language, understanding and social development.
In our Ladybird room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. As language grows quickly at this stage, we work closely with you to support this both at home and in nursery. We also encourage independence and help children to make their own choices with confidence.
In our Bumblebees room, we focus on developing children’s language, social and physical skills. We encourage children to explore, investigate and learn through play, while building their confidence to do things for themselves. With the support of their Key Person, children develop independence, self-help skills, vocabulary and early thinking skills in a nurturing environment.
In Preschool , we focus on building children’s independence, self-care and self-esteem. We continue to develop language, communication and vocabulary, while supporting learning through play. Through our Ready, Steady, Grow programme, children are prepared for school with early phonics and more structured small group learning.
If the place you require is available, we will confirm this in writing and provide you with a registration form to complete. At this stage, we will also request a non-refundable £50 administration fee and 50% of the first month’s fees. Flexible payment options are available and we would be happy to discuss these with you.
If a place is not currently available, we will add your child to our waiting list and keep you informed of any changes.
As your child’s start date approaches, we will arrange settling-in sessions. These sessions give you and your child the opportunity to meet their Key Person and spend time together in their room, helping your child feel comfortable and confident in their new environment. They also allow us to get to know your family and ensure we can provide the best possible care.
If you have any questions at any point, or would like to arrange a nursery tour if you haven’t already, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
The nursery supports children from approximately 6 weeks to 5 years, with dedicated spaces tailored to babies, toddlers, and preschool children.
The nursery meets each child’s needs and interests by conducting thorough assessments, developing personalised learning plans, and regularly communicating with parents. The team are attentive to the children’s preferences, abilities, and developmental stages to provide tailored support and learning opportunities.
Nursery colleagues possess various qualifications, including NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Childcare and ongoing training in first aid, safeguarding, and behaviour management. The nursery also employs experienced practitioners who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
The nursery’s policies and procedures for ensuring children’s safety and security include strict security measures, comprehensive risk assessments, and robust emergency protocols. The staff are trained in child protection and follow rigorous procedures for children’s safe arrival and departure.
Hertford Barns Day Nursery is typically open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, offering dependable, year-round childcare for working families.
Yes, the nursery offers freshly prepared meals and snacks each day, all included within the overall fees.
Parents often choose the nursery for its combination of experienced staff, a nurturing environment, and a strong focus on both care and education.
