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 2024-2025
| | Children born between | Applications open | Applications close | Place offered* | Deadline to respond to offer |
Summer 2025 | 01/01/2022 - 31/03/2022 | 1 September 2024 | 31 October 2024 | 26 November 2024 | 13 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.
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 |
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
