Are you a parent looking for a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for your three or four-year-old? Look no further than Hartsbourne Nursery. Building onto our core values of community, happy memories, confidence and aspiration, our nursery is designed to provide young children with a safe and supportive space to learn, play, and grow. With a team of experienced and dedicated educators, we are committed to offering a high-quality early learning experience that will set your child on the path to success.
Welcome to Hartsbourne Nursery
We have provision for 24 children in our Nursery. Children are eligible for admission to our Nursery class for either 30 hours or 15 hours from the age of 3.
Important note: Attending Hartsbourne Nursery does not guarantee any priority when applying for a school place. For details of the admission rules for Reception entry please go to Reception Admissions.
30 Hours Free Childcare
We offer 30 hours free childcare for children who are eligible for 30 hours funding, subject to availability, eligible children can join from the day after their third birthday.
For details on how to register and to check for eligibility for the 30 hours funding please visit:
30 Hours Free Childcare Information for Parents
We also offer additional hours to parents who are not eligible for 30 hours funding but who would like to self- fund the additional hours. An afternoon session can be added at a cost of £25 per session.
Applications
Key Dates for September 2026:
Nursery 2026 applications open – Monday 11 November 2025
Nursery 2026 application deadline – Friday 16 January 2026
Nursery 2026 offers sent out week commencing – 23 February 2026
Nursery 2026 deadline to accept a place – Thursday 19 March 2026
Applications for September 2026 are now open !
To apply for a space at Hartsbourne Nursery, please fill out an application form:
Admissions Rules
Please see our Nursery Admission Arrangements for further details
