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 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...

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...

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...

Established in 1988 by Christine Wilson, Lynmore operates from a private house with a large fully enclosed garden. The property is situated a short distance from Harpenden railway station and the town centre. This nursery provides care for children between the ages of 2 yrs and 5 yrs. It is open from 8am - 6pm 5 days week, full and part-time sessions available.more...

Noah's Ark Play School is a Christian-based group, within Crabtree Church, for 2 year olds up to Reception age. We are open Monday to Friday, term time only, from 9.15am - 1.00pm. We received an Outstanding from Ofsted in 2015. Children can start after their second birthday. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. Please call or email us for more details and if you would like to come for a visit. more...

Outdoor Child is an outdoor nursery & is based on the Scandinavian model of outdoor nurseries that have been running in Europe for over 25 years. Children spend most of their time outside - playing, building, creating with natural materials. The structure is child led, play based, the emphasis on allowing enough time for the child to experience the real world, to experiment, develop independence, creativity, while having fun. more...

We take children from two years until they move on to Nursery. Places are available for funded two year olds subject to availability. All staff are qualified, DBS checked and First Aid trained. We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, term-time only 9:10am-12:10pm. We also offer a lunch club until 1.10 pm. Rated Outstanding by OFSTED at our last inspection.​​more...