Pre-schools (from 2 years)

Artisans is an Outstanding Montessori Kindergarten - in Harpenden, Hertfordshire - for pre-school and nursery-age children from 2 years old to 5 years old. We are professionals in the craft of caring for, and developing, vibrant children who feel confident in their own identity, who look at the world as an opportunity for rich discovery through trying, growing and exploring.more...

We are open from 7. 30am to 6pm each Monday to Friday, apart from a Christmas closure, Bank Holidays and five staff training days a year, and offer full day care for children aged 0-5years. This includes 30 hour funding and free early education for twos and threes. For Batford Nursery School pupils, we offer flexible wraparound care during term time and/or holiday clubs. more...

We are a friendly, welcoming private pre-school on East Common, managed and staffed by an experienced, committed and compassionate team of early years' professionals. Ours is a happy and safe environment where the emphasis is on having fun and learning through play. We adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which informs our daily routines. Please contact us to arrange a visit.more...

Forest School is based on the Scandinavian educational learning approach where children can develop their confidence & self-esteem in a natural outdoor woodland environment. They learn new skills, how to manage their own risk & are given opportunities to use their own initiative to problem solve. Their play is imaginative & helps them grow into creative thinkers. Morning & afternoon sessions.more...

A well-established, warm, family-run preschool. As leaders & pioneers of forest school in Harpenden we offer a variety of rich environments in which the children can explore, discover, learn & grow in confidence. We have a team of qualified, experienced staff & certified level 3 forest school practitioners. We provide sessional care for 2-5 year olds 5 days a week for 38 weeks of the year. Ofsted Outstanding. more...

Combining the winning elements of our Preschool and Forest School sessions into longer day sessions at our BRAND NEW Woodland Nursery. Launching April 2020, session times are 8am - 4pm with the possibility to extend to 5pm. Days can be combined with sessions from our Preschool and Forest School sessions to suit your requirements.more...

Harpenden Day Nursery is a private run Nursery run by the chain Asquith Nurseries. The Nursery is ideally located within the town centre and close to Harpenden train station. We are open 7am-7pm, for 51 weeks of the year. We can take children from 3months-5years old with us and have 5 different cosy home from home rooms within the Nursery, as well as a large adventure garden to explore the outdoors.more...

The Kinsbourne Common Nursery and Pre-School is Ofsted registered for children from two-five years of age (operating term time only). We comply with the revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (DfE, 2017) and are situated in the north of Harpenden adjacent to beautiful common land. NB: Government funding for eligible children.more...

Lynmore House Nursery in Harpenden welcomes children from 18 months to 5 years old. They are looked after in a safe, secure, stimulating, happy and homely environment, which is considered most important for children who are not yet of school age and may be leaving their parents for the first time.more...