Nursery Admissions
Nursery admission applications are processed by the school. Please view our Nursery Admissions Policy for further information.
September 2025 Nursery Admissions
The September 2025 nursery admissions process is for children born between the following dates: 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
Online Application Form
Click Here to Complete an Online Application Form
Key Dates
Key dates for joining our Nursery class in September 2025 are detailed below:
| September 2024 | Nursery application process opens |
| 3 March 2025 | Nursery application process closes |
| Week commencing 17 March 2025 | Offers made to parents/carers |
| 4 April 2025 | Parent/carer response deadline |
If you would like to make an application for our Nursery after the closing date listed above, please contact the school office on 01462 620406 or admin@icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk.
Free Early Education and Childcare Places
The main Free Early Education and Childcare funding initiatives available to parents are:
- 15 Hours Free Early Education: 3 and 4 years olds are entitled to 570 hours of free early education per year, equal to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks of the year.
- 30 Hours Free Extended Childcare: Some 3 and 4 year olds may be entitled to an additional 570 hours of childcare per year, equal to 30 hours per week for 38 weeks a year. The 30 hour free childcare entitlement is available to working families who meet the eligibility criteria. Visit the following Government web page to check your eligibility:
https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/check-youre-eligible