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 2023-2024
|
Children born between |
Applications open |
Applications close |
Place offered* |
Deadline to respond to offer |
Autumn 2023 |
01/09/2019 - 31/08/2020 |
January 2023 |
31 March 2023 |
21 April 2023 |
26 May 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
01/09/2020 - 31/12/2020 |
1 April 2023 |
31 May 2023 |
16 June 2023 |
7 July 2023 |
Summer 2024 |
01/01/2021 - 31/03/2021 |
1 September 2023 |
25 November 2023 |
9 December 2023 |
20 January 2024 |
Nursery applications timeline for 2024-2025
|
Children born between |
Applications open |
Applications close |
Place offered* |
Deadline to respond to offer |
Autumn 2024 |
01/09/2020 - 31/08/2021 |
1 January 2024 |
29 February 2024 |
18 March 2024 |
15 April 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
01/09/2021 - 31/12/2021 |
1 April 2024 |
31 May 2024 |
16 June 2024 |
7 July 2024 |
Summer 2025 |
01/01/2022 - 31/03/2022 |
1 September 2024 |
31 October 2024 |
18 December 2024 |
9 December 2024 |
*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 First School Nursery Application Form 2023-2024
Buntingford First School Nursery Application Form 2024-2025
Buntingford First School Nursery Terms and Conditions Magic Booking
More information on government funding and tax-free childcare can be found here:
Hertfordshire County Council childcare and free early education