Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth

About this day nursery

Situated in a charming Grade II listed country house, Bright Horizons Asquith Barley Barn Sawbridgeworth Day Nursery provides high-quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. The nursery boasts a unique learning environment, featuring a converted stable annex and a modular classroom, all equipped with age-appropriate toys and educational resources.

A dedicated team of long-standing staff ensures a nurturing atmosphere where each child receives individual attention, particularly as they transition to school, with preschool children benefiting from their own designated space and a qualified teacher. The nursery implements the "Nurture Approach," a curriculum crafted by Early Years specialists, which aligns with EYFS guidelines and focuses on enriching, wellbeing-oriented activities.

Children also benefit from two extensive gardens, providing ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and learning. Communication with parents is facilitated through the Family app, offering updates on their child's daily experiences and developmental milestones.

The nursery prides itself on its healthy and delicious meals, freshly prepared onsite by a dedicated chef, and includes essentials such as food, snacks, wipes, nappies, and sun cream in the fees, aiming to ease the daily routine for busy families. Personalised settling-in sessions are also available to ensure a smooth transition for new children and their families.

Our ethos

The nursery implements the "Nurture Approach," a curriculum crafted by Early Years specialists, which aligns with EYFS guidelines and focuses on enriching, wellbeing-oriented activities. This approach is part of their commitment to providing high-quality education and care in a nurturing atmosphere.

What it's like

Leaders and staff plan and implement a highly ambitious curriculum that continually inspires, engages and motivates children to learn, helping them make exceptional progress from their starting points and quickly become highly confident communicators. Children develop increasingly complex words and sentences to share their thoughts and ideas, with staff cleverly introducing further activities to support conversational skills and extend vocabulary. Children’s behaviour is exceptional, showing high levels of cooperation, patience, care, and concern for each other, and tackling challenges with a highly positive attitude and determination.

Pricing & funding