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 2025-2026
Children born between |
Applications open |
Applications close |
Place offered* |
Deadline to respond to offer |
|
Autumn 2025 |
01/09/2021 - 31/08/2022 |
1 December 2024 |
28 February 2025 |
4 March 2025 |
28 March 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | 01/09/2022 - 31/12/2022 | 1 March 2025 | 30 April 2025 | 7 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
*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-2025-26.docx
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
