Laurance Haines has a friendly Nursery for children who have their 4th birthday during that academic year.

We accept applications for 15 hours and 30 hours provision for eligible families. 

To find out if you are eligible for 30 hours provision, please click on this link:

30 Hours Free Childcare

Our sessions run Monday to Friday:

Morning Session: 8:30am - 11:30am

Afternoon Session: 12:30pm - 3:30pm

30 Hours Funding: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Nursery Admissions are managed by Laurance Haines School.

If you would like a Nursery place for the current academic year, please contact us on 01923 233 146 for advice and see the arrangements below:

Nursery Admission Arrangements for 2024-25

For children whose date of birth is between 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022, please contact the school office on 01923 233 146 to enquire about available space.

For children who are born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021.

Reception admissions are managed by the Herts Admissions Team.

Applications open: 1st November 2024

Applications close: 15th January 2025

Applications must be made here. Applications after this date may still be made, but they will be considered to be late.

Please note: having a Nursery place is no guarantee of a main school place. There is a separate application procedure for Reception class.

Admission arrangements IMAT 2022-2023 (revised July 2021)

Admission arrangements IMAT 2023-2024 (revised February 2022)

Information for parents and carers of children applying to primary, junior and middle schools for September 2023.

In-year Admissions will be managed by the  Herts Admissions Team. To see if places are available at our school for this current school year, see here.

To apply for an in-year place, please see the Herts Admissions Website instructions.