How to Apply
BFS Nursery is registered for government funding for 3 and 4 year olds, offering 30 free hours of childcare a week (subject to eligibility). We have 30 spaces in our nursery class.
Child's third birthday falls between |
Nursery placed may be accessed from |
| 1 January and 31 March |
Summer Term |
| 1 April and 31 August |
Autumn Term |
|
1 September and 31 December |
Spring Term |
Nursery applications timeline for 2026-2027
Children born between |
Applications open |
Applications close |
Place offered* |
Deadline to respond to offer |
|
Autumn 2026 |
01/09/2022-31/08/2023 |
3 November 2025 |
15 January 2026 |
9 February 2026 |
27 February 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | 01/09/2023 - 31/12/2023 | 2 March 2026 | 1 May 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 30 May 2026 |
| Summer 2027 | 01/01/2024 - 31/03/2024 | 1 September 2026 | 1 November 2026 | 16 November 2026 | 4 December 2026 |
| Autumn 2027 | 01/09/2023-31/08/2024 | 2 November 2026 | 14 January 2027 | 8 February 2027 | 26 February 2027 |
*If the nursery is over-subscribed, BFS Nursery will operate a waiting list and places will be allocated in accordance with the school’s oversubscription policy.
To apply for a Nursery place please use the form below:
Buntingford-Nursery-Application-Form-2025-2026.docx
Buntingford First School Nursery Terms and Conditions
More information on government funding and tax-free childcare can be found here:
Hertfordshire County Council childcare and free early education
