# Hertford Barns Day Nursery

Hertford Barns Day Nursery is a full-day nursery at Munns Farm, Cole Green, HERTFORD, SG14 2NL, in Letty Green, Hertfordshire. It is registered for 86 children. It opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 4.6 from 10 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Childbase Partnership Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery-2642304  
Last checked 13 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Munns Farm, Cole Green, HERTFORD, SG14 2NL
- Opening hours: 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 86
- Phone: 01707 392999
- Website: https://childbasepartnership.com/nursery/hertford-barns-day-nursery
- Run by: [Childbase Partnership Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/childbase-partnership-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2642304

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642304

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2642304). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642304)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 30 November 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642304)
- Registered places: 86 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642304)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 4 September 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1517037)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 07:30–18:30

## Getting there

Address: Munns Farm, Cole Green, HERTFORD, SG14 2NL

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.785509,-0.143193

- 3 bus stops within 400 m

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Hertfordshire there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (as of 13 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Commonswood Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (January 2023) | yes | 1.5 miles |
| Watchlytes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (December 2025) | yes | 1.6 miles |
| Springmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |
| Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2022) | yes | 1.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Mini Cowpers Pre-school Group](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-cowpers-pre-school-group-2717771) | Good |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Apple Daycare Ltd (Water Hall Farm)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/apple-daycare-ltd-water-hall-farm-2855069) |  |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [TSF Springmead Primary School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tsf-springmead-primary-school-2664160) | Met |  | 08:45–15:20 | 1.7 miles |
| [Hardings Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hardings-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2690808) | Outstanding |  | 09:00–15:00 | 1.7 miles |
| [Attimore Barn Nursery & Pre-School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/attimore-barn-nursery-and-pre-school-ltd-2694845) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 1.9 miles |
| [Brightside Preschool (Hertford) CIC](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/brightside-preschool-hertford-cic-2897228) |  |  | 09:00–15:00 | 2.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are Hertford Barns Day Nursery's opening hours?

Hertford Barns Day Nursery opens 07:30–18:30, Mon–Fri.

### What is Hertford Barns Day Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hertford Barns Day Nursery Outstanding at its inspection on 30 November 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hertford Barns Day Nursery take?

Hertford Barns Day Nursery is registered with Ofsted for up to 86 children at any one time.

### Who runs Hertford Barns Day Nursery?

Hertford Barns Day Nursery is run by Childbase Partnership Limited, which runs 44 nurseries.

### How do I contact Hertford Barns Day Nursery?

You can call 01707 392999 and visit childbasepartnership.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2642304)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 13 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hertford+Barns&query_place_id=ChIJxddN8ZMldkgRY3Yk7OkvHik)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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