Nursery admission applications are processed by the school. Please view our Nursery Admissions Policy at the following link: Icknield Policies.

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/check-eligible-free-childcare-if-youre-working.

Joining Nursery in September 2025: Admissions Process

The Nursery admissions process for September 2025 is for children born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.

Application information will be released later in the Autumn Term 2024.

Joining Nursery in September 2024: Admissions Process

The Nursery admissions process for September 2024 is for children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.

Applications for admission into Nursery (September start) open during November of the previous year and close in March of the year of admission. Key dates for joining our Nursery class in September 2024 are detailed below:

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. 

Once your child is in Nursery, you must apply for a place at Reception. Please visit the Hertfordshire County Council website for an interactive copy of an 'Applying for a school place' booklet and a directory detailing infant and primary schools in Hertfordshire: Hertfordshire County Council - School Admissions.

In-Year Admissions: Nursery

The Nursery in-year admissions process for the 2024-2025 academic year is for children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021.

If you would like to apply for a Nursery place outside of the usual transfer time, please contact the school office to check availability on 01462 620406 or admin@icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk. Applications for an in-year Nursery admission should be made using the following link: 

Nursery In-Year Admission Application 2024-2025.

September Transition Information 

We aim to provide a smooth transition for every child. Whether they are joining us from another setting, or have been at home with you, we want to ensure they feel happy, safe and secure with us. We provide a range of transition activities for our new starters to allow them to ease into school life and settle with us.