We’re over the moon to be opening our doors in the wonderful village of Thorley, Bishop’s Stortford! Set in acres of space and surrounded by woodland, our brand-new nursery is just moments from Thorley Wash Nature Reserve.
Set in a barn conversion, our spacious nursery forms an H-shape with five playrooms and is flooded with natural light. The courtyard garden, featuring a messy play area, sandpit, and mud kitchen, sets the scene for unleashing creativity. The idyllic countryside spot proves the perfect setting for endless exploration and our forest school-inspired sessions, which form a core part of our N curriculum.
We’re all about making things easier for our families, and the generous car-park and bike store are perfect for those busy morning drop- offs and late-afternoon collections. Even better, our N Café will serve (much-needed!) coffee and treats, meaning you’ll be set up for the day in just the right way!
Open longer
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
Our standard day is 8am to 6pm. We also offer the option to do 7am to 7pm to ensure flexibility for our families, subject to availability.
The great outdoors
Discover our light-filled courtyard garden, complete with a messy play area, mud kitchen, and sandpit.
Discover our light-filled courtyard garden, complete with a messy play area, mud kitchen, and sandpit.
Beautiful spaces
Inspirationally renovated barn conversion with plentiful playrooms and the latest air purifying technology.
Inspirationally renovated barn conversion with plentiful playrooms and the latest air purifying technology.
Balanced menu
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
Our curated menus are freshly prepared and cooked on-site.
N Café
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
Pick up a tea, coffee and snack as you drop-off, and meet other N families.
We're currently running a welcome offer for our Founding Families. Confirm your N place with 50% off joining fee for starters before the end of June 2026.
4 day plans (5% discount) and full time plans (7.5% discount).
We offer a discount if you have two or more siblings in nursery at the same time (7%). The discount is applied to your eldest child's plan.
In cases of healthcare or childcare emergencies we can offer up to a maximum of 5 emergency day swaps per year, subject to availability. An agreed emergency day swap is to be used in the same calendar month as the absence. Bank holidays and nursery closures are exempt.
Subject to availability, you can purchase extra ad hoc days at the standard daily rate. Ad hoc days can be booked a maximum of two weeks before the requested date.
Nursery Manager
Sarah's passion for childcare and education sparked at just eight years old, setting her on a path she’s followed ever since. From her early school days to earning her NNEB through college, Sarah has immersed herself in the world of early years, exploring various roles and gaining a wealth of experience. With a deep-rooted love for nurturing young minds and a friendly, approachable nature, Sarah brings both expertise and warmth to her role at N.
Deputy Nursery Manager
With over 17 years of experience in childcare, Amber's passion for nurturing young minds shines through in everything she does. She finds immense joy in supporting children's development and witnessing their progress firsthand. Amber's creativity and enthusiasm fuel engaging activities that go beyond the ordinary! She makes sure to dedicate her time to building strong bonds with both children and parents, taking pride in fostering personal connections and always exceeding expectations with thoughtful touches.
Front Of House Manager
Fabi's interest in creating supportive, people-focused environments began with a placement in an early years nursery. Since then, she has built a career grounded in strong operational oversight, team development, and a deep understanding of every individual's needs. Outside of work, Fabi is a proud mum; her daughter keeps her just as busy as her day job! Her personal and professional worlds are both driven by care, connection, and a commitment to making people feel seen and valued.
Minimum 2 full days including a Monday or Friday. Multi-day discounts have already been applied (see below for details). Fees last updated 28/10/2025
2 days | £854.25 |
3 days | £1281.38 |
4 days | £1623.08 |
Full time (5 days) | £1975.45 |
2 days | £854.25 |
3 days | £1281.38 |
4 days | £1623.08 |
Full time (5 days) | £1975.45 |
2 days | £765.00 |
3 days | £1147.50 |
4 days | £1453.50 |
Full time (5 days) | £1769.06 |
2 days | £96.90 |
3 days | £326.75 |
4 days | £716.18 |
Full time (5 days) | £1092.43 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £0.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £0.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £0.00 |
2 days | £255.00 |
3 days | £489.71 |
4 days | £870.99 |
Full time (5 days) | £1243.16 |
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £7.00 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £7.16 |
2 days | £512.81 |
3 days | £895.31 |
4 days | £1213.92 |
Full time (5 days) | £1535.79 |
2 days | £379.95 |
3 days | £643.50 |
4 days | £974.70 |
Full time (5 days) | £1302.87 |
Whilst the Government funding is structured for 38 weeks of the year (term time), our places are for 51 weeks of the year and so the funding is 'stretched'. When stretched, 15 funded hours become 11.18 hours per week, and 30 funded hours become 22.35 hours per week.
Additional charges apply only to the portion of your place covered by funded hours, and are reflected in the monthly breakdown above. Any additional private days will be charged at our standard all-inclusive daily rate. Families receiving funding may choose to opt out of additional charges – please speak with your Nursery Manager or our Admissions team for more information.
Families can assess their eligibility for funding and the application process by visiting the Better Start in Life website.
For more information about available funding, please go to our Funding and bursaries page.
Please note: A multi-day discount has been applied to all 4 and 5 day places. For funded places, a discount has been applied to the additional charges (age group dependent and excluding 2 day places). Fees are calculated based on the 51 weeks of the year that N is open, averaged into 12 monthly payments. Monthly payments will include bank and public holidays as well as inset days, which are payable in full in spite of closure, as our monthly staffing costs remain the same.
Under 3 years: £100.50 per standard day
3 years +: £90.00 per standard day
Fees include all food, drink, consumables and activities.
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month with Direct Debits taken on the 27th of each month. For Payments via Tax-Free childcare or Childcare Vouchers, fees are due by the last day of the month. Unfortunately there can be no refunds for sickness or holidays. Any fee increases will be communicated 2 months before affecting your invoice and are based on the nursery’s running costs.
You can extend the standard day (8-6pm) by up to an hour each way at the same hourly rate on a pay as you go basis - i.e. £10.05/hr for under 3s or £9.00/hr for 3 years+; equivalent to £2.51/15mins or £2.25/15mins.
To join the waiting list at N, families are required to pay a waiting list registration fee of £250.
On accepting a place, this fee will become a non-refundable joining fee, and you’ll be asked to pay a £400 place acceptance fee, which will be deducted from your final invoice.
Families who are eligible for the 30 hours of funding are responsible for applying for a positive determination of eligibility from HMRC - e.g. a valid eligibility code. You must apply for the code before the 30th of the term before in order for the code to be eligible. The term start dates are 1st January, 1st April, and 1st September. The eligibility code must be provided to us before your child's early years funding can be claimed.
N Bishop's Stortford
Thorley Wash Barn,
London Road,
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4AT
Hertfordshire, CM23 4AT
Opening times
Open 51 weeks per year
Standard hours, 8am – 6pm, Mon – Fri
Extended hours*, 7am – 7pm
Excluding bank holidays & inset days
*Subject to availability
Food All meals, snacks and drinks consumed at nursery, including formula milk. | £11.70 |
Non-food consumables All nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream and emergency medication. | £3.00 |
Activities All extra-curricular activities taking place at nursery, including our N Extras, Atelier time, safety squad, and so much more! | £22.24 |